Each year Nottingham High school teachers submit requests for projects that will enhance the learning of their students. The suggested limit on the amount requested is $300. We are always impressed with the dedication and creativity the teacher requests represent. This year we received a record 18 grant requests. Thanks to your donations, which have been high in spite of the difficult state of our economy, and because of a special gift from the class of 1958, we have been able to grant all the requests in full. The grant requests are as follows:

1) Randy Weatherby, for ESL students in graphic communications class, photo paper and ink cartridges $292.93

2) Jim Doherty, Social Studies. Class room supplies for Global 1,2 and AP 2 classes to learn materials in creative ways $164.90

3 Thomas Procopio, Physics. Rulers, protractors, stop watches for physics, engineering and design classes. $242.51

4) Myriam Ibarra, Earth Science. Two collection kits to house newly discovered valuable mineral collections. $223.89

5) Sara Zizzi, English, 35 copies of a novel used with English 11 classes and resources for teaching grammar and writing skills to struggling readers. $283.45

6) Lisa Crowell & Cindy Cronin, Foreign Languages. Room and meal plan for two nights for two teachers to attend and present at NYSAFLT’s Annual Conference. $500

7) Jason Cecile, Special Education Inclusion Social Studies. Middle school level materials to teach US and World History to students with learning disabilities. $229.90

8) Cynthia Koolakian, Spanish. Tuition assistance for a Spanish course taught to Nottingham students that gives them 4 credit hours through SUNY Albany. $300

9) Jodi Rowe, Business, Annual subscription to Clip Art, and Memory Card Reader Press Pass Holders for journalism class. $210.94

10) Jennifer Banker-Benedetto. Cost of transportation for students to attend a Diversity Institute for one day at Syracuse University, in connection with a Nottingham/Fayetteville-Manlius combined Cultural Voices course . $385.00

11) Lynnette Planck, Business. 25 stands to hold books/papers so keyboarding students can learn faster. $345.00

12) Multi-Cultural Committee of teachers and students. Plastic Stantion 12 pack with chains and c-hooks for safety and crowd control during very popular performances at the Multicultural festival and other occasions during the school year. $242.00

13) Lori DiFlorio, Art. Nasco Water soluble Block Printing Ink. 7 sets of 11 colors, for use in the National Scholastic Art Competition and school art projects. $275.80

14) Lucia Ashley, Health. Cram Imperial World Globe and laminated Peters Equal Area map, to facilitate discussion in Environmental Health class. $172.95

15) Lucia Ashley, Health. Teen sex DVD that discusses peer pressure, double standards, media influence etc. $106.95

16) Al Kaltenbach, Social studies. Class room supplies to allow for differentiated instruction in inclusion classes. $214.88

17) Jennifer Benedetto, English. 7 Items from teachers’ Discovery Catalogue. “To enhance lesson plans that embrace and promote literacy and to instill a desire for life long learning through the use of creative and stimulating materials.” $244.60

18) Thomas Little, Psychology. Miligram – Obedience DVD. To assist students taking S.U.P.A. Psychology (and
the AP exam) and Global Studies students. $363.00
 

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