Iowa City Community School District Foundation
Celebrating 35 Years of Making a Difference
Celebrating 35 Years of Making a Difference
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SCHOOL OF THE WILD CONTINUED<br />
Ms. Gerling first participated in <strong>School</strong> of the Wild<br />
in 1993 as a staff member at the University of<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong>’s MacBride Nature Recreation Center. Two<br />
years ago, she surveyed students on the program.<br />
Eighty-six percent said they “learned a lot,” and 91<br />
percent said “the learning experience was fun.”<br />
“There’s a lot of research that<br />
says kids aren’t outdoors as much<br />
as they used to be, and it’s really<br />
good for your brain.”<br />
Anita Gerling, Principal<br />
Kirkwood Elementary<br />
“Outdoor learning sometimes gets pushed to the<br />
side, because we’re all looking at test scores,” Ms.<br />
Gerling said. “We can’t discount how important<br />
that outdoor education piece is. There’s a lot of<br />
research that says kids aren’t outdoors as much<br />
as they used to be, and it’s really good for your<br />
brain.” > PAGE 15<br />
<strong>School</strong> of the Wild, the outdoor classroom experienced by every sixth grader in the <strong>District</strong>.<br />
Congratulations<br />
on celebrating 35 Years!<br />
Oaknoll is proud to partner with<br />
the ICCSD for Silver Salute and<br />
Everybody’s Business Breakfast.<br />
An Active LifeCare <strong>Community</strong> since 1966<br />
Call me today for<br />
your personal tour<br />
319-351-1720<br />
1 Oaknoll Court | <strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>City</strong>, IA 52246 | www.oaknoll.com<br />
Steve Roe<br />
Executive Director<br />
12 <strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>
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