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July 10, 2017 - 11:16pm - A student responds to a familiar instruction, “Fingers up!”, from the teacher as a first step used in reading aloud together as a class. In the Council Bluffs Community School District, by utilizing 21st CCLC funding, Iowa West Foundation grants, and partnering with the school district to extend existing programming, 500 students in grades 1-5 attended all-day summer classes at two elementary schools, five days a week, from June 19 through Aug. 11. Students enjoyed a great balance between morning academics and afternoon enrichment experiences. Mornings were focused on literacy in which core standards were emphasized. Afternoons focused on an array of electives (about 40 from which to choose) in categories like Arts for All, Healthy Life, Helping Hands, STEM, and Outdoor Adventures, and were more loosely based on a variety of standards within different subjects. Fridays were a combination of learning trips and in-house electives. Community partnerships are an integral part of summer school programming in Council Bluffs. Community partners are positive, communicative and eager to work with the school district to help provide a full, well-rounded educational experience for the students. July 10, 2017 - 11:20pm - A student follows through with the “Fingers down!” instruction from the teacher in order to read aloud with classmates. In the Council Bluffs Community School District, by utilizing 21st CCLC funding, Iowa West Foundation grants, and partnering with the school district to extend existing programming, 500 students in grades 1-5 attended all-day summer classes at two elementary schools, five days a week, from June 19 through Aug. 11. Students enjoy a great balance between morning academics and afternoon enrichment experiences. Mornings are focused on literacy in which core standards are emphasized. Afternoons focus on an array of electives (about 40 from which to choose) in categories like Arts for All, Healthy Life, Helping Hands, STEM, and Outdoor Adventures, and may be more loosely based on a variety of standards within different subjects. Fridays are a combination of learning trips and in-house electives. Community partnerships are an integral part of summer school programming in Council Bluffs. Community partners are positive, communicative and eager to work with the school district to help provide a full, well-rounded educational experience for the students. A student responds to a familiar instruction, “Fingers up!”, from the teacher as a first step used in reading aloud together as a class. July 10, 2017 - 11:08pm - Students attending summer school in the Council Bluffs Community School District listen to instructions from their teacher during a literacy lesson. In the Council Bluffs Community School District, by utilizing 21st CCLC funding, Iowa West Foundation grants, and partnering with the school district to extend existing programming, 500 students in grades 1-5 attended all-day summer classes at two elementary schools, five days a week, from June 19 through Aug. 11. Students enjoy a great balance between morning academics and afternoon enrichment experiences. Mornings are focused on literacy in which core standards are emphasized. Afternoons focus on an array of electives (about 40 from which to choose) in categories like Arts for All, Healthy Life, Helping Hands, STEM, and Outdoor Adventures, and may be more loosely based on a variety of standards within different subjects. Fridays are a combination of learning trips and in-house electives. Community partnerships are an integral part of summer school programming in Council Bluffs. Community partners are positive, communicative and eager to work with the school district to help provide a full, well-rounded educational experience for the students. July 10, 2017 - 10:49pm - Students discuss the intricacies of plot and character development with their teacher during literacy studies at Longfellow Elementary in Council Bluffs. In the Council Bluffs Community School District, by utilizing 21st CCLC funding, Iowa West Foundation grants, and partnering with the school district to extend existing programming, 500 students in grades 1-5 attended all-day summer classes at two elementary schools, five days a week, from June 19 through Aug. 11. Students enjoy a great balance between morning academics and afternoon enrichment experiences. Mornings are focused on literacy in which core standards are emphasized. Afternoons focus on an array of electives (about 40 from which to choose) in categories like Arts for All, Healthy Life, Helping Hands, STEM, and Outdoor Adventures, and may be more loosely based on a variety of standards within different subjects. Fridays are a combination of learning trips and in-house electives. Community partnerships are an integral part of summer school programming in Council Bluffs. Community partners are positive, communicative and eager to work with the school district to help provide a full, well-rounded educational experience for the students. July 10, 2017 - 10:48pm - Students think about directions from the teacher before beginning their writing assignment during summer school literacy studies at Longfellow Elementary in Council Bluffs. In the Council Bluffs Community School District, by utilizing 21st CCLC funding, Iowa West Foundation grants, and partnering with the school district to extend existing programming, 500 students in grades 1-5 attended all-day summer classes at two elementary schools, five days a week, from June 19 through Aug. 11. Students enjoy a great balance between morning academics and afternoon enrichment experiences. Mornings are focused on literacy in which core standards are emphasized. Afternoons focus on an array of electives (about 40 from which to choose) in categories like Arts for All, Healthy Life, Helping Hands, STEM, and Outdoor Adventures, and may be more loosely based on a variety of standards within different subjects. Fridays are a combination of learning trips and in-house electives. Community partnerships are an integral part of summer school programming in Council Bluffs. Community partners are positive, communicative and eager to work with the school district to help provide a full, well-rounded educational experience for the students. July 10, 2017 - 10:28pm - A student concentrates on her assignment during literacy studies in the summer school program at Longfellow Elementary in Council Bluffs. In the Council Bluffs Community School District, by utilizing 21st CCLC funding, Iowa West Foundation grants, and partnering with the school district to extend existing programming, 500 students in grades 1-5 attended all-day summer classes at two elementary schools, five days a week, from June 19 through Aug. 11.. Students enjoy a great balance between morning academics and afternoon enrichment experiences. Mornings are focused on literacy in which core standards are emphasized. Afternoons focus on an array of electives (about 40 from which to choose) in categories like Arts for All, Healthy Life, Helping Hands, STEM, and Outdoor Adventures, and may be more loosely based on a variety of standards within different subjects. Fridays are a combination of learning trips and in-house electives. Community partnerships are an integral part of summer school programming in Council Bluffs. Community partners are positive, communicative and eager to work with the school district to help provide a full, well-rounded educational experience for the students. July 10, 2017 - 10:27pm - Sandra Day, Program Director Program Director for 21st Century Learning Center grant for the Council Bluffs Community School District, visits with a student about a writing assignment while fellow students work with a teacher in a small group to increase their literacy skills. In the Council Bluffs Community School District, by utilizing 21st CCLC funding, Iowa West Foundation grants, and partnering with the school district to extend existing programming, 500 students in grades 1-5 attended all-day summer classes at two elementary schools, five days a week, from June 19 through Aug. 11. Students enjoy a great balance between morning academics and afternoon enrichment experiences. Mornings are focused on literacy in which core standards are emphasized. Afternoons focus on an array of electives (about 40 from which to choose) in categories like Arts for All, Healthy Life, Helping Hands, STEM, and Outdoor Adventures, and may be more loosely based on a variety of standards within different subjects. Fridays are a combination of learning trips and in-house electives. Community partnerships are an integral part of summer school programming in Council Bluffs. Community partners are positive, communicative and eager to work with the school district to help provide a full, well-rounded educational experience for the students. July 10, 2017 - 10:42pm - Students who attend summer school classes at Longfellow Elementary School in Council Bluffs are greeted with welcoming reminders about their education experience. In the Council Bluffs Community School District, by utilizing 21st CCLC funding, Iowa West Foundation grants, and partnering with the school district to extend existing programming, 500 students in grades 1-5 attended all-day summer classes at two elementary schools, five days a week, from June 19 through Aug. 11.. Students enjoy a great balance between morning academics and afternoon enrichment experiences. Mornings are focused on literacy in which core standards are emphasized. Afternoons focus on an array of electives (about 40 from which to choose) in categories like Arts for All, Healthy Life, Helping Hands, STEM, and Outdoor Adventures, and may be more loosely based on a variety of standards within different subjects. Fridays are a combination of learning trips and in-house electives. Community partnerships are an integral part of summer school programming in Council Bluffs. Community partners are positive, communicative and eager to work with the school district to help provide a full, well-rounded educational experience for the students. July 10, 2017 - 10:36pm - Students work together in a large group setting during morning literacy studies during summer school at Longfellow Elementary School in the Council Bluffs Community School District. In the Council Bluffs Community School District, by utilizing 21st CCLC funding, Iowa West Foundation grants, and partnering with the school district to extend existing programming, 500 students in grades 1-5 attended all-day summer classes at two elementary schools, five days a week, from June 19 through Aug. 11.. Students enjoy a great balance between morning academics and afternoon enrichment experiences. Mornings are focused on literacy in which core standards are emphasized. Afternoons focus on an array of electives (about 40 from which to choose) in categories like Arts for All, Healthy Life, Helping Hands, STEM, and Outdoor Adventures, and may be more loosely based on a variety of standards within different subjects. Fridays are a combination of learning trips and in-house electives. Community partnerships are an integral part of summer school programming in Council Bluffs. Community partners are positive, communicative and eager to work with the school district to help provide a full, well-rounded educational experience for the students.
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