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Grant Application
Grant Scoring Rubric
Since the Friends of Winnacunnet
Foundation formed in 2005 as a non-profit to benefit innovative learning
initiatives at WHS, it has raised nearly $40,000 toward an endowment and
dispersed about $20,000 in grants. Grants are awarded in the winter/fall and spring. The fall
deadline for grants is October 5th. To apply for a grant, please fill out the above application
and send it to llibbey@winnacunnet.org.
Below are the details of
grants awarded...
Winter
2012:
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Dorothy Grazier,
Library:
eBook Trial Program $1,000.
The purpose of this project is to test the acceptance by students of ebooks
from the school’s library; ebooks are electronic books that can be
downloaded on to personal equipment such as computers, iPads and Android
tablets. They can be read on school computers.
This grant will assist in working out the procedures and logistics of having
ebooks available to students from the school’s library. |
| Eric
Nash,
Science Department:
Technology
exchange/Flat screen TV to enable
interactivity of iPads $2,650. The
72" flat screen TV will be used as an interactive whiteboard in conjunction
with iPads. Teaching with the iPad has transformed the teaching method. We
are now able to teach from the back of the classroom and see the students
demonstrate their work from their seats. This will also be used for an iPad
class for teachers as well as the Astronomy Club. |
Spring
2011:
| Jim Muthig,
Technical Education Department:
VEX Classroom Competition Kit
$1,100.
After
completion of three successive pre-engineering courses, Introduction to
Engineering, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics, WHS seniors
have the opportunity to take a one trimester engineering capstone elective.
Given the relatively short time frame of the course, 60 days, students had
difficulty completing the Engineering Design Cycle of a project of their
choice. The VEX competition kit provided means for our capstone students to
complete a relevant engineering topic within the allotted time. |
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Christine Edgar,
World Language Department:
Music/Cultural Workshop and Performance by
Odaiko New England
$1,000.
The goal of this project is to bring music and cultural performances to
Winnacunnet High School to expose our students to the authentic and rich
heritage of global artists. Japanese style drumming, song and dance will be
presented in a workshop form to a limited number of students in the morning.
During block 3 and 5, the entire school will have the opportunity to watch
Okaiko New England perform, with help from the workshop participants.
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Spring 2010:
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Glen Fernald, Math Department:
2Know! Classroom Math Response Systems,
$1,195.
Purchase
of 24 wireless handheld responders to give students and teachers immediate
feedback to accelerate learning, increase self-confidence and make learning
fun and interactive. Students are able to participate simultaneously and
confidentially providing a steady stream of feedback to themselves and the
instructor enabling adjustment and personalization of instruction. |
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Janice Arsenault,
Student Council
Advisor:
Project Unity Anti-Bullying
Leadership Training, $1000.
Two students were sent to an intensive five-day summer training program at
the University of Maine. They have been instrumental in leading the
Project Unity students at Winnacunnet High as they try to create an
environment of safe learning and really get kids to be responsible for their
actions. |
Fall 2009:
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David Hobbs, English
Department:
Exploring Poetry Through
Hip-Hop Music. $978.
This
grant funded hardware & software for the English Department. Combined with
the Interactive Whiteboard, students are able to create & edit movies for
digital storytelling; students visually share their interpretations of
literature and their lives. In addition, they are using Garage Band software
to introduce poetic concepts such as rhythm, meter, and rhyme. Students will
look at these structures as reflected in contemporary music and creating
original products with voice and beat tracks. |
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Kelley Richards, World
Language Department:
Culture Matters, School Wide
Event.
School-wide Music and Cultural Performances by Peruvian group Inca Son and
World Fusion artist Randy Armstrong.
This
grant funded over half the cost of two international and interdisciplinary
cultural performances for the entire student body which took place April 2,
2010.
Sophomores and Juniors attended a performance during 3rd block by the
Peruvian group Inca Son. Freshman and Seniors attended a performance 5th
block by world fusion artist Randy Armstrong. Each group provided an hour
long performance with dancers in traditional costumes. Students were exposed
to the language, music, history and dress of South American and African
people. The project will help promote global awareness by going 'beyond
school walls' for learning and inform teachers of the ways in which they can
make connections across disciplines. |
Spring 2009:
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Catherine Silver, Science Department:
Trip to the Isles of Shoals &
Tour of Appledore Marine Lab, Star Island, $1,500.
The
field trip funded all fees associated for 51 Marine Biology 2 students and
chaperones. This trip served as a culminating activity for Marine Bio 1 & 2
students. It emphasized the real life application of the curriculum in
Marine Biology classes with an eye toward possible future academic work in
this area, an appreciation of nature, and the importance of being
ecologically minded. |
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Bryan Yeaton, English Department:
Leadership &
Community-building Activities for the classroom, $400.
This grant funded the materials for 12 classrooms. These activities are
designed to engage students, increase attentiveness and promote community
and leadership. Bryan presented a workshop at the May Faculty In-Service
Workshops and many of the activities/materials have been used in Fresh Start
and Freshman Seminar programs. |
Spring 2008:
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Emerson Coburn, Art Department: (first student
initiated grant!) Recycled Glass Tile Mural/Artist-in-Residence Program with
Robert Rossel, $1000.
This grant funded a program which was open to the WHS community as
an opportunity to learn about the recycling process and uses for glass
incorporating recycled materials into ceramic tiles. The tiles will then be
installed as a visually appealing piece of art in the dining hall. |
| Jessica Ryan,
Spanish Department:
This grant will fund electronic equipment to engage and promote speaking and
learning Spanish, $1,231.
This
grant funded electronic equipment to engage and promote speaking and
learning the Spanish language. The following equipment was purchased:
Classroom Jeopardy II, Mobile Listening Center, voice recorders, team
remotes, Eggspert answer system. |
Fall
2007:
| Don Foote,
Physical Education Department: The purchase of 30 snowshoes expanding the
winter curriculum and nurturing life-long habits of physical activity, $1000.
This grant funded the purchase of 30 snowshoes expanding the winter
curriculum and nurturing life-long habits of physical activity. |
Spring 2007:
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Sarah Edgar, Art Department: Burnin' Pots Raku
Pottery Workshop for a 2 day visiting artist Jeff Brown, $800 **Hampton
Union Article**
This
grant funded a three day workshop to introduce a new medium within the
ceramics curriculum. |
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Eric Nash, Science Department: Epicurean Lab
Stove for science/kitchen chemistry, $500 |
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Eric Nash, Science Department: Classroom sound
system for multimedia presentations, $500 |
Fall 2006:
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John Croteau, Science Department: Equipment to
establish a "Bench-top Aquaculture" program for biology to encourage
real-life application and hands-on approach to the biology curriculum, $1000
**Hampton Union Article**
This
grant funded the equipment to establish a "Bench-top Aquaculture" program to
encourage real- life application and hands-on approach to biology
curriculum. |
Spring 2006:
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Diana Weidenbacker, Decisions program:
Equipment to refurbish the greenhouse using interdisciplinary(science/math/business)
applications and life skills, $1000 **Hampton
Union Article**
This grant funded equipment for students to refurbish the
greenhouse using interdisciplinary (science/math/business) applications and
life skills; students also built potting tables, grew plants and herbs, and
conducted a successful school-wide sale.
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