1992 Elementary School Winners

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Andersen

Urban Planning
Designing and constructing an architectural project
James Wagner

Andersen

Sciencing for Urban Fifth Graders
Learning the scientific process through the study of live animals
Michael Rassel

Andersen

Andersen School Recycling
Recycling glass, paper, plastic, aluminum to promote environmental awareness
Renee Brandes

Banneker

A Woman's Place
A social studies project focusing on the accomplishments of the "first" women in various fields
Edwina Todd Bryant, Deborah Lynn Hawes

Barnard

We're Blooming Just Like Spring Flowers
Planting seeds and editing Big Books with senior citizens
Marilyn Burns

Bryn Mawr

Developing Visual Resources for Whole Language
Sharing the whole language experience with students and teachers through photography and videotape
Jennifer Locke

Cameron

The Puppet Connection
Using puppetry as a safe medium for character building
Patricia Beiler

Carpenter

Writing Center
Integrating computers into the Writing Process
Marise Nathalie Morgan

Clay

The Write Stuff (A School Newspaper)
Living the life of a newspaper reporter
Maria L. Prato

Clissold

Clissold Around the World
Learning geography by painting the world map on the entire school playground
Mary Kate Witry

Dever

More Alike Than Different
Celebrating the Olympics with postal partners from around the world
Rita Lamb, Deena McCoy, Ann O'Connell

Dirksen

Community Connected Learning
The community is brought into the classroom through process writing
Lynn Sarno

Donoghue

Using Paideia Principles with Take-Home Books
Turning three year olds into independent thinkers
Sandra Kurtz

Dumas

Dumas Gazette - Student Newspaper
Disseminating information about the school to all members of the school community
Connie Amon

Dumas

"Zooming In" - The Use of Videotape in a Learner-Centered Environment"
Staff Development, guest readers, and bedtime story lending library through the use of modern technology
Lynn Cherkasky-Davis

Ebinger

Music & More - To Share
Bringing joy to the homebound through guitar music
Jim Majewski, Mary Groth

Falconer

Mixing, Microwave, Manners and Math
Develop independent home living skills through meal preparation
Jacqueline Waddick

Fulton

Outdoor Educational Experience
Sending the classroom to camp
Sharon Rawls

Gale

Get Hooked on Publishing Books
Publishing children's authentic writing in a year-round whole language program
Carole M. Cash

Gershwin

Butterflies Are Free
The study of the life and development of a butterfly
Linda W. Carter

Henderson

School Beautification/Science
Creative Landscaping the increase the beauty of the school
Nora Kay Sherry

Hibbard

Hibbard School Parent & Student Service Corps
Parents, community members, & students serving as volunteers in school
Rose Chen, Roquel Landsman

Howe

Reading Improvement Through Dinosaurs
Introducing the world of dinosaurs through literature
Lois K. Shikami

Irving

Speech/Language and Origami
Speech improvement through the art of Origami
Lynda S. Mayster

Jenner

Early Author's Workshop
Classroom writing and publishing center to enhance reading comprehension and promote literacy
Helen Babbin, Dorsey Chambers-Malewig

Jungman

Using Informational Books to Foster Children's Literacy
Teacher support group sharing content area literature to promote whole language across grade levels
Anne Barry, Maria Cardenas, Laticia Cortes, Aida Diaz, Karen Beeman-Gaete, Dorothy O'Malley, Elizabeth Pryor

Kohn

Save the Rain Forest- Save the Planet Earth
Teaching the concept of environmental awareness
Donna Marie Romanowski

Lyon

Mary Lyon's Sports Program
Building skills and teamwork through an afterschool gymnastics' club
Thomas W. Gawne

Mann

My Family History
Strengthening family ties through an intergenerational writing project
Curtis Brasfield

Marsh

Experiencing Microscopes in Science
Broadening the students' knowledge of the life sciences through the use of a Microscope Center
Judith Mims

McDowell

Nose for the News at McDowell
Writing, directing, and editing a school video newscast
Ann Rogers

Melody/Cole

Puzzle Adventure
Problem solving for parents and children through the use of puzzles
Helena Haley

Metcalfe

A Man and His Community
Students will research George M. Pullman, the man and his community.
Janet Tarsitana

Mt. Greenwood

Math Acceleration Project
Motivating students through the use of math manipulatives
Christine Harrington

Murray

Grow Lab Indoor Gardening
Growing our own salad to learn about science first hand
Rebecca Adams

Nixon

The Percussion-Recorder Band
Music theory and practice via percussion-recorder performances
Zachary Pinas

Norwood Park

You Read to Me - I'll read to You
Parents and children reading story books to each other
Sharon Frost

Parker

Exploring Fiberart through the African Kangas
Understanding African culture and how it relates to students' designs for living
Nancy Biederman, Voyla Davis

Peterson

Take Home Science/In a Baggie
Weekend science experiments for parents and students
Lillian Degand

Price

Action Learning
Providing multisensory explorations in the Price School Activity Room
Judith Whitcomb

Ravenswood

Music in Our Community
School choir reaching out into the community
Barbara Joseph

Ray

Learning to Embroider
Developing an appreciation for the handmade crafts
Rosalie Fruchter

Reilly

The "Reillyettes" Multi-Cultural Baton Twirling team
Uniforms to enhance multi-cultural performances
Shirley Rodriguez

Reilly

Exploring Native American Art
Linking history and the arts through the study of the Native American culture
Karen Stolzenberg

Salazar

Ready! Set! Go!
Development of learning centers in a physical education program
Laura Garcia-Graham

Saucedo

8th Grade Class Year Book
Production and Publication of a class memory book
Pamela Samulis, Lois Kusar, Mary Ehrlich

Spry

Positive Focus Groups for Kids and Parents
Parent and child support groups facilitated by school social worker
John J. Greven

Spry

Diego and Fernando's Excellent Adventure
Traveling vicariously to Mexico and Columbia via the art of Diego Rivera and Fernando Botero
Cecilia Bitner, Angela Daniels, Donald Gomez, Mary Grey, Mae Harvey

Stevenson

An American Trail
"Where in the US is Carmen Sandiego", a geographical experience
Gloria Hackett

Sullivan

Hooked on Books - 100
Creating a literature-based classroom for child and parent
Lenora Akhibi

Talcott, Alcott, LeMoyne

Toy Lending Library
Training parents to improve skill development in their handicapped children through the use of toys
Laurie Block-Kaplan

Thorp

Science Club Model Projects
Building robots, rockets and cars to promote cooperative learning
Ilene J. Wagner

Tilton

But Why
Mastering mathematic principles through the use of hands-on materials in a learning center store
Tobi Friedman, Susan Kriesman

Wacker

Mathematics Pentathlon
Providing a five game tournament which challenges students to think logically and solve problems
Sharon Krohn

Webster

Study in Black American Literature
Discovering the contributions of Black authors to world literature
Jay Rehak