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For immediate release.
Foundation 51
Grants Awarded
May 6, 2010-
Foundation 51 Funds Grants for MSAD 51
Cumberland/ North Yarmouth School District for the 2010 Spring Grant Cycle
At a time when teachers are looking for ways to fund enrichment programs
and equipment needs, Foundation 51 sets a record for highest dollar amount
awarded within a school year.
CUMBERLAND/NORTH YARMOUTH
Foundation 51 has announced the recipients of its Spring 2010 grants cycle. A
record number of grant applications were submitted and reviewed for
consideration this cycle. After careful review of the Grants Committee
proposal, the board approved 19 grants totaling $31,494.00 to be awarded to
grant applicants within the MSAD 51 school community. This amount marks a record
for both the number of grants and the dollar amount awarded within a single
grant cycle. The combined total of the Fall and Spring Grant Cycle awards,
brings the total amount granted in the 2009-2010 school year to $44,145.00. The
success of Foundation 51s Annual Auction held in November, which raised just
over $45,000.00, allowed the board to reach this new level of funding within a
single year.
Foundation 51 is pleased to have
granted the funds needed to purchase a membership for grades K-12 to Ruths
Reusable Resources for the 2010- 2011 school year. Ruths Reusable Resources
(3R) is a non-profit organization that provides teachers a place to shop at no
cost to them for much needed school supplies for the classroom. This membership
will allow teachers to save money and provide supplies and materials for all
MSAD 51 students.
The remaining Spring 2010 school year grant recipients are as follow:
Grades K-3
Math and Science in the Elementary Classroom- Books that support the
Everyday Math program, and an elementary school science kit and associated
materials
3rd grade Songwriting Program with Carolyn Curry
Grades 4-5
ELMO Visual Presenter and Projector for the 4th grade classrooms
Energy related hands- on Science Activities coordinated by Gordon
Corbett, Teacher in Space for 5th grade students
Grades 6-8
French and bilingual French/ English Books and book cart for Mobile
Language Library
ELMO Visual Presenter and Projector for the 6th grade classrooms
LCD projector for 6-8th grade classrooms
Art Show/ Artwork Display Boards for Greely Middle School Art
displays.
Field trip to Colby College Museum of Art for 7th grade classes
Carts for LCD projectors for 6th grade classrooms
Speakers Oscar Mokeme, Andy Davis, Sarah Gibson and others to support
Africa and Middle East Humanities Curriculum for 7th graders.
Leadership Development Skills on Cow Island for 7th graders- Grant will
fund scholarships for students requiring partial or complete assistance
Grades 9-12-
Fathom Dynamic Data Software for the High School Mathematics
Department
Best Books for Young Adults- titles recommended recently by the Young
Adult Library Association and Best Books for Young Adults List
Lockable Storage Cabinet for Freshman Science Lab
Speed of Light Measurement equipment to enhance Physics classes
Digital Video Encoder for Video Production Classes
Grades K-12-
Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding program- partially funds spring
and summer horseback riding sessions.
Teachers, staff, parents and students of MSAD 51 are encouraged to apply. Each
grant request is reviewed by a committee of parents, students, and educators to
determine where the dollars will have the most valuable impact on the students
of our community.
About Foundation 51
Foundation 51 promotes educational excellence in MSAD 51 by funding initiatives
that improve teaching and learning and by inspiring community involvement for
the benefit of our schools. To date, the Foundation has funded $347,365 in
school activities, learning programs, and supplies to the local Cumberland-North
Yarmouth schools.
The Annual Auction will be held Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Pineland. For
more information about Foundation 51 or the Annual Auction, visit
www.foundation51.org.
Contact: Shari
Elder, Communications Chair- 829-2816, selder@maine.rr.com
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