| December
04 |
Willow
School Nominated for Blue Ribbon Award Status
We
learned last week that Willow Primary School has
been nominated for eligibility as an NCLB (No Child
Left Behind) Blue Ribbon School. More information
about the NCLB Blue Ribbon Schools Program can
be accessed by visiting their
website. |
| September
04 |
Team Building
Mrs. Miller's and Miss Biederer's class have been working on team-building
skills. Students were excited to make a spider web of yarn and learn
how all classmates are connected. "If we all work together, we
will have a great year," one pupil added. (Sunset Hills Primary
School)
|
September
04
|
TIPS
This program is designed to offer a support system/continuing education program
for District 108's new teacher hires. The TIPS program encompasses three
primary purposes: To encourage the concept of life long learning, to
facilitate the transition into first-year teaching, and to increase the
retention of highly qualified teachers. Our mentors this year are retired
District 108 teachers. |
| August
04 |
Paraprofessional
Certification
District 108 Educational Assistants worked last year, through a partnership
with Illinois Central College, to earn their paraprofessional certification. |
August
04
|
Resources
Database
EdTech Grant money funded several projects this summer. A group of teachers
finalized a resource database for all grade levels. |
August
04
|
Welcome
Interns!
The Professional Development School, a partnership with Illinois State University,
hosted an orientation for the Class of 2005 on August 20. Mentor teachers
joined the Interns as they begin their year-long internship. Using the quality
team concept of having two people in the classroom, they will work together
to focus on the learning priorities of the children in Pekin 108. |
July
04
|
Superintendent
Receives Doctorate Degree
Superintendent Don White received his Ph.D. degree in Educational Administration
from the department of Educational Administration and Foundations from Illinois
State University. Congratulations |
| June
04 |
Institute
2004 |
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