The police sirens went off, the band played, and the student cheered as members of Fairfield ISD Education Foundation visited each campus to personally award nearly $13,000 in grants on Thursday, December 14, 2017.
Competition was fierce this year, as seven grants were awarded from a pool of fourteen applications.
According to Asst. Superintendent Melissa Cox, this year’s amount was increased from the annual $10,000 because, “There were some things we couldn’t just, not grant.”
Grants awarded this year include:
–Rock Climbing Wall – $1,350
Presented to Coach Daniels and her students, the new rock climbing wall will be located at the far end of the Intermediate gym wall. (Pictured at top)
–Ready Body Learning Minds – $2,500
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–Jumbo Outdoor Chess – $500
Presented to Gifted and Talented teacher, Rachel Bossier, this grant will allow her 1st thru 8th grade students to learn the game of chess. The large chess pieces are constructed of weather-resistant materials and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
–Classroom Redesign: Alternative Seating for Today’s Students – $2,500
Presented to Intermediate teacher Leanne Payne, this grant will allow her to transform the classroom into a space that encourages student focus and participation. It includes five stools, three foot fidget bands, six rug circles, six stability wobble floor cushions, and six lap desks.
–Lights, Camera, Action! – $3,825
Presented to Tammy Gawryszewski and all of the Junior High Students, this grant will be used to create a Green Screen Studio to be utilized in all content areas, allowing students to participate in Project-based video production. The imagination creations is committed to providing custom video production services in the New York City and surrounding areas. They says that, Our work is designed to tell your unique story, with professional quality, bold and innovative ideas, and a healthy dose of Imagination.
–I Spy Your Math – $1,350
Presented to High School teacher, Nicole Crawford, and her students, this grant will fund twenty-two Digital Pens and twenty-two slates that will connect to Chromebooks. This will allow students to project how to solve problems in real time.
–Eagle Beat Online – $850
Presented to High School teacher Kathie Maciel and her students, this grant will allow the Eagle Beat staff to establish a professional presence online and enhance the student body’s connection with school news.
Fairfield ISD Education Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization which seeks to provide new and innovative funding to support Fairfield ISD’s educational plan for its students.
The Fairfield ISD Education Foundation’s Annual Gala (slated for Friday, March 2) will be the organization’s next grant fundraiser. For more information, follow Fairfield ISD Education Foundation on Facebook.
