In this program, parents, teachers and students meet and learn to read together. It is one of many projects funded by a community-based foundation that gives grants to our teacher projects. At Cheltenham Elementary School our wellspring is our deep conviction that our students can succeed. That conviction is what keeps us centered and is fed by a deep respect for each other. Our children come with the rich and varied raw materials for those shoes.
Kindergarten teachers help the students and families cut out the material.
First grade teachers help the students and families make the shoes. Second, third and fourth grade teachers polish the shoes. Those shoes stay polished and take their owners down exciting, productive, safe and successful paths.