GRANTS

For Marissa Watson purchase plywood for her AHS math and algebra students to use a laser engraver to turn linear equations into art pieces.

For the purchase of 3-D models to teach hands on learning of each of the body systems in McKael Kenfield’s Anatomy & Physiology classes at AHS.

To supply Amy VanKuiken’s AMS homeroom and language arts classes with hands-on games and puzzles to serve as collaborative activities for students to rebuild social skills, promote team building, and encourage camaraderie and laughter as students re-enter the classroom.

To purchase diverse reading materials for Ellen Gayton’s 2nd grade class at Bellview to create opportunities for students to learn about different cultures.

For every Bellview student to have their own mat to use during Angela Johnson’s K-5 PE classes.

For Sheri Preskenis and Cory Carnes’ Bellview fourth graders to have access to hands-on, tactile STEM projects to encourage critical thinking and problem solving across all subject areas.

To purchase a variety of flexible seating options for Helman first graders in Ashley Schwedes and Toni DiMaggio’s classrooms to support the learning and focus needs of all students.

To purchase a PA system for Sage Meadows’ music classes at JMOS inorder to amplify students’ singing voices during performances.

For David Wasserman’s 7th grade math students to participate in a creative project to apply their math skills by creating cement stepping stones for the new JMOS site.

To support Betsy Bishop in taking AHS theater students to the State Festival Showcase with their production of Bright Star.

For Amy VanKuiken and Austin Wallace to purchase mats and speakers to create spaces for mindfulness practice in their homeroom and Language Arts classes at AMS.

To Student Support Specialist Allison Hass to plant a “Kindness Rocks” garden on the AMS campus for all students to contribute to. 

For Jennifer Campbell and Lucinda Miftahittin to purchase specialty assistive technology calculators to support AMS students with varied learning abilities to have greater access to general education classes and curriculum.

For Sage Meadows’ K-5 Bellview music program to purchase a set of quality, traditional instruments that are accessible to students of diverse physical capabilities.

To equip Karen Tkaczyk-Turner’s K-5 reading room at Helman Elementary with new flexible seating options to boost student focus and engagement.

To purchase tablets for Amy Merwin’s music classes at Helman Elementary to give students access to technology that will allow them to compose, record and practice music in class.

To purchase food for Ky Ferguson’s monthly take-home and at-school cooking classes for K-5 Walker Elementary students.

To purchase building materials for Mira Peterson Adams and Kim Keoppen to adapt outdoor learning spaces at Willow Wind to accommodate all students.

To hire music coaches for Lauren Trolley’s strings classes at AMS and AHS.

For science equipment to be used in AHS science classes per Todd Hobein’s request (also supported by the Sharkey Foundation).

To support vocational programming at AHS as per the requests of Richard Britt and Mark Miller.

To support a student incentive program at AHS as per the request of Rebecca Gyarmathy.

To support district-wide student affinity groups, including (but not limited to) Black Student Unions (BSU), Latinx Student Unions (LSU), Gay-Straight Alliances and Gender Spectrum Alliances (GSA), and Native American Student Unions (NASU).