Jennifer Adams, BH-BL High School Science Department An introductory disarticulated skeleton and six “Sherlock Bones” kits (partial skeletons for forensics analysis labs).  Forensics is a new elective science course being offered in the fall.  The labs help students develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving. Grant: $1,992   Juliann DellaRocco, BH-BL High School Transition…

Regina Reals, BH-BL High School Science Department The funds will purchase a set of handheld remote systems for the EduGame! Interactive Classroom system. The remotes allow students to participate in a Jeopardy-style review session. Questions are aligned with the NYS Learning Standards and the teacher can edit questions. The school district already has licenses for…

David Besozzi, BH-BL High School Social Studies Department A Sympodium ID250 Interactive Pen Display that will enhance instruction via technology and further the goal of creating a technology-based classroom of the 21st century. Grant: $2,249   Cindy Blaich and Marcia Szablewski, Pashley Elementary A Brother PS 3100 Sewing Machine for the Comprehensive Development Skills program…

Rosine Leloire, BH-BL High School Foreign Language Department To support purchase of materials and artifacts from Brittany to develop a loan kit for use in curriculum at all levels.  The kit will be house in the World Languages resource room. Grant: $400   Jennifer Adams, BH-BL High School Science Department To purchase a digital microscope…

Chris Gangemi, BH-BL High School To help create a little theater in the High School Blue Room. Grant: $1,350   Christine Layden and Mike Danis, BH-BL High School Fine Arts Department Two Power Mac hard drives to institute a computer animation class in the Graphic Arts program. Grant: $2,698   Robbie Paine, O’Rourke Middle School Math…

Maryanne Doyle, BH-BL High School Math Department A wireless computer projector monitor adapter for the math department. The department has a computer projector but it is stationary and can’t be used easily. The adapter would help to make the projector useful. Grant: $400   Christine Gangemi, BH-BL High School English Department A series of videoconferences…

Tim Sinnenberg, Charlton Heights Planning Council Support for a school wide discipline and character education program including books and other media. Grant: $1,000

Janice Aronson-Hanson, OTR/L Charlton and Stevens Elementary Schools Sensory integration therapy equipment (Steamroller Deluxe) to provide students with a more effective sensory input plan to ensure success in daily classroom activities. Grant: $442.89   Laura Arpey, Pashley Elementary Social Work “Peace Scholars” for the 3rd Grade Program and books for use with the 2nd Grade…

Jennifer Adams, BH-BL High School The money would be applied toward the purchase of a freezer chest to be housed in the new science wing near the biology rooms. The freezer would be used to store fresh frozen specimens and supplies for a variety of biology labs. There has been a switch from using preserved specimens to fresh, larger specimens….

John Capano, BH-BL Schools Computer Coordinator “The funds would be used for Video Conference fees. Live, real-time, interactive Video Conferences will take place between classrooms and museums, zoos, Government Agencies, etc. Conferences will also take place between school buildings and other school districts.” Grant: $750, to be divided evenly between the five schools   Christine Gangemi, BH-BL High…