GRANTS
2009 – 2010 Teacher Classroom Grants Awarded May 2009
20 Grants to 12 NSD schools totaling $16,264
School Grants:
ARROWHEAD ELEMENTARY
$110.00 awarded for 6 exercise balls – Nina Garland
For students involved in the Learning Center, studies have shown that movement on these balls allows students to better focus and in turn, retain and learn more than just sitting.
$500.00 awarded for data management system – Jennifer Soper
A reading screening measurement, through DIBELS, helps teachers track and measure a student’s reading progress.
WOODIN ELEMENTARY
$1,000 awarded for non-fiction books in Spanish – Ann Swain
To enhance reading, improve reading collection and for reading buddy time. Books are leveled, in that they are given to students to match their reading abilities and levels (using Benchmark Kits and Running Records).
$1,000 awarded for Dual Language Program – non-fiction science texts for 5th graders – Yaravi Angell-Astete
Students are taught in English as well as Spanish, though they don’t have a collection of Spanish science books. It will also prepare students for researching and how to access non-fiction information for when they reach Junior High. The students will be part of a individual student research project in the Woodin Science Fair.
$1,000 awarded for Dual Language Program – social studies text books in Spanish for 6th graders – James Bettis
As part of the Dual Language Program and Washington State Social Studies standards, Spanish social studies text books are requested. Students will present reports and presentations at the spring Woodin Learning Fair.
$1,000 awarded for mentor texts for writing – Vikki Berard and Mel Wiggin
Woodin uses the NSD Balanced Literacy Program and the mentor books help students learn writing styles, stylistic devices and word choices, allowing students to analyze mentor texts with a reader’s eye.
CRYSTAL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
$1,000 awarded for Literacy Development and Community Values – Linda Baisch
Provide ample reading material for K-3 students to take home, enhance reading ability and retention while learning community values and the right way to treat others. Parents have signed contracts at the beginning of the school year to commit to reading with their children at home.
$500.00 awarded for books in Spanish and English that can be taken home K-6 – Ingrid Rigsby
Many Spanish speaking students have parents at home who do not speak English so more Spanish books and individualized skills materials for the ELL and special needs children will allow these children to have books in their language and enhance reading at home activities, improving the children’s love of reading and comprehension.
$875.00 awarded for music curriculum called “Game Plan” for 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades – Michelle Poage
Provides teachers with well designed text, charts and visuals for learning about music making that are taught chronologically throughout the year in a logical progression.
KENMORE ELEMENTARY
$1,000 awarded for Higher Interest/Lower Readability Texts for ELL – Lisa Hensler
Supplementing leveled reading texts to support ELL students in non-fiction and fiction, making reading time more productive and keeping with Northshore’s Literacy Vision.
EAST RIDGE ELEMENTARY
$841.00 for Kindergarten Concept Bags (book bags) – Tamra Erickson
Each week, students will bring home materials and core curriculum to reinforce what is being taught at school.
CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY
$1,000 awarded for supplemental science materials for 4th grade – Serena Lindley
To supplement grant of 8 microscopes students will need slides, camera adaptors to project microscope images and forceps, greatly enhancing science curricula and providing hands on learning opportunities.
COTTAGE LAKE ELEMENTARY
$985.00 awarded for School to Home Math learning kits for Kindergarten students – Lisa Chacon
24 math learning kits for students to take home, enhancing learning outside of the classroom and increase knowledge and understanding of math.
MOORLANDS ELEMENTARY
$1,000 awarded for Read Naturally books to enhance literacy, fluency and comprehension for grades 1 – 6 – Jodi Sperbeck
Read Naturally is a fluency program helping struggling readers with individualized reading skill plans.
WOODMOOR ELEMENTARY
$1,000 awarded for 8-9 Classroom Easels – Katie Pence
To post mini-lessons so students hear and see the information, ensuring that all learning styles are addressed and to enhance learning and retention for all students.
LEOTA JUNIOR HIGH
$110.00 awarded for DVDs and books to enhance writing skills – Cheryl Lindgren
LA Dept. of Professional Development plan to improve adolescent writers and implement standards-based assessments.
BOTHELL HIGH SCHOOL
$1,000 awarded for 9-10 Bozo balls to enhance Life Fitness – Yonni Mills
Additional balls are needed to improve core strength and allow students to share with only one other student.
$893.00 awarded for short novels and creative drama in German class – Lynne Kalstad
Use short novels that don’t require teacher clarification or use of dictionaries and glossaries and then provide context from books to create unscripted acting and speaking activities.
SECONDARY ACADEMY FOR SUCCESS (SAS) HIGH SCHOOL
$450.00 awarded for Sustainability Program in Woodinville – Judy Ellis
Students are participating in a hands-on volunteer experience on an organic farm, encouraging team work, a sense of belonging to a community and acquiring green and outdoor knowledge.
$1,000 awarded for the creation of Literature circles at SAS – Laurie Nunnelee
The goal is to establish a literature circle, providing sets of fiction and non-fiction books that are thought-provoking, challenging and engaging, encouraging readers at all levels.
