Bonnie McBeth uses grant from Target to supplement music education program

Bonnie McBeth Learning Center is the recipient of a $2000 grant from Target, which is being used to supplement and improve the school's music education program.

Teacher Linda Davis applied for the grant, and the school learned of the award in November. The grant is part of an ongoing effort by Target to strengthen families and communities across the nation, with a focus on education, the arts, social services and other vital community partnerships.

Musician Carole Peterson has already led a teacher's in-service at the school, and she will return for a series of presentations for students on Thursday, May 11. Peterson has been referred to as the 'Pied Piper of active music' for children in Chicagoland. Her energetic style and enthusiasm invites even the smallest child to follow her in singing, dancing and rhythmic movement.

Peterson will perform mini-concerts at 8:15 a.m., 9:05 a.m., 9:55 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on May 11.

With the remainder of the grant funds, Bonnie McBeth plans on purchasing a series of Peterson's compilations for use in classroom education, and will also purchase materials so that students can make their own musical instruments.

Bonnie McBeth, the early learning program in Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202, is located at 15730 Howard Street in Plainfield.

For more information, contact Davis at (815) 439-4288.