Earl Hanson Elementary School

Earl Hanson Student Advances to Regional Bee

Holly Sparkman — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:23:45 +0000

Earl Hanson Elementary 4th grader Jasmine McAfee advanced to the Regional Spelling Bee after the school district-wide competition on Thursday, Feb. 7

Free Tutoring for Students

Holly Sparkman — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:30:08 +0000

Earl Hanson students who are on free/reduced lunch can qualify for free tutoring…

Earl Hanson Applies for Lights on for Learning Grant

Holly Sparkman — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:25:59 +0000

In September, Earl Hanson Elementary will be submitting a 5 year “Lights on for Learning” grant for a total of $500,000.00. The grant, if awarded, will pay for before and after school tutoring, student enrichment opportunities through Figge Art Museum and various organizations throughout the Quad Cities. It will also allow for STEMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, and adult learning programs.

The Lights on for Learning is facilitated through The Rock Island County Regional Office of Education(RIROE) in partnership with Rock Island/Milan School District #41. The money is from a federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant funds for establishing Community Learning Centers(CLC) in area schools. Each CLC works in partnership with community-based organizations to offer academic enrichment, recreational and cultural opportunities in safe drug-free facilities for youth, their families and community members.

School Supply Lists

Holly Sparkman — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:01:15 +0000

Here are 2012-2013 school supply lists for Earl Hanson Classrooms:

Earl Hanson Student Wins Rock Island Rotary Essay Contest!

Holly Sparkman — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:41:53 +0000

Lynzee Quade, a sixth-grader at Earl Hanson Elementary, won the annual essay contest sponsored by Rock Island Rotary Club. This is the second year that the club has sponsored the contest. Miss Quade wrote about the importance of respect at school, home and self.

Essay Winner Lynzee Quade (center).

Calling all former Earl Hanson students…

Holly Sparkman — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:43:43 +0000

Rod Hill, Phys Ed teacher at Earl Hanson Elementary, is retiring this year!

If you are a former student of Earl Hanson, the school would like to hear from you! Please help create a scrapbook of memories for Mr. Hill by writing down your favorite memory of gym class (running the mile, shooting hoops, playing dodgeball) and emailing it to amanda_aunan@yahoo.com.

AND THIS IS A SURPRISE – please help keep this a secret!

Mr. Hill and his friend.

Kindergarten Round Up At Earl Hanson

Holly Sparkman — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:48:29 +0000

Kindergarten Round Up at Earl Hanson will take place on Wednesday, May 2 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the school.

Parents and guardians should bring birth certificate, physical (if done), social security card, and proof of residence. Child must be 5 on or before September 1st, 2012.

Hanson Students Help the Safer Foundation

Holly Sparkman — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:03:17 +0000

Each year, the Earl Hanson “PeaceBuilders” choose a community service project. This winter, the students raised over $425 in addition to collecting items for the Safer Foundation, a youth empowerment program for young adults ages 16-21. “The students amaze me each year,” said teacher Ellen Martin. “And the parents and community are very supportive as well.”

Pictured: Heaven Simpson, Heather Motley, Aiden Rushing, Raghen Walker, Ehkaw Blay and Jacob Norem & Sue Davidson from the Safer Foundation.

Earl Hanson Student Wins MLK Essay Award

Holly Sparkman — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:46:51 +0000

Congratulations to Earl Hanson student Katie Moore, one of the winners of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center essay contest!

Earl Hanson Second Quarter MVP’s

Holly Sparkman — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:04:31 +0000

The Earl Hanson MVP’s (Most Valuable Person) were celebrated on Wednesday afternoon on Dec. 14 with a special treat and recognition from Principal Deb Taber. Teachers read the student nominations and thanked the MVP’s for their willingness to be helpful in class, taking initiative in assignments and being respectful to others.

“We love to recognize our students for all of the great things they do,” said Principal Taber. “They make our school a great place to learn.”

Second Quarter MVP's!