Hungarian Harbingers
October 9, 2004 by James Krouse
A team of district teachers who participated in the Hungarian Teacher Exchange Program sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education, will translate their experience into learning opportunities for their students. They will address social studies and writing standards using a field trip to the Western Reserve Historical Society and a Hungarian folk dance performance, and writing to students in Hungary using the Flat Stanley project.
| Year: | 2004 - 2005 |
| Subject: | Social Studies |
| Amount: | $975 |
| Project Manager: | Brigitte Pronty |
| Schools: | Boulevard Elementary School, Coventry Elementary School, Oxford Elementary |
PATH (Parent Ambassadors To Heights)
October 9, 2004 by James Krouse
The PATH organization, started in 2003, will expand the focus of their parent-to-parent marketing concept to elementary school parents feeding into Monticello Middle School. They plan to expand to all elementary & middle schools later in the school year. Funds will be used to pay for information cards, displays and mailing costs.
| Year: | 2004 - 2005 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| Project Manager: | Renee Cavor |
| School: | Monticello Middle School |
Leaf Rake and Litter Pick Up
October 9, 2004 by James Krouse
Monticello Middle School students and parent volunteers raked and picked up litter on streets near the school. Students then met for a reflection period and lunch. Community neighbors were surveyed about the project.
| Year: | 2004 - 2005 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| Project Manager: | Rachael Iverson |
| School: | Monticello Middle School |
Canterbury Oral History Book
October 9, 2004 by James Krouse
After a year long student driven exploration of the 75 year history of the school, Canterbury School will publish 5 bound copies of the oral histories and records compiled.
| Year: | 2004 - 2005 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| Project Manager: | Serena Edwards |
| School: | Canterbury Elementary School |
Juggling for Success
October 9, 2004 by James Krouse
After training by educator/juggler Dave Finnigan, the staff of Canterbury Elementary will use juggling as a student behavior management program. Funds will be used to purchase juggling equipment for each classroom.
| Year: | 2004 - 2005 |
| Subject: | Physical Education |
| Amount: | $600 |
| Project Manager: | Julie Lustic |
| School: | Canterbury Elementary School |
File Folder Games
October 9, 2004 by James Krouse
At a family work evening parents will make learning folder games based on the first grade standards. Children will bring the folder games home each night as homework, encouraging learning through hands-on activities and reinforcing concepts taught at school. The games will be shared between the three 1st grade classes. Funds will be used to purchase materials to make the games and refreshments for the family night event.
| Year: | 2004 - 2005 |
| Subject: | Parent Involvement |
| Amount: | $250 |
| Project Manager: | Sharon Post |
| School: | Canterbury Elementary School |
Families at Boulevard (FAB)
October 9, 2004 by James Krouse
The Boulevard staff will lead eight evening sessions for Boulevard families that will help children increase math, reading and writing achievement. Staff will lead math activities that families can continue to use at home. They will also model activities that promote literacy skills. Families will receive math tool kits and books for home use.
| Year: | 2004 - 2005 |
| Subject: | Parent Involvement |
| Amount: | $1,320 |
| Project Manager: | Jennifer Bennett |
| School: | Boulevard Elementary School |
75 years of Canterbury Tales
October 7, 2004 by James Krouse
Canterbury will work with Kulture Kids, Inc. to implement an interdisciplinary approach to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the school. Artists-in-residence will work with all classrooms throughout the school year to explore the history of their school and the community through writing, performance and the visual arts. A bound record of the history of the school will be produced and a student produced performance event will be held in the spring.
Year: 2004 - 2005
Subject: Interdisciplinary Projects
Amount: $1,500
Project Manager: Serena Edwards
School: Canterbury Elementary School
German TV Programming
October 7, 2004 by James Krouse
Heights High’s German Department will incorporate German TV programming into their curriculum with the use of a satellite dish. Funds will be used to pay for the shipping and installation of the dish and for a 1–year subscription to the German TV service.
| Year: | 2004 - 2005 |
| Subject: | Foreign Language |
| Amount: | $730 |
| Project Manager: | Susan Jewett |
| Schools: | Heights High, R.E.A.L School |
PATH (Parent Ambassadors To Heights)
October 7, 2004 by James Krouse
The PATH organization, started in 2003, will expand the focus of their parent-to-parent marketing concept to elementary school parents feeding into Monticello Middle School. They plan to expand to all elementary & middle schools later in the school year. Funds will be used to pay for information cards, displays and mailing costs.
| Year: | 2004 - 2005 |
| Amount: | $250 |
| Project Manager: | Renee Cavor |
| School: | Monticello Middle School |