Schooling Basis grants academics’ wants | Metropolis Information
The Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation awarded 15 teachers in the district a total of $ 25,258 and surprised them on November 1st with a giant check and balloons.
Teachers submitted a grant application for a need in their classroom that fits within the four pillars highlighted by the foundation: technology, music and arts, international learning, and health and wellness. Almost everyone is approved, according to Superintendent Cort Monroe.
“It’s important to us that we try to recognize someone from every school, at least one from every school,” he said. “We hope it gets bigger and better every year, so teachers know this is a great opportunity where they work very little and are given $ 2,000, $ 2,500 for things they don’t do with their own Have to use money to. “
Grant the District is an annual event, and to date the Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation has donated more than $ 200,000 to district educators. According to Monroe, the nonprofit helps ensure that education is not hampered by financial constraints. The money is collected by community volunteers and evenly delegated to schools across the district.
“The foundation is fundraising year-round and is basically a dedicated group of parents, community members and business leaders who just want to do what’s right for the school,” said Monroe. “People do volunteer work and do all these fundraising drives, and that only goes to the teacher’s scholarships.”
Monroe was joined by Patty Jensen, General Manager of Elementary Leadership; Heidi Brasher, Chair of the Education Foundation; Kimberly Middlemist, Trustee, Education Foundation; other district representatives; and students involved in the Falcon Foundation. The group took a school bus full of banners and balloons and visited each school to personally congratulate the teachers.
“We value our teachers and our staff. It’s great to go in and party with them and make them feel special, ”said Monroe. “I am more than happy, the four hours we spent this morning celebrating with these teachers, making them feel special and honoring them for their hard work. And everyone loves getting the big check. It’s kind of a fun moment. What are you doing with that thing? I’m not sure, but hopefully we made it through 15, 16 or 17 Teacher’s Day this morning. “
While the teachers were excited about the scholarship, the students were excited too – and a little confused about what was happening. Echoes of “what’s going on here?” and “This is a lot of money” was heard especially in elementary school.
At Cactus Shadows High School, Andre Womack received $ 900 for BERPs (Buzz Extension Resistance Pieces) for the band; Andrew Cupo received $ 2,500 for a production of “Mama Mia”; Dara Parsons received $ 645 for art supplies; and Lori Hart received $ 2,500 for printing Shadows Literary Magazine.
“You have no idea (what that means),” said Hart. “The kids will be so, so happy. We spend all of our time collecting donations and then we don’t have time to make the magazine. “
At Lone Mountain Elementary School, Liz Kramer and Tiffani Simmons received US $ 2,437 for nonfiction from a joint application; Emma Ingram received $ 896 to fill the reading gap; and Sara Boeckholt (who was sick on the day of the event) received $ 2,247 for materials to help young readers grow.
Children in Kramer’s class sang “We love books!” As they posed for a photo with her and the huge check.
At Desert Sun Academy, Kristine Paul received $ 377 for creative design and writing gear bots, and Lisa Fisnot received $ 2,500 for books for her French immersion course.
At Sonoran Trails Middle School, Desiree D’Ambrosi received $ 2,063 to upgrade the kitchen in her Life Skills course and Ashley Fauss received $ 2,500 for scientific laboratory equipment.
“Do you know what this means? Were rich! We’ll use it to modernize our kitchen, ”said D’Ambrosi.
At Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Carrie Katai received $ 300 for Storyworks magazine. At Desert Willow Elementary, Sonia Moran received $ 500 for a “Safe Place” sensory room and Wendy Gazo received $ 2,364 for new musical instruments. At Black Mountain Elementary, Kristin Steward received $ 2,529 for Math Stacker, a hands-on study tool.
“This is so amazing guys. I don’t even know what to say. We’ll be so excited to play with our new things, ”said Steward.
To be considered for next year’s Grant the District, teachers must identify a need and submit an application in early 2021 (an exact date has not yet been set).
