George Rogers Clark Elementary School: $1.5 million in Tax Increment Financing for new artificial turf field and building automation system. The school has recently added a dual-language program to its academic offerings and continues its partnership with Ravinia to provide students free orchestral music instruction. Principal Dr. Natasha Buckner-Pena also hosted a State of the School forum to talk about priorities and progress moving forward.

Q1. What kind of technology devices do students get to use at Clark G R Elem School for their daily classroom assignments?

Ans. Clark G R Elem School gives each student their own iPad or Chromebook to use for digital classwork each day.

Q2. Does Clark G R Elem School provide a counselor on site to support the emotional well-being and mental health of students?

Ans. Yes, Clark G R Elem School has a full-time, certified counselor on staff to provide emotional support and guidance.

Q3. How does Clark G R Elem School safely dismiss afternoon bus riders in extreme winter weather or blizzards?

Ans . In inclement weather, Clark G R Elem School keeps bus riders inside until their exact route number is announced for boarding.

Q4. Are parents able to attend and participate in the monthly school budget planning meetings at Clark G R Elem School?

Ans. Clark G R Elem School invites parents to attend Local School Council meetings to review and discuss budget plans.

Q5. What are some healthy, nut-free snacks that are ok for afternoon snack breaks at Clark G R Elem School?

Ans. Clark G R Elem School approved snacks are fresh fruit, vegetable sticks, whole-grain crackers and allergy-safe pre-packaged items.