Foundation News -

Circus Tickets now available!

 

Saturday, September 25, 2010 is CIRCUS DAY in Wilmette! Please join us for the 2 pm or 5:30 pm show in the field behind the Mikaelian Education Center, 615 Locust Road, Wilmette. Ticket sales support the Foundation's Gripp Grant and other D39 school programs.

 

THANK YOU to our generous community sponsors:

F.J. Kerrigan Plumbing Co. ∙ Plaza del Lago Shopping Center ∙ No Man’s Land Pizza & Grill ∙ Munday & Nathan ∙ Bryan’s Garage ∙ Forrest’s Service ∙ Wilmette Auto Body ∙Tabet DiVito & Rothstein LLC

 

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Tickets can be purchased at these locations:

Fuel Breakfast 1222 Washington Court

Lad & Lassie 1115 Central Avenue

Nail Art 917 Ridge Road

The Noodle 708 12th Street

Depot Nuevo 1139 Wilmette Avenue

Mikaelian Education Center 615 Locust Road

 

Congratulations to our 2010 Distinguished Citizen, Walter Reed!

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See our new online WALL OF HONOR for D39 teachers! >

Our Mission

The District 39 Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, raises funds for projects that expand, enrich, and complement educational opportunities for the students, staff, and community in Wilmette District 39.

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Next Grant Deadlines:

 

October 15, 2010

February 15, 2011

 

Do you have an innovative idea for the classroom or school community? We welcome grant applications from teachers, staff, parents, and students in District 39.

How to apply >

 

Spring 2010 Gripp Grants!

The Foundation funded two new initiatives for D39 schools:

> Central's Lunchtime Fitness Club

> Highcrest "Architecture in the Community" program

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Gripp Grants The Foundation in Action

Our grants focus on new ideas for learning in District 39 schools, as well as broader education initiatives throughout the District 39 community. Click on the photos below to see our grants in action, or read more >

 

Please scroll through our photos to see the Foundation at work

Honor CertificateLooking to honor a special teacher, friend, or neighbor in District 39 this year? Let us create and deliver a beautiful, personalized Certificate of Appreciation ─ Just click here!