Fall 2006 Grants

Chemistry Department, High School submitted by Regina Reals

The funds will purchase a set of handheld remote systems for the EduGame! Interactive Classroom system. The remotes allow students to participate in a Jeopardy-style review session. Questions are aligned with the NYS Learning Standards and the teacher can edit questions. The school district already has licenses for the databases but due to costs the Science Department has been unable to purchase the remote. Hundreds of students will benefit from this equipment.

Amount granted: $1724.00

Drama Club/Stage Crew submitted by Chris Lombardi and Carol Hobday

This grant is for the purchase of a computer configurable DMX controller and supporting accessories capable of manipulating theatrical special effects. This would expose students to innovative programs – this is expected to be the industry standard for the foreseeable future. This is a self-funded organization and this purchase would greatly impact the production budget for shows.

Amount granted: $910

 Elementary Teachers submitted by Bonnie O’Rourke and George Seymour

This grant request is for three automatic turning egg incubators for the three elementary schools to enhance the life science unit.

Amount granted: $814

 O’Rourke Middle School – Team Building Course

submitted by Andrew McGrath, Peter North, Don Germaine, Ed Hanlon, Geoffrey Leggieri, Officer Walter Sparks

The money will be used to help build an outdoor team building/low impact course to be used by the students, staff and athletic teams. Technology classes will be involved in the actual design and staff/community members will be involved in the construction.

       Amount granted: $3625.

Pashley Wellness Committee

Submitted by Kim Ferrie

 The Foundation is funding money for a speaker on a building-wide “Wellness Day” in April 2007.

 Amount granted: $100.00.