2010-2011 Grants
2010-2011 INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM GRANT AWARDS
$16489.20 AWARDED 4,834+ students impacted this year!
Arrowhead Elementary 2010 Impact: 300+ students
Teacher Kelly Webb awarded $300 grant to purchase Tubanos and implement a new curriculum titles, “World Music Drumming.” Students will learn drumming skills to connect to many cultures and develop a level of musicality in ways that only drumming can provide
Arrowhead Elementary 2010 Impact: 5 + students
Teacher Julie Sogge awarded $500 grant to purchase 2 Kindle wireless reading devices and 15 digital books to enhance reading comprehension among 6th grade English Language Learner (ELL) language arts students.
Arrowhead Elementary 2010 Impact: 14 + students
Teacher Julie Sogge awarded $500 grant to purchase tote bags, books on tape and tape players with adaptors or plugs for the School to Home Reading Connections project to provide students with access to a paired audio/text library, as well as audio devices that can be checked out for study at home.
Bear Creek Elementary 2010 Impact: 430+ students
Teacher Karen Barker awarded $540 grant to purchase a set of small, weighted balls to be used during PE classes to supplement their fitness activities. The balls are small and pliable enough to be gripped by a child’s hand, filled with sand to 3 lbs., and are gentle on flooring when dropped.
Frank Love Elementary 2010 Impact: 544+ students
Teacher Penny Pfeffer awarded $609.73 grant to purchase alternative seating options for students to help facilitate improved attention in the classroom. Alternative seating options include Posture Wedges, Sit Discs, T-stools and Therapy Balls.
Inglemoor High School 2010 Impact: 90+
Teacher Sue Harvey awarded $800 to purchase the DVD set, “Foundations in Personal Finance”, and 18 week course where student will have weekly graded lessons and bi-weekly graded projects. Two of the goals of the course are recognizing how the national financial system works and the use of related life lessons to illustrate money application principals.
Inglemoor High School 2010 Impact: 90+
Teacher Geoffrey Gilmore awarded $800 to purchase the DVD set, “Foundations in Personal Finance”, and 18 week course where student will have weekly graded lessons and bi-weekly graded projects. Two of the goals of the course are recognizing how the national financial system works and the use of related life lessons to illustrate money application principals.
Inglemoor High School 2010 Impact: 320+
Teacher Heidi Henriksen awarded $2000 grant for Spanish Department to purchase new materials for Spanish One and Two.
Kenmore Elementary 2010 Impact: 80+
Teacher Alex Haas awarded $1000 grant for to supplement the current collection of instructional books and materials with the goal of supporting early or struggling readers and linguistically diverse students in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary.
Leota Junior High 2010 Impact: 290+
Teacher Yvonne McCord awarded $500 grant to purchase a book project that will contain a collection of original writing and photographs by student. The presentation of the project will be a book that unfolds with writing on one side and a photograph on the open page to visually show the main idea of the written text.
Maywood Hills Elementary 2010 Impact: 75+
Teacher Heather Thomson awarded $500 grant to purchase materials including challenging puzzles, learning games and manipulative that will enable them to better integrate the many academic and social goals they have for their kindergarten students. Their goals is to provide daily opportunities for their students to process and apply new learning by working together in a standards-based, language-rich, hands-on, active learning centers.
Northshore Jr. High 2010 Impact: 170+
Teacher Paige Bradbury awarded $500 grant to purchase “why Try” Curriculum to reach and motivate the struggling learners in their school. The curriculum consists of 10 lessons that have shown to improve academic achievement, reduce truancy and increase graduation rates.
SAS/ Adult Transition Program 2010 Impact: 18+
Teachers Mike Lewis and Danielle Legault awarded $971.70 grant to purchase adaptive equipment for the classroom to help improve students independence and communication skills. The wireless gumball switch and super switch can be used with computer programs, kitchen appliances, adaptive toys and radios. The talk 8 w/Environmental controls and adapted wireless Appliance controls will help students improve independence in different life skills areas.
SAS 2010 Impact: 150+
Librarian Terri Davis awarded $1000 grant to purchase books to augment their existing library.
Special Ed 2010 Impact: 8+
Teacher Pam Smith awarded $979.01 grant to purchase a Boardmaker Activity Pad for Assistive Technology Library that can be used by student in the Northshore School District who have technology needs.
Wellington Elementary/ Timbercrest Jr. High 2010 Impact: 50+
Teacher Dianne McCoy awarded $988.76 grant to purchase “Dr. Speech Clinical Software for Speech and Voice.” Students will get real time biofeedback on speech sound for production, pitch changes, loudness, voicing, voicing onset and well as phonetic exercises in an enjoyable, colorful, fun activity.
Woodin Elementary 2010 Impact: 300+
Teacher Leslie Connor awarded $500 grant to purchase sets of biographies (six of each title) for 3rd- 6th graders to use in a social issue/ citizenship unit. Having six copies of each title will allow students to read, collaborate and delve into analyzing the lives of noted people who have made contributions to the world.
Woodin Elementary 2010 Impact: 325+
Teacher Liz Rogers awarded $500 grant to purchase Spanish language picture books on CS. They plan to use these books in a variety of ways to enhance oral language development and literacy development for both English language learners and Spanish language learners.
Woodin Elementary 2010 Impact: 100+
Teacher Ann Swain awarded $500 grant to purchase science trade books to motivate reluctant as well as gifted readers in the Woodin Dual Language program.
Woodin Elementary 2010 Impact: 300+
Teacher Karen Kapovich awarded $500 grant to purchase picture book sets (six of each title) for 3-6 graders to use in an Author’s Message unit of study. Picture books are engaging, short and allow for multiple interpretations and thoughtful discussion of an author’s message.
Woodmoor Elementary 2010 Impact: 875+
Teacher Nancy Dodson awarded $1000 grant to purchase”just right” books for the graphic novel section in their library.
Woodmoor Elementary 2010 Impact: 300+
Teacher Angie McNerney awarded $100 grant to purchase Rigby leveled readers “just right books.” “Just right books” are a part of a balanced literacy approach that will meet the specific instructional needs of their Contained Learning Center.
National Board Ceritificated Teachers (NBCT) support grants
The Northshore Schools Foundation is excited to announce our new National Board Ceritificated Teachers (NBCT) support program.
Evidence from private and public research continues to emphasize that teaching quality matters most to student achievement. National Board Certification, a rigorous program designed to elevate the practice of teaching to the highest levels, is considered the highest level of professionalism a teacher can achieve. The Northshore Schools Foundation is proud to offer National Board Certification support to Northshore District staff.
In May 2010 the Northshore Schools Foundation donated $5,980 to help certificated staff defray tuition costs for enrolling and participating in the University of Washington Mentorship Support Program. Active participation in a support group, such as the UW’s, is for many, the single most important aspect of success in obtaining certification.
The 1st ever 2010 NBCT Support Group grant recipients are:
Ryan Adams, Leota JH
Whitney Adkins. Kenmore JH
Heather Arnold, Woodin
Andrea Haas, Maywood Hills
Scott Henning, Inglemoor HS
Erin Kievit, Woodin
Carolyn Kitchens, Cottage Lake
Casey Klinich, Cottage Lake
Jan Morgan, Bothell HS
Blake Purnell, Leota JH
Lindsey Richards, Bothell HS
2009 – 2010 Teacher Classroom Grants Awarded May 2009 20 Grants to 12 NSD schools totaling $16,264
2009-2010 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.
