Knowledge seekers don’t get cheated at Western Springs science fair
By Kevin Beese, Pioneer Press If Laidlaw School fifth-grader Aiden Mear were NFL commissioner, the Seattle Seahawks would have another Vince Lombardi trophy, or the Indianapolis Colts and New England
First WSFEE-Funded District Science Fair was Big Success
The first WSFEE-Funded District 101 Science Fair for 4th and 5th Graders had excellent participation and attendance. The WSFEE Board was thrilled to receive the following letter from the Fair’s organizers:
Civil War Insights from Lynn Rees, McClure Instructor
By Lynn Rees, McClure 7th Grade Social Studies Instructor Thanks to a TLC fellowship from WSFEE, I spent six unforgettable days and nights this past summer exploring the Gettysburg battlefield
WSFEE Grant Brings Yoga to Classrooms
A recent WSFEE grant brought Yoga for Classrooms to D101, via a 5-session training class for teachers who were taught student-friendly yoga techniques and benefits.
Western Springs Foundation for Educational Excellence hosts fundraiser
On Feb. 1, Drury Lane in Oak Brook was taken over by the District 101 community for a fundraiser for the Western Springs Foundation for Educational Excellence...
Western Springs Foundation for Educational Excellence Dinner/Dance & Auction
Western Springs Foundation for Educational Excellence (WSFEE) throws Biennial Fundraiser, February 1, 2014 at Drury Lane Theatre from 6:30-midnight.
Cold weather, burglars and a dance in Western Springs
I’ve written about the relatively new village of Western Springs website before, and the awesome feature where you can sign up to receive various alerts about the village (this is