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Washington Elementary highlights community dinners, toy shop and parent ESL classes
Summary
Washington Elementary presented student-led community dinners that served dozens to more than 100 people, a student-initiated toy shop and an adult 'grown-up' shop, and new multilingual (ESL) family classes paired with childcare and meals; staff credited United Way and local donors for support.
Washington Elementary staff told the Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 board on Feb. 9 that a series of student-led outreach efforts have expanded family supports and boosted attendance.
School leaders described four major programs: weekly or monthly community dinners that in some sessions served more than 100 people, a student-initiated toy shop that allowed parents to choose wrapped gifts discretely, a ‘grown-up’ shop of donated items for parents, and multilingual (ESL) classes for parents that include childcare and a meal. The school said donations included…
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