Glenshire Elementary

Bringing Laughter to Reading

Grant Description
April, 2002

Comic books that will keep students interested in reading. Program was inspired by Stephen Krashen who states the two most important keys to reading success in young children is having access to reading material that is meaningful to them and having time to read. Also extremely important to find material that interests them.

Amount Funded: 
$500

6+1 Writing Literature

Grant Description
April, 2002

The program would enhance the reading, listening and writing skills of the 3rd Grades. The books would be shared among teachers to integrate literature with writing language skills throughout the school year.

Amount Funded: 
$530

Crafting Quality

Grant Description
April, 2002

Crafting tools that to create life-long arts and crafts through knitting embroidery and weaving. Crafts would incorporate academic standards in math and reading. Students would have to measure, calculate and read directions accurately.

Amount Funded: 
$385

Counseling Resource

Grant Description
April, 2001

Games to teach young children appropriate social behavior by fostering self-control, Interpersonal problem solving and considering the thoughts and feeling of others.

Amount Funded: 
$250

Interpersonal Problem -Solvingand Friendship Development

Grant Description
April, 2001

Games similar to above grant. Designed for Special Day Class. Will help students who have difficulty understanding and displaying appropriate social skills with peers and adults in their environment. Cooperation, sense of respect for others and ability to work as a team are focused in these games.

Amount Funded: 
$333

Roving Art Display

Grant Description
April, 2001

Roving Art Display (on wheels) to share atrwork. Provides display area for artwork. Many volunteers, Artis and Residence and Art Docents at site.

Amount Funded: 
$1250

Cassette Players

Grant Description
April, 2001

Purchase basic cassette players for student's to check out of classroom libraries, so they can hear content area curriculum, short story books or novels at home.

Amount Funded: 
$1000

Lighting and Production

Grant Description
April, 2001

Upgrade the stage and equipment for muli-purpose room. Lighting, Sound reflecting Bakdrop. Teacher is using her Linda Brown Fellowship Award money to supplement this project.

Amount Funded: 
$3000

Book Bags Home Reading Program

Grant Description
November, 2001

450 leveled reading books for the 1st and 2nd grades for the home reading program.

Amount Funded: 
$800

Movement Centers

Grant Description
November, 2001

Fine Motor and Balance Equipment for Glenshire's Movement Centers. Brain Gym activities which help maximize learning.

Amount Funded: 
$1500
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