GRANTS AND AWARDS
Alternate funding supports innovative programs !
EXCITING NEWS !
Our success in implementing both the
Hewlett-Packard Technology for Teaching Grant
and the
Fostering Change in School Culture Through Character Education Grant
has led to continued funding beyond the original intent of both of these grants:
*HP has provided additional funding for Dr. Van Horn and Mrs. Crompton to attend the National Education Computing Conference in Washington, DC, to present their work to other educators from all over the world.
*Rutgers University has invited our Character Education Professional Learning Team to build upon their success in improving school climate by extending another year of funding for training and materials. We will continue to work with teachers from the Horace Mann School in Cherry Hill, to learn from this New Jersey School of Character.
The Weymouth Township School actively seeks alternate funding sources through grant and award applications. Every $9600 in grant funds saves the community $.01 in the tax rate. The following grants and awards have been received during the past four school years:
| Title | Funding Amount | Use |
|---|---|---|
| TEEN CAP | $707 | 7th & 8th Grade Child Assault Prevention Program |
| NJ Artists in the Schools | $2300 | Writer-in-the-School Residency |
| NJ TEam Nutrition | $5000 | School-wide nutition programs including Walking Club, Kid's Kitchen and assemblies |
| McDonald's Go Active! Program | $1000 | Expand Mileage Club |
| Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant | $5000 | New playground equipment |
| Oracle Think.com Education foundation | $3999 | Software license for creating classroom web pages |
| Thrivent Financial for Lutherans | $400 | Books for students |
| Breaking Down Barriers to Assistive Technology | $6000 | Assistive technology software for classroom use |
| Verizon | $100 | Fellowship for Dr. Van Horn to attend workshop |
| NJ State Bar Foundation | $200 | Student Council trip to Atlantic County Court House in 2007-2008 |
| American Library Association | $1000 | 20 Book library regarding "The Pursuit of Happiness" |
| NJSSI | $5000 | Professional develoment in science |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | $7090 | Professional development in science |
| Picturing America | $500 | Art prints depicting "We The People" |
CAP No More Bullies, No More Victims |
$2299.50 |
Provides bully provention program to grades K-8 with parent and teacher training |
NJ Healthy Schools Grant |
$2500 |
Live theatre performances for students and families regarding healthy eating habits |
| Writers in the Schools | $700 |
Partially fund a 6 day writer-in-the-schools residency |
| INCLUDE | $750,000 |
In concert with the Buena Regional School District, Weymouth Township School District is proud to announce their receipt of an "Implementing New Curricular Learning with Universally Designed Experiences : INCLUDE" grant from the New Jersey State Department of Education. The INCLUDE project is designed to ensure all students in the general education classroom including those with mild to moderate disabilities, struggling students and English language learners are provided the necessary accommodations in the general mathematics classroom that will support their achievement of the Core Curriculum Content Standards. The basis for the INCLUDE grant is to improve academic academic acheivement in middle school mathematics by using educational technology effectively. Our two districts will share $161,538 for intensive staff development and the purchase of state-of-the-art assistive technology hardware and software for classroom use (year one). The total amount of this award (over a four year period) will be in excess of $750,000. |
| Dodge Foundation Fellowship | $3300 |
Dr. Van Horn will attend Lehigh University's Global Leadership / Counseling Institute in Sligo, Ireland in July. This program provides training in couseling skills to construct childhood prevention programs, addressing substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, eating disorders, violence prevention, and resiliency and competency. |
| The Architects of American History Liberty Fellowship | $499,998 |
In concert with Buena Regional School District and Estell Manor School District, this multi-year federal grant provides intense staff development to improve the instruction of U.S. History. This program emphasizes the importance of understanding our nation's history by allowing teachers to gain a deeper knowledge and in turn share it with their students. |
| HP Technology for Teachng Grant | $68,000 |
Provides state of the art technology to five middle school classrooms to support a cross-curriculum study of the Dorothy Preserve. |
| Fostering Change in School Culture | $1000 |
Provides staff development and mentoring in support of character education programs grades PreK-8
|
| Live Green Teacher Grant | $1000 | Funds an 8th Grade trip to the Atlantic Wind Farm in Atlantic City to learn about wind as an alternative energy source. This grant will also fund the purchase of a Windmill Solar House Kit which demonstrates energy conservation, the application of renewable and non-pollutant energies and the principals of wind and solar energy. |