On High Five Friday March 1, our very own Diann Greenlee gave out high fives to students at Trewyn School who dressed up like "someone they wanted to be like when they grow up." If you have the chance to volunteer to give high fives, we encourage you to do so!
Early Learning For All in Peoria had some important guest readers recently visit our classrooms. State's Attorney Jodi Hoos, Retired Major General Gary Dylewski, Joshua Gunn (CEO of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce), Chris Setti (CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Council), and Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins took the time to read some of our students' favorite stories to the classes.
Afterwards, our guests joined others from ReadyNation Illinois to present the release of a new report on social emotional learning in early childhood and the impact of it later on in life. The students enjoyed the time with their guests and Early Learning For All staff felt re-affirmed in the work that they do after hearing all that the presenters had to say.
Our Truancy and Homeless Ed Team attended the ICEARY Conference yesterday and today (March 7 and 8). This year's conference featured inspiring keynote speakers and exceptional PL opportunities.
Early Learning for All is doing a donation drive for essential hygiene items for parents and children through the month of March!
Please bring your donations to St. Paul Baptist Church between 9am-3pm M-F. We appreciate your support!
The Peoria Regional Superintendent considers the Moonlight graduation one of the top three events of the year! Congratulations to all of the graduates! One survived a terrible car accident before the test and still passed. One was a stroke survivor escorted by her granddaughter across the stage. One needed 20 years to complete the test. But 10 graduates got the Illinois High School Diploma tonight (GED)!
Everyone needs access to nutritious foods and you can help others this #NationalNutritionMonth by participating in the Can-A-Thon!
Join in by purchasing foods that can nourish our neighbors then drop them off at your local Kroger’s Store this month March 3 – March 22.
March is National Nutrition Month!
Throughout March, celebrate #NationalNutritionMonth by going Beyond the Table!
Dive into the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition and learn about the great work RDNs and NDTRs do: http://sm.eatright.org/NNM
Calling all K-12 music educators! Join us this Thursday, March 7 at 4:30pm for the "Music EdQuity" webinar with Ashley Cuthbertson.
Learn the importance of cultivating a music program with cultural responsiveness at the center.
Register at https://bit.ly/49SW2R0
Help us congratulate Chelsea Diaz Esteban from Quest Charter Academy for being the Lincoln Senior Award winner!
Our final Lincoln Senior Award winner is Isabella Hauri from Richwoods High School.
Congratulations to Isabella and all our fantastic Seniors!
Princeville High School's Lincoln Senior Award Winner is Joshua Hunt! Congratulations, Josh! #princespride
A huge shout-out to Carrigan Tucker for being selected as Peoria Regional Learning Center's Lincoln Senior Award Winner!
Don't miss out on Computer Science PD Week July 8-12!
Over the course of five days, participants also will learn about relevant topics, including computational thinking, cybersecurity, AI, and coding from K-12 CS experts as well as build community during group meals and team-building activities.
Secure your spot now at www.ltcillinois.org/cspdweek
Limited scholarship funding is available via generous support from Code.org and Google to cover the registration fee. Scholarship funds will be prioritized to teachers serving students from underrepresented groups.
Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than May 1.
The Lincoln Senior Award winner for Peoria Heights High School is Janessa Wallace. Help us celebrate Janessa! #patriotproud
Calling all K-12 music educators! Join us on March 7 at 4:30pm for the "Music EdQuity" webinar with Ashley Cuthbertson.
Participants will learn the importance of cultivating a music program with cultural responsiveness at the center.
Register at https://bit.ly/49SW2R0
The @PeoriaROE48 Spotlight Educator for February is 3rd grade teacher, Gwen Clayton, from Peoria Heights CUSD #325 @heights325!
The community member that nominated her stated "Gwen teaches with her whole heart. From the moment the kids walk in to the moment they walk out, they know Miss Clayton cares for them in every way. She also listens and offers advice to fellow teachers and staff. Gwen is always current on best practice and research, offering suggestions, as well as asking questions."
Congratulations, Gwen! Thank you for all you do!!
Congratulations to Marin Ruskusky! She is the Lincoln Senior Award winner for Peoria Notre Dame High School. Way to go!
We are excited to share that Tyanna Ward is the Lincoln Senior Award winner from Peoria High School. Congratulations, Tyanna!
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois has many scholarships for area students. Complete one universal application and learn which scholarships a student is eligible for. Apply by March 6.
Access the application at https://communityfoundationci.org/scholarships/
Illini Bluff High School's Lincoln Senior Award winner is Annabelle Fortin. Congrats to Annabelle! #ibtigerpride
