Per Annherst, Briarwood Ford has a fund set aside for DECA members that are in need of monetary assistance for conferences/competitions. She has asked me to complete/submit this form to document the request.
Vamos a la granja! Lets go to the farm!
Young Fives students and Kindergarteners will explore Spanish animal sounds and learn about the benefits of speaking two languages. Kids will learn how animals do not make the same noises in Spanish! Books, farm animal toys and magnetic letters will encourage young children to play with new sounds. The availability of the same resources in all three elementary schools will allow for greater alignment of the curriculum across the district. We also will occasionally reuse these same materials with First Grade students for reviewing key vocabulary.
7 Habits Teen Book Study
I am looking to conduct a book study with 40 or more 6th grade students from our team. The book is, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey (son of Daniel Covey – Habits of Highly Effective Leaders). This is a handbook to self-esteem and success for the middle school student.
“This classic book applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to the tough issues and life-changing decisions teens face. In an entertaining style, Covey provides a simple approach to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, and get along with their parents, as well as tackle the new challenges of our time, like cyberbullying and social media. In addition, this book is stuffed with cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world.”
Green Screen Accessories
This grant project will be used to help improve the audio & video quality of the third grade news productions (interviews, skits) and various other green screen projects in 2nd and 3rd grades. Young 5, 1st & 2nd graders will also have access to these accessories but their use of the green screen is not as frequent. This grant will provide wired and wireless lapel microphones to improve the audio and a portable tripod to improve the video quality of green screen and other video productions.
Cardio Drumming and More!
Cardio drumming is a growing phenomenon that is making its way into the classroom. Music teachers are using yoga balls to drum, bounce, and further engage students in the music-making process. This grant would provide Pleasant Ridge the chance to incorporate yoga balls into music instruction, including cardio drumming, musical movement, and more.
Commissioning Creativity: SHS Chamber Choir World Premiere a New Choral Work
The Saline High School Chamber Choir plans to commission a piece from Connor Koppin, an award-winning and nationally recognized composer of new choral music. Students will go beyond their normal practice of simply learning a piece by being a part of the creative process from the very start. This grant will include the commissioned work itself, visits from Mr. Koppin who is currently doing his DMA at MSU, and a unique collaborative experience for our students to be the very first voices to share a piece of new art. The final published score will include a dedication to Saline Choirs, and we hope it will carry our name beyond Saline to performers and audiences around the world.
Lighting up Learning
As you grow older, you learn what types of environments are best for getting work done. I work best in an area that is comfortable, quiet, and relaxing. I want to create that environment for my kids. I think what students see when they walk in my door can impact their hour, day, and maybe even year, so IÛªd like to create a space that they feel comfortable working in, being themselves in, and excelling in.
Service Learning for Students with Special Needs: Fleece and Thank You!
This proposal revolves around project-based classroom experiences, focused on service learning for students with special needs. Through the Foundation for Saline Area Schools grant, along with the company Fleece and Thank You, I will provide Compass-driven volunteer experiences for students with academic and functional deficits. Students with special needs will organize and implement blanket creation projects, as well as video communication, in order to serve children within the community that are hospitalized due to chronic illnesses. This proposal allows for a structured environment in which students with disabilities can extend their learning into the community and make a difference for others, while also taking part in learning experiences they are not often able to access at the high school.
Hornet Time Community Giving Initiative
My Hornet Time class (26 freshman) would like to do some type of “give back” to our community for the holidays (or any time would work!). The students have not decided yet, but they have thrown around ideas such as making toys and treats for the humane society, food/toiletries or holiday baskets with food/toys for SASS and even making fleece “knot blankets” for children at SASS or U of M/St. Joes.
I am hopeful that this amount will sustain us for 2 years of projects like this.
Micro:Bits Visible Coding in the Elementary Classroom
Micro:Bits are tiny programmable chips that allow students to see their code come to life. For this proposal, students will use Micro:Bits in a project that is aligned to their science curriculum. The Instructional Designers across the district will support teachers with the lesson plans and also aid in classroom implementation in a wide variety of grade levels.
