Snohomish Education Foundation, PO Box 1312, Snohomish, WA 98291 (360) 568-5292 

Education Foundation Awards $27,000 in Classroom Grants

The Snohomish Education Foundation received 78 grant requests and awarded $27,082 in grants to 53 teachers in the Snohomish School District for the 2007-2008 school year.  This is $11,000 more that last year! 

Grants awarded by the Foundation this year include a Portable Classroom Amplification System, Day of Arts and other art programs, "Leapster" Handheld Devices to practice letters, sounds and numbers, Literature Books for Writers Workshops, non-fiction books for Accelerated Reading Tests, Math Journals, "Two Voices" Reading Program, Student Programs that serve students with special needs and medical needs, Children's Dictionaries, Stability Balls to use in classrooms, Adapted Tricycles for therapeutic activity in PE, and many more.

The Foundation awarded Snohomish High School additional grants for a Portable Microphone System the SHS Choir can use for community performances, Mini Router to use in the CADD & Precision Machining Pathway Program, Superscope CD Recorder for the music department, a Forensic Sculpture Kit for students to learn about the bone and muscle structure of the human skull, and much more.

Virginia Becker, the Foundation Executive Director, said, "We wish to thank community members who attended our annual auction last year and to our many supporters.  With their help, we were able to raise additional funds to support our teachers in offering a higher quality education to our students.  We appreciate their assistance in making a difference in our students' lives and the community as a whole."

"Our hope is to continue to make a positive impact on the students in Snohomish through the classroom grants.  It was exciting to have more teachers aware of the grants and how to apply this year.  We are always looking for opportunities to increase awareness and funding for the classroom grants.  If you have a suggestion or would like to get involved with the Foundation, please contact us through email or phone listed below.  You can also learn more about our grant process by visiting our website at snohomisheducationfoundation.org."

Congratulations to the Following Educators for Their Commitment to Provide Our Students With the Best Possible Education.

2008 Foundation Grant Recipients

Cathcart:  Kassie Kaptein, Elena Pasquan
Centennial Middle School: Chris Harkness, Theresa Tremain, Linda Kautz, Suzanne Fitzgerald, Alison Cline
Dutch Hill Elementary:  Kimberlee Spaetig, Elena Pasquan
ECEAP Preschool: Heidi VanDuine, Marian Sherwood
Emerson Elementary:  Jenny Granger, Craig Church, El Rue Stowell
Little Cedars Elementary: Nancy Tobey, Janet Duvardo, Sue Koch
Machias Elementary:  Deanna Smith, Lynda Jackson, Krisy Hall, Sandra Skyta, Linda Kautz, Stefanie Roth
Riverview Elementary: Mary Edwards, Shaelynn Bates, Anjeannette Hammer, Vicki Adams, Mary Nielsen, Erika Landis, Amy Reese, Catherine Curran
Seattle Hill Elementary:  Matt Lawson, Angie Huang-Bagaason
Snohomish High School:  Diana Plumis, Dave Martina, Tamara Caraballo,  Lisa Zanol, John McPherson, Chris Utt, Karen Rosebaugh, Pete Wilson, Pat Bond, Jay Adams,  Bryan Mossburg, Linda Kautz, Jackie Robinette, Julie Shore
Totem Falls Elementary:  Patty Stromerson, Emma Packard, Lori Cordova, Elena Pasquan
Transition Center: Karen Ruff & Linda Kautz
Valley View Middle School: Judy Dahlberg, Cameron Stewart, Malcolm Bates, Kean Pearson, Elizabeth Harms

The Snohomish Education Foundation 2008 Grants Information

What is the Grant Program?
The Grant program provides a limited number of grants which are awarded to individuals employed in the Snohomish School District, on a competitive basis, for special and worthy projects that are of benefit to students.  Grants normally go to support classrooms and may be requested for up to $750.00.  In limited circumstances, where partner funding sources have been approached, the Foundation may award a grant up to $1500.00.  The Foundation makes an attempt to balance awards across all schools in the Snohomish School District. 

How Awards Are Made
Each project proposal will be evaluated for its
(1) innovative and educational nature
(2) realistic goals
(3) benefit to students
(4) reasonable budget
(5) clarity - applications can be typed or handwritten, but should be professional in appearance.  Applications are reviewed by lay people, so be clear and concise and avoid or explain jargon to help the Committee understand the value of your project. 

Additional Criteria in Reviewing Applications. 
Is there another resource available to fund the proposal and if so have they been approached?  (Projects which can be funded by PTA's, PTO's, or booster clubs should first apply to those organizations for funding.)

• Is proposal for components of the Snohomish School District's general curriculum?  (Funding for basic curriculum supplies & materials is the district's responsibility.) 
  
• Is proposal for an area that the Snohomish School District may not support with existing curriculum budget?  (E.g., the arts, foreign language, history, vocational training.)
  
• Is there a specific plan with timeline to measure and report success achieved?
  
• Projects for innovative materials and/or equipment, will be viewed favorably, and may be funded by the Foundation, with the understanding that if the project is a success, the Snohomish School District may pick up future funding.  Similar projects may not be automatically funded from year to year.
  
• Does this request qualify for specific reserved SEF funds set aside to address health and special needs students?
  
• While projects are evaluated independently by the Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3), the Foundation does require building Principal approval district for each request. 
   

Follow-up Evaluation
Upon the project's completion, each grant recipient will be expected to submit a short written evaluation and budget report.  In addition to your evaluation, the Foundation will submit to you a supplemental evaluation which should be returned not later than October 1st following the grant award. 

How to Apply
The Grant application form is short and easy to complete. Forms are available from your principal or the Foundation�s Executive Director at 360-568-5292.  Please return applications to the Snohomish Education Foundation, Attn.: Grants, P.O. Box 1312, Snohomish, WA  98291-1312 or you can use the in-house mail at the District office.  You may also download the application from the Foundation�s web site which is www.snohomisheducationfoundation.org.  Please be sure that your Principal approves the application.  If you apply via email to Snoed.foundation@minisoft.com , your building Principal should be on cc:. 

Who Is Eligible?
Any staff member of the Snohomish School District is encouraged to apply for a grant. 

Ownership of Materials or Equipment Acquired With a Grant 
The materials or equipment acquired with a grant are intended to benefit the students of the Snohomish School District and shall be retained within the District.  Materials or equipment acquired with a grant may be shared by educators within the District and may be transferred between schools, subject to the approval of the Principals involved.  The Foundation shall be advised by the Principal(s) when any materials or equipment are transferred or shared between schools.  

Timeline:
Applications must be received by December 1, 2008 
Grants to be awarded in January 2009  
The Snohomish Education Foundation 2008 Grant Application

Please indicate the dollar amount of your grant application:  $______________

Applicant's Name:   ___________________________________________ 

Applicant's Phone : ___________________________________________

Date____________                School_____________________________

Title of Grant: _______________________________________________ 

1.    Why do you think there is a special need for this project?



2.    Describe your project. (Include material you will need and methods you will use)



3.    Give a time schedule of events.



4.    Approximately how many pupils will be affected by this project?



5.    How will you determine whether your objectives have been achieved and whether your project is successful? (explain)



6.    Detail your budget request. Include specific information, such as kinds of materials and equipment needed, and sources of supply and costs.  Categories to be used could be items such as: materials, equipment, transportation, honorariums, and food, etc.



7.    Identify any other funding sources available for this proposal and state whether you have applied or received alternative funding.



TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED:   $ ______________
(Please make sure you have indicated the grant amount at the beginning of application.)


_________________________               __________________________

Applicant's Signature                    Date                   Principal's Signature                    Date

Return application to: 
Snohomish Education Foundation
P.O. Box 1312
Snohomish, WA 98291-1312

Please address questions to Snohomish Education Foundation (360) 568-5292. Applications via email are encouraged to be sent from Principal with applicant on cc: to Snoed.foundation@minisoft.com. Soft copies of this application can be found at www.snohomisheducationfoundation.org