Arts Integration in the Curriculum

Artists-in-residence worked with fourth and first graders on projects tied to specific aspects of the social studies curriculum. Team members: Carol Spackey project manager; Beth Rae Judi Khalfoun Therese McGeary teachers; Sandra Arndt principal.

Year:	1997
Subject:	‘Art & Music’
Amount:	$600
Project Manager:	‘Carol Spackey’
School:	Coventry Elementary

Sound Amplification Project

The grant team purchased and tested in two third grade classrooms the impact of a sound amplification system on student attention to teacher directions and instructions.

Year: 1997-1998
Subject: Technology
Amount: $617
Project Manager: Diane Ferri
School: Roxboro Elementary

Science Resource Center

Science at the preschool level lays the foundation for future interest and success. This grant purchased classroom sets of materials needed for hands-on science learning.

Year: 1997-1998
Subject: Science
Amount: $1,200
Project Manager: Lisa Evans
School: Millikin Early Childhood Center

Science Resource Center

Science at the preschool level lays the foundation for future interest and success. This grant purchased classroom sets of materials needed for hands-on science learning.

Year: 1997-1998
Subject: Science
Amount: $1,200
Project Manager: Lisa Evans
School: Millikin Early Childhood Center

Accelerated Reader

Middle school students read and understood more with the aid of new books that meet a wider range of reading levels and a computer-based reading management and assessment program. Project manager: Elizabeth Shriver.

Year: 1997-1998
Subject: Reading
Amount: $1,500
Project Manager: Elizabeth Shriver
School: Roxboro Elementary

One Room School

A team of first, second, and third grade teachers working with 125 students in three multi-age classrooms used this grant to purchase resource materials for learning centers. Students worked independently at the centers on activities to develop their language, reading, and math skills while focusing on the theme for the month.

Year: 1997-1998
Subject: Reading
Amount: $660
Project Manager: Sharon Post
School: Canterbury Elementary