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
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
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.
$15,000 was awarded to eleven amazing projects. For more pictures, click on "Foundation Events Photo Gallery" under the "more" tab.
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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.
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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
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.
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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
And the National School Foundations Association (NSFA) www.schoolfoundations.org
