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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.


SPRING 2013 Grant Recipients

Let’s Play Math, Project Director: Justin Notoras, Wyandotte Elementary, $1,958

Playaway, Project Director: Scott Peters, Klondike Elementary, $1,864

Kickoff to Kindergarten, Project Director: Kara Meyer, Burnett Creek Elementary, $1,295

Temporary Tattoo U, Project Director: Lora Merkel-Alkarajeh, Murdock Elementary, $517

Print the World Around You, Project Director: Matt Carlson, Harrison High School, $1,850

These Books are Made for Talking, Project Director: Amanda Bean, Cumberland Elementary, $1,053

Deck the Walls with Words of Wisdom, Project Director: Jeannine Jervis, Mayflower Mill Elementary, $1,022

Literacy Luau, Project Director: Kelly Schetzsle, Burnett Creek Elementary, $2,000

Just Right, Just Write, Just Right, Project Director: Cindy Yeater, Hershey Elementary, $1,000

Singing our Way to Reading, Project Director: Lisa Lane, Hershey Elementary, $356

A Smart Response to Tech Savvy Students, Project Director: Lindsey Sickler, Murdock Elementary, $2,000

Seeds for Excellence Grant Reception

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Look what fun we had!  On Tuesday, April 30th we recognized our spring Seeds for Excellence grant recipients listed above. 

$15,000 was awarded to eleven amazing projects. For more pictures, click on "Foundation Events Photo Gallery" under the "more" tab.

Congratulations to the following teachers!  Somebody recognized the fantastic job they are doing in their school and made a tribute in their honor.  To learn more about how you can recognize a special educator and to view the complete list of honored educators (dating back to 2004), click on Honor an Educator.
Tina Cupp, Battle Ground E
Micki Jones, Battle Ground E
Deb LaFuse, Wainwright
Fran Alkire, Wainwright
Betty Jo Rodarmel, Wainwright
Audrey Gipson, Mayflower Mill
Dawn Smith, Mayflower Mill
Jennifer Matz, Mayflower Mill
Shelly Williams, Mayflower Mill
Christy Harshbarger, Mayflower
Cara Gamble, Mayflower Mill
Jen Call, Mayflower Mill
Kendra Garrett, Mayflower Mill
Amy Ahnert, Mayflower Mill
Staci Rooze, Mayflower Mill
Vickie Zimmer, Mayflower Mill
Gina Boyd, Mayflower Mill
Lauren Pitstick, Mayflower Mill    
Lee Sweet, Mayflower Mill
Mollie McIntosh, Mayflower Mill
Andrea Lawson, Mayflower Mill
Jessica Rohs, Mayflower Mill
Katie Deboy, Mayflower Mill
Kathy Coder, Mayflower Mill
Aliison Metzger, Mayflower Mill
Char Bell, Mayflower Mill
Clarie Brown, Mayflower Mill
Kara Bunch, Mayflower Mill
Ashely Corn, Mayflower Mill
Kelly Jones, Mayflower Mill
Sue Perry, Mayflower Mill
Cindy Baldwin, Mayflower Mill
Steve Zinselmeier, Mayflower Mill
Lisa Bunton, Mayflower Mill
Anne Marshall, Mayflower Mill
Nancy Nargi, Mayflower Mill
Mindy Higgins, Mayflower Mill

Grant News

Congratulations to the Fall 2012 Seeds for Excellence Grant Recipients.  We are proud to support these projects by awarding over $15,000.  We look forward to visiting each classroom to see first hand how teachers and students are benefiting. Be sure to check out the photo gallery (under the "more" tab) for pictures from the Seeds for Excellence grant program hosted at Red Poppy Studio and Gallery and sponsored by Lafayette Bank and Trust.

Battle of the Books, Anne Brandt, Klondike Elementary School, $1,126

Biomass to Biogas: Recognition of the Potential for Individual Energy Recovery, Candice Kissinger, Tecumseh Junior High School, $2,000

Enhancing Interpersonal Relationships Through Art, Mary Coleman, GLASS, $1,500

Fresh, Economical and Healthy, Jami Mosley, Harrison High School, $1,900

If Only I Could Read Their Minds, Craig Smiley, Harrison High School, $2,000

Sensing Science with Vernier Sensors in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, William Hiatt, Jefferson High School, $2,000

Singing Through the Curriculum, Sheila Green, Glen Acres Elementary, $980

Super Heros, Super Students, Super Songs, Karla Fultz, Glen Acres Elementary, $1,912

Thump Day!, Jeff Parthun, Tecumseh Junior High School, $1,943


Upcoming Events

Grant Writing Workshop - August 24th, 9-noon @ the PSFTC Office.  More information coming soon.

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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

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Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations (INAPEF) www.inapef.org
And the National School Foundations Association (NSFA) www.schoolfoundations.org

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