In fact, ALL of the money we "raise" with box top collection goes to fund teacher and staff grants. In December, the following grants were given:
- 2 iPads- one for use by Ms. Brzuski and one for use by Ms. Bougambouz who will use it with some of our kids who are on the autism spectrum. As a total aside, if you haven't seen the 60 Minute segment on this subject, check it out. It is truly amazing to provide kids with this technology that can give them a voice when they otherwise may not have one.
- A one year school subscription to Brainpop. The subscription is for school use only, but check out the site and see if it might be a tool to use at home. They have family subscriptions available too. There is also a Brainpop App for iPods and iPads, so check it out.
- Books for use by Dr. Boyle as she teaches change through reading books to kids individually and as groups rather than "lecturing."
In all, we gave more than $2100 away for these "mini" grants that will really make for great additions to Sunview. So keep those little pink labels coming!
As if those weren't reasons enough to send in the Box Tops, we sweetened the pot with a Pizza Party Contest. Here are the current class totals since the contest started in November:
Groudle 528
Tierney 388
Pompeani 368
Johnson 307
Grist 207
Argo 177
Wilson 169
Meyer 127
Stahl 125
Erwin 118
Pollack 114
Burkholder 108
Young 107
Ambrose 107
Steiner 104
Bell 100
Zawacki 93
Helmet/Treer 10
2943 Total (That's $294.30 already!)
One month to go! Check your pantry for those pink labels and send them in by 2/29 to count towards contest totals.
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