Mrs Kollmann’s fifth grade class purchased a document camera through a mini grant provided by the Cissna Park Education Foundation. Providing the ability to project on a screen documents or activities so the entire class can see. The picture shows how the students observed and recording changes to an apple core that was projected on […]
Mini iPads and ‘other stuff’ for big learners
Mini iPads came to Kelsie Fancher’s classroom this past spring. They were used daily as math centers and occasionally as reading centers, as well. “We have big plans for utilizing them a lot more next year in all subjects,” Miss Fancher said. The iPads helped students memorize their math facts in a fun way that […]
Kindergarten Story Time on CD
Kindergarten Story Time on CD A new “Listening Center” for the kindergarten was purchased through a Foundation Mini Grant this past spring. Mrs. Gooden couldn’t be happier with the new storage center that helps keep all the items together and makes them easily accessible to the students. According to Mrs. Gooden, “I was also able […]
Biodiesel in the Classroom
This year, chemistry teacher Brad Wacker wanted to include in his class an activity that would demonstrate a real world use of chemistry, that being the production of biodiesel from used and new vegetable oil. Not only can individuals make their own fuel source and reuse vegetable oil at home, but homemade soap can also […]
3rd Grade Benefits from new Smart Board
Tresa Maul’s 3rd grade is now using ‘Smart Board’ technology in their room thanks to a fall grant from the Education Foundation. “The 3rd grade class at Cissna Park school can reap the benefits of a smart board as a learning tool for all subjects” Tresa commented. “There is a wide range of valuable lessons […]
Foundation receives $669.00 through Thrivent Choice Program
Cissna Park Education Foundation received $699.00 through the Thrivent Choice® Program in 2014. Thrivent Choice lets members show their care for the community The program allows eligible Thrivent Financial members to recommend how a portion of Thrivent Financial’s charitable funds are distributed. Nationwide, $49 million in funding was distributed to more than 22,000 congregations and […]
Heart Monitors for Physical Education
A Foundation Technology Grant purchased 46 Polar FT4 heart rate monitors for the Physical Education classes at Cissna Park High School. According to teacher Jeff Mauer, “These heart rate monitors will help track the students’ progress on a daily/weekly basis.” adding that “students will be able to monitor their own training zones during different classroom […]
Spanish Class Receives Fall 2014 Mini Grant
The Spanish classes at Cissna Park High School received a Fall Mini Grant from Education Foundation. This Classroom Mini Grant was used to purchase 2 movie units (including the movies and activity guides) which will help increase cultural understanding and give students a chance to hear native Spanish speakers engage in conversation. Also purchased were […]
CPEF now member of Amazon Smile
If you shop at Amazon, you can help the students at Cissna Park! The Education Foundation is an approved organization in the Amazon Smile program. When you shop at Amazon Smile, the same as regular Amazon, a percentage of your purchases will be donated to the Foundation. You can use the link on […]
5th Grade enjoys new White Board
Cissna Park fifth graders have a new ‘Smart Board’ thanks to the Education Foundation’s Technology Grant. According to the teacher Rhonda Kolmann, “It makes it so much easier for the kids to interact with the various white board programs available to us”. She added that, “we are still exploring all the interactive capabilities of the […]
