Celebrating Leadership

This week we celebrated both our parents and our students as they proved the value of leadership.  On Thursday, our representatives from our Peer Leadership Executive Board took a trip to Symphony of Hanover Park, a local rehabilitation center.  The peer leaders had just completed a community service project and were ready to visit the center.  Then, on Saturday, 2 of our parent leaders graduated from the Hispanic Parent Leadership Academy.  Both students and parents have worked hard this year to show the value of leadership. Thank you all for your continued support and hard work!

Peer Leadership Executive Board Project

This year, the Hawk Pride Leaders in 5th and 6th grade have had many discussions about how to help their school and the community.  In order to put our discussions into action, they applied for a grant from the Kiwanis Club of Streamwood. They received the grant which allowed them to chose and purchase materials to share with a  local nursing home. Students created cards to go with the items. Two of our leaders, Deanna Tamondong, and Samantha Martinez did us the honors or joining Mrs. Jagielski and Ms. Lucas in presenting the donations to Symphony's staff. They were very appreciative and look forward to a future partnership.

African American Leadership Institute (AALI) and Hispanic Parent Leadership Institute (HPLI) Graduation

Jose Alcantara and Maria Martinez are two of this year's graduates of the HPLI. This group of parents along with the AALI parents met on Saturdays for 2 years to learn about District U-46 and to gain leadership skills. They have committed to becoming leaders in their schools and communities. We are so proud of Jose and Maria who have been very active on our own PTA and with the Citizen's Advisory Council (CAC) for the past 2 years. We look forward to working alongside them next school year as their daughter Camila moves to 2nd grade and Natalia comes into kindergarten.

City Councilman Cory Dixon, a former AALI Graduate served as the host for the event.

CEO Tony Sanders shared some remarks to begin the ceremony.  

Highland Principal Steve Johnson, introduced the entertainment for the day.
Highland Elementary School's Folklore Dance Troupe.

State Senator Christina Castro also joined the event, offering wise words about sharing
 the "voices" of those who often are unable. 
Castro webpage

Glenbrook parent, Jose Alcantara was nominated by his peers to give  a speech
recognizing the learning and commitment of the group.

The graduates with some of the U-46 Board Members.

    

Maria and Jose with their children Cami and Natalia.