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South Park students, parents describe 'Let Grow' projects to Deerfield SD 109 board
Summary
Students and parents at South Park Elementary told the Deerfield SD 109 school board about home-based "Let Grow" projects — walking to school, cooking, chores — saying short, student-selected tasks have boosted confidence and independence. Staff said the program may expand districtwide under the Stronger Together initiative.
South Park Elementary students and parents presented the district's Let Grow home-based independence program to the Deerfield School District 109 Board on Nov. 20, describing a series of short, student-selected tasks that families said have increased confidence and problem-solving.
Kelly Jeong, introduced by the school staff as a leader on the initiative, told the board that Let Grow is a program the school launched after learning about it several years ago and integrating monthly themes into parent and classroom communications. "Let Grow is a project that is beyond just our school in our…
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