We are frequently asked if we can use donations. We appreciate all support shown to us by our families and neighbors. If you wish to make a donation, please consider an item from our Wish List:
KNOXVILLE CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
WISH LIST
The mission of KCSS is as follows:
Through teamwork with family members and support systems, students, community members, and district staff, we are committed to leading each student to recognize and to achieve his or her full academic and personal potential while providing an environment that is physically, emotionally, and socially safe and nurturing.
In order to fulfill our mission for each student we serve, we must invite partners from the Peoria community to join us. We look forward to establishing partnerships with individuals, agencies and organizations that can assist us in providing supplemental educational services, after-school tutoring/recreational programming, counseling, volunteer support, wrap-around services and crisis management. Developing additional partnerships on site will enable Peoria Public Schools to increase the range of services offered to children. We are currently working with Children’s Home, Juvenile Probation, Lutheran Social Services, Department of Children and Family Services, OSF Dietary, Peoria County Health Department, Illinois Mentor, New Beginnings, Center for Prevention of Abuse, Counseling and Family Services, Planned Parenthood, Human Service Center, Project Target, Junior Achievement, 4-H, Girl Scouts of America, and the Peoria Police Department . We look forward to expanding our offering of comprehensive services in a central location for students and families.
In addition to partner support, we also gratefully accept resources provided by community members. Please consider a donation to KCSS from our Wish List:
To create the network of support necessary for students and their families:
Tutors, mentors, readers, office volunteers, parent partners & helpers
Classroom adoptions (clerical support, supplies, celebrations, etc)
Collaborative support in the areas of: medical, behavioral health, dental
Fund-raising volunteers to assist with extra curricular needs of students
Structured recreational program for students
Structured parenting program—assisting parents with children w/behavioral needs
Parent & student advocates
Staff training in areas of: effective collaborative behavior management plans
Staff support—helping staff “recharge”
Like any home, we are in need of items that will help us create and sustain a comfortable and nurturing learning environment:
Gift cards/passes—to be used as incentives for behavior & attendance
Art supplies
Bottled water—individual size and for water cooler
Framed art for walls—photos, paintings, motivational posters, maps
Library books, magazines
School supplies
Board games, jigsaw puzzles
Nutritious snacks, juices
Paper products—plates, napkins, towels, tissues, utensils, cups
Clothing—khaki pants, navy blue/light blue/light grey tops w/collars, socks, shoes, winter coats, gloves, new undergarments, white undershirts, belts
Hygiene supplies— deodorant, body lotion, combs, brushes, toothbrush/paste, towels, female products, mouthwash
City bus passes
Fidget toys—squeeze balls, clay, strongly flavored gum, scented markers, large rubber bands
Altoids, cough drops, tissues
Umbrellas, ponchos
Batteries--AA
Work gloves
KCSS Spirit Wear-- shirts, jackets, jerseys
Plants—indoor & out
Indoor recreation equipment—bike, small hand weights, folding ping pong table, stair machine, exercise mats, towels
Pitchers
Large serving bowls/platters & serving utensils, crock pots, table decorations
Photo albums/scrapbooks/scrapbooking materials
Holiday decorations
Recycle Bins
Relaxation—massage devices, mats
CD’s—baroque or classical music, motivational music, Broadway soundtracks, workout tracks
WE HAVE BOLD GOALS!
Garden benches
20 ipods
Video camera
DVD players/DVD’s
Digital cameras
LCD projector & portable screens
Wii game system—wii fitness, dance games
2-way radio system w/5 units
Metal or durable plastic serving carts
Podium/sound system
Small walk-behind floor scrubber
Gift cards to office supply stores
Van
The entire staff and student body at KCSS thanks you for your generosity! Please contact Donna O’Day for further information, to make a donation, or to schedule a visit!
For further information, please contact: Donna O’Day, Principal at 439-0000 or donna.oday@psd150.org