Sharing Our Family History
October 9, 2002 by James Krouse
Students in the multi-age class worked with University Heights senior citizens to create family histories. Wiley students showed the seniors how to use computer software to research genealogy. A culminating dinner featured presentations by several of the participants.
| Year: | 2002 - 2003 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| School: | Wiley Middle School |
Recycling in the Schools!
October 9, 2002 by James Krouse
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink! A parent volunteer organized a recycling education program at Canterbury, Boulevard, and Noble elementary schools in partnership with the County Solid Waste District. With the help of principals, teachers, custodians and the Student Councils, children collected and recycled paper. Activities included classroom presentations and an Earth Week poster contest.
| Year: | 2002 - 2003 |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Schools: | Boulevard, Canterbury & Noble Elementary Schools |
Grandperson Theater Night
October 9, 2002 by James Krouse
Students planned and executed an evening at Roxboro for 150 senior citizens and seventh graders. The project was an extension of a seventh grade creative writing unit on biography. Students invited the subject of their biograpy 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.
| ear: | 2002 - 2003 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| Project Manager: | Ann Bradley |
| School: | Roxboro Middle School |
Tailored to Fit
October 7, 2002 by James Krouse
The fifth grade team will use Accelerated Math computer software to create individualized math problems for each student, freeing teachers to work with students.
Year: 2002 - 2003
Subject: Math
Amount: $1,500
Project Manager: Wendy Ward
School: Fairfax Elementary School
Accelerated Fourth Grade Math
October 7, 2002 by Reaching Heights
The Accelerated Math program will increase student success in math and save teacher time by using computer generated pre-tests, post tests, and differentiated math problems. This will facilitate individualized instruction for all fourth grade students.
Year: 2002 - 2003
Subject: Math
Amount: $1,500
Project Manager: Karen Wilson
School: Roxboro Elementary School