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2003-2004 Archive
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 Bystanders shared memories of Webster Elementary School on November 15 while demolition crews worked to remove the oldest part of the building. A new 10-classoom building was recently completed behind the original building. Students and teachers have already moved into the new building! November 17 |
 Hollywood Heights Elementary School - 5th & 6th Grade students are assisting the CUSD #10 Food Service Provider, Sodexho, with selection of items for the school breakfast and lunch menus. Here students are treated to a formal luncheon to sample foods prepared for them! November 18 |
 CHS Teacher Gary Clark receives the 2003 Emerson Excellence in Teachingaward at the Ritz Carlton on Sunday, November 16. As part of the award, Gary received a crystal Tiffany apple. November 19 |
 North Jr. High Band Director Bruce Hawkins and his students! November 20 |
 First Grade is about adventure and learning! November 21 |
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happy Renfro student and his Grandmother spend time together |
 This is Barb Uhrig as "Viola Swamp", reading "Miss Nelson is Missing" to some students during Kreitner's Family Reading Night. November 25 |
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 Caseyville students share Thanksgiving greetings! December 1 |
 CHS Band drummers performed on stage with Shania Twain on Saturday night! Danny, Wendy and Steve auditioned and were selected to play during the concert! December 2 |
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 Dana Larson's class at North Jr. High recently completed a project honoring Veterans. Each star on the door has a military family member's name, his/her branch of service and conflict name. December 4 |
 District Support Staff and Retirees celebrate Christmas early! December 5 |
 Members of the Kreitner Elementary Student Council help load the State Park Food Pantry van after their annual canned food drive. The students and their families donated 1,543 items. December 8 |
 Mrs. Getty's Maryville Elementary class chart the progress of their "GeoBear" project. December 9 |
 Alice Lindauer's Caseyville Elementary School class uses Inspiration software to classify mammals! December 10 |
 Music teacher Lisa Neal serenades students with Christmas music during lunch at Twin Echo Elementary School! December 11 |
 CHS Guidance Counselors take advantage of wireless laptops as they help students register for classes for the 2004-2005 school year! December 12 |
 Director Terry Van leads the annual elementary band Christmas concert! December 15 |
 New walls being set for classroom addition for the 5/6 Intermediate Center (currently North Jr. High School) December 16 |
 Foundation for the Kreitner Elementary School addition is poured! December 17 |
 Kathy Pitzer works with some of the district's Christmas "Reindeer" at Jefferson! December 18 |
 Happy Holidays Everyone! December 19 |
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 Construction progress on Fine Arts wing at CHS January 5 |
 State Police Officer McDaniels talks with a Health class at North Jr. High January 6 |
 Human Resources Director Jerry Moenster visits with students during "Pioneer Days" at Hollywood Heights January 7 |
January 8 |
 Elvis is in the building! Students in Sandy DiStefano's class at Renfro celebrate the anniversary of THE KING's birthday! January 9 |
 Mr. Blind's class at Maryville cheers on the RAMS on Friday before the big game; despite their efforts, the RAMS lost in overtime to the PANTHERS on Saturday in St. Louis. We know these RAMS fans will be cheering on the RAMS again in 2004-2005! January 12 |
 Music teacher Kelly Sims with Caseyville 3rd grade students on a field trip to see The Nutcracker in late December! January 13 |
January 14 |  Walls going up for the new gymnasium at Kreitner Elementary School! January 15 |
 New playground equipment at Jefferson Elementary School thanks to a partnership with the Collinsville Area Recreation District! January 16 |
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 Heidi, a Webster 2nd grader from Mrs. Gregory's class, made a great donation to Locks to Love! She grew her hair out and then had it cut to help the charitable organization. Mrs. Gregory starts each day in her classroom by reading Chicken Soup for the Kids' Soul and supports the motto, "Money can help you make a living, but giving makes a life!" January 20 |
 Mrs. Pyatt's North Jr. High School 7th Grade Science Class works on a "Crime Scene" project! January 21 |
 The St. Louis Science Center brings the "world" to Renfro Elementary School! January 22 |
 Mrs. Zoll's students collected school supplies at North Jr. High and sent them to Mexico. The class in Mexico sent handmade items back to the students to say, "Thank you." The North students are now using AlphaSmart keyboards to write to the students in Mexico in hopes of becoming pen pals. January 23 |
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 Webster Elementary Teacher James Williams and his 6th Grade Class present a play at the January PTA meeting! January 28 |
 CHS takes 3rd place trophy (17 schools competed) in the O'Fallon Freshman Wrestling Tournament. Congratulations Team! January 29 |
 Kreitner Kindergarten students build a snowman in preparation for the 100th Day of School! January 30 |
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 Computer Support Specialists who recently received their Paraprofessional certification were recognized at the January 28 Technology Staff meeting! February 2 |
 Mrs. Chiarottino's 4th Grade students at Caseyville portray their favorite historical figure after completing a two-week biography research unit! February 3 |
 Hollywood Heights 5th and 6th Graders enjoy the slopes at Hidden Valley Ski Resort! February 4 |
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 Sue Mann's class at Renfro celebrates the 100th Day of School! February 6 |
 Gregg Hobbs' Kreitner students work on their SPACE project! February 9 |
 A Maryville fourth grade student's grandmother (not pictured) was a recent winner in a national sweepstakes sponsored by Target! Thanks to her good fortune, Maryville is the recipient of a $10,000 grant used to purchase over 1,000 books for the Maryville Elementary School library! Proud mom and son are pictured with the Target representative. February 10 |
 Mrs. Schantz's Kindergarten students enjoy a "Teddy Bear Picnic" at Renfro Elementary School! February 11 |
 Job well done! Best wishes to Lannie Altenberger after over 30 years of service to Unit 10! Happy Retirement Lannie! February 12 |
 Flash from the past! Can you guess who this techno-savvy young man might be? February 13 |
 Happy Valentine's Day from the Early Childhood class at Caseyville (Pictured with the students are Becky Despain and Carmen Baquet!) February 16 |
 Industrial Arts classroom at North Jr. High School! February 17 |
 CHS student participants leave for Washington D.C. to attend February 17-22 National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence & Diplomacy. Front row (left to right): Cassy, Megan, Annie, Nick, Brian. Back row (left to right): Thaddeus, Ryan, Jason, Alex and James. February 18 |
 Consultant Michael Heggerty working with the Webster and Hollywood Heights teachers on his workshop, "Scaffolding Writing Across the Grades for the ISAT." K-3 Teachers: Register now for Dr. Michael Heggerty's session at the March 12 Madison County Institute. Click here! (Registration is required to attend the session) February 19 |
 Students in Scott Eberhart's classroom at Webster work on necklaces for the 100th Day of School! February 20 |
 The St. Louis Section of the American Welding Society recently recognized CHS student, Jason, for his outstanding dedication to welding education at Collinsville High School. Pictured with Jason is CHS Principal Rick Everage. Congratulations Jason! February 23 |
 St. Clair County Sheriff Mearl Justus read about home safety to Ms. Harriman's and Mrs. Callahan's students at Hollywood Heights Elementary. Each week, students in Ms. Harriman's classroom invite members of the school and community to read. Pictures of the "guest reader" are posted in the school hallway on the Wall of Fame. February 24 |
 Webster students reenact The Troll! February 25 |
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 Mrs. Esker's 5th grade class at Webster has a mini Science Fair. February 27 |
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 District parents take advantage of a meeting to learn more about upcoming ISEL and ISAT testing for students in Grades K-5! March 2 |
 In celebration of the 100th birthday of Dr. Seuss, Caseyville students eat "Green Eggs and Ham" with the "Cat in the Hat!" March 3 |
 Chyrel Wessel's first grade Summit students celebrate the big "100" for Dr. Seuss! March 4 |
 Technology Director Susan Homes receives "Illinois Technology Administrator of the Year Award" at the annual Illinois Computing Educators conference near Chicago on February 26. Pictured with Susan are the CUSD Computer Support Specialists. March 5 |
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 Brad, Eric and Craig perform at the recent CHS Talent Show! March 8 |
 North Junior High School 8th graders work with CHS guidance counselors to plan their academic schedules for 2004-2005! March 9 |
 Community members share ideas at the 2nd CLASS (Community Leadership Advisory for Success Schools) meeting at North Jr. High School on March 8! March 10 |
 North Jr. High School Student Council members enjoy a visit to New Salem near Springfield, Illinois! March 11 |
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 More green eggs & ham at Webster! March 15 |
 Air conditioning units get a "lift" for the new 2-story addition (not pictured) at North Jr. High School (2004-2005 "Collinsville Intermediate School") March 16 |
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 Melanie Moss's Renfro class made Leprechaun traps in preparation for St. Patrick's Day! March 18 |
 One more St. Patrick's Day photo....Sue and Barb at Kreitner! March 19 |
 Krispy Kreme donuts for everyone in Mrs. Fricke's class at Twin Echo for reaching 200 Reading Counts points! Congratulations students! March 22 |
 Dave Dunn, district custodian and certified EMT, demonstrates CPR to Mrs. Zoll's class at North Jr. High School! March 23 |
 These ladies were transformed into "butterflies" during Krazy Kraft night at Kreitner Elementary! March 24 |
 Summit Elementary teacher Donna Moody (pictured left) receives an award for Excellence in Teaching Agriculture from Madison County. Donna has been nominated for the 2004 Illinois Agriculture Teacher of the Year! Congratulations Donna! March 25 |
 Twin Echo Principal Julie Hynes finishes her doctoral degree at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. Congratulations Dr. Hynes! March 26 |
 CHS students win 1st Place at the German Day Spelling Bee at Washington University! Glückwünsche! March 29 |
 Special Education Classroom Aide Kristin Leech has been named a winner of ISBE's 2004 Those Who Excel awards! March 30 |
 Elementary Language Arts textbook selection committee meets! March 31 |
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April 2004 |
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 Protect Our Water Now! Mrs. Harrison's 3rd grade class at Jefferson collected over 3,000 milk jug lids to recycle into a park bench. The "leftover" lids were made into a mural for the school to remind the students the importance of recycling. April 1 |
 Mrs. Piffner's second grade class at Summit are packing eggs in cotton and paper cups to see if they can be dropped and not break. Pictured here are those that succeeded! April 2 |
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 The North Junior High School Volleyball team is this year's Tri-County Conference Champion, S.I.J.H.S.A.A. Region 6 Champion and the Southern Illinois Jr. High Athletic Association Champion. The team was undefeated in their 7th grade season and are currently undefeated in their 8th grade season! Congratulations!! April 5 |
 Mrs. Rekowski's Kindergarten class at Maryville visits the Little Red Barn from the Madison County Farm Bureau! April 6 |
  CUSD teachers Dennis Pluta and Tammy Seka receive the Collinsville Education Association's 2004 ALL Award for their service, work and leadership abilities! April 7 |
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 Caseyville teacher Mrs. Votrian, her students and several of their new duckling friends! April 13 |
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 Mrs. Jones got to be the lucky subject when Collinsville Firefighters visited the 3rd Grade at Renfro Elementary School to demonstrate how a person is cared for when hurt! April 15 |
 "Dress a Gresh!" CHS teacher/football coach (and GOOD SPORT) Steve Gresh kept his promise to CHS students by wearing a dress to school after students completed fundraising efforts for a great cause! Thanks, Coach Gresh, for providing the added incentive for students to help! April 16 |
 4th Grade students from Hollywood Heights visit Springfield on April 14 to learn more about Abraham Lincoln and Illinois history (April 14 was the 139th anniversary of Lincoln's assassination). The students are pictured here in front of Lincoln's law office. April 19 |
 Lamar, a Renfro 6th grader in Mrs. LaFrank's room, won the honor of carrying the torch in this year's Junior Olympics by running 800 meters in 2 minutes, 47 seconds. Congratulations Lamar! April 20 |
 Renfro teacher and CHS Cheerleading Coach, Stacey Soehlke, is named Illinois Cheerleading Coach of the Year! Congratulations Stacey! April 21 |
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 CHS Secretaries and Administrators ride in style to the annual Secretaries Dinner sponsored by the IPA Southwestern Region. April 26 |
     Deb Harriman's elementary classroom at Hollywood Heights was selected to present classroom technology to state legislators at the Tech 2004 Showcase at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on April 23. Pictured here are Technology Director Sue Homes, Deb Harriman and two of Deb's students! (Present but not pictured is Sharon Putz, Hollywood Computer Support Specialist.) Lt. Governor Pat Quinn stopped to talk to the students as well as several area legislators, including Representative Jay Hoffman! Technology Director Sue Homes was presented with the Illinois Technology Educator of the Year Award during a ceremony in the Rotunda. April 27 |
 Top CHS seniors are honored during the annual Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Tea. Congratulations students! April 28 |
 District classroom teachers receive $100 classroom grants from Delta Kappa Gamma and the Collinsville Rotary Club! Congratulations teachers! A total of 20 teachers' grant applications were funded; not all teachers could be present to accept their grant funds. April 28 |
 Maryville 6th Grader (Mr. Keith's class) is selected to read the oath during Junior Olympics on May 7! April 30 |
May 2004 |
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 A tree is planted at Renfro for Arbor Day! May 3 |
 Retired North Jr. High Spanish teacher Sr. Ramirez leads the recent ESL (English as a Second Language) workshop for district staff! May 4 |
 Recess time with friends is great! May 5 |
 Kreitner Elementary School celebrates Cinco de Mayo! May 6 |
 Renfro Early Childhood teacher Donna Lybarger receives the local Walmart "Teacher of the Year" award! Congratulations, Donna! May 7 |
 Reading Counts help motivate district elementary students to read more! They read books and then complete online quizzes for points! May 10 |
 Students in Mrs. Perry's and Ms. Harriman's classrooms landscaped areas near the flagpole and the Hollywood Heights marquee in memory of their classmate Jordan Dodson. May 11 |
 PreK students at Caseyville enjoy "bug face" painting! Special thanks to parent/artist Mrs. Steele! May 12 |
 "Derby" duck makes his debut at Maryville Elementary School! May 13 |
 Renfro Kindergarten students enjoy a trip to the St. Louis Zoo! May 14 |
 Mickey and Minnie Mouse visited the CHS Senior Band Concert to promote the band trip to Disney World from June 1 - June 6! The band will march in the Disney Parade and participate in various band competitions! May 17 |
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 Hollywood Heights students recently shared muffins during the annual "Muffins and Moms" celebration! May 19 |
 School Nurse Marcia Bohle is serenaded by Larry from Kreke Florist for National Nurses Day recently at Caseyville Elementary School. May 20 |
 Future stockbrokers? Pictured above are the "Stock Market Project" winners from CHS teacher Mark Schusky's class (3rd Period - White Days). Students increased the value of their portfolios by 6% over a period of three months. Considering the Market average has been down 10%, they may have a future on Wall Street! May 21 |
 Mrs. Dust's science class at CHS has been studying environmental issues. Of course, recycling is high on the list. She gave the students a challenge to get all the shredding finished and have the bags reach the ceiling. Mission accomplished as of May 20, 2004! May 24 |
 Caseyville Social Worker Karen Leskera helps students learn about cooperative play using "noodles!" May 25 |
 Mr. Eberhart and Mrs. Sullivan at Webster recently celebrated Cinco de Mayo with their students! May 26 |
 CHS Business Teacher Jeri Arnold is voted "Teacher of the Year" at CHS by her peers! Congratulations Jeri! May 27 |
 Unit 10 employees take advantage of free screenings at the Health Fair held at the Administrative Annex on May 26! May 28 |
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 Unit 10 Attendance Officer Mary Schiller enjoys a celebration in honor of her retirement. Best wishes Mary! June 1 |
 New Auditorium at CHS under construction! June 7 |
 New Commons Area at Collinsville Middle School under construction! June 8 |
 CHS band marches down Main Street at Disney World on June 3! June 9 |
 New band room at Collinsville Middle School taking shape! June 10 |
 Congratulations to Renfro Elementary Teacher Nina Maddox who recently received "National Teacher Certification!" July 10 |
 Students sort Skittles in preparation for a lesson using the software package, Graph Club. |
 Collinsville Middle School band warms up in preparation for the Maryville Homecoming Parade! The band will perform on August 12 at Collinsville High School! |
 Library at the new Collinsville Middle School takes shape! |
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