2002-2003 Grant Awards

Math/Science/History

Seeds to Soup (Shelton View Elementary - $800)

Provides individual, hand-on experiences with planting and growing seeds and making “connections” related to where the food we eat comes from and how things are inter-related in our world.

Measure For Measure (Inglemoor, Woodinville, Bothell Highs, Northshore Jr - $1000)

Existing micro-pipets, used by students to experience authentic scientific investigations, will be re-calibrated to extend the useful life of the micro-pipets and ensure dependable experimental results.

Pacific Rim Cultural Boxes (Cottage Lake Elementary - $900)

Parent volunteers will participate in the research and assembly of additional Pacific Rim Cultural Boxes.  Students will receive an enriched understanding of what countries are part of the Pacific Rim and the wide cultural diversity existing within that grouping.

Literacy

Soar To Success (Arrowhead Elementary - $850)

Reading success and motivation are the program goals for students who need extra time and instruction.  Small group instruction and this curriculum will provide an additional opportunity to learn to read.

Summer Reading Roundup (Crystal Springs Elementary - $135)

This reading curriculum will give students increased attention to their reading, writing and comprehension skills during the summer break.

Leveled Reading Book Tubs (Crystal Springs - $910)

Increase reading skills and strategies of first graders through books that are appropriate for the readers’ level of reading.  These books will provide opportunities for students to self select books to read at their own independent instructional level.

Reading, Thinking & Caring (East Ridge Elementary - $364)

Learning Center students will benefit from books designed to build reading skills through character education themes of friendship, honesty, and caring.

Earobics Step 1 -2 (Lockwood Elementary - $952)

This computer program teaches fundamental listening and sound awareness skills.  Older students benefit from learning language comprehension and following directions.

Third and Fourth Grade Transition Classes (Maywood Hills Elementary - $1000)

Students will become successful, independent readers.  Two specially designed classrooms will provide structured, consistent phonics instruction with the Phonics for Reading program for students who need additional time and practice.

Traveling Readers (Shelton View Elementary - $1000)

First and Second graders will have the opportunity to share their reading skills at home with materials that are appropriate to their level of reading.  This will ensure success for all.

Project Smile (Westhill Elementary - $900)

Intermediate teachers and specialists will purchase books to provide students with modeling and practice in reading expository text.  Topics sought will focus on social studies so that reading instruction can be integrated into the content areas.

The Poetry Prince (Woodin Elementary - $314)

Anyone at the school (staff/students) can become the Poetry Prince by learning a poem to read or recite.  They will wear a royal robe and crown as they perform their poem for each class.  ESL students will especially benefit from additional exposure to meter and rhyme in English poetry.

Content Area Book Sets (Woodin Elementary - $972)

Non-fiction picture books in science and social studies that support vocabulary development.  These books will benefit students that are learning English, reading delayed or have specific learning disabilities.

Guided Reading Books  (Woodmoor Elementary -$1000)

Books that match the reading level of the reader will be added to the school collection.  These books will provide opportunities for all students to practice known reading strategies, comprehend the material read and build fluency.

Lights! Camera! Action! (Woodmoor Elementary - $652)

Students will special needs (Contained Learning Center) will receive positive reinforcement for following directions in music and physical education by being videotaped and then viewing themselves in a short movie.

Music/Art

Classroom Marimba Ensemble (Hollywood Hill Elementary - $500)

Students will explore traditional music of other cultures such as Ghana, South Africa, South America and the Caribbean with Marimba-type instruments.  In addition to building music skills, students will increase their cultural awareness and appreciation of others.

World Percussion (Skyview Junior High - $500)

Supports an elective World Drumming Class with hand-drums, bells, shakers from Africa, South America and Asia.

Elementary Visual Arts (Crystal Springs - $600)

Visual Arts program will be offered through the after-school Swing Shift program.  Students will work towards the Washington State Standards in Elementary Visual Arts through art materials provided by this grant.

Quilting Club (Crystal Springs Elementary - $250)

Quilters will plan and complete a moderately complex project and create a practical piece of art.  They will see that their math skills have a real-life application.

Activity Stations (Moorlands Elementary - $100)

Art materials will be provided for 2 Activity Stations.  The Activity Stations, an integral part of the Moorlands curriculum, provide experiences in curriculum areas of math, technology, art, science, music, etc.

Exotic Sculpture Workshop (Skyview Junior High - $1000)

A 10 week basic sculpture class.  Students will create bronze and cast glass sculptures.  Art work will be celebrated on the Skyview web page and in their newsletter.

Physical Fitness

Digi-Walking to a Healthy Lifestyle (Kenmore Elementary - $992)

Pedometers will be used to promote life long fitness habits.  Students and staff will be motivated to incorporate fitness into their everyday lives.  All will be challenged to find new ways to take more steps per day/per activity.  Use of Digi-Walkers will involve multiple curricular areas (math, science, PE) and age groups.

Presidential Active Lifestyle Program (Sunrise Elementary - $972)

Motivation for students to begin and maintain physical activity as a regular part of their lifestyle through the use of pedometers and a Lifestyle Log.