Taylor Academy Sign
October 9, 2000 by James Krouse
The Parents Group at Taylor spearheaded an effort to give Taylor greater visibility within the community by installing a sign that can be used to communicate their successes. The grant was pledged contingent upon raising other funds.
| Year: | 2000 - 2001 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| Project Manager: | Parents Group at Taylor |
| School: | Taylor Academy |
Grandperson Theater Night
October 9, 2000 by James Krouse
Students planned and executed an evening at Roxboro for 150 senior citizens and 7th graders. The project was an extension of a 7th grade creative writing unit on biography. Students invited the subject of their biography to dinner. Other senior citizens who reside in nursing homes in CH and UH were also invited. Lifeskills students and student council prepared the food, Roxboro musicians provided dinner entertainment, and the drama club performed The Wiz.
| Year: | 2000 - 2001 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| Project Manager: | Ann Bradley |
| School: | Roxboro Middle School |
Boulevard Blast
October 9, 2000 by James Krouse
Support expenses for a community dance held to raise awareness and money for the Playground Development Project.
| Year: | 2000 - 2001 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| Project Manager: | Boulevard Elementary Site Team |
| School: | Boulevard Elementary School |
A Picture of Coventry History
October 9, 2000 by James Krouse
The PTA sponsored a parent-led effort to organize and preserve the school’s collection of historic photographs and materials. This grant was used for an art project that involved students creating two collages using the school’s archives to show highlights of school life in the previous and present buildings. The project are displayed in the school lobby.
| Year: | 2000 - 2001 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| School: | Coventry Elementary School |
Accelerated Math Proficiency
October 7, 2000 by Reaching Heights
Three fifth grade classes are involved in the Accelerated Math Program, which uses computer-generated work sheets to target each student’s specific needs. This grant enables each classroom to have its own scanner helping the program work more efficiently. Team members: Catherine Ikimis, Project Manager, Michelle Slane, Jeannetta Russell and Patricia Rahmon, principal.
Year: 2000 - 2001
Subject: Math
Amount: $1,398
Project Manager: Catherine Ikimis
School: Noble Elementary School