1995 Elementary School Winners Back
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Alcott Art Stories in Art Teaching literature through clay modeling Ann Vogt
Alcott Art The Ceramic Arts and Effective Classroom Behavior Teaching students how to work with clay to improve their behavior in the classroom H. Martin Ruttenberg
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Attucks Conflict Resolution, Art A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Teaching conflict resolution skills through the creation of a comic book series Andrea Dalton, James Sharkey, Nina Winters
Barnard Social Studies/Art Around the World in 80 Days Exploring other cultures through art Albert Chaps, Therese Connell
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Bateman Community Service The Helping Hand Club Learning through giving to others Carol Schmitz
Beaubien Art Decorative Designs Making Sandstone mosaic paintings & latch hook rug designs Barbara Thomas
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Beidler Recreation Community Building Using bowling to improve socialization, community interaction, physical fitness and math skills Mary Jo Bator
Belding Science Robotics Using Lego equipment to design and create simple machines Mary Carney,Allison McMahon,Corrinne Moore,Gail Nelson
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Bethune Science Lego Motion: Get Moving with Science Designing and building motorized vehicles with Lego materials Corla Hawkins
Blair Science Critters in Our Classroom - Exploring Life Cycles Studying the growth patterns, habitat, and food sources of many different species Theresa Karstrand, Juliana Jackson, Patricia McKay
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Boone Performing Arts The Oppenheimer International Night Celebrating the diverse cultures represented at Boone through songs, dances, and art Ruth R. Seidner
Boone Social Studies Before America Was Born Studying the day-to-day lives of pre-colonial Native Americans using a wide variety of hands-on activities Margaret Therriault
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Bridge Science Build the Bridge to Success and More Building science projects using Lego sets Deborah Campbell
Bright Math Opportunities Constructing and playing interactive math games Lynn Brown
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Bright Social Studies 3-D Links Culture and Architecture Building replicas of the world's architectural wonders in the form of three dimensional jig-saw puzzles Luretta Aguiano, Sheena Cook, Linda Ray Thomas, Ann Riley, Bernadette M. Woidyla
Burns Science Plants and the Community Growing bedding plants from seeds indoors and transplanting these seedlings to planting beds in front of the school Dennis Sejut
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Burroughs Performing Arts Assembly Audio System Improving the quality of the sound system for assemblies Paul W. Dunkin
Byrne Science The River Tank Ecosystem Demonstrating how plants and animals help each other survive Roseann Palladino
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Clay Social Studies Holding on to Hegewisch's History Understanding the social, industrial, and environmental changes in the community over time Peggy Carrigan, Maureen Doherty
Cleveland Community Service Bridging the Gap: A Youth-Elderly Connection Students will be meeting, writing, and sharing stories with nursing home residents Ruth Brazalovich
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Cook County Juvenile Temp. Det.Ctr. School Art Painting on Wood Undertaking a therapeutic and educational art project that requires planning, problem solving, and dynamic thought processes George Chiou
Corkery Physical Education Wrestling Assisting in the development of a wrestling program, freestyle level Robert Bastyr
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Decatur Community Service Sing-A-Song of Friendship Students and seniors working, playing, singing, and socializing together Dorothy McDaniel
Disney Social Studies The Fourteenth Colony Developing responsible citizenship through experiential activities Barry Goodrich, Marci Regan
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Disney Writing Writer's Boot Camp Learning how to turn a piece of fiction into a movie Laurie Ashner, Charles F. Jones, Ellie Sigel
District 3 Middle School Art Casting, An Age-old Art Learning how to cast wax models, which will be cast into metal Mala Setaram
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Donoghue Social Studies Native American Story Telling through Art Experiencing the Native American culture Sherry Bers
Dumas Science The Prairie Garden Researching, designing, and planting a tall grass prairie Linda E. Bloise
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Edgebrook Science A River Runs Through It Purchasing a river tank to demonstrate an ecosystem Karen Koegler
Falconer Science Bees, Bugs, Butterflies, & Beyond Observing and comparing similarities and differences among insects Barbara Miller
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Farren Social Studies Expanding Notions of Chicago Exploring communities with cameras, tape recorders, a video camera, and sketch pads Melissa A. Butler
Farren Social Studies Attention Egyptologists! Exploring the art, archeology & culture of Ancient Egypt Shelley Rosenstein
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Fermi Music Musical Instruments are Fun Expanding the instrumental program of violin, guitar, and keyboard to include more students Sally Spurgat
Foster Park Community Service Circle of Life - Quest for Intergenerational Understanding Providing mutual beneficial intergenerational experience for exceptional students and residents of a nursing home Abby Hagg, Royce Knowles, Alma Robinson, Minnie Winters
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Fulton Social Studies Genealogy and Family History - Multiethnic Inclusion Learning Module Developing a teacher student inclusion learning module for the study of genealogy and family history Curtis Brasfield, Beverly Normand, Jose Rodriguez, Linda Russell, Linda Thompson
Funston Art Funston School Art club Providing students with enriching cultural and artistic activities beyond the art class Kenneth Klopack
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Galileo Physical Education The Stars of Galileo Purchasing uniforms for the boys and girls basketball teams Sandra Henkels
Hay Science Mentoring Through Landscaping Hay students learn landscaping and horticultural skills from Hubbard HS students Edward Burke
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Healy Science Our Own Prairie Students and parents planning and starting a prairie Patty Robarge
Healy Branch of CCJTDC Physical Education Aikido! Exposing students to a Martial Arts program to develop fitness and mind-body coordination Mary Rebello
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Herbert Recreation Smashing Success '95 Continuing a bowling league to develop and enhance communication, motor, social and mobility skills, among others Sheila O'Callaghan
Hibbard Science Prairie at Hibbard Schoolyard Creating a prairie remnant on school grounds Dolores Horwitz, Barb Myers, Mike Orenstein, Jill Wolf
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Hitch Performing Arts The Castaways Performing an all-school musical Ken Van Lysebettens, Ruthmarie Wiemann
Hitch History Parchment Scrolls Using language arts, science, math, arts, music, and social studies to learn about the Middle Ages Kathi Hoban
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Irving Park Writing/Art Photographic History of Old Irving Park Community Creating guide books of historical buildings and land marks in the area surrounding the school Bari Bagby, Scott Bishoff, Barbara Ross, Raymond Wohl
Irving Park Science Living Waters Creating an aquatic ecosystem in the school science lab to focus student attention on environmental issues Kathleen M. Kelly, Heather S.Smith
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Jordan Community Service Generation to Generation Building understanding and relationships between young people and seniors living in a nursing home Paula Rossino
Kanoon Performing Arts Nobleza Azteca Teaching students about Latin American culture through dance Frances Garcia, Vicente Guerrero
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Lawrence Community Service Teens and Seniors Pairing Up Students enhancing their community awareness by entertaining and sharing with senior citizens, hospital patients, and pre-schoolers Ramona T. Morgan
Lowell Community Service Observe, Act, Judge; Youth Community Service Initiative Students learning about community service, designing and undertaking activities to improve their community Albert Colley, Kathy Riordan, Miguel Vazquez
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Lozano Art Neighborhood Photography Exchange Project Students exploring and photographing their own neighborhood & exchanging photos with students from another country Erica Wolfsteller
Manierre Listening/Writing Stories My Grandmother Told Students exploring the oral tradition of the African American heritage by tape recording stories told by their elders Sarah Mutua
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Marshall Reading Lock-in to Reading Sleeping over in school where teachers, parents, and students spend the night in celebration pf reading Pamela Jones, Susanna Lang, John McKay, Eugene Pajakowski, Diana Simpson, Yolanda Williams
Mayer Art From Pulp to Print Students learning Eastern and Western bookbinding styles and paper making techniques Anita Luna
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McCutcheon Music Ready, Set, Gig! Performing with keyboards, recorders, & African percussion instruments Thelma R. Fitzgerald
Melody Conflict Resolution Working towards Good citizenship Learning to communicate without violence, express feelings, make good decisions, & solve conflicts Anita Morris
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Montefiore Social Studies/Art Up to our Feet, Hands, and Ears in Culture Focusing on the Asian, African, Hispanic, & Native American cultures through literature, music, dance and fine arts Julia Saalfrank
Morrill Science Lego Learning Express Using Duplo and Lego products to stimulate the imagination and create an interest in learning Patricia Costello
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Morse Performing Arts Successful Learning Through the Arts Adding to the equipment of the Fine Arts Program Valerie Khamis
Nettlehorst Art Use of Crafts to Foster Socialization Teaching crafts to foster socialization, creative thinking, self-esteem and emotional development Marilyn J. Ciaramitaro
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Newberry Science/Art Color and Light; Is It a Science or Art? Exploring the concepts and processes of color and light Virginia Boltz, Susan Grant
Ninos Heroes Violence Prevention A TREEific Memory As a symbol of non-violence a tree is planted in memory of a beloved teacher who was killed Carolyn Sullivan
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Nobel Science A River monitoring Program Students and their parents monitoring the quality of the water in the Chicago River Juan M. Gonzalez
Northside Music The ABCs of Music/Music for a Lifetime Learning to play an electronic keyboard Patricia McMahon
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Parkside Music Musical Journey from Africa to America Understanding and appreciating the regional musical styles of Africa Carolyn I. Washington
Peterson Performing Arts Jazz: American Heritage Learning all about the history of jazz and participating in its expressions Gaye Klopack
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Phillips Architecture Literary Lofts Students designing & building lofts for reading Brenda Dukes, Alan Foss, Vicki Greene-Negron
Piccolo Art Exploring Our Urban Landscape Researching and documenting the urban landscape using various art processes and techniques Antigoni X. Lambrinides-Sofios
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Pope Social Studies Civil War Reenactment Project Students participating in a reenactment of the Civil War in uniform on a battlefield Verginia Penoyer
Ravenswood Community Service A Bright View of Life Students bring art projects, singing and dancing to the residents of a nursing home Anastasia Gottreich, Barbara Joseph, Jean Williams
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Reilly Recreation Reilly Roadrollers Developing a Saturday mini-bowling league for students of different ethnic backgrounds Jim Hanna
Riis Science Quail in the City Raising a variety of quails including feeding, cleaning cages, watering, collecting eggs, and releasing birds in forest preserves James M. Jones
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Riis Art Values on Canvas Integrating visual arts with Character Education by painting wall murals depicting positive values Brenda Humphrey
Ryder Physical Education Trikes for Tykes Improving children's gross motor skills by riding tricycles Kathleen Gilliam
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Saucedo Physical Education/Conflict Resolution Bringing the Teams Course Into the School Creating a program of challenge activities and initiatives in school to raise self esteem, develop trust and encourage group cooperation and conflict resolution Helen Gualtieri
Schneider Conflict Resolution A Better Way - El Mejor Camino Violence Prevention Project Reducing interpersonal violence and aggressive conduct in school, home, and community John Greven
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Seward Social Studies A Vision of Unity Planting seeds of understanding between Mexican and African American students by producing a video on race relations together Greg Michie
South Loop Art Impressions Creating original art work, poetry, music after studying artists and musicians Denise Knox, Lorraine Moretti, Juliana Perisen, Mary Ann Reynolds, Regina Williams, Constance Yokley
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Sullivan Music Extending Learning from Illinois to Florida Assisting the school band in undertaking a one-week tour Tony Biegler, John Catomer
Sutherland Community Service Learn About a Lifetime Through Music and Art Students interacting with elderly adults through music, dancing, and crafts Karen Rooks, Barbara Dooley
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Talcott Music Strike Up the Band Using music to increase children's skills in the areas of language and readiness to learn Laurie Block-Kaplan
Thorp Performing Arts Chicago's Finest Stars Staging and performing an all-school musical dedicated to the Men and Women in Blue Joan Schneider
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Van Vlissingen Art Self-Esteem Enhanced Thru Woodburning Using a hands-on medium to promote socialization and motor skills while building self-confidence Charles Denton
Vanderpoel Music Expressions of Life Studying and performing the blues as a style of music Mr. Conway, Mrs. Davis, Muzette Morgan, Mrs. Reicher, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Szluka, Cynthia Turner
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Ward Science Mighty Metamorphosis! Viewing the stages in the life cycles of butterflies and frogs Maggie Johnson
Wildwood Community Service The Generation Connection Forming intergenerational friendships between students and seniors through letter writing, game playing, crafts, singing, and planting Terri Weinstein
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