Historical November 1979 report or notice. Original dates, prices, contacts and program details describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Neighborhood School’s unique program for children 3 to 12 has begun in new space provided by Delmar Baptist Church’s Educational Wing, 6195 Washington. The 79 Fall Semester began with 39 children taught by 4 full-time and several part-time teachers. The goal of the teachers is to help the children: understand how the world around them works; use their bodies, minds and feelings effectively to accomplish their own goals; know how to deal cooperatively with other children and adults.
To accomplish its goals, The Neighborhood School’s educational program takes a two-tiered approach to learning: First, it places a strong, positive emphasis on reading and mathematics as basic learning tools. These are the essential educational building blocks without which no foundation can be built for future learning and development.
Secondly, The Neighborhood School develops and encourages practical learning experiences through which the children can integrate the traditionally fragmented contents of book learning and the arts into a single, comprehensive achievement that we proudly call “learning.” This is accomplished by writing stories, doing art and construction in many media, growing plants, making music and musical instruments, sewing, cooking, raising small animals and finally, getting out and exploring the resources of the neighborhood and the city.
Our explorations this Fall have taken us to Freeburg, Illinois to Eckert’s Apple Orchard; to Rombach’s Pumpkin Farm; to Greensfelder Park for our 4-day Fall Camping Trip and Horse/Pony Riding. The Neighborhood School is able to offer an effective and exciting program for children on a very small budget. This is due to the dedication of the teachers, who work for a bare subsistence salary and a serious commitment by parents to carry the burden of the fund-raising necessary to maintain the school’s scholarship program. The parents invite donations of Rummage and Flea Mart items for the Giant November 17 Fall Flea & Rummage Mart to be held at Grace Methodist Church, 8 am – 3 pm. Call 725-4620 for donations and drop-off or pick-up information.
Original fundraiser poster
Neighborhood School Giant Flea Mart and Rummage Sale. Saturday, Nov. 17, 8–3 p.m. Grace Methodist Church.
Original photograph caption
Original children illustration beside the Neighborhood School report. The Paper, November 1979, page 6. Artist not credited.
Originally published in The Paper, November 1979.
Read this article in the original newspaper issue.
Original source: SD_Times1979_11.pdf, printed page(s) 6, 7; PDF page(s) 6, 7.
