1. 21415 Sunnyview Street Clinton Township, MI 48035 McGlinnen Elementary School Kenneth FreemanAmanda Gora Elizabeth GunterMarc Orr Alexander Pedersen TED 2250

2. The People ● McGlinnen Elementary School is located in Clinton Township. ● The Township has a population of over 96,000 people and is located in Macomb County. ● Demographics- o 82.08% Caucasian o 13.04% African American o 2.37% Hispanic & Latino o 1.79% Asian o 0.28% Native American o 0.03% Pacific Islander o 0.61% Other Races

3. Their Homes ● More than 40,000 households. ● Residents live in housing units, apartment complexes, co-ops, subdivisions or condominiums. ● Mcglinnen Elementary is situated around a middle class subdivision.

4. Supports ● Italian American Cultural Center (IACC) o Located on Romeo Plank road, north of 19 mile ● Hosts many diverse community activities throughout the year -Festa Italiana -Columbus Day Celebration ●Center sponsors one of the largest Senior Citizen groups in metro Detroit

5. Public Institutions ●Clinton Twp. public schools belong to six districts ○Chippewa Valley School District ○Clintondale School District ○Fraser School District ●Clinton macomb public library ○Built in 1992 ○Three facilities(main, north, south) ●Home to over 50 different churches ○Ranging from Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran

6. Health & Social Service Agencies Henry Ford Macomb Hospital ● Open in 1899 ● The Hospital specialty include: - Heart & Vascular Institute - Comprehensive joint replacement center - Josephine Ford Cancer Institute - Women’s health center and birthing center - 42-bed inpatient rehabilitation program d

7. Commercial Sites ● Open in 1964 ● Over 50 shopping centers ● Most utilize stores by people in the community -Sears -Kohl’s - Old Navy -H&M -Forever 21

8. Transportation ● Buses - o Earliest stop is at 7:24, arrive at the school by 7:55. o Depart from McGlinnen at 2:50, last stop is at 3:23 ● Walking ● Car/Carpools ● Safeties/Crossing Guards

9. Signs ● Neighborhood Watch signs scattered throughout the neighborhood ● Large sign right outside the school as you pull into the parking lot - school news ● Gratiot - Plenty of signs o Including crossing signs

10. Recreation ● Mall - close by, place for kids to hang out ● Theatre - Clintondale Community theatre & skits and plays within the classroom to promote reading ● Ten parks - with the city offering summer classes at the rec. center ● Laser tag & movie theater on gratiot

11. Industry ● Wadl Tv Detroit ● Multiple car dealerships ● Industrial park located on 15 mile

12. Protective Services ● Fire department located at 15 mile and golden. ● Police station located on Groesbeck.

13. Even More! ● Special Events o Principal’s week o March is Reading Month - March Madness o Talent Show o Green Eggs and Ham - Kindergarten o Presentation from a nutritionist