Each fall teachers are encouraged to fill out mini-grant applications.

The purpose of the teacher mini-grants is to provide financial support to fund enrichment programs or projects which enhance the quality of education and/or educational opportunities. The scope for mini-grants includes but is not limited to the following categories: choral and instrumental music, athletics, character ethics and personal responsibility, academic enhancement, visual and performing arts, and vocational training.

A subcommittee of the board reviews all teacher mini-grants and selects the winners based on merit and available funds.

Notificaton

Teachers are typically notified by email and handouts in their mail boxes that they can now submit mini-grants. This takes place mid-September. Mini-grants are then due back to the school administration office mid-October. Teachers must get their Principal's signature on the mini-grant showing they approve the request.

Winners are notified at the beginning of November and are requested to attend the first school board meeting of that month for the official presentation.

Application Form  (please click to open form)

2007-2008 School Year Grant Recipients

        Dictionaries & Thesauruses:  $171
        Kindergarten Story Time Selection Books:  $658
        Fifth Grade Novel Sets:  $293   
        Language Fluency Builder Books:  $350
        Middle School Poetry Books:  $250
        Science Fiction Novel Unit:  $170
        Occupational Therapy Fish Tunnel:  $140
        Read Well Plus Package:  $577
        Middle School Seabiscuits Program:  $450
        Special Education Book Club:  $253
        Special Education Real Life Reading Program:  $339
        Middle School Teen Heart Program:  $2,000
        Kwik Check Paddles:  $361
        Physical Education Speed Stacking Cups:  $415
        Gifted/Talented Program Skeletons in the Closet:  $361
        MP3 Players for Reading Impaired:  $450
        Counseling Material:  $195
    


2006-2007 School Year Grant Recipients

2nd Grade Language arts: $159
K-5 Thematic Books: $671
K-8 Puppets & Dental aids: $339
4^th Grade Thesauruses: $162
High School virtual field trip: $150
Middle School clothing pantry: $100
High School Spanish quiz bowl: $200
Special Ed. Real Life books: $255
Middle School music speakers: $250
Special Ed. math books: $150
1^st Grade Listening tapes/headphones: $180
Middle School geometry software: $695