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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, No It Is A Drone!Drone Program Highlighted at 365 Club BreakfastFebruary, 2017 - Volume 2, Issue 1www.dpsf.orgOver 150 donors attendedDPSF News, there was aDanville School District 118the 2017 365 Club Breakfastpresentationprovided the other half.at Turtle Run on January 19.Advanced Placement Cours-The breakfast is an oppor-es (see page 2), a perfor-tunity to thank those presentmance by the South Viewfor their continued supportUpper(see page 3 for a list of 365Choir, directed by JenniferClub members) and to askand David Woodrow, and anew attendees to pledge atmost impressive presentationleast 1.00 a day in supportof the North Ridge Middleof the students attendingSchool and South View Up-Danville Public lDrone Program.365 Clubmember, pleaseThe Drone Program was pre-click here.) Most of thesented by North Ridge Mid-breakfast, though, is spentdle School teacher Josefwith teachers and studentsDickenexplaining the impact ourNorth Ridge Middle Schooldonors have on their educa-student Joseph Irons.tion. This year was no exception.Alongwithapresentation about the Mobile Science Lab, highlightedin the October issue of theed four Phantom 3 professional drones equipped witha camera,eighth-gradecontrol the drone, plus anaccompanying curriculum.The Drone Program is notjust about flying the drone.Students learn how to codeflight.Students also re-ceivedenhancedtional opportunities in physical science (force, speed,lift, and drag) .connectionprovidedSchoolFoundationone-halfofthe 14,000 cost to implementthedroneeduca-Students are provided aDonors from the DanvillePubliciPad minis tothe drone to control itsyou would like to become aandBoth schools were provid-program,andtoautomatedtechnology, providing realworld specific practices ofhow the dronescould beused in search, rescue, agriculture, and military operations.A video was shown of Joseph Irons flying the droneover North Ridge MiddleSchool. It may be viewedby clicking on the droneshown below:Student Joe Irons (left) with a drone and Mr. Dicken .Danville Public School Foundation - 516 North Jackson Street - Danville, IL 61832 - schoolfoundation@danville118.org

President Charles Hall Appointed Circuit JudgeAppointment requires Hall to relinquish his position on Danville Public School Foundation BoardCharles Hall, a ten-year member ofthe Danville Public School Foundation Board, has been appointed Circuit Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, which includes Danville. His appointment was announced by IllinoisSupreme Court Justice Rita Garmanand becomes effective March 1.tions of the Foundation.In 2009, Mr. Hall became president ofthe Foundation, and during his leadership, the Foundation has increased itsvisibility in the community, establisheda solid financial footing for the futureand has awarded over 350,000 inprogramming to the Danville PublicSchools. In 2016, the Foundation received the Award of Excellence fromthe Illinois State Board of Education.As a result of this appointment, Mr.Hall will be required to resign from theFoundation’s Board.Mr. Hall, a 1965 Danville High Schoolgraduate, first joined the FoundationBoard in 2006 and was involved inthe decision to hire the first ExecutiveDirector to lead the day-to-day opera-The Foundation Board wishes JudgeHall all the best and thanks him for hisservice to the children attendingDanville Public Schools.Charles HallPre-Advanced Placement Courses to BeginFunded in part from a grant from Iroquois Federal FoundationAt the 365 Club Breakfast, Curriculum Director, MaryEllen Bunton,explained to those in attendanceabout the new Pre-AdvancedPlacement (Pre-AP) curriculum thatwill be offered for those students ingrades 6-8.Advanced Placement (AP) coursescurrently in place at Danville HighSchool afford students the opportunity to experience the rigor of college course work, and dependingupon final testing results, providescollege credit for those courses.Currently, Danville High Schooloffers 13 different AP courses.In an effort to prepare upper elementary and middle school students for AP course work, the Danville Public School Foundation, withthe assistance of a grant from Iroquois Federal Foundation, is helping Danville District 118 to fund thenew Pre-AP program at South ViewUpper Elementary and North RidgeMiddle School.These courses will be offered tomany students who have not qualified for gifted programing and willallow them to participate in rigorouscurriculum in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.Mrs. Bunton at 365 Club BreakfastProfessional development forteachers will begin in the spring,and courses will be offered for students in the 2017-18 school year.Danville Public School Foundation516 North Jackson Street Danville, IL 61832schoolfoundation@danville118.orgPage 2217-444-1044website: www.dpsf.orgLike us on FacebookDanville Public School Foundation News

2017 365 Club MembersWade & Mary AdamsAlpha Control and ServicesAMBUCSAmerican Central Insurance-Andrew & Christine NovariaBarry & Ellen AndersAnderson ElectricDelia Anderson-FarmerAQUA IllinoisDr. Randal & Starr AshtonAT&TAuto ZoneAutomation InternationalJames and Norma BaileySandra Diveley BatmangelichDr. Wes BieritzWilliam & Sharon BlackRobert & Kathy BookwalterJessica BradfordJacob BretzEliza BrooksFrank & Lynn BrunacciBunge MillingMaryEllen BuntonRichard & Norma BurchWilliam & Sharon BurowMitzi CampbellNathan & Lisa CampbellJohnnie CareyCarleDiane CarltonCarmack Car CapitolEva CarterCCMSITracy CherryChristie ClinicHenry & Nancy CoanConnor CompanyRobert & Theresa CookCooper East Lake Hospital-Dr. Brad and Meggin CooperCorporate Supply Company-Dan SchroederCountry Financial-Rick RotramelDean & Gina CrandallDanville Bell Credit UnionDanville Building-Construction TradesDanville Education AssociationDanville Metal StampingDanville Paper & SupplyDanville PolyclinicLinda Darby-DowersGladys DavisDr. James & Joyce DeBoerJulie DeignanMark DenmanDillman Eye Care AssociatesDiveley Development Corp.William & Jane DobblesGary & Debora DyarJohn & Leila EckertEducation Personnel Federal-Credit UnionCurt & Rhonda EllisEnvirox, LLCFaulstich PrintingDr. David & Marian FieldsMichael & Nanette FinkleFirst Farmers Bank & TrustFirst Illinois Credit UnionFirst Midwest BankFirst National Bank of CatlinFirst Saving Bank of DanvilleFirst StudentRobin & Mark FlunoF. Jay FosterDr. Michael & Kathy FuestingWilliam E. & Ellen FultonJustice Rita GarmanDr. Alicia GeddisGenpactJames & Linda GiesekeVal & Doug GilbertDr. Ronald & Elizabeth GillumGlesco ElectricJoyce GuymonCharles & Kim HallDr. Thomas and Darlene HalloranDiane & Steve HampelJohn HartChris HeerenJulius W. Hegeler II FoundationLon & Nancy HendersonDr. Thomas & Peggy HerrmannCarla HeskettTerry & Marla Bauerle-HillHodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer,-Rodick & Kohn LLPBetty HolmesDebi & Chris HoschMichael & Julie HulveyInternational GreenhouseIroquois Federal FoundationDr. Alice Marie & Darrel JacobsPerry Jaynes FinancialMatthew & Jill JordanK Com TechnologiesKelly Printing CompanyWilliam & Beverly KeslerKIK Custom ProductsDianna & Kevin KirkChris & Suzette KittellJeff & Teresa KoebrichKOHL’SLandmark Credit UnionGreg & Angela LazzellJoseph & Julie LeggGayle Brandon-LewisMark & Marty LindvahlB. J. LukeDr. Holly & Richard E. MaesDr. Shawn & Mindy MalladyMike & Brandy MarronJohn & Nancy MartinDr. John MasonMcDonald’s of Vermilion CountyMcDowell BuildersJane and Vic McFaddenJim & Sharon McMahonMedia ServicesR. Gregory MeidelMeijerMervis IndustriesPastor Thomas MillerF. E. MoranPhillip & Susan MuehlRobert & Barbara MuirheadJudy & Mel MyersDr. Stephen & Cindy NaccoMonica (Stella) NeubertNexlanJanette & Bert NicholsonLindsey NixonRon & Mary NorenbergKimberly NortonOld National BankOxner Properties-Amber OxnerPhyllis ParksAlice PaynePearsonDon & Nan PerryPlumbers & Steamfitters #157PMA Financial NetworkElizabeth PorterPrairie FarmsJ. J. & Margaret PrideauxMarcus ProvostMichael PuhrQuaker OatsNarcissus RankinRepublic ServicesBob & Kathy RichardJennifer RichardsonH. Allen RunnerBill & Marilyn SatterwhiteSchmidt AssociatesChuck & Cheryl SchroederMark & Sonnia SchroederDr. Ronald & Susan SerfossMike ShireyEric & Lesley ShoreRobert & Mary ShuttAngelique SimonJo Ann (Finney) & Dan SlatteryC. H. Smith Insurance-Travis MainsSu & Terry SmithMendy SpesardMolly StanisJohn A. StevensonTom & Kelly StraderFrank J. Strahl & SonsJohn & Pam StrahlJohn & Jean SwisherTerminixDr. Angele Thibodeaux BurnsGordon ThoennesTilton EnergyTowne Machine & Tool Co.Curt & Toni TowneToyota of DanvilleHarvey “Skip” TruexKelly TruexDr. Gary & Shari TuckerMarilyn TuckerFred & Candy UnderhillVermilion County TitleVermilion County ProduceVillage MallWatchfire SignsGeorge & Cheri WellerAnn & Marshall WellsKaren WodestskiWoodard’s Computing ServiceWright’s Heating & AirDr. Elizabeth YacobiBrenda & David YohoFrank Young365 Club Breakfast Title SponsorPage 3Danville Public School Foundation News

Curt Ellis Elected Foundation Board PresidentMark Lindvahl elected Vice-PresidentFebruary brought new leadership toda, have four children all who havegroup, Doc Ashton and the Rootthe Danville Public School Foundationattended or are attending DanvilleCanals. Mark has been a member ofPublic Schools. He is a local StateFarm Insurance agent and hasserved on the Foundation Boardsince 2008.The Board also elected MarkLindvahl as vice-president. Markis a retired principal from DanvillePublic Schools. His wife, Marty, isCurt Ellisas Curt Ellis was elected president.Curt has served as vice-presidentsince 2009. Curt and his wife, Rhon-also a retired educator from Danville Public Schools. Mark is cur-Mark Lindvahlthe Foundation Board since 2011.rently the Choral Director for St.James United Methodist Church,and he is a member of the musicalWe wish them both well in their newpositions.Polar Express Continues to Delight ChildrenThe kindergarten and first-grade students, in what is becoming a holiday tradition for the Danville Public School Foundation, traveled to thePresence United Samaritan's Festival of Trees at the Palmer Arena tohear the reading of the Polar Express. Conductors and chefs went toeach school aboard the Polar Express (school buses) and greeted thechildren as they prepared for their journey to the North Pole (PalmerArena). Once at the North Pole, they were greeted by elves who escorted the boys and girls to their seats where Mayor Scott Eisenhauerread the magical story.After the reading, the children toured the North Pole to see all thebeautiful Christmas trees and wreaths on display and received a sample of gingerbread cookies.Transportation for this event was once again provided courtesy of theJulius W. Hegeler II Foundation.Boys and girls arrive at the North Pole.Page 4Danville Public School Foundation News