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Free Tutoring for StudentsFrances Willard students who receive free/reduced lunch may qualify for free tutoring services… Read More →
Frances Willard Elementary Applies for Lights on For Learning
In September, Frances Willard 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...
School Supply List for 2012-2013
Here are the School Supply Lists for 2012-2013: Frances Willard School Supply List (PDF) >> Mrs. Carpentier’s Class list (PDF) >> Read More →
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Kirundi Day at Frances WillardFrances Willard Elementary held Kirundi Day on Thursday, April 5. The Kirundi speaking English Language Learner (ELL) students planned the entire presentation with ELL teacher Mrs. Goslin (recently named Master Teacher by the Dispatch and Argus!). Various classrooms in the school signed up to attend a 30-minute presentation put on by the ELL students about the Kirundi culture. Students learned about the geography of Tanzania, refugee camps, Kirundi language, games, dances and songs. Kirundi Day at Frances Willard Kirundi Day at Frances Willard Read More →
Frances Willard Students Create Self Portrait Tile Project
The students at Frances Willard Elementary had the outstanding opportunity to work with local artist Sally Gierke on a self-portrait mural. The opportunity was made possible through financial support from the Isabel Bloom “Arts in Education” grant and the Miner Family Grant. Each child at Frances Willard painted a self portrait on a 4″x4″ ceramic tile. The tiles were then fired and assembled to create two large murals outside the cafeteria entrance. The project would not have been possible without the help of local businesses Susie’s Ceramic Nook and Black Tie Contractors. Thank you to everyone who helped support this project! Students in front of one of the tile murals. Read More →
Frances Willard Students Receive Music Awards in Solo Competition
Three Frances Willard students attended an Illinois Grade School Music Association solo competition in Geneseo and came home with Level 1 medals! Miguel Casteneda received a Level 1 award for his solo on the saxophone, Neisha Elsey received a Level 1 award for her solo on the clarinet, and Andres Carrillo received a Level 1 award for his solo on the trumpet. Frances Willard students Miguel Casteneda, Niesha Elsey, Andres Carrillo Read More →
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