A neighborhood elementary school, our school provides students a high-quality education that emphasizes 21st-century skills and prepares students to be real-world leaders and innovators. Designated a welcoming school in a community hit particularly hard by the nation's largest school closing six years ago, we are a fixture in West Englewood with families attending the school for generations and regularly volunteering at the school. We are a hub for parent and family resources, hosting many Parent University events, from resume writing to college tours.
Our staff is committed to equity, ensuring that, although nearly all of our students are low income, they have access to as many resources and opportunities as possible.
We have a nationally competitive chess team that recently placed fourth in the nation, a vibrant arts education program, hands-on STEM projects at every grade level, leadership programming such as our student voice committee and bully-blockers program, cultural trips that take students all over the country, and school-wide social-emotional lessons integrated into the curriculum. It is through the extraordinary efforts and fundraising of staff, parents, and the community that these initiatives are possible, despite budget constraints.
My Project
As a STEM school, we are always looking for ways to integrate technology in new ways. I have so many creative students who come up with innovative and hands-on art projects that they would like to do. Many of them are paper-based such as origami and handmade cards. Others are into making their own clothes and designing t-shirts.
I am requesting a Cricut machine and the related supplies would allow my students to make their designs come to life in new and exciting ways!
I can use it while we are still remote to make unique and personalized cards to send to kids. Once we are back to school, I look forward to letting them take the lead in finding projects they would like to make from Cricut's large library or even learning how to use the software to make their own. The possibilities are endless!
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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