Sandy Pihos, vice president of the school board and PEP representative, presented the grant awards. The teachers will implement their grant projects during the 2000-01 school year. The grant will provide the necessary workbooks and other equipment.
Art therapy involves expressing feelings in a non-verbal way and explaining what the artwork means.
According to Tanzer, in most cases the students were eager to participate and share. Fourth-grade students at the five feeder elementary schools in District 89, along with students at Glenbard South High School, participate in the annual event held on Earth Day. The day involves activities and projects to help students learn more about the environment. According to Kenny, the event connects students and the community, regardless of age. Swirk and Alvarez of Glenbard North, along with Susan Bolek of Western Trails Elementary School in District 93, have joined efforts for their project, a tutoring program between the two schools.