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Teachers are given the opportunity annually to apply for classroom grants from the NPS Foundation. These grants are for innovative classroom projects that traditional school funding cannot support. It encourages NPS teachers to think in cutting edge ways and
bring new vision to the classroom. Each year multiple teachers apply for these grants
and a selection process is undertaken to select the recipients. It is a true privilege of the
NPS Foundation to fulfill classroom grant requests.
| 2013-2014 School Year Classroom Grants Coming Soon! |
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$15,000 will be awarded in Classroom Grants
(approximately 30 grants @ $500 each) + $10,000 available in Special Project Grants ----------
$25,000 into NPS Classrooms for the 2013-2014 year.
Teachers - please start gathering your ideas now! The deadline will be May 10, 2013.
"African Rhythms Are Gonna Getcha!" was a K-4 grant used in all elementary schools in NPS. This grant money was used to purchase an African instrument set to be used in the music classroom.
Third grade students used the instruments to accompany a story-song called the Gebata Board. The story originated in Kenya, so the authentic instruments were a welcome accompaniment. The instruments represented characters or sounds in the story. These instruments were for the most part home-made, even with rough edges! The instruments were also used in an experimental way - exploring sounds, creating combination of sounds, creating patterns which others echoed. The students described the sounds, how the sound was created, and how the instruments appeared to be made (materials, etc.). It was a terrific experience for the students. I thank you so much for honoring our students with this gift. They have enjoyed the instruments, but more than that, it was an authentic learning experience for the students.
-- Bonnie Begeman, Music/Vocal Teacher |
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| With your donation to the NPS Foundation you can support the continued success of Classroom Grants. “The Reading Zone" grant money was used to purchase books to encourage reluctant readers. These high interest books have created a new love of reading for several ACHIEVE students at the Junior High. In addition to reading for pure enjoyment, we have witnessed improved MAPS reading scores, pride in their improved abilities, and increased self-esteem for a few students. The grant amount was only $520, but this success is priceless in the life of a young adult! Thank you to the NPS Foundation for awarding this Classroom Grant!
--Renee Rucker,
Jr High English Classroom Grant Application
All NPS Teachers and Staff are encouraged to think of 21st century, innovative ideas to enhance learning in the classroom. If you are a NPS teacher or staff member and think you have a great idea of a project to enhance learning for students click below and complete an application. The application deadline for the 2013-2014 school year is May 10, 2013.Teachers, do you have a great idea?
Click for an application!  Woodland Park Science/Math Enrichment Grant Application:
(Woodland Park staff only)  Special Project Grant
NPSF is eager to support Special Projects for NPS. The requirement for these grants are that the projects should be larger in scope than a single classroom and focus on a larger student body. For complete details on how you can apply for a Special Project Grant click below on the guidelines link. Special Project Grant Guidelines:
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