Shorewood SEED Foundation Stories postings.
In 2023, Wisconsin state legislature passed the Right to Read Act, also known as Act 20, with the intention of better supporting literacy by reforming early literacy education. Act 20 required all Wisconsin schools to choose from three curriculums for implementation in grades k4 – 3 in the 2024-25 school year. One of the programs, …
If there’s one prevailing sentiment echoing through the hallways of Shorewood High School this academic year, it’s undeniably EXCITEMENT! And behind this wave of enthusiasm lies the incredible impact of the SEED Foundation’s classroom grants and district funding for the 2023-24 academic year. These donations have not only kept our schools up-to-date with cutting-edge technologies …
“Excellence means more here” is more than just a catchy new tagline for Shorewood Public Schools. A tour through the new Maker Space Lab at Shorewood Intermediate School was a great example of this to SEED board member, Sarah Lehmann. Located on the third floor of Shorewood Intermediate School, this amazing lab is filled with …
Every September, at the beginning of each school year, my friends post hilarious videos of teachers and other educators to my Facebook page knowing that I work part time in an educational setting. Perhaps my favorite is comedian Louis CK questioning the intelligence of teachers—actually choosing this profession: “Umm, Hi what is this job?”“Ok. Here’s …
If you’ve spent any time at all reading the comments section in the various Shorewood Facebook groups, you are familiar with the fact that there are many passionate community members with varied opinions. While some may be inclined to shy away from engaging with diverse opinions, Shorewood Schools Superintendent, Laurie Burgos, has come in with …
Are you looking for some fun new activities?Save these 6 dates to your calendar! Fresh 40 Inaugural Art Exhibition & Sale, June 3-4 Free and open to the public, this new event hosted by Dominion Properties will be a fun and unique way to socialize with friends and neighbors while purchasing local art! On display will …
Pictures taken at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, fall of 2022. The Empey Family enjoys a get away at a magical place. “I honestly couldn’t believe it,” said last year’s Swing with Shorewood grand prize raffle winner, Carman Empey. “I heard my name called for the Southwest Airlines ticket voucher and I was shocked. We …
At the picnic table, students labor over camp stoves. One stirs a pan of red peppers sauteing in butter. Another is boiling pasta. Nearby, a guitarist jams, providing background music for the chefs. Later, the group of about 20 students gathers around a fire. Some read passages from Aldo Leopold, headlamps on page. Others are …
Cate Sebastian, Atwater Reading Intervention Specialist, sat down with SEED to discuss the importance of early literacy, “There’s more attention being paid to the science of reading. If you struggle to read it has lifelong impacts. It will impact every area of a child’s life.” Research indicates that reading habits have more influence on educational …
It’s beautiful, iconic, and unique, not to mention recently renovated and looking just as grand as the day it was first put on top of Shorewood High School. If you’ve never seen or heard of it, take a look next time you walk down Capitol Drive. The copperdome that sits atop SHS has been an …