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In 2007, the Middle School received a grant for a Lego robotics system as part of their new 8th grade Technology class. |
Announcing our
2008 Grants for
Excellence in Education |
Technology in the Classroom (Mary Prevost and
Virginia Nalbandian). PHS enters the new era of math
education: a classroom set of laptop computers will allow
math students to learn interactively and independently. |
$32,352 |
Thinking Outside the Box (Melissa Brown and
Stephanie Palmer). A selection of educational and creative
games for BRS teachers to integrate into their classrooms.
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$2,349 |
Pedometers (Tom Micucci).
Nordic Walkers (Robert Jordan).
The emphasis is on life-long fitness as BRS and Middle School
students learn the importance of walking as a daily activity. |
$1,430 $1,188 |
Slab Roller (Ruth Weyland and Mary Lynne Bonforte).
Ceramic artists at PHS will be able to take their work to a
higher level with this addition. |
$2,074 |
Jazz Music Library (Tom Heintzelman). These arrangements
will allow PHS musicians to broaden their repetoires -- and
all that jazz. |
$1,930 |
Second Step (Tracey Carriera, Greg Kemp, Jane Mwanza,
Deirdre Vedovino-Reilly, Susanne Wilson). A program to
help BRS teachers integrate empathy, impulse control, anger
management and problem solving skills into their classes. |
$1,341 |
Video Messaging System (Students: Laurie Zane,
Stephanie Corvino and Angelica Schwartz; Faculty Advisor:
Joanne Pugliese). PHS students will get “the 411” on
what is happening in their school. |
$880 |
| Total: |
$43,544 |
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Help Wanted!
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Educational Innovation
Since 1993, the Pleasantville Fund for Learning has been making grants to students and teachers in the Pleasantville School District to provide innovative tools for learning and creativity in our schools. Every student in the Pleasantville Schools has experienced "hands-on" learning enhancements thanks to the generosity of PFFL supporters.
Grants
Art, music, technology, languages, physical education, math, science, social studies, character education, study skills ... students have experienced enhancements in virtually every curriculum area due to PFFL grants.
Click here to see our recent grants.
Fundraising and Contributions
Every year, the PFFL asks the Pleasantville Community to help fund these special innovations through contributions and support of our fundraisers.
Click here for information on our fundraisers or to make a donation.
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