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New Trier girls indoor track competes in Hinsdale
New Trier's varsity indoor track team took third at a quad meet March 6 hosted at Hinsdale Central High School. The Trevians had 57 points. Edging them ...MORE   
Wilmette District 39 Educational Foundation Announces Spring 2010 Gripp Grants
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The Wilmette District 39 Educational Foundation has announced its Spring 2010 Gripp Grants and will be supporting two innovative initiatives within Wilmette public schools. “Architecture in Education: Building in Community” (Highcrest Middle School): The Foundation is pleased to support a pilot grant for several Highcrest 5th grade classes to participate in the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust’s “Architecture in Education: Building in Community” program. Preservation Trust instructors will visit Highcrest to work with students on architecture and design. Students will learn how to use their measurement and math computation skills to lay out an architectural floor plan and design a building and community. Grant recipient Joe Taylor, a HMS 5th grade teacher, says “Doing this project will inspire students to learn math and build their confidence in their math problem-solving skills.” This program complements the Foundation-sponsored “Math: Let’s Get Real!” program, where students learn how math is an important component of many careers. Last spring, a local architect, airline pilot, and basketball team statistician demonstrated to HMS 5th graders how math is vital to their everyday work. The 2010 HMS program, scheduled for mid-March, will feature composer, conductor, and music educator Gary Fry, who will speak on tempo and math in the music industry; and Liz Johnson, a Northern Trust portfolio manager, who will talk about math in the financial industry. Lunchtime Mileage Club (Central School): The Foundation will pilot PE teacher Carol Fritz’s lunchtime fitness program. Based on the The Feelin’ Good Mileage Club model, which has been successful at many schools nationwide, this program encourages students to walk, jog, or run on a designated course several times a week during recess. More than 2.5 million children in participating schools logged almost 30 million miles last year. Central students will earn tokens and other rewards for the miles they log. The goal is to broaden student physical fitness, as well as encourage goal-setting and enhanced student focus in the classroom after lunchtime. Carol Fritz notes that “It’s fun, it channels kids’ energy, it gets kids ready to learn, it aids in a child’s educational development, and it’s getting the child physically fit." Central staff will also be able to participate. The District 39 Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to investing in our children’s future. The Foundation’s Gripp Grant program provides funds for educational programs, experiences, and technologies that expand, enrich, and complement the schools’ curricula. For more information on the Foundation, visit us online at www.d39foundation.org or call 847-853-3939.
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New Trier girls indoor track competes in Hinsdale
New Trier's varsity indoor track team took third at a quad meet March 6 hosted at Hinsdale Central High School. The Trevians had 57 points. Edging them out were Wheaton Warrenville South with 75.5 points and Hinsdale Central with 104. At the varsity level, New Trier had a strong showing in the relay events; the girls took first in the 1600-meter, 4X160 and 3200-meter relays. For the frosh/soph team, New Trier took first place in the 3200-meter relay and first in the 400-meter dash. New Trier was coming off a win at the 9th annual John Davis Relays, which took place at Glenbrook South High School. "We broke four school records and five meet records," said Bob Spagnoli, head coach of the track team. Spagnoli said his goal for the team this year is to win the conference and send as many athletes to the state meet as possible. Then, he wants the girls to compete on Saturday. "Just making the state meet is not our primary goal," he said. With nearly 150 athletes competing this year, Spagnoli said the team's depth is its strength. "Our distance, mid-distance, sprinting and field events are going to be strong," he said. "Having such large numbers helps us in every one of hte 18 events outdoors." —By Kimberly Reishus, triblocal.com reporter ...MORE |
 
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Going Green Matters, Wilmette's fourth annual green fair, will be held at the Woman's Club of Wilmette. The fair will include information ...MORE Frances Willard House Tour
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