Time to Apply for EEF Grants

Do you have an idea to enhance the learning experience in the classroom but need the financial resources to make it happen? CUSD faculty and staff are invited to submit a grant application for next year’s classes. Both large and small grant applications can be found on the website at www.charlestoneef.org.

Suzie Bosler was a 2019 Excellence in Education Foundation grant winner from Carl Sandburg Elementary School. Her small grant proposal, “Moving Towards 1:1” was used to implement more technology into her classroom setting. Her goal is to have a laptop for each student.

Emily Jacobs was a 2019 Excellence in Education Foundation grant winner from Ashmore Elementary School. Her small grant proposal, “Flexible Seating that Adapts to the Diverse Needs of CUSD #1 Students” was used to incorporate several seating options for the students in her classroom. They range from colorful rocking stools to soft cushions.

Read more about other awards on the Grants page.

Grant Showcase: 3D Printer

“Only Your Imagination Limits You”, a grant written by Kaj Holm, for a 3-D printer was funded to continue having our classrooms use innovative technology in a time where budget cuts have been regularly made.  Part 2 expands on my project by acquiring a 3-D scanner to add to the printer.  This will greatly assist with the many future projects I plan to implement in the classroom. 

Over the course of the engineering unit, students will be able to plan for designing something that can be physically made. After properly following the process of design and engineering, students can implement their ideas into real life products.  Materials can be created to be utilized in the classroom as well.  Students who choose to build with their hands prototypes out of common items, can turn around and have a solid plastic version of their imagination brought to life. This is also helpful in a time where computer lab usage is taken up by standardized testing. 

Honor a Teacher Program Raises More Than $1,600 for Teacher Grants

Thank you generous donors who honored your favorite teacher, coach, administrator or staff member who works for the Charleston Unit School District #1. The board members distributed scrumptious Kathy's Cookies and handwritten thank you letters to 43 appreciative employees. This netted over $1,600 for teacher grants that will be given out in the spring. A special thanks goes to Tim Hutti, Tim McCollum and Melanie Mills of the board who went above and beyond helping to make this first year fundraiser a success.

You can still give online to honor an employee of CUSD#1. They won't receive the cookies, but will receive an email that shares your thoughts. Click the Donate button for more information.

Jeanne Dau is EEF fundraising chair and teacher of the regional entrepreneurial class called ClassE. Please feel free to contact Jeanne at jeanne@dauconsultingservices.com to discuss the Honor a Teacher Program or other ways to give.