Students Succeeding with Equal Access to Technology
Ms. MacDonald is an Algebra and Geometry teacher at Encinal...
Category: Teacher Mini Grants
Sparking Creativity in the Classroom
“The mini grant made it possible for me to purchase...
Supporting the Joy of Reading
“It has been so wonderful to let students know that I can purchase the books that they are requesting immediately! Attached is a picture of some of the books I have been able to purchase this past week & am rushing to get processed for students to borrow over our week break. Thanks for helping me support their joy of reading!”
Sincerely,
Amie Wilson
New Books for Reading Comprehension Student
“Here’s a photo of a student for whom I was able to purchase books with my money from AEF! When a student requests a book, I always want to be able to deliver!”
Betsy Weiss
Instructional Coach Paden School
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Star Store Provides Positive Incentives
“Thank you again for your generous grant to our classroom! With your grant, we were able to purchase a year long supply of amazing toys/prizes for our Star Store. Our school has a PBIS system where our emphasis is on positive incentives for following our school and class expectations. Students receive “star cards” for following our school expectations.
Getting brand new prizes for the Star Store keeps our students SO motivated to earn Star cards,
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AEF Funds Two FabLab Instructors
AEF funded stipends for two FabLab instructors from College of Alameda who will assist Gerard Dumuk in starting the Engineering course and coordinate workshop sessions for students at CoA’s FabLab. Gerard has set up the Fab Lab equipment and the Island High students are already producing products. This shelving in the photo was made with a 3D printer.
“This class provides students with an opportunity to learn schematics, problem-solving, computer skills,
Focal Scholar Appreciation Bags
A heartfelt THANK YOU to AEF for their support of our Focal Scholar appreciations bags. Thirty-six students and families were recipients. Many teachers visited homes to deliver these prior to (and during) our winter break.
Each bag contained:
- Ruby Bridges book, Konscious Kidz book to support literacy at home
- Snack and a mini toy
- Mini writing journal and gel pens
- Focal Scholar button
- Scholar key chain
- Family UNO game
We look forward to an in-person meet with our families soon!
Improving Reading Comprehension
Thank you so much for your generous mini-grant! Here are...
