The 2011 Education Foundation GRANTS AWARDED
We had a fun and rewarding time at the schools. A total of $153,181.65 was awarded in grants on May 5, 2011. Bringing our total for School Year 2010-2011 to $178,181.65.
We also awarded our Shining Star Scholarships in May 5, 2011.
Little Bay Primary
Sliding into Language
Applicant(s): Dianne Carbajal/Linda Erwin
Grade: Pre-K and Kindergarten
Subject: Language/Speech development
Educators Impacted: 16
Students Impacted: 330+
Description: This grant would purchase materials to engage students in effective language instruction that improves their articulation, voice, fluency, speaking, listening, and language comprehension skills. The Reader will provide an effective vocal mirror which supports phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, language and comprehensions skills.
Amount: $2,033.60
Little Bay Primary
Science to Go
Applicant(s): Amy Janssen and Sheila Ochoa
Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: Science
Educators Impacted: 12
Students Impacted: 240 per year
Description: This grant would purchase items to create portable science “kits” that provide a student-centered, hands-on learning environment for children and foster the growth of critical thinking skills by ensuring that daily science activities and observations occur.
Amount: $6,566.52
Live Oak Learning Center
Math, Math, Math…Getting our hands on Math!
Applicant(s): Amanda Lizcano and Nicole Garcia
Grade: 1
Subject: Math
Educators Impacted: 13
Students Impacted: 273 per year
Description: This grant would provide hands-on, manipulative-based math games, literature and teaching resources that engage students in learning and help them develop problem solving skills as they learn first grade math TEKS.
Amount: $4,468.14
Live Oak Learning Center
BRICKlab
Applicant(s): John Speck, Robin Rice, Alison Harbour, Candace Ochoa, and Robin Johnson
Grade: All levels 1-3
Subject: Math and Science
Educators Impacted: All 1-3 math and science teachers
Students Impacted: 100+ per year
Description: This grant would purchase a BRICKlab for students to learn math and science concepts by designing, experimenting, modeling and problem solving, using simple construction blocks. The lab would be used in regular classes and for an after school tutoring program that targets students who are having difficulty learning math and science concepts.
Amount: $1,190.00
Live Oak Learning Center
Reading for Winners
Applicant(s): Jennie Minor, Sheryl Evans, Kelly McNeely
Grade: 3
Subject: All Core Subjects
Educators Impacted: 11
Students Impacted: 200+
Description: This grant would purchase award winning books for students to read that span a variety of themes, genres, and literary text. Students will use these books to read independently and then produce evidence of their reading through book talks and recommendations.
Amount: $1,997.04
Live Oak Learning Center and Fulton Learning Center and Rockport-Fulton Middle School
Camp Invention!
Applicant(s): Martha McLeod, Quynh Cao, Rheanna Ormand
Grade: Students in grades 1-6
Subject: Math and Science
Educators Impacted: 1-6 math and science teachers
Students Impacted: 215
Description: This grant will provide part of the curriculum for the 2011 Summer Camp Invention program where students practice engineering, math concepts, and logical thinking, investigate the science of atoms and molecules, practice teamwork, cooperation, coordination, and creative problem solving while they participate in a variety of activities designed to combine physical activity and creativity.
Amount: $5,815.00
Fulton Learning Center
Discover STEM Lab
Applicant(s): Alma Thornberry, Rheanna Ormand, Deborah Smith, Monica Waggoner, Martha McLeod, and Rose Tran
Grade: 4-5
Subject: Science and Math
Educators Impacted: All 4-5 science and math teachers
Students Impacted: 100+ every year
Description: This grant will provide a STEM lab at Fulton to help teachers mentor struggling and at-risk students using fun, hands-on lessons that apply math and science concepts. This lab will also offer teachers an opportunity during the day to differentiate daily lessons to accommodate gifted learners as well as struggling learners.
Amount: $1,895.00
Fulton Learning Center
Math Madness
Applicant(s): Jocelyn Etti, Kelli Nesloney, Rheanna Ormand, Katie Patteson, Mary Catherine Pugh, Conchetta Shelton, Deborah Smith, Alma Thornberry, and Nora Trevino
Grade: 4
Subject: Math
Educators Impacted: 9
Students Impacted: 250
Description: This grant would purchase materials that turn learning and practicing math skills into fun by allowing students to play games that help them gain an understanding of math concepts, improve their thinking and problem solving skills, and perfect their math computation skills.
Amount: $7,918.60
Rockport-Fulton High School
Tropical Waves
Applicant(s): Judy Moore and Yvonne Jaggard
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Choir
Educators Impacted: 3
Students Impacted: 190 per year
Description: This grant will provide the necessary sound equipment for students to learn new music and basic choreography techniques that they can share with the community.
Amount: $8,000.00
Rockport-Fulton High School
Stick ‘Em Ups
Applicant(s): Jackie Villarreal, Jennifer Howell, Ryan Piwetz, Tisha Mann, Andria Bade, Sara Emerson, Glenys Kucera, Scott McDaniel, Edna Hatfield, Jeff Groseclose
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Science Inclusion
Educators Impacted: 10
Students Impacted: 160
Description: This grant would purchase “Speak easies” – magnetic visual aids designed by teachers for use on white boards. These manipulatives help students understand structures, processes, and relationships in biology that are very specific to the science TEKS. These devices not only allow on-level students to maximize their understanding of life processes but also significantly improve the understanding of special education and limited English proficient students.
Amount: $1,396.00
Rockport-Fulton High School
Manufacturing Trades Expansion
Applicant(s): David Wilson and Mark Dandre
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Manufacturing trades - welding
Educators Impacted: 2
Students Impacted: 250 per year
Description: This grant will provide welders, bevellers, and other equipment to expand the existing welding program at R-F High School and prepare our graduates with an opportunity to earn the proper credentials to seek employment in high demand fields in our area immediately upon graduation from high school.
Amount: $7,724.75
Rockport-Fulton High School
Manufacturing Trades Expansion
Applicant(s): David Wilson
Description: Special Grant to expand the existing manufacturing facilities at the high school to meet local manpower demand by partnering with the Craft Training Center in Corpus Christi, upgrading existing facilities and equipment to meet industry standards, and providing all RFHS students with an opportunity to earn National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. This project will provide all students an opportunity to learn job skills and earn certification in those specific fields where Coastal Bend industry will need qualified employees in specific fields.
Amount: $78,740.00
Rockport-Fulton High School
MAXA
Applicant(s): John Owen
Description: Special endowed grant to provide supplies and equipment to the Math and Science Academy that enables its continued expansion.
Amount: $2,177.00
Fulton Learning Center
Learning from the Past
Applicant(s): Jessica Janota, Bobby Jackson, Sara Meche, Phil Decker, Shalala Wood
Grade: 6-8
Subject: Social Studies grades 6-8
Educators Impacted: 6
Students Impacted: 100+ per year
Description: This grant will provide middle school students with software and other materials necessary to complete History Fair research and compete at regional, state, and national events. This extensive research allows students to become experts in their field of study, to produce creative products such as papers, exhibits, performances, videos, and websites, to defend their research before experts, and to learn valuable life skills such as team building, responsibility, analysis, critical thinking, and presentation/interaction with experts on their topics.
Amount: $2,000.00
Rockport-Fulton Middle School
Partners in Career Exploration
Description: Special Grant for at-risk middle school students to participate in a two week program at the Craft Training Center in Corpus Christi. Here they will have hands-on experiences while they explore over 30 different career paths.
Amount: $21,260.00
Little Bay Primary and Live Oak Learning Center and Fulton Learning Center
Future Quest
Curriculum for grades K-5. Present to schools and staff in December 2010.
Amount: $25,000
