Thank you to the Chardon Schools Foundation (CSF), who has awarded over $10,000 dollars in grants for district educational programs serving students from elementary through high school.
Established in 1989, the Chardon Schools Foundation (CSF) believes that excellent schools are essential to the economic and social welfare of the community it serves. CSF financially supports educational projects and initiatives that will add excitement and imagination to the learning process.
David Jevnikar, CSF President, states, “The Chardon Schools Foundation is funded solely by contributions from local individuals and businesses contributed through our annual Live TV/Online Auction and upcoming Race for Education. By providing funds to teachers and staff with innovative ideas, CSF hopes to ensure the highest quality education for students in the Chardon Schools.” CSF provides funds twice a year through its grant review process. Exciting projects receiving recent funding include:
School-wide Reading Initiative for Chardon Middle School awarded to the CMS Literacy Committee represented by Kathleen Haeberle. This project will promote independent, self-selected reading for fun. School-wide literacy activities are planned supported by independent, in-class reading time. Students and teachers will be challenged to read 40 books across a variety of genres. The number 40 itself is not as important as the idea of students reading more and ultimately becoming lifelong readers for enjoyment. CSF awarded $2040 toward this effort.
Academic Decathlon funding awarded to Allen Herner, high school teacher, for materials and entry fees for students competing in this academic-style competition. Chardon High School’s Academic Team, formerly a club that has now become a class, meets to compete in various academic events including the Academic Decathlon. Academic Decathlon is an extremely demanding, very prestigious academic competition. A state competition team must consist of students with A, B and C grade point averages. Grant funds of $2052 were awarded.
“And the 2016 John Newbery Award Goes To” funding awarded to Lee Ann Ferguson, teacher at Munson Elementary School. This project engages students in reading outstanding literature and then engaging in critical discussion while evaluating Newbery contenders. Funding is for two copies of 30 selected books, which students will share throughout the year. The John Newbery Award is given each year in February. Grant funds of $800 were awarded.
Munson Museum Project funding awarded to Louise Henry, Munson Elementary School principal. Modeled after the Mazza Museum, the largest museum of original artwork by children’s book illustrators in the world, this project will challenge students to create an original artwork inspired by their favorite picture book. Selected works will be display throughout the school as a way to encourage reading and dialogue around favorite books. Grant funds of $750 were awarded.
Birds of Prey: 3D Exhibit & Activities funding awarded to Beth Stickley, art teacher at Munson and Hambden Elementary Schools. This project will provide students with a natural history experience focusing on birds of prey including hawks and owls. Various in-school and outdoor activities with Geauga Park naturalists and a local falconer are planned. Grant funds of $570 were awarded.
The community is invited to support CSF on July 4 for its annual Firecracker 5K & Fun Run/Walk: The Race for Education. Online registration as well as registration forms and information about the 5K and Fun Run/Walk can be found now on CSF’s website: www.chardonschoolsfoundation org.
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