Our mission...
to promote excellence in education and encourage classroom innovation by providing grants in academics and the arts to teachers in the public schools in Tippecanoe County.
Fall 2012 Grant cycle Information
We had a fantastic turnout at our recent grant writing workshop. If you weren't able to attend, below are links to some of the presentation materials, including our new evaluation rubric.
Important Dates: The cycle will open September 3, 2012. Online applications will be accepted until October 15th. Winners will be notified by the end of November, and we will host a grant reception on Tuesday, December 4th.
The link to the application website will be posted here on or before September 3rd.
Important Dates: The cycle will open September 3, 2012. Online applications will be accepted until October 15th. Winners will be notified by the end of November, and we will host a grant reception on Tuesday, December 4th.
The link to the application website will be posted here on or before September 3rd.
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| psftc_targeted_seeds_for_excellence_grant_guidelines.pdf |
| psf_grant_evaluation_rubric_final.pdf |
Grant News
Congratulations to the Spring 2012 Seeds for Excellence Grant Recipients. We are proud to support these projects by awarding over $15,000. We look forward to visiting each one in the fall to see first hand how teachers and students are benefiting.
Over the Rainbow for Reading, Jody Weber, Burnett Creek Elementary, $1,998
The Great American Song Project, Janet Stearns, Battle Ground Middle School, $2,000
What a SMART Way to Learn Science, Andi Hipsher, Tecumseh Middle School, $1,999
Family Jive with the Big Five, Kelly Schetzle, Burnett Creek Elementary, $1,890
Oak Tree Park Habitat, Shannon White, Oakland High School, $2,000
How Do We Measure Up? Carmen Trapp, Burnett Creek Elementary, $953
Not Board with Science, Matt Carlson, Harrison High School, $705
“Piece”, Love Fraction, Kim Deckard, Burnett Creek Elementary, $1,983
Video Fun in the Art Room, Leitha Stone, New Community School, $350
Learn the Ropes of Healthy Living, Debbie Smith, Burnett Creek Elementary, $1,853
A second grant cycle will be offered for the 2012-2013 school year. The application window is September 1 - October 15, 2012. Awards will be made in early December 2012.
Applications must be submitted electronically. Based on feedback from our spring cycle, we are in the process of making minor changes to the application website. Fall applications will not be accepted before September 1st. Information on the format and required sections of the application can be found under the Apply for a Grant tab.
Over the Rainbow for Reading, Jody Weber, Burnett Creek Elementary, $1,998
The Great American Song Project, Janet Stearns, Battle Ground Middle School, $2,000
What a SMART Way to Learn Science, Andi Hipsher, Tecumseh Middle School, $1,999
Family Jive with the Big Five, Kelly Schetzle, Burnett Creek Elementary, $1,890
Oak Tree Park Habitat, Shannon White, Oakland High School, $2,000
How Do We Measure Up? Carmen Trapp, Burnett Creek Elementary, $953
Not Board with Science, Matt Carlson, Harrison High School, $705
“Piece”, Love Fraction, Kim Deckard, Burnett Creek Elementary, $1,983
Video Fun in the Art Room, Leitha Stone, New Community School, $350
Learn the Ropes of Healthy Living, Debbie Smith, Burnett Creek Elementary, $1,853
A second grant cycle will be offered for the 2012-2013 school year. The application window is September 1 - October 15, 2012. Awards will be made in early December 2012.
Applications must be submitted electronically. Based on feedback from our spring cycle, we are in the process of making minor changes to the application website. Fall applications will not be accepted before September 1st. Information on the format and required sections of the application can be found under the Apply for a Grant tab.
Upcoming Events
Show that fantastic teacher your gratitude with the PSFTC HONOR AN EDUCATOR PROGRAM. It makes a great end of year gift that keeps on giving!
All proceeds support our Seeds for Excellence teacher grant program. Click on the Honor an Educator button to get started. You can now make your gift online! After completing the form, click on the Donate Now! button.
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All proceeds support our Seeds for Excellence teacher grant program. Click on the Honor an Educator button to get started. You can now make your gift online! After completing the form, click on the Donate Now! button.
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Look What Fun We Had!
Tuesday, April 10th @ the Seeds for Excellence Grant Program
Thank you Adelino's Old World Kitchen and Purdue Federal Credit Union for making this special evening possible. A big thank you to Dan Peo and the McCutcheon High School Jazz Combo for providing fantastic entertainment!
Tuesday, April 10th @ the Seeds for Excellence Grant Program
Thank you Adelino's Old World Kitchen and Purdue Federal Credit Union for making this special evening possible. A big thank you to Dan Peo and the McCutcheon High School Jazz Combo for providing fantastic entertainment!
Here's a new, easy way to support the Foundation...
We've joined with Gordon Food Service (GFS) in Lafayette to support Tippecanoe County classrooms. By signing up as a GFS Fun Funds member and designating the Public Schools Foundation as your recipient, a percentage of your purchase will be returned to the Foundation in the form of a rebate. All proceeds will support our Seeds for Excellence grant program. And, as an added bonus, you'll received a $10 off coupon for your GFS purchase just for signing up. You'll also receive valuable coupons in the mail each month. So take advantage of this win-win offer. Help create innovative classrooms right here in our community AND save money on your GFS purchases.
NOW YOU CAN SIGN UP ONLINE - JUST CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.
http://gfs.com/funfunds/home.page?OrgNumber=2344562
NOW YOU CAN SIGN UP ONLINE - JUST CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.
http://gfs.com/funfunds/home.page?OrgNumber=2344562
Proud member of...
Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations (INAPEF) www.inapef.org
And the National School Foundations Association (NSFA) www.schoolfoundations.org
And the National School Foundations Association (NSFA) www.schoolfoundations.org
