Foundation awards grants for schools
Published 2:57 pm Thursday, October 2, 2008
The Citizens for Better Schools Foundation awarded more
than $13,000 in grants for projects in the Snoqualmie Valley School
District. And to show their appreciation to the many donors who made it possible,
the foundation will hold an awards celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. on
March 15 at Optiva Corporation.
Citizens for Better Schools has supported Valley teachers,
students and the district since 1988. This year nearly two dozen projects were
funded by the foundation.
“It’s something the teachers can look forward to and know it’s
there,” said Tonie Morgan, a member of Citizens for Better Schools. “It’s
support the teachers can rely on and know that the community supports the kids.”
The following projects were funded by this year’s grants:
Buy the Bard, $100
Chief Kanim Middle School
Enhance student appreciation of Shakespearean language and to
introduce students to fight choreography in preparation for two
Shakespeare Festival performances.
Meadowbrook Way, $500
Mount Si High School
Publish a magazine which features poems, essays, short stories,
memoirs and play scenes written by Mount Si students.
Pioneer Life, $570
Fall City Elementary
Participate in a pioneer simulation at Vashon Island Ranch, a youth
hostel consisting of teepees and covered wagons. Throughout the study
students will learn about the challenges and motivations the pioneers faced
as they moved West.
Exploring Northwest Coast Indian Culture, $364
Opstad Elementary
Learn about the culture of Northwest Indians from a published author.
SCI/ART in Action, $1,398
Fall City Elementary
Participate in science and art activities facilitated by professional
artists and science experts from the community. The program will provide
students the opportunity to explore the significance of science and art in
their lives.
Virtual Salmon, $479
Snoqualmie Middle School
Create a CD ROM program along the lines of Encarta detailing the
history and possible solutions to saving the salmon runs in the area.
Science Club, $500
Snoqualmie Elementary
Provide instruction and materials for students to explore the areas
of flight, construction, momentum and energy.
Journey to Mars, $700
Opstad Elementary
Participate in a simulated space shuttle flight to Mars at the
Museum of Flight.
Preschool Literacy, $500
Snoqualmie Elementary
Provide preschool children with developmentally appropriate books
to take home and share with their families.
Rain Gear and Field Guides, $308
Two Rivers
Buy rain gear and field guides for students who venture into the
forests and fields around the Valley.
Hands-on Science, $1,198
Chief Kanim Middle School
Purchase six hot plates to learn how heat affects elements taught
in Earth, life and physical sciences.
Look, Listen, Learn, $675
Chief Kanim Middle School
Provide audiotapes to accompany print books available in the school
library.
Jazz Improv, $500
Mount Si High
Promote interest and skill development in the area of jazz
improvisation through compact discs, videos and instructional software.
Intercultural Heritage Festival, $500
Mount Si High
Host a celebration of ethnic diversity that will inspire students of
all backgrounds to cherish their heritage and appreciate other cultures.
Jr. Great Books, $1,056
Opstad Elementary
Purchase book series that stresses inferential and critical thinking
skill development.
True Tales, $735
North Bend Elementary
Integrate current non-fiction reading into the geography/social
studies/science units with high interest stories.
Panther Satchels, $700
North Bend Elementary
Prepare a satchel filled with books that students can take home for
the week.
Environmental Science, $318.65
Two Rivers
Investigate the benefits of recycling and composting and learn to
reduce our contribution as a throwaway society.
Adventure Experience, $800
North Bend Elementary
Students will participate in a variety of activities and physical
group challenges that require participants to use trust, cooperation and
communication skills.
Readers Workshop, $40
Opstad Elementary
Integrate materials written on the Revolutionary War and Civil War
into the fifth-grade curriculum.
Learning Celebration, $500
Snoqualmie Elementary
Launch a school-wide “Respect for Learning” campaign which
includes motivational speakers, classroom presentations and daily
announcements.
Dramatic Writing, $1,000
Fall City Elementary
Project utilizing drama and literature to promote student learning
and comprehension.
For more information about the awards ceremony or Citizens for
Better Schools, call Tonie Morgan at (425) 888-3797.
