Congrats Megan Anderson for receiving a Ken Woodruff Mini Grant!

Last night Ms. Megan Anderson was awarded a Ken Woodruff Mini Grant to host an after school program called "Building Literacy with Legos." The grant is given by The Northwest Indiana Literacy Coalition. The NWILC is a non-profit organization that promotes public awareness, cooperative partnerships, information sharing and referrals between literacy programs and communities. They connect with basic skill providers to help individuals, organizations, businesses, and governmental agencies to assist with literacy and literacy related issues. Ms. Anderson received a check for $200 to fulfill the needs of her new program. The program will begin in September and conclude in June. Below is a photo of Ms. Anderson receiving her grant and below that is a copy of her grant proposal!Way to go Ms. Anderson!

Bee Keeper Visit

Ms. Tucker and Ms. Misner invited a professional Bee Keeper to come in and show the students the ropes of bee keeping! He brought all of his gear and materials with him and showed the students what all of it does. He even left them with their own bottles of honey! 

Mrs. Bondi-Smith's Native American corn lesson

Mrs. Bondi-Smith's Kindergarten class has been learning about different Native American tribes and nations. This lesson has taught them about different cultures and traditions of the tribes including what houses were like and how they preserved food. Mrs. Bondi-Smith taught the students how Native Americans preserved corn back in the 1600's. They dried the corn out so they could store it for long period of time, like through the winter. When they were ready to eat the corn they soaked it in a water and ashes mixture for two days. When the corn kernels puffed up and split open they drained and rinsed them. Lastly, they stir-fried them over a fire to make hominy. Below are some photos of the students creating their own dried corn art projects! Such a cool lesson! Great work kids!

Ms. Anderson's Reading Bulletin

Today Ms. Anderson put up a "Reading Bulletin Board" for her students. The board teaches them what skills it takes to become better readers. Some of her tips and tricks include: predicting words, chunking, reading on and summarizing! What a great idea!

Mayor Freeman-Wilson Letter to Ball State

Celebrating 21st Century Charter @ Gary

We Do It All at 21st Charter Gary!

We at the 21st Century Charter School @ Gary believe a well rounded education with academics, after school activities and sports is the best way to help a child grow and succeed. The following are activities and sports offered at our school. Go Cougars!!

National Honor Society

National Junior Honor Society

JV/Varsity Basetball

Freshman Basketball

Track and Field

Cross Country

Book Club

Volleyball

Cheerleading

Debate Club