EDUCATION FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO SCHOOL DIVISION

The Prince William County Public Schools Education Foundation has awarded $15,219 in grants to seven schools for the November 2004 grant cycle.

Antietam Elementary School received $1,500 for “ Antietam Elementary School $1.00 Book Store,” for a proposal submitted by Angela Atwater, Principal, and Tracy Tounget, fifth-grade teacher. The program will increase the personal libraries of students as well as help them develop an appreciation for literature and the love of books. The proceeds from the store will be used to continually purchase books, thus always ensuring an adequate supply of books for the students’ enjoyment.

Neabsco Elementary School received $1,500 to fund “Neabsco Stars Book Club,” an after-school program designed for fourth and fifth grade students who are reading above grade level. The grant will provide materials and settings where the students can explore and talk about young adult literature. The grant application was submitted by Derra L. Banks, Librarian.

Sinclair Elementary School received $5,020 to fund “Mad About Science Resource Center and Mini-Laboratories,” a proposal submitted by Donna Fagerholm, Principal, and Sandra Jerzak, fifth-grade science teacher. This program will create a science resource center that will consist of a series of mini-labs, which match the science units for K-5 curriculum.

Swans Creek Elementary School received $2,000 for “Real Reading,” which provides funding for books to ensure that first grade children have independent reading books for sustained silent reading, buddy reading books for struggling readers, and nightly reading material to take home that is appropriate to their independent reading level. The grant was submitted by Margi Lehmann, Vanessa Parker, Dawn Plaster, and Robin Rudd, first-grade teachers.

Osbourn Park High School was awarded $1,500 for “Earth Jubilee,” a proposal submitted by Cheryl Harnish, Jane Jones, and Wanda Labozetta of the Biotechnology Specialty Program. This project will demonstrate the application of English and Science curriculums through a special Earth Jubilee. The students are involved in studying a science-related topic throughout the school year and using language arts skills to prepare a special lesson to present to younger children.

Woodbridge Senior High School received $1,699 for the “Math Masters Program,” which was submitted by Sara Clardy, Assistant Principal. This program is for remediation and recovery focusing on special education and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students who have not been successful in passing their required eighth grade mathematics SOL test.

New Dominion Alternative School was awarded $2,000 for “Going to the Dogs.” This program is designed to enhance the lives of and opportunities for at-risk youth through contact with and responsibility for the care and training of handicap assistance dogs. The trained dogs are then placed with disabled individuals in our community. The proposal was submitted by Kirsten Deming and Lynn Sillitoe.

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