Come on down to the Courthouse Plaza today for lunch and a show! St. Philomena's Drama and Choir will be at the Circle Stage and Monroe School's Band, Jazz Band, and Choir will be at the Monument Stage. Vendors are onsite as we continue the GMB Spring Celebration!
The University of Illinois Springfield at Peoria is seeking current Peoria-area paraprofessionals interested in joining a Fall 2023 cohort. The cohort will work through curriculum together to achieve a Professional Educators License in Elementary Education Grades 1–6.
Mark your calendars! OSF is hosting a walk-in clinic for school and sports physicals at OSFMG Pediatrics on Knoxville Ave., Peoria on Saturday, July 22.
There are no performances today on the Courthouse Plaza. Be sure to come the rest of the week because the talented students of St. Philomena, Monroe, Peoria High School, Norwood, and Hosanna Homeschool Choir will be on display.
View the entire GMB schedule at https://springcelebration.org/scheduled-performances/
Come on down and have lunch on the Courthouse Plaza and watch talented youth perform. Vendors onsite today include The Station Grill, Cookie Shack, and Jane's Sweet Addictions Starting this Friday, Dos Hermanos will be their with their food truck.
Come by the Courthouse Plaza for lunch and enjoy the Elmwood Grade School Band, High School Band, and Chorus perform between 11am and 1pm on the Circle Stage. From 11:30am-12:30pm, Blessed Sacrament Catholic School will perform on the Monument Stage for the GMB.
@PeoriaROE48 was excited to be with the Quest staff today engaging in learning surrounding equity. We were thrilled to have @309Allen join us and bring thoughtful conversation about diversity and inclusion.
Be sure to come to the Courthouse Plaza today as the GMB Celebration in Arts continues with performances from Limestone Walters School on the Monument stage at 11:00AM, Brimfield High School on the Monument stage from 12:00-1:00, and Canton High School on the Circle stage at 11:00AM.
In addition, Grill Em All food truck will be here, Jane's Sweet Addictions, and Sweet Cakes by Rachael, all with a variety of options.
Today, we opened the 38th year of the Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education series at the Peoria Courthouse!
Kellar School came down and sang their hearts out, and best of all, beat the raindrops! Thanks to Dr. Anderson and the wonderful students! Great things are happening at Kellar Primary School.
Tomorrow, Friday April 21, we continue with performances from Limestone Walters School on the Monument stage at 11:00AM, Brimfield High School on the Monument stage from 12:00-1:00, and Canton High School on the circle stage at 11:00AM.
In addition, Grill Em all food truck will be here, Jane's Sweet Addictions, and Sweet Cakes by Rachael, all with a variety of options. See you at the Courthouse!
Don't miss out on Bradley University's STEM Education Conference this Saturday, April 22, from 8am to 12:30pm. This year's theme is "Innovative Methods for PreK-12 STEM Education: Engaged Teaching and Learning."
Register now at https://bit.ly/2023BUSTEM
@PeoriaROE48 was thrilled to host a Drone in the Classroom workshop that was facilitated by Learning Technology Center of Illinois. Participants learned essential drone terminology, safety issues, operational requirements, curriculum application, and drone model options.
There's still time to sign up for our next online book study facilitated by Anni Reinking. It starts Monday, April 17 and ends on May 14. Earn 12 PDHs for only $20. You must purchase the book on your own.
Register now at https://bit.ly/41oGq3s
The Rotary Club of Peoria North invites students to attend their business luncheon 4 times per year. Kyle, Kaden, Cash, and Robbie did a great job yesterday as representatives of PRLC. They enjoyed meeting the Rotarians, having lunch, and listening to the guest speakers.
Regional Superintendent Beth Crider was a judge for the Bradley University Student Expo. This project studied the Theory of Mind with preschoolers.
Well done!
Join the LTC as they tour the makerspace classrooms at Metcalf Elementary and Middle School in Normal on Friday, Apr 21, from 12-2pm. You will also learn from the staff how hands-on STEM learning can be enhanced through maker-focused projects.
Register at https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/metcalf-steam-field-trip/
We are thrilled to have Anni Reinking facilitate another four week online book study, starting this Monday, April 17. The book is "Multiplication is for White People - Raising Expectations for Other People's Children" by Lisa Delpit.
As you read this book and engage with other resources, you will have the opportunity to reflect, as an educator, on ways that the current education system is not built for every student, but how you, as a changemaker, and create a learning environment where every student feels seen, heard, and valued.
The book study will run April 17-May 13, 2023. You will earn 12 PD Clock Hours for successful completion of the book study and the cost is only $20. You MUST PURCHASE the book on your own.
Register today at https://peoriaroe.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/courses/book-study-multiplication-is-for-white-people
Be sure to JOIN US TODAY, April 11, for the GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration Kickoff Celebration at the Peoria Riverfront Museum from 12-2pm !
The Kickoff will focus on Jazz Appreciation Month and several local schools will be performing.
If you can't make it in person, it will be streamed on the GMB Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ArtsSpringCelebration
ROE48 is happy to share that it is one of the entities receiving grant funds to support teachers with getting licensed to teach English learners. Read more about this grant at https://www.peoriaroe.org/article/1065590
Don't miss out on our face-to-face, hands-on training on Drones on April 18 from 8:30am-2:30pm at the Franciscan Recreation Center!
You'll walk away with a DJI Trello drone to keep, as well as learn how to use drones in the classroom.
Register directly with the LTC by April 11 at https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/take-your-classroom-to-new-heights-with-drones-2/
