2007-2008 Grant Awards
Technology Grant Awards - 2007-2008
- Adaptive PE - Funding to purchase yoga equipment, Wii games, tv, cds, and Dance Dance Revolution to be used in special education during seminar time. $3,044
- Hands-on, Minds-On Science 2008: Experiments in Physics - Equip an additional physics classroom with special equipment for bringing to life difficult concepts related to motion, friction, electricity, magnetism, sound, and light. $5,329
- Labquest Chemistry Technology - Purchase 28 stations of high-tech chemistry data collection equipment to be used during lab time in two classrooms.
$32,077
- Robotic Brain Power - Purchase three laptop computers to equip students in forming competitive robotics teams, as well as to support instruction in the CAD, Pre-Engineering, and Auto Tech classes. $3,012
Total category $43,462
Program Grant Awards - 2007-2008
- Large Format Camera - Purchase a 4”x5” large format field camera and accessories. $2,600
- Link Crew Training - 2008 Refresher - Fund follow-up training in Colorado Springs of three teachers who serve as Link Crew Coordinators. Link Crew is a program providing an orientation and year-round support to help with successful transitions for freshmen into our school. $4,500
- Mathematics Enhancement Tools - Purchase 50 graphing calculators, 60 scientific calculators, and 300 individual white boards to be used in all levels of math classes.
$6,962
- Modernizing Band Music Library - Purchase new music for the concert band (seven pieces), symphonic band (12 pieces), and two jazz ensembles (12 pieces each). $3,165
- SHARE 2008: Student Volunteer Service Programming (renewal) - Continue support for operational costs of this program that provides community service opportunities for SME students. During the 2004-05 school year, The East Fund previously granted $15,000 to SHARE over a three year period when the district discontinued its funding for the program.
$4,000
- Soap Box Cars - Support woodshop student teams - and other classes - by purchasing two soap box car kits and covering entry fees for two racing competitions. Involved students in reaching out for community sponsorships, as well. $1,794
Total category $23,021
Professional Development - 2007-2008
Total category $11,056
Total 2007-2008 Grant Awards $77,539
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Updated 6/13/2010