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The goal of this project is to create an organized, efficient, and engaging learning environment where every fourth-grade student has access to the materials they need to be successful. By providing essential classroom supplies and organizational systems, students will spend less time searching for materials and more time actively reading, writing, collaborating, and learning. These resources will also promote student independence, support digital learning, and maximize instructional time.
Students will use these materials daily during reading, writing, small-group instruction, interactive notebooks, independent practice, and digital learning. Organizational bins, turn-in systems, pencil pouches, and clipboard storage will help students independently manage classroom materials and transitions. Protective sleeves, glue sticks, scissors, highlighters, and clipboards will support engaging, hands-on literacy activities, while over-the-ear headphones will be used for i-Ready, assessments, and other technology-based instruction. These resources will help create a structured classroom where students can focus on learning rather than managing supplies.
This project will benefit every student by providing equitable access to classroom materials while creating a well-organized learning environment. Students will build independence by managing their own supplies, experience smoother classroom routines, and spend more time engaged in instruction. These resources will also support collaboration, improve organization, reduce paper waste, and enhance both traditional and digital learning experiences. Ultimately, the project will maximize instructional time and help every student feel prepared and confident each day.
Funding will provide essential classroom supplies that are used daily by approximately 45 fourth-grade students. Requested items include organizational bins, a turn-in system, pencil pouches, protective sleeves, clipboards and a storage stand, glue sticks, scissors, highlighters, over-the-ear headphones with a storage pocket chart, an electric pencil sharpener, Command hooks, and classroom pencils. These materials will improve organization, increase instructional time, support interactive learning, reduce paper waste, and ensure every student has consistent access to the tools needed for success.
478.60
2 Electric Pencil Sharpeners
53.98
4 Tier Stackable Storage
69.99
50 Pack Kids Scissors
25.99
Multi Color Highlighters Bulk
46.99
32 pack Headphones
38.99
Headphones Storage Organizer
22.99
Elmer's Glue Sticks Box
14.98
Clipboard Stand
22.49
Clipboard Set
18.95
Sheet Protector Sleeves
20.58
Pencil Pouch Set
37.71
Command Hooks
14.84
6 Pack Plastic Paper Trays
32.99
Pencil Dispenser
22.99
#2 Pencils Bulk
11.14
Lipman Family Farms
Community Carpet
Stacey Bittner
ID-86
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The goal of this project is to transform the 5th grade technology lab into a student-centered innovation space where learners move beyond consuming digital content and become creators of interactive 3D experiences. Our students already have access to a class set of Merge Cubes, providing the foundation for immersive learning. This grant will provide access to the newly released web-based Merge Creator platform, allowing students to design, build, and publish their own augmented reality creations. Through this hands-on experience, students will learn to use technology as a tool for creativity, problem-solving, and communication. They will develop digital design skills as they plan, build, revise, and showcase their own 3D creations.
Students will use Merge Creator to explore the process of designing, creating, and sharing augmented reality experiences. Students will begin by exploring how real-world objects can be transformed into digital creations by scanning objects from their environment and bringing them into an interactive 3D space.
As students develop their projects, they will create and customize 3D objects, add multimedia labels including text, images, audio, and video, and incorporate animations and interactions to communicate their ideas in new ways. Students will use the Merge Cubes already available in our lab to view and interact with their completed creations in augmented reality.
Students will build confidence as they explore new technology, take creative risks, and improve their designs. They will strengthen their problem-solving skills through the process of planning, creating, testing, and revising their projects. Students will have a new way to communicate their ideas through interactive 3D projects while taking ownership of their learning. Through these experiences, students will begin to see themselves as capable creators and innovators, not just users of technology.
Funding will be used to purchase a one-year Merge Creator Classroom subscription at a cost of $499. This subscription will provide 5th grade students with access to the web-based tools needed to create and share their own augmented reality experiences.
The goal of this project is to create an engaging, communication-rich speech-language therapy environment by providing hands-on materials and evidence-based resources that support students with speech and language disorders. These resources will increase student participation, motivation, and opportunities for individualized practice while targeting articulation, language, social communication, and early literacy skills. By equipping the speech room with interactive materials, students will build stronger communication skills, greater confidence, and the ability to participate more successfully in the classroom and everyday interactions.
Students will use these materials during individual and small-group speech-language therapy sessions throughout the school year. Activities will be selected based on each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and will target skills such as articulation, expressive and receptive language, vocabulary, grammar, social communication, phonological awareness, and early literacy.
Through hands-on games, visual supports, manipulatives, and interactive learning activities, students will have increased opportunities to practice communication skills in meaningful and engaging ways. These resources will allow therapy sessions to be tailored to students' individual needs while encouraging participation, confidence, and carryover of skills into the classroom and everyday interactions.
The materials will be used across multiple grade levels and will benefit a wide range of students with communication disorders throughout the school year.
This project will provide students with engaging, evidence-based materials that support the development of essential communication skills needed for academic achievement and social success. By increasing student engagement and providing opportunities for individualized, hands-on practice, these resources will help improve speech production, language comprehension and expression, social communication, and confidence. The materials will be used with students across multiple grade levels and will continue to benefit future students for years to come, maximizing the long-term impact of the grant while creating a more effective and inclusive speech-language therapy environment.
Grant funds will be used to purchase speech-language therapy materials, educational games, visual supports, manipulatives, books, and other evidence-based resources that align with students' Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. These materials will be used repeatedly throughout the school year during individual and small-group therapy sessions and will support students across multiple grade levels and communication needs.
To provide a tuff tray that will transform our kindergarten classroom into a hands-on learning environment where children can explore, create, and discover through play. This tray will support engaging activities that build early literacy, math, science, fine motor, and social-emotional skills while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. By providing meaningful, interactive learning experiences, students will develop a strong foundation for future academic success.
This tuff tray will become a versatile learning center that brings our lessons to life through sensory exploration and hands-on activities. Students can practice letter recognition, build words, and practice sight words. In math they can practice counting, sorting, and number sense using math manipulatives.
Funding this project will give students access to high-quality, hands-on learning experiences that increase engagement and deepen understanding. Research shows that young children retain concepts more effectively when they can actively manipulate materials and explore through play. The Tuff Tray will support all learners—including visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learners—while providing meaningful opportunities for collaboration, communication, and creative thinking.
Funding this project will provide a durable, reusable learning resource that will benefit both current and future kindergarten students for years to come. The Tuff Tray will allow our classroom to offer rich sensory experiences and interactive learning opportunities that are often difficult to create with traditional classroom materials alone.
Your support is an investment in early childhood education. By funding this project, you are helping create a classroom where learning is joyful, engaging, and accessible to every child. This resource will inspire young learners to ask questions, make discoveries, and develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
The purpose of this project is to equip high school students with essential real-world communication skills that extend beyond digital interactions. It addresses the need for students to understand and practice formal written communication in a business context.
This project will addresses several key needs:
• Real-World Application: It moves beyond theoretical learning by having students engage with actual businesses they know, making the learning more relatable and practical. This helps bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world scenarios, preparing them for future interactions with companies as consumers, employees, or entrepreneurs.
• Professionalism and Etiquette: The project teaches students about the importance of a professional tone, clear articulation, and proper formatting—skills crucial for effective communication in academic, professional, and civic life.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Students must think critically about a product or service, formulate constructive feedback or specific inquiries, and organize their thoughts logically to present them effectively.
• Attention to Detail: The act of correctly addressing an envelope and formatting a letter reinforces the importance of precision and attention to detail in formal contexts.
The primary learning goal of this project is for students to demonstrate proficiency in drafting and formatting a professional business letter, including accurate envelope addressing, while effectively communicating a specific purpose (e.g., feedback, inquiry, suggestion) to an external organization.
Students will participate in a hands-on professional business communication project designed to develop workplace writing, communication, and career readiness skills. Each student will research and select a real business or corporation, locate the company's official mailing address, and compose a professional handwritten business letter.
Throughout the project, students will:
Research businesses and identify appropriate corporate contact information.
Learn the standard format and conventions of professional business letters.
Draft, revise, and edit their letters with teacher feedback, focusing on professionalism, grammar, spelling, organization, and tone.
Produce a final handwritten letter on quality stationery, emphasizing neatness and attention to detail.
Learn how to properly address and prepare a business envelope, including return addresses and postage.
Mail their letters to the selected companies, gaining firsthand experience with professional correspondence and the mailing process.
This authentic learning experience allows students to practice real-world communication skills while building confidence in professional writing. Students may ask questions about products or careers, provide thoughtful feedback, express appreciation, or inquire about business practices, creating meaningful connections between classroom learning and the business community. The project reinforces career readiness, business etiquette, research skills, written communication, and attention to detail while providing students with the opportunity to receive responses from businesses, further demonstrating the value of professional communication.
Grant funds will be used to purchase the supplies needed for a professional business letter-writing project for high school students. Requested materials include:
200 Forever postage stamps to allow students to mail their completed business letters to companies across the United States.
Professional stationery and business envelopes for students to produce polished, business-quality correspondence.
Blue and black ink pens for students to handwrite their final letters in a professional format.
These materials will support approximately 200 student letters and ensure that every participating student has the resources needed to complete the project and send two letters. The requested supplies will allow students to engage in an authentic business communication experience while developing professional writing, research, and workplace communication skills.
The purpose of this funding is to provide students with a meaningful, real-world business communication experience that extends beyond the classroom. Students will research a company, write and revise a professional handwritten business letter, and mail it to a business using proper business etiquette and formatting.
Funding will provide the essential materials—including 200 postage stamps, professional stationery, and writing pens—needed to ensure every student can participate in the project. This hands-on project helps students build career-ready skills such as professional writing, research, attention to detail, and business etiquette. It also reinforces entrepreneurship and business education standards by demonstrating how effective written communication is used in the professional world. Students gain confidence in interacting with businesses and may receive responses from companies, further reinforcing the value of clear, professional communication.
The goal of this project is to enhance 5th grade science instruction by providing students with hands-on materials that promote inquiry-based learning. Students will investigate scientific concepts through experimentation allowing them to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while meeting state science standards.
Friction: Students will investigate how different surfaces affect the movement of objects by testing carpet squares, artificial grass, and tile. They will compare the amount of friction produced by each surface, collect data, and explain how friction influences motion in everyday life.
Forms of Energy: Students will explore electrical, sound, and static electrical energy using circuit switches, bulb holders, tuning forks, silk cloth, PVC pipes, and balloons. They will build simple electrical circuits, investigate how sound is produced through vibrations, and observe static electricity through interactive demonstrations and experiments.
Rocks and Minerals: Students will investigate Earth materials using a rock and mineral testing kit. They will identify and classify rocks and minerals by observing physical properties and conducting hardness tests.
This project will increase student engagement by transforming science concepts into meaningful, hands-on learning experiences allowing students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts while strengthening skills.
The items in this grant will help students develop a conceptual understanding of friction, energy, scientific investigation, and rocks and minerals through active exploration. In addition, it will
improve critical thinking and build confidence.
By providing durable, reusable science materials, this grant will benefit current and future fifth-grade students, supporting high-quality science instruction for years to come.
Grant funds will be used to purchase durable, reusable science materials that support hands-on instruction for 5th grade students. Since these are reusable items, the impact is much greater than the 70 students it will benefit this school year. Last year was my 1st year teaching 5th grade science. The students loved all the hands-on investigations and truly felt it led to a greater understanding. The items in this grant would help to provide a deeper understanding of standards.
The goal of this project is to increase student motivation, academic effort, and positive behavior among 5th grade students by establishing a classroom incentive store where students can purchase prizes using points earned for hard work, good behavior, responsibility, and positive citizenship.
This grant will provide funding for a variety of age-appropriate prizes and rewards that students can purchase with Class Dojo points earned throughout the school year. A sample of what students will earn points for includes:
Demonstrating good behavior
Participating in class
Showing leadership and teamwork
Exhibiting respect and responsibility
Improving academic performance
The program is designed to reinforce positive choices and encourage students to develop habits that support academic success.
Benefits include
* Increased motivation to participate and work hard
* Improved behavior which minimized disruptions and promotes respectful classroom conduct
* Better academic performance due to enhanced class discussions
* Foster a supportive environment where student success and efforts are celebrated
The requested funds will be used exclusively to purchase incentives that were favorites last year and need to be replenished. The purpose is to provide a meaningful system of positive reinforcement that encourages students to demonstrate strong academic effort and exemplary behavior.
Increase meaningful family engagement by hosting quarterly evening events that provide parents and guardians with timely information, practical resources, and opportunities to build relationships with school counselors. Through these sessions, families will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to support their students' academic achievement, postsecondary planning, and overall well-being.
The Counseling Department will host a quarterly Family Engagement Series designed to strengthen the partnership between school and home while supporting student success. Each evening session will focus on topics that directly impact students, including academic planning, graduation requirements, college and career readiness, financial aid, mental health, digital safety, and available school and community resources.
Students will benefit by having families who are better informed and equipped to support their academic and personal growth. Parents and guardians will receive practical resources, planning tools, and opportunities to engage directly with school counselors, guest speakers, and community partners.
To encourage family participation, the events will include refreshments, educational materials, interactive presentations, resource tables, and family engagement activities. Students who attend with their families will have opportunities to participate in college and career exploration activities, goal-setting exercises, and conversations that promote academic achievement and postsecondary planning.
By increasing family engagement and strengthening communication between home and school, this project aims to improve student achievement, increase awareness of postsecondary opportunities, and ensure that families have the knowledge and resources needed to help their students succeed throughout high school and beyond.
The Family Engagement Series will strengthen the partnership between families and the school by providing parents and guardians with the knowledge, resources, and confidence needed to support their students throughout high school. Through quarterly evening events, families will gain a better understanding of graduation requirements, academic planning, college and career pathways, financial aid, mental health resources, and community services.
By increasing parent engagement, students will benefit from stronger support systems at home, improved communication between families and school counselors, and greater access to academic and social-emotional resources. Research consistently shows that students whose families are actively involved in their education experience higher academic achievement, improved attendance, increased graduation rates, and greater postsecondary success.
Ultimately, this initiative will foster a culture of collaboration between home and school, empowering families to become active partners in student success while helping students reach their academic, career, and personal goals.
Grant funding will be used to support the implementation of the quarterly Family Engagement Series by providing the resources necessary to create meaningful, accessible, and engaging experiences for students and their families.
Funds that are used for the tablets, journals, blankets, stress balls, backpacks and school supplies will be used as door prizes. The backpacks will be split into 2 sets of twelve. One set of twelve is a backpack geared toward mental health which will include the blanket, journal and stress balls. The second set of twelve backpacks will be filled with school supplies. The paper will be used for flyers, along with having information that can be placed into the folders. This will include useful information from the presentations or community resources.
The requested funding will enable the Counseling Department to provide high-quality programming that strengthens relationships between families and the school, increases access to valuable educational resources, and empowers parents to become active partners in their child's academic, career, and personal success. By investing in family engagement, this project will have a lasting impact on student achievement, postsecondary readiness, and overall school success.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 (SM-X110), 64GB 4GB RAM, WiFi Only, International Version (15W Wall Charger Bundle) (Gray)
169
Blanket Gifts for Women or Men - Get Well Blanket, Inspirational Gifts for Her Him, Feel Better After Surgery Present, Thinking of You Gift for Mom Friend Sister Coworker, 60'' x 50''x12
276
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 (SM-X110), 64GB 4GB RAM, WiFi Only, International Version (15W Wall Charger Bundle) (Gray)
169
Trail maker 24 Pack Bulk Laptop Backpacks for College, Hiking, and Homeless Adults Donation in Bulk, with Padded Straps (Male Colors Pack)
199
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 20 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 10 Reams (5,000 Sheets), 92 Bright White
57
100 Pack Two Pocket Folder with Prongs, Paper Folders with Pockets and Business Card Holder, Folders with Pocket Fit Letter Size, Organizing Papers in School, Office & Business 5 Color 20 Setx5
EPI Essentials Back to School Supplies for Kids 6th-12th Grade – 51 Items in Kit – Middle to High School Supply Packs – College-Ruled Bundle with Composition Notebooks – Suitable for Homeschoolingx12
444
The Gratitude Journal for More Happiness, Optimism, Affirmation & Reflection - An Effective Manifestation Guide Journal, Undated Daily Journals for Women & Men (Beige)x12
108
"Build-a-Beast": Creating Creatures Through Art & Imagination
The goal of "Build-a-Beast: Creating Creatures Through Art & Imagination" is to give all 604 students in kindergarten through fifth grade an engaging opportunity to strengthen their observation, drawing, problem-solving, and creative-thinking skills while designing an imaginary creature of their own.
Students will explore real animals and identify the shapes, lines, textures, patterns, colors, and features that make each animal unique. They will then use animal references and their imaginations to combine features from different animals into an entirely new creature.
The project will be adapted developmentally across K–5. Younger students will focus on recognizing shapes, lines, patterns, and animal features and combining them in simple ways, while older students will work with more complex references, proportion, composition, texture, and intentional design choices.
Light boxes will provide students with an exciting art-making tool for observing, transferring, layering, combining, and transforming imagery. The project addresses the need to build students' artistic confidence by showing them that artists do not have to draw everything from memory. Artists use references, tools, planning, experimentation, and revision to bring their ideas to life.
The project supports Florida Visual Arts standards across K–5 related to the elements of art, creative thinking, artistic processes, appropriate use of tools and materials, and the creation of original artwork.
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will become creature designers as they study real animals and use their observations and imaginations to invent creatures that have never existed before.
Students will begin by exploring animal photographs and identifying visual characteristics such as shapes, lines, colors, textures, patterns, and body features. They will select characteristics from different animals and use those observations as inspiration for an original creature.
Activities will increase in complexity based on grade level. K–2 students will focus on identifying and combining recognizable animal shapes and features while experimenting with line, color, texture, and pattern. Students in grades 3–5 will use multiple animal references to create more complex creature designs, considering proportion, placement, composition, and how features from different animals can be combined into one cohesive form.
Students will use light boxes during the creative process to explore and transfer selected shapes, contours, and features from their animal references. Rather than tracing and reproducing one existing animal, students will make individual artistic decisions about which elements to select, change, combine, and transform. Each finished creature will be an original work created from the student's individual choices and imagination.
Each student will ultimately create and name their own new species. Older students can further develop their creatures by considering habitat and adaptations and explaining how features from real animals inspired their designs.
The project encourages active participation, student choice, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. The light boxes are also reusable classroom tools that will continue to support K–5 instruction beyond "Build-a-Beast" through future projects involving drawing, illustration, printmaking, symmetry, portraiture, pattern, and design.
"Build-a-Beast" will give 604 students an opportunity to experience art as a process of exploration, experimentation, and invention. Rather than every student working toward the same finished image, each child will make individual artistic choices and create a creature that reflects their own ideas and imagination.
Through the project, students will strengthen their ability to observe visual references, recognize and apply elements of art, use art tools appropriately, make purposeful creative choices, and develop an idea from planning through completion. As students progress through the grade levels, expectations will grow from recognizing and combining basic shapes and animal features to more sophisticated applications of proportion, composition, texture, pattern, and visual problem-solving.
The project will also provide multiple entry points for artistic success. Students who may feel intimidated by drawing from observation can use references and light boxes as tools to help translate what they see onto paper while still maintaining ownership of the creative decisions that make their artwork unique. Students who are already confident artists can use the same tools to create increasingly complex designs and challenge themselves to combine references in new ways.
Success will be measured through teacher observation, student participation, preliminary planning and sketches, appropriate use of tools, and completed artwork. Finished projects will demonstrate students' ability to observe characteristics of real animals and transform those observations into an original work of art using grade-appropriate art concepts and techniques.
Grant funding will be used to purchase reusable light boxes and supporting art materials necessary to implement "Build-a-Beast: Creating Creatures Through Art & Imagination" with all 604 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Light boxes will serve as the primary reusable resource for the project. They will allow students to closely examine reference images, work with shapes and contours, layer imagery, experiment with different combinations, and refine their designs. For younger artists, light boxes can provide additional support as students develop observation, fine-motor, and drawing skills. Older students will use them as a design tool to combine and transform multiple visual references into increasingly complex original compositions.
Supporting art materials will allow students to take their designs from planning and experimentation through finished works of art. Each requested item will directly support student participation in the project's instructional activities.
Because the light boxes are durable and reusable, the grant's impact will extend far beyond a single project or school year. They can become part of regular K–5 visual arts instruction and support future projects in drawing, printmaking, illustration, portraiture, symmetry, pattern, and design. The initial investment will therefore benefit all 604 current Palmetto Elementary artists as well as future classes, providing continued access to an art-making tool that encourages experimentation, creative confidence, and imagination.
My goal is to provide each of individual clipboards to students in my three classes, to support flexible, engaging, and collaborative learning throughout the school day. Clipboards will allow students to comfortably write and complete assignments anywhere in the classroom, during small-group instruction, large group instruction, and even outdoors. This will hopefully allow students the opportunity to move from the confines of their desk and chair, yet still be able to work.
Learning gets stagnant when always seat at a desk, so these clipboards will allow flexible learning and a chance for movement while still providing a "work space". Students will be able to participate in various activities that are spread about the room such as solving mathematical problems, filling out worksheets, conducting interviews, going on gallery walks where questions need to be answered, working out doors, and so on.
There are many benefits that come with being able to give student clipboards. Not only does it support flexible seating by allowing students the opportunity for movement, but it also encourages active learning and student engagement due to the opportunity for movement. This movement also allows for accommodations for diverse learners; it allows for maximization of classroom space so that workers can be separated more; it also helps to organize materials as well, helping to keep them organized with the movement.
The pack of 24 clipboards will be 32.00, purchased through Amazon. This will provide me a set of 24 clipboards, which along with the clipboards I already have, will allow for each student to be able to be responsible for his/her own clipboard.
The overall purpose of this grant is to give students the opportunity to access the curriculum via engaging online apps. Teachers have a need to reach all learners, and students have a need to be able to understand the content they are being taught. By immersing various online apps with the hands-on teaching, students will have more opportunities to grasp the educational content in a method that works best for them. This grant will help to support specifically two of the school's guiding beliefs: "children learn best and progress in environments that support their individual developmental needs" and "education today requires new ways of thinking and working together to ensure success for all".
Included with this grant is the request for subscriptions to various online app platforms. These different online platforms empowers teachers to engage and motivate students, increase participation in class as well as virtually, and assess learning. Teachers can create games, puzzles, polls, slides, videos, and quizzes via these academic platforms and not only have students access this content in a fun and engaging way, but it can reach into all of the classrooms on the team for up to a total of about 152 students. Due to the creativeness of these different platforms, students can collaborate individually, in pairs or in teams, to complete academic content. Students can work as a whole class, or they can work independently. Students can even help create content to be included in the platforms, which is a special type of learning in itself! Teachers are able to personalize learning and view data reports to assess learning progress of the class and get analytics for formative assessment.
If my request is funded, then my students will have more opportunities to be successful and meet or excel at the grade level math standards. These apps can also be used in the other subject areas that are taught as well, so it will help to achieve more than just math standards! Because of this, there are many benefits to the students. One benefit is that kids love playing games that have academic content, and therefore there is 100% engagement. The games are fun, fast-paced, but at the same time can be slow-paced based on needs, and is designed to engage each and every student in real time. ALL students compete in a safe, anonymous environment. Another benefit is that there are a variety of question types that will be able to reach the different learning styles. A third benefit is that some of these programs the students work on and the teacher can view their work in live time! This allows the teacher to go in and give feedback as the students is working, which allows a student to correct mistakes in live time. A fourth benefit is that it does not just have to be used as a game, but can also be used as an assessment in a less stressful way! Measurement of the outcomes can be in the form of real time data viewable at the moment, as well as printable reports for not only each student, but for each type of question. This will help to pinpoint any specific target that needs to be retaught as well as any target that has been mastered.
My request is for $433.64. This amount is for five different yearly subscriptions. These subscriptions will be mainly for 3 classes of math students and social studies students. In many instances, the entire 5th grade student body will be involved, as these subscriptions will cover a large amount of students. The $433.64 not only is for five different yearly subscriptions, but it will be also to service up to and over 152 students.
The goal of this project is to increase multiplication fact fluency, confidence, and motivation among fifth-grade students through a positive incentive program. This system encourages students to set personal goals, persevere through challenges, and take pride in their progress. Knowledge of the multiplication facts is the foundation for most of the 5th grade standards. To solve problems involving volume, division, measurement, with decimals, fractions, PEMDAS...having multiplication fact mastery will allow students to solve these types of problems with my accuracy. This accuracy will help them on assessments, which will help them on their final state assessment.
All students will be allowed to choose their Multiplication Mastery bracelet at the start of the year. Throughout the year, students will practice their multiplication facts and take multiplication fact quizzes. As students master each set of multiplication facts, they will earn a unique charm to add to their bracelet. Students will have endless opportunities to retest on their facts, in order to master each set and receive a charm. This means that students will progress differently and will have the time they need to be successful.
The Multiplication Fact Mastery Charm Program provides students with a fun and meaningful way to stay motivated while building the foundational math skills necessary for long-term academic success. There are quite a few benefits for this program! First, it allows students to increase their multiplication fluency, which allows them to solve 5th grade math problems with greater accuracy. Another benefit is that it boosts student motivation to persevere and practice their facts with more frequency, as they are motivated to acquire charms. Gaining these charms adds the third benefit of increased student confidence. A last benefit I will mention is that mastery multiplication facts leads to higher test scores. This program will help the students to master the 5th grade content when they have mastered their multiplication facts. Overall, the Multiplication Fact Mastery Charm Program transforms routine fact practice into an engaging and rewarding experience. By combining positive reinforcement with clear academic goals, the program helps fifth-grade students develop strong multiplication fluency, increased confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the value of perseverance and achievement.
The request is for 195.00. This price will include the bracelets that each student in all three classes will receive for their multiplication facts, and then an additional bracelet for those that are able to master their division facts. The price will also include 18 different sets of charms. Giving a variety of charm choices will be able to meet the different interests of the students (sports, games, animals, school, etc...), which will encourage them to master their facts.
The goal of this project is to provide every fifth-grade student with a privacy shield to create a focused, distraction-free learning environment that supports independent work, assessments, and daily classroom activities. Privacy shields will help students maintain concentration, protect the confidentiality of their work, and reduce visual distractions during times when individual thinking is essential.
Students will use the privacy shields throughout the school day during a variety of independent learning activities. The shields will provide each student with a personal workspace that helps minimize distractions and encourages focused, self-directed learning. Students will use the privacy shields to: complete quizzes, tests, classroom assessments and assignments without distractions and with privacy. They will also be able to practice test-taking strategies that prepare them for district and state assessments.
Privacy shields provide students with a dedicated workspace that promotes focus, independence, and academic integrity. They also can help to create a safe environment where students feel comfortable taking academic risks. The shields can help to foster self-reliance, which in turns helps to sharpen their critical thinking skills. They are a simple yet effective classroom resource that supports learning across all subject areas.
I am requesting $37.00 to purchase 30 privacy shields. This will ensure that each student in the class will be able to have a privacy shield. Those shields, in addition with shields I already own, will be able to service 76+ students.
Students with learning disabilities require explicit instruction, frequent repetition, and hands-on, multisensory learning experiences that involve active exploration using concrete objects and manipulatives to achieve success. This project will purchase two Lakeshore Theme Box Sets containing 16 comprehensive thematic units that integrate literacy, math, science, social studies, communication, and life skills. The engaging, cross-curricular materials will provide students with meaningful opportunities to build understanding through interactive, hands-on learning. The project supports Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards and Access Points while strengthening academic, communication, adaptive, and functional skills. It also aligns with district priorities by increasing student engagement, improving academic outcomes for students with disabilities, and providing equitable access to high-quality instructional resour
The sets will be integrated into daily classroom instruction throughout the school year to enhance and complement our existing curriculum. Students will participate in teacher-led and independent learning centers, including literacy, math, science, social studies, fine motor, dramatic play, and sensory activities. Each thematic unit will provide differentiated, hands-on experiences such as vocabulary development, storytelling, sorting, counting, science exploration, and cooperative learning that support students' IEP goals. The materials will be used repeatedly across multiple subjects to reinforce learning through meaningful practice and repetition. Their engaging, durable design will increase student participation, improve attention, and promote communication, independence, and overall academic success.
The greatest benefit of this project is that it transforms abstract concepts into concrete learning experiences. These interactive materials will increase student engagement while strengthening language, literacy, math, science, social skills, fine motor development, and independence. Student progress will be measured through teacher observations, student work samples, IEP goal progress, classroom participation, and ongoing formative assessments. Success will be demonstrated by improved engagement, skill development, and increased independence during classroom activities. Because the materials are durable and reusable, they will continue benefiting future students for many years, making this a valuable long-term investment.
The requested funding will provide sixteen comprehensive thematic learning units that support instruction across every major content area. Each theme box contains high-quality manipulatives, instructional guides, and cross-curricular activities that eliminate the need to purchase multiple separate instructional resources. These engaging, hands-on materials will strengthen academic achievement, increase student independence, and create an inclusive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed regardless of disability. Because the materials are durable, safe, reusable, and appropriate for repeated instruction, they represent an excellent long-term investment that will continue benefiting students for many years.
The goal of this project is to cultivate a stronger culture of reading within our school by inspiring teachers to read for enjoyment, personal growth, and lifelong learning. Through the creation of a Little Free Library exclusively for teachers and staff, our literacy leaders will have an accessible space to discover, exchange, and share books with one another. Little Free Library is a nationally accredited non-profit organization that stands for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all.
While the library is designed for adults, its ultimate purpose is to positively impact students. Teachers are some of the most influential reading role models in a child's life. When students see their teachers genuinely enjoying books, talking about what they are reading, and sharing their excitement about stories and ideas, they begin to see reading as more than an academic task. They see reading as something people choose to do because it brings joy, sparks curiosity, and helps us grow.
This project will support our school's commitment to developing lifelong learners and leaders by nurturing the adults who inspire our students every day. It directly connects to our school-wide Leader in Me theme, "In Full Bloom," which builds upon last year's theme of "Growing Leaders." Just as a plant needs care and nourishment to bloom, teachers and students thrive when they are surrounded by opportunities to learn, grow, and be inspired.
By investing in teachers as readers, we are creating a ripple effect that will ultimately benefit every student: nurture the teacher, inspire the reader, and help our students bloom as lifelong learners and leaders.
The Little Free Library will be available exclusively to teachers and staff, creating a dedicated space where educators can take a book, leave a book, and share their love of reading with colleagues. The collection will include a variety of high-interest fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, and professional books.
Although students will not directly use the Little Free Library, they will be the ultimate beneficiaries of this project. Teachers will be encouraged to bring their reading experiences back into their classrooms by sharing connections, passion, and ultimately knowledge on how reading is the essence of lifelong learning.
Students will benefit from seeing reading modeled as an enjoyable, meaningful, and lifelong activity. Teachers will have more opportunities to engage in conversations about books and be a part of a positive reading community, and develop a deeper connection with their own reading identities.
The project will also support our broader literacy efforts by strengthening the connection between reading for academic purposes and reading for pleasure. When teachers demonstrate that they read because they are curious, inspired, entertained, or simply want to learn something new, students receive a powerful message: readers are not just students; readers are lifelong learners.
Ultimately, this project will create a ripple effect throughout our school. By fostering a love of reading among the adults who work with students every day, we hope to inspire students to become enthusiastic, confident, and lifelong readers who continue to grow and bloom as learners and leaders.
In a time when literacy challenges continue to impact students across our nation, schools must look beyond reading instruction alone to cultivate a genuine culture of reading. Students need more than opportunities to practice reading. They need to see reading modeled as something meaningful, enjoyable, and valuable throughout life. A child who sees the adults around them reading for pleasure, sharing books, and talking enthusiastically about what they have read begins to understand that reading is not simply something we do for school; it is something we do because it enriches our lives.
The Blooming Bookshelf will provide our teachers and staff with a unique opportunity to rediscover and celebrate reading for themselves. By creating a space where adults can exchange books, explore new authors, and share recommendations, we can foster an authentic community of readers among the very people who have the greatest influence on our students. When teachers genuinely enjoy reading, they exude the importance and joy of reading in ways that cannot be replicated through instruction alone. Their enthusiasm becomes contagious, helping students develop positive reading identities and see themselves as readers.
This project is also uniquely connected to our school's Leader in Me theme, "In Full Bloom," which builds upon our previous theme of "Growing Leaders." Just as we nurture our students so they can grow into confident leaders, we must also nurture the adults who guide them. The Blooming Bookshelf represents this belief: when we nourish teachers as lifelong learners and readers, we create an environment where students can flourish. By helping our teachers bloom as readers, we plant seeds of curiosity, imagination, and lifelong learning that can take root in every classroom.
Ultimately, this project is about creating a ripple effect. We nurture the reader in the teacher, the teacher inspires the reader in the child, and together, our school community blooms.
Grant funding will be used to establish and stock a Little Free Library for teachers and staff at our school. Funds will support the purchase or construction of a Little Free Library structure, as well as an initial collection of high-interest books that will provide educators with a wide range of reading choices.
Little Free Library structure: A welcoming, durable, and visually appealing library space that can store a collection of books accessible to all teachers and staff.
Mobile Library Stand: A stand that allows for the convenience of being able to move the library.
Little Free Library Custom Charter Sign: A commemorating display that makes our library an official registered Little Free Library. The sign is printed with a unique charter number, our school's name, and the establishing year.
Book Collection: A diverse collection of gently used literature to enhance the books already procured.
Shipping and Handling: Cost and fees for online ordering.
The goal of this project is to provide every fifth-grade student with a personal pencil case filled with essential classroom supplies so they are prepared to learn each day without worrying about whether they have the materials they need. This way, students are prepared and ready for academic success without any interruptions of their academic time.
I teach 3 classes of math and social studies. Daily in these two subject areas, tools such as highlighters, dry erase markers, scissors, glue, colored pencils, and more, are used. Many students either do not come to school with these supplies, or in rotating throughout the classes, they leave their supplies in different rooms and therefore are not just unprepared for the class they're entering, but miss instruction to leave the current classroom to find their misplaced supplies. With this grant, each student in the three classes will have their own assigned pencil case to use, stocked full of the necessary supplies.
One of the benefits for my students is that they are ready for success. Another benefit for the students is that they will each have their own individual set of supplies. This will help to decrease the sharing and mixing up of supplies, as well as the sharing and misplacing supplies. Providing individual supply kits also encourages responsibility, organization, and independence, as students learn to care for and manage their own materials throughout the school year. Having readily available supplies helps create a positive and equitable classroom environment where all students can focus on learning rather than on the availability of resources. A final benefit is due to not needing to rotate with supplies, there will not be any interruptions in instruction because students forgot supplies and need to leave the classroom to collect them.
I already have some pencil cases with supplies. The $341.00 is to provide more pencil cases with needed supplies so that each of the 72+ students can have their own individual pencil case and necessary supplies.
The goal of this project is to provide students with access to high quality novels and literature aligned with Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards, fostering strong literacy skills, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of reading. By equipping a classroom set with these standards-aligned B.E.S.T. sample texts, students will engage in meaningful reading experiences that strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and discussion skills while preparing them for academic success and active citizenship.
This project will purchase one classroom set, for VME ELA teachers to share, of novels and books identified as Florida B.E.S.T. Standards sample texts for fourth grade students. These carefully selected literary and informational texts will be integrated into daily literacy instruction, small-group discussions, as well as writing activities. Students will read complex, grade-level appropriate literature that supports the development of foundational reading skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and analytical thinking.
Providing students with access to Florida B.E.S.T. Standards sample texts offers numerous academic and personal benefits. Through exposure to diverse authors, cultures, and perspectives, students will participate in meaningful conversations, make connections to their own experiences, and build an appreciation for literature while meeting Florida's literacy standards. Students will strengthen foundational reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension skills that support achievement across all subject areas. These novels and books also prepare students to become informed, thoughtful, and civic-minded members of their communities by engaging with meaningful texts and real-world themes. Together, these resources will create equitable access across the grade-level to rigorous, standards-aligned literature that supports literacy growth, academic achievement, and the development of confident, inspired, and engaged readers.
Requesting $500 total.
25 copies of Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes - $250
25 copies of Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder - $250
The goal of this project is to provide students with access to high quality novels and literature aligned with Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards, fostering strong literacy skills, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of reading. By equipping a classroom set with these standards-aligned B.E.S.T. sample texts, students will engage in meaningful reading experiences that strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and discussion skills while preparing them for academic success and active citizenship.
This project will purchase one classroom set, for the 2 VME Reading teachers to share, of novels and books identified as Florida B.E.S.T. Standards sample texts for fourth grade students. These carefully selected literary and informational texts will be integrated into daily literacy instruction, small-group discussions, as well as writing activities. Students will read complex, grade-level appropriate literature that supports the development of foundational reading skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and analytical thinking.
Providing students with access to Florida B.E.S.T. Standards sample texts offers numerous academic and personal benefits. Through exposure to diverse authors, cultures, and perspectives, students will participate in meaningful conversations, make connections to their own experiences, and build an appreciation for literature while meeting Florida's literacy standards. Students will strengthen foundational reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension skills that support achievement across all subject areas. These novels and books also prepare students to become informed, thoughtful, and civic-minded members of their communities by engaging with meaningful texts and real-world themes. Together, these resources will create equitable access across the grade-level to rigorous, standards-aligned literature that supports literacy growth, academic achievement, and the development of confident, inspired, and engaged readers.
Funding of $350 will purchase a collection of Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards sample texts for 4th grade ELA teachers to share across classrooms. This grant will provide each teacher with these copies selected from the 28 state-recommended sample texts for Grade 4:
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code - $9.99 each x 2 = $19.98
On the Wings of Heroes - $8.99 each x 2 = $17.98
Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America - $15.99 each x 2 = $31.98
Reaching for the Moon - $9.99 each x 2 = $19.98
The Wolf's Story - $8.99 each = $17.98
Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? - $7.99 each x 2 = $15.98
Who Would Win? (series of 10 books) - $45 each x 2 = $90
Toliver's Secret - $7.99 each x 2 = 15.98
Tales of the Odyssey Series of 6 books = $7.99 each x 2 = 95.88
Subtotal = $325.74 plus sales tax and shipping ($25)
350
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code
19.98
On the Wings of Heroes
17.98
Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America
The following are projected goals for this project:
-Utilize the Engineering Design Process to iteratively design, test, analyze, and refine their ideas.
-Engage with cutting-edge tools via regular integration of 3D printing in the classroom.
-Connect scientific principles directly to realistic engineering challenges.
-Exhibit proficiency in core science objectives through immersive, project-based coursework.
-Build vital personal skills, including inventive thinking, critical analysis, teamwork, and resilience.
By empowering students to apply their knowledge to real-world problems, science becomes truly meaningful. To support this, this project aims to acquire consumable materials for roughly 120 Lower School students. These supplies will enable them to engage in immersive engineering design challenges at the end of each unit, while maximizing the educational value of our classroom's Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer.
Every science unit, from first through fifth grade, concludes with a hands-on STEM project where students leverage the Engineering Design Process to design, build, test, evaluate, and refine their solutions. By integrating both student-designed and teacher-created 3D-printed elements into these projects, students gain genuine, practical experience with modern manufacturing and engineering technologies.
Although inquiry, engineering, and problem-solving are central to our science curriculum, high-quality project materials are rapidly depleted as the school year progresses. Students can already construct authentic prototypes and scientific models using the classroom's Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer. Instead of acquiring new equipment, this grant will support the consumable materials needed to maintain printer operations, such as PLA filament, replacement nozzles, build plate supplies, and maintenance resources, and provide the engineering and craft supplies students need to complete their end-of-unit STEM challenges.
Funding these consumable supplies guarantees that all students will have access to enriching, hands-on science activities that cultivate creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Through this project, approximately 120 Lower School students will participate in meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences that enhance their scientific comprehension through authentic engineering challenges. Rather than learning concepts exclusively from a textbook, students will apply their knowledge directly by designing, constructing, testing, and refining solutions to real-world problems at the conclusion of each unit.
As they navigate the Engineering Design Process, students will build essential skills in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and perseverance. By evaluating their results, implementing modifications, and perfecting their designs using evidence, they will discover that failure is a constructive element of the learning process.
Integrating the classroom's Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer will introduce students to the advanced design and manufacturing technologies utilized in contemporary STEM careers. Students will have the opportunity to generate and apply 3D-printed components and models that elevate their projects, transforming abstract scientific concepts into concrete, engaging experiences.
Crucially, this grant guarantees that every student receives equitable access to premium project materials, enabling all learners to fully engage in hands-on investigations regardless of financial barriers. By the end of the school year, students will have finished multiple engineering design challenges that solidify their scientific understanding while fostering the confidence, problem-solving skills, and curiosity required for future success in STEM fields.
The requested $1,300 will be used to purchase consumable STEM project materials and 3D printing supplies that directly support end-of-unit engineering design challenges for approximately 120 Lower School science students.
-$750 – Consumable STEM Project Materials: Cardboard, foam board, craft wood, modeling clay, adhesives, tape, paint, cups, tubing, filters, magnets, LEDs, batteries, wire, motors, and other engineering supplies used by students to design, build, test, and improve solutions during hands-on science projects.
-$300 – PLA Filament: Multiple colors of PLA filament for the classroom's existing Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer. Filament will be used to print teacher-created instructional models as well as student-designed components that enhance engineering challenges and scientific investigations.
-$150 – 3D Printer Maintenance Supplies: Replacement nozzles, build plate adhesive, silicone socks, cleaning supplies, and other maintenance items necessary to keep the printer operating safely and reliably throughout the school year.
-$100 – Organization and Reusable Classroom Supplies: Storage bins, organizers, and replacement reusable tools that support efficient classroom management and allow project materials to be used across multiple grade levels.
All requested materials will be used directly by students during standards-aligned science instruction and will support multiple end-of-unit STEM projects throughout the school year.
The goal of the Recess Revolution is to increase student engagement in physical activity while fostering cooperation, creativity, and conflict resolution during recess. By providing students with structured, enjoyable games and opportunities for positive peer interaction, the initiative aims to reduce boredom, encourage inclusive play, and minimize potential behavior challenges, creating a safe, active, and supportive recess environment for all students.
Students will be introduced to a variety of games that align with the Florida Physical Education Standards during their Related Arts Physical Education classes. PE teachers will provide instruction on game rules, expectations, conflict resolution strategies, and the proper care and use of equipment. This instruction is designed to prepare students to participate in these games independently and cooperatively during recess. Once students demonstrate proficiency by consistently following the rules, working cooperatively with peers, resolving conflicts appropriately, and using equipment responsibly, the game will be added to the recess rotation for independent play.
The Recess Revolution will provide students with structured opportunities to engage in meaningful physical activity while developing essential social and emotional skills. By teaching games during Physical Education classes and reinforcing them during recess, students will gain the confidence and independence to participate in organized play with minimal adult intervention.
Expected benefits include:
Increased Physical Activity: Students will spend more time actively engaged during recess, supporting their overall health, fitness, and well-being.
Improved Social Skills: Students will strengthen communication, teamwork, cooperation, leadership, and sportsmanship through collaborative play.
Enhanced Conflict Resolution: Students will learn and practice strategies for resolving disagreements independently, resulting in fewer recess conflicts and disciplinary referrals.
Greater Student Engagement: A variety of structured games will reduce boredom and encourage participation from students of all ability levels, creating a more inclusive recess environment.
Positive School Climate: Consistent expectations and cooperative play will foster stronger peer relationships, improve student behavior, and contribute to a safer, more welcoming school community.
Support for Florida Physical Education Standards: Games introduced during PE classes will reinforce state standards while extending learning beyond the classroom into daily recess experiences.
Development of Lifelong Skills: Students will build habits of physical activity, responsibility, problem-solving, and collaboration that support success both in and out of school.
By investing in the Recess Revolution, this grant will help transform recess into an extension of the educational day—one that promotes physical health, social-emotional learning, student leadership, and a positive school culture.
The Recess Revolution grant budget will fund the purchase of games, equipment, and materials necessary to provide engaging, inclusive recess opportunities for all Kindergarten through fifth-grade students. The selected equipment will support a wide variety of activities designed to accommodate diverse interests, skill levels, and physical abilities, ensuring that every student has opportunities to participate in meaningful, active play. These resources will enable the implementation of a rotating selection of structured games that reinforce the skills taught during Physical Education classes while promoting physical activity, cooperation, creativity, and positive social interactions during recess.
1990.62
Toss and Catch game set X3
86.97
Ring Toss Game X4
87.96
Cornhole Kids sets X8
319.92
Spikeball set X8
292.96
Pickleball/Badminton net. X6
319.14
OgoSport Disc Set X16
383.84
OgoSport replacement balls X6
59.94
Ankle Skip Ball set
99.99
Outdoor Chalkboard. X3
173.97
Giant Jenga X2
105.98
Chalk X5
59.95
Sparking Scientific Curiosity: Building Tomorrow's Scientists Today
By integrating Generation Genius, BrainPOP Science, and BrainPOP Jr. into our hands-on curriculum, this project seeks to improve science instruction for approximately 120 students in grades 1–5. These dynamic digital tools will boost student engagement, reinforce scientific knowledge and vocabulary, accommodate diverse learning needs through differentiation, and cultivate critical thinking via inquiry-based learning aligned with Florida science standards.
During weekly science sessions throughout the academic year, students will engage with Generation Genius, BrainPOP Science, and BrainPOP Jr. to strengthen their comprehension of grade-level science principles.
These digital tools will serve to:
-Present new scientific topics using immersive videos and demonstrations.
-Support lab-based explorations and STEM activities with dynamic models and interactive lessons.
-Expand scientific vocabulary using age-appropriate animations, educational games, and quizzes.
-Tailor instruction to provide extra guidance for struggling students while offering extension tasks for advanced learners.
-Foster classroom discussion, teamwork, and critical thinking via embedded formative assessments and interactive tasks.
-Deliver valuable review and study resources prior to classroom assessments.
Rather than substituting the experiential labs and STEM lessons central to our lower school science curriculum, these platforms will enhance them. As the science teacher for all Lower School grade levels, I will integrate these resources across grades 1–5, maximizing the overall benefits of this grant.
By introducing engaging, technology-driven science experiences, this project will directly support roughly 120 students, accommodate diverse learning styles, and boost academic achievement.
Students will:
-Cultivate a more profound comprehension of grade-level science principles.
-Enhance scientific vocabulary and communication capabilities.
-Foster greater enthusiasm and active participation during science classes.
-Advance critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning.
-Build confidence in applying scientific knowledge during collaborative discussions and practical investigations.
In addition, educators will benefit from high-quality, standards-aligned instructional assets that offer compelling lessons, integrated formative assessments, and critical data to help customize instruction and track student progress.
Grant funds will be used to purchase annual educator subscriptions to three supplemental digital science programs: Generation Genius ($250), BrainPOP Science ($330), and BrainPOP Jr. ($275). Through these subscriptions, approximately 120 students in grades 1–5 will gain year-long access to standards-aligned videos, interactive lessons, educational games, quizzes, and formative assessments. Securing funds for these resources will complement our current curriculum and hands-on laboratory experiences, expanding opportunities for inquiry-based science instruction. By investing in these digital learning tools, Champions for Learning will help deliver engaging, accessible, and meaningful science experiences to every Lower School student, inspiring curiosity and preparing them for future STEM success.
The goal of the Celebration and Cheer Crew is to foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture by recognizing achievements, promoting school spirit, and encouraging kindness throughout our campus. Through student-led initiatives, our club empowers students to celebrate one another's successes, build meaningful connections, and create an environment where every member of our school community feels valued, appreciated, and encouraged. Grant funding will provide the materials needed to expand these efforts and increase student involvement in spreading positivity across our school.
The Celebration and Cheer Crew is a school-wide student organization dedicated to building school spirit and creating a culture of kindness, encouragement, and celebration. Club members work together to recognize student and staff accomplishments, celebrate special events, and spread positivity throughout the school year. Grant funds will be used to purchase supplies such as spirit pins, poster board, markers, and other materials needed to create motivational posters, celebratory displays, and recognition items. Spirit pins will be distributed by students to classmates and staff members as a way to recognize acts of kindness, perseverance, leadership, teamwork, and positive character. Posters and signs will be displayed throughout the campus to celebrate achievements, encourage school pride, and promote a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
The Celebration and Cheer Crew positively impacts the entire school community by promoting a culture of encouragement, belonging, and school pride. Students who participate in the club develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills while learning the importance of recognizing and celebrating others.
By providing students with opportunities to encourage others through spirit pins, celebratory posters, and recognition activities, this program reinforces positive behavior, boosts morale, and helps cultivate a school environment where every individual feels seen, celebrated, and inspired to contribute positively to the campus community.
Funds for this project will be used to purchase supplies such as spirit pins, poster board, markers, and other materials needed to create motivational posters, celebratory displays, and recognition items. . The total being requested is $170. $38 for spirit pin supplies, $20 for colored permanent markers, $60 for a bulk supply of colored Crayola Markers, $20 for pack of 50 poster boards, and $20 for 2 packs of paint markers. (plus tax/shipping)
I would like a school year subscription to Scholastic Scope Magazine for 30 students. This magazine will be used between 2 teachers for our Intensive Reading students. Not only will this help with reading, it will also supplement our textbook, helping students with comprehension and test taking skills. The beauty of the magazine is the interesting topics it covers which are relatable to my students.
Students will be assigned articles and comprehension/reading assignments with the magazine. this will be done whole class and as small group work. Class discussion will follow.
This magazine would benefit our students by giving them extra skill practice with reading and comprehension. These are intensive students reading at below grade level. Having interesting, relatable topics to read about will help encourage our students to read and learn. This magazine will be shared between two Intensive Reading teachers with three classes each.
This grant would be for a school year subscription for 30 magazines for 6 language arts classes with an average of 26 students per class. Each magazine is 9.99$ paper copy delivered to the school.
