Fall 2001 Grants

Fall 2001

Pashley Elementary School Social Work submitted by Laura Arpey

Purchase therapeutic games and equipment for the Pashley Elementary School Social Work Program."
Grant: $150.00

HS Social Studies submitted by Tim Brunson,

A community service project [for a Participation in Government Class] to organize a basketball tournament, open to the public.  All proceeds generated were to be donated to the Saratoga County Special Olympics basketball program.
Grant: $200.00

High School Math Department submitted by Mary-Ann Doyle

Purchase of TI-83 graphing calculators for loan to students and for classroom use.
Grant: $1,000.00

O'Rourke Middle School HOPE (Helping Other Peers Everywhere) 

To get a peer mediator group started in O'Rourke Middle School.  The peer mediator group will be aimed at helping students that are in crisis.
Grant: $1200.00

Stevens Elementary School, submitted by Cathy Krylowicz, for 1st grade teachers

Books for the first grade B.A.G.S. program.  This is a traveling library for first graders, developed by the first grade teachers in 1989.  B.A.G.S. stands for "Bring Along Good Stories".
Grant: $300.00

O'Rourke Middle School Library submitted by Marge Rizzo,

A series of CD's, covering a variety of composers, historical periods, and styles.  Students in general music classes in grade 7 participate in a music/library lesson in which the student researches the composer and historical period and listens to the music written by the composer.  Listening activities will also be structured for the 6th grade general music students, and individual listening activities will be available for orchestra members."
Grant: $409.25

 Pashley Elementary School, submitted by 50th Birthday Committee

50th birthday pins for Pashley Elementary School.  A birthday committee planned activities and events to be carried out throughout the school year.
Grant: $400.00