Senior Citizen Outreach
October 9, 1999 by James Krouse
Lifeskills classes, Drama Club and the Band and Orchestra at Roxboro Middle School will combine their talents to host and entertain senior citizens and residents of area nursing homes. The funds will make it possible for the Lifeskills class to prepare dinner for their guests who will be entertained by the Band and Orchestra students and a production of Grease.
| Year: | 1999 - 2000 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| School: | Roxboro Middle School |
Harley Goldstein Memorial Project
October 9, 1999 by James Krouse
The Roxboro staff and community initiated this project to honor the memory of Harley Goldstein, 17 year teacher who taught history, led student activities and coached tennis with a passion! Goldstein died of cancer in 1999. This project will involve the community in honoring his contributions by beautifying and improving the tennis court area.
| Year: | 1999 - 2000 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| School: | Roxboro Middle School |
Family Place
October 9, 1999 by James Krouse
Schools are for parents too! This grant will be used to outfit a room with coffee and educational materials on parenting, child development and academic achievement for parents to enjoy while awaiting their children or visiting the school.
| Year: | 1999 - 2000 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| School: | Gearity Elementary School |
Family Math and Science Nights
October 9, 1999 by James Krouse
Gearity School was full of scientific and mathematical investigation on five different evenings in January and February as a way to increase comfort and confidence in these two important disciplines, and to give parents helpful tools for practicing math and science at home.
| Year: | 1999 - 2000 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| School: | Gearity Elementary School |
Fairfax Community Group
October 9, 1999 by James Krouse
Fairfax fifth graders can volunteer for the Fairfax Community Group, a community service club. This year the club adopted and visited senior citizens at Judson Park, and worked with Cedar-Lee Merchants on clean-up projects and a career luncheon.
| Year: | 1999 - 2000 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| School: | Fairfax Elementary School |
The Multi-Media/Multi Modality Approach to teaching Students
October 9, 1999 by James Krouse
Students need many avenues by which to master demanding subject matter. This grant purchased math manipulatives to add to computer and traditional instructional strategies for teaching math. The manipulatives will be available to all math teachers. Team members: Jim Chesebrough, project manager, Renee Cavor, principal.
| Year: | 1999 - 2000 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Project Manager: | Jim Cheseborough |
| School: | Monticello Middle School |
Take Home Math Games
October 9, 1999 by James Krouse
Fairfax teachers used this grant to create math games for the first, second and third graders that reinforce concepts related to all eight math strands. The students may take the games home which makes it easier for parents to work with their children on math. Team members: Stephanie Rullo, Project manager; Leslie Ferguson, Anna Hyne and Brenda McBee, principal.
| Year: | 1999 - 2000 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $750 |
| Project Manager: | Stephanie Rullo |
| School: | Fairfax Elementary School |
Learning Buddies
October 7, 1999 by James Krouse
Once a week Heights High Occupational Work Experience (OWE) students visit Boulevard Elementary School and work with a targeted group of fourth graders who need extra help in math. Grant funds provided supplies for math games and other materials that the buddies use together. The project replicates the program at Fairfax and Noble. Team members: Elizabeth Racco, Project Manager; Mike Riley and Linda Gay, principal.
Year: 1999 - 2000
Subject: Math
Amount: $600
Project Manager: Elizabeth Racco
School: Cleveland Heights High School
Integrating Technology into the Math Curriculum
October 7, 1999 by James Krouse
This grant purchased computer software and some three dimensional materials to enhance instruction in Geometry. The project manager is also training any teachers who are interested in using the software with their classes. Team members: Marie de La Bruere, Project Manager; Jim Harmon, Jimmy Pugu, Vicki Challenger and Renee Cavor, principal.
Year: 1999 - 2000
Subject: Math
Amount: $750
Project Manager: Marie de La Bruere
School: Monticello Middle School
Accelerated Math
October 7, 1999 by James Krouse
This grant made it possible to for the 5th grade teachers to use a computer to generate and score math work sheets that are targeted to the skills each student needs to improve. The system gives students immediate feedback and frees their teachers to spend more time teaching the skills. Team Members: Michelle Slane, Project Manager; Catherine Ikimis, Jeannetta Russell, Dian Hloros, Kal Zucker, parent and Pat Rahmon, principal.
Year: 1999 - 2000
Subject: Math
Amount: $1,500
Project Manager: Michelle Slane
School: Noble Elementary School