CELEBRATING 60 YEARS WITH BRADFORD WOODS
In the fall of 1957, elementary students from the Monroe County Community School Corporation attended the first school programs at Bradford Woods. These five-day programs were designed to educate students about the natural environment and local history while learning how to live well with their peers. In addition, the nights spent at Bradford Woods were, for many of the children, the first nights spent away from home. As the years passed, the scope and reach of Bradford Woods programming extended to reach elementary schools from across central Indiana. Today, Bradford Woods serves nearly 850 MCCSC 5th-graders per year. While much has changed since 1957 (students no longer stay in canvas tents, and the typical stay is three days instead of five), the core goals of the program remain the same as in 1957: Engage students in immersive learning that deepens their understanding of the environmental,
YEARS historical, and cultural relationships that connect us to our surroundings. Promote respect and stewardship of natural and cultural resources through increased connections and awareness of the environment. Provide students with a transformative experience that teaches greater respect for self and others.
On Saturday, September 30th , the Bradford Woods property will be hosting an open house for visitors. Visitors can hike the trails, tour one of the cabins, and take part in activities, including a cargo net tower, games at the sports pavilion, fishing, and arts and crafts for kids. They will also have a history presentation on 60 years of environmental education programming set up at the dining hall.
Starting in January of 2018, the Teachers Warehouse will begin offering free supplies to eligible high school teachers. They first opened their doors in 2004 as a project for the Bloomington Rotary club offering their services to MCCSC Title 1 elementary teachers. They counted 75 shopping visits its first year. Fast forward to last year and it served a total of 639 teachers in grades K-8 over a five-county area. First time shoppers are encouraged to allow an hour or two to explore all the offerings: Book Room, Class Room, Furniture Room, Paper Room, Math/Science/Social Studies Room, and the Project Room. Each shopper can obtain two shopping baskets of free supplies each quarter. The Teachers Warehouse is located at 524 N. Fairview St. and regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM and Saturday from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. For more information please visit www.TeachersWarehouse.net or call 812-929-7522 TEACHERSWAREHOUSE EXPANDING TO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL
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