Gripp Grants Awarded in Spring 2008

The Foundation was able to fund two innovative programs for District 39 in the spring of 2008:

Harper School, Muffy Pinney

The Foundation is pleased to help fund a pilot program using The Classroom Performance System, which makes use of personal interactive pads in conjunction with LCD projectors. This project will link the technology used by third and fourth graders closer to the level of technology applications at HMS and WJHS, where smart boards and document cameras are in use.

Connecting Kids Playground Project, Tracy Kearney and Julie Lavra

The Foundation will be joining Wilmette School District 39 to help fund this two-phase project located at District 39’s Early Childhood pre-school program, which is housed at Romona School. This integrated program serves both typically developing children and children with special needs. The project will provide a developmentally appropriate playground that encourages collaborative play among children, regardless of their varied abilities.