Frances Willard Elementary School

Free Tutoring for Students

Holly Sparkman — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:33:43 +0000

Frances Willard students who receive free/reduced lunch may qualify for free tutoring services…

Frances Willard Elementary Applies for Lights on For Learning

Holly Sparkman — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:31:24 +0000

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 organizations to offer academic enrichment, recreational and cultural opportunities in safe drug-free facilities for youth, their families and community members.

School Supply List for 2012-2013

Holly Sparkman — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:04:24 +0000

Here are the School Supply Lists for 2012-2013:

Kirundi Day at Frances Willard

Holly Sparkman — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:37:10 +0000

Frances 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

Frances Willard Students Create Self Portrait Tile Project

Holly Sparkman — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:05:28 +0000

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.

Frances Willard Students Receive Music Awards in Solo Competition

Holly Sparkman — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:31:46 +0000

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

Kindergarten Round Up at Frances Willard

Holly Sparkman — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:52:45 +0000

Kindergarten Round Up will be at Frances Willard on Monday, May 14 from 5:30 – 6:30 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.

Gary Payton visits Frances Willard!

Jennifer — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:25:07 +0000

Former Frances Willard student and Rocky graduate Gary Payton will return to Rock Island to visit Frances Willard during it’s 75th birthday celebration. Gary Payton is a retired astronaut who has spent 73 hours in outer space. Mr. Payton last visited schools after his shuttle mission in 1985. Mr. Payton will address the entire student body during an hour long assembly at 10:00 on Monday, November 21. In the afternoon he will visit classrooms and share his experiences. What a honor for Frances Willard students to meet a real life astronaut.

Family Read Night

Jennifer — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:45:01 +0000

Family Reading in Thursday, November 3rd from 5:30 to 6:45. There will be activities for all different grade levels. Plan on attending for the activities and stay for pizza and punch!

Dates to Remember for November

Jennifer — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:41:32 +0000

Friday, November 4th – 11:45

Friday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day – No School

Thursday & Friday, November 24th & 25th – Thanksgiving Break