CLASSROOM GRANTS INDEX, alphabetical by schoolSelect a Shoreline district school from the list below and read about the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation Classroom Grants funded at that school in 2008 - 2009.
Briarcrest
Plants Are Growing Everywhere!: Artist time was given for 5 art sessions in which students explore plants in realistic and abstract forms. Project Leader: Cate Simmers $600
Yes! All Kids Can Write!: 3rd graders will use 24 Franklin Speller Machines in order to help them edit their writing independently and become successful writers. Project Leader: Suzanne Norring $450
Go Far With AR!: Purchasing high-level AR books for the classrooms help experienced and emerging readers become excited and stay motivated. Project Leader: Jennifer Schiffner Partial Grant $300
Service Learning Through Science: Admission given to 5th graders to participate in a Wetland Study through the Pacific Science Center. Project Leader: Allison Bowhay $668
Touch Math Addition & Subtraction Kits: These kits were purchased to engage students of all abilities and learning styles in order to build their confidence in mathematics.
Project Leader: Tricia Downey $345
Improvisation with Favorite Wisdom Tales: Artist time was provided so 2nd graders can act out folktales and gain insight to themselves, have cooperative learning and participate in group problem solving. Project Leader: Jeanine O’Connell Partial Grant $250
Ancient China’s Legacy: Supplies for 6th graders who will use academic & applied arts skills to design, create, and display unique Chinese painted silk scarves. Project Leader: Jan Laskelle $260
Artful Books of Illustration: Combining information literacy and science, 4th graders will create books about animal life cycles in unique forms and learn the art of book making. Project Leader: Jenny Hillger $545
Infusing Math & Dance: Artist time provided to encourage and improve K-5 students comprehension of math concepts through dance. Project Leader: Pamela Willoughby $950
Poetry: Awakening the Five Senses: After a 5 week poetry study, students will publish one poem and create a tile mosaic piece to be mounted together into a hanging art piece. Project Leader: Jodi Steele $70
Dia del Nino: In order to prepare for a school-wide celebration, materials are provided to students from Mexico to create a piñata and put them in a leadership role during the event. Project Leader: Mary Servais $141
Improvisation with Northwest Coastal Legends: Artist time given to help Special Education and 3rd grade students use pantomime to express ideas and feelings as it relates to stories from NW Coastal Tribes. Project Leader: Marilyn Overton Partial Grant $250
Parkwood Stadium Mural: Art supplies will allow students to paint a mural of their faces on Parkwood stadium bleachers on the gym wall. Project Leader: Mary Servais $657
Read 180 & Power Hour: Transportation is given for 3rd – 6th grade students to attend an after-school reading intervention program one or two times a week. Project Leader: Sheryl Lundahl $1,500
Basket Works NW: Students will make Native American baskets to gain appreciation of the ancient art form of basket weaving & promote cultural understanding. Project Leader: Mary Rae $1,845
Puget Sound Wonders: Admission given to 1st grade students to the Seattle Aquarium and resulting in the creation of permanently displayed mosaic tiles. Project Leader: Victoria Elledge $280
Ridgecrest Poetry Slam: The purchase of interesting and high quality poetry books will help students see what good writing looks like and help them to achieve better writing skills themselves. Project Leader: Joanna Freeman $400
Room Nine Community School 2008-09
Old Stories, New Stories, My Stories, Your Stories: Admission and transportation is given to K-8 students to attend MOHAI, Burke Museum and “Lucy’s Legacy” at the Pacific Science Center. These experiences will enable students to discover, preserve and present their life stories and the stories of important people in their families and communities. Project Leader: Vanessa Mark Partial Grant $1,000
Art Smarts: Multiple art lessons for all K-6 students to help incorporate arts, communication, mathematics and science skills through their art experience. Project Leader: Nancy Vidlak.Partial Grant $1,000
Discovery Park Environmental Education: Professional park naturalists will guide 2nd graders on their field trip to observe a variety of insects to see their life cycle and the impact humans have on the environment. Project Leader: Ali Airhart $900
Supplemental Materials – 3rd & 4th Grade Reading Block: Materials will be purchased to consistently place appropriate leveled text in front of each reader. Project Leader: Kerry Quinn Partial Grant $1,000
Cultural Exploration: Materials will be purchased so Extended Day students, while working with an artist will complete a traditional mask that will be displayed. Project Leader: Cody Adams $450
Tell About it with Clay Tiles: The necessary tools and materials will enable the students to design and create a personalized clay tile that expresses their own message. Project Leader: Erin Dragovich Partial Grant $575
Recharge Einstein’s Science: Batteries and charges will be purchased and used as a renewable resource while doing lab work. Project Leader: Ellen Smith Partial Grant $1,000
Save Einstein Instruments: Funds will be used to repair and maintain the instruments in order to support a vibrant music educational experience. Project Leader: Frank Halferty Partial Grant $1,200
Spoken Word: This grant allows 8th graders to immerse in poetry writing and spoken word performance through workshops with a local artist. The community will see the performances and view displayed poetry during an evening celebration. Project Leader: Victoria Dryden $1,000
Save Kellogg Instruments: Funds will be used to repair and maintain the instruments in order to support a vibrant music educational experience. Project Leader: Alec Wilmart Partial Grant $1,200
Altars from Around the World: ELL students will work with an artist and materials purchased will enable them to create an altar based in the traditions of the student’s heritage. Project Leader: Anita Sena-Johnson $500
Math Night Tutoring: Teacher time given to provide 17 two-hour math tutoring sessions for struggling students. Project Leader: Karen Johnson $1,050
Save Shorecrest Instruments: Funds will be used to repair and maintain the instruments in order to support a vibrant music educational experience. Project Leader: Dave Johnson Partial Grant $1,200
Shakespeare at Shorecrest: All 10th graders who are studying Shakespeare plays will work with an artist to enhance their study. A daytime and evening production of Othello will follow. Project Leader: Jeanette Derry $1,500
Earth and Sky Stories: Artist time provided to work towards a performance with special education and in the P.A.L.S. program using instruments, singing, masks, props and drama. Project Leader: Nancy Trenbeth $500
Green Jobs: A Can Pactor will be purchased as part of teaching students with significant disabilities about recycling while also teaching them job skills. Project Leader: Veronica Cook $160
Renovation/Replacement of Volleyball System: Funds will be used to purchase nets and fasteners to update the volleyball system. Project Leader: Vicki Gorman Partial Grant $500
Save Shorewood Instruments: Funds will be used to repair and maintain the instruments in order to support a vibrant music educational experience. Project Leader: Dan Wing Partial Grant $1,200
Visual Culminating Exhibition: A high definition DVD camcorder will be purchased for students will severe disabilities to have the opportunity to participate, any way they can, in Culminating Exhibition. Project Leader: Veronica Cook $622
2009 Spring Bike Rodeo: Self-contained students from around the district will be invited to use adapted bicycles and tricycles of varying styles & sizes. Project Leader: Marie Shaw $1,400
Playback Theater NW: Transportation is provided for those Advanced Drama students, who have worked with artists on improvisation techniques, performances and group stories, to teach an English class at Einstein and finally tour other elementary schools and perform their own created plays. Project Leader: Barb Lachman $180