By Sheila Quinn and Maura West | Project leader and KidShop teacher
As the school year closes, we have had an opportunity to reflect on our goals and celebrate our accomplishments.
One of the most significant achievements was Glenwood Academy’s campaign, Supply Our Students. This campaign was tremendously successful because of you!
Nearly 50% of Glenwood’s students are from underserved and marginalized communities including our surrounding suburbs; another 30% hail from neglected neighborhoods within the city of Chicago. By sending their children to Glenwood, our parents understand the necessity of providing a safe harbor for kids where they are inspired to live, learn and succeed.
The KidShop is one of Glenwood's creative outlets that has a monumental effect on a student’s life. Because of your support, student’s imaginations flourished, their self-confidence grew and their creativity expanded. We believe that these experiences are so necessary during childhood. Our teacher guides students to think outside the box and challenge the norm. Just this spring, students created amazing watercolor paintings; built an Adirondack bench, constructed ping pong paddle folk art fish, made an American flag out of baseballs and turned gorgeous, one of a kind wooden pens on a lathe.
These creations were truly amazing and may not have been possible without your continuing support. Thank you so much for supporting the Supply Our Students campaign!
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