2024-2025 Year
Bemis, Keenya - SHS $4866
Forensics
To purchase bones to be used in forensic analysis.
Bogue, Shireen - MPMS $500
Grade 7 ELA
To purchase books to stock classroom library.
Bonheim, Alison - SHS $1500
Big Picture Learning/Grades 9-10 ELA
To purchase books to stock on site library for the Big Picture Program.
Chronister, Christina - Yates $608
To purchase books for “Battle of the Books” March Madness competition.
Clements, Aubrey - Paige $1,500
To fun the registration and transportation for the Girls on the Run Program.
D’Annibale, Lauren - MPMS $500
To purchase books to stock a classroom library.
DeAngelo, Kris - MPMS $900
To purchase engaging language games.
Depeche, Leia - SHS $783
City as Campus
To fund a full puppet theater.
Dixon, Jennifer - Howe $2500
Grades 3-5
To fund the registration and transportation for the Girls on the Run Program.
Dong, Jinfeng - SHS $1108
Big Picture Learning/Grade 9 & Adult ENL
Funds to purchase Chinese Level 1 books and Chinese snacks.
Gaboury, Roger - SHS $615
SHS Smart Transfer
Funds to purchase graphic novels for paired reading.
Gauthier, Nancy - MPMS $500
Funds to purchase graphic novels for classroom .
Gyarmathy, Jordon - Oneida $1160
Music
Funds to purchase 28 MIDI keyboards.
Hotaling, Lorelei - SHS $3000
Business
Funds to assist with the Business Plan Challenge at SUNY SCCC including transportation, materials, food, and prizes.
Hubel-March, Sarah - Oneida $1,338
Grade 8 Art
To fund the Kindness Rock project.
Hunter, Katie - Yates $1,000
Kindergarten
The funds will be used to purchase sets of learning kits/centers on math, science, social studies and phonics.
Kelly, Rachel - Howe $601
Grades K-2 SPED Intensive Skills
The funds will be used to purchase hands-on activities and materials.
LaDriere-Konan, Lisa - Yates $1000
Science, SEL and Garden Club
The funds will be used to purchase activity guides and books on nature and science.
Larkin, Lamar - SHS $2500
Grade 9 - Boys Group
The funds will be used to fund 2 retreats to Union College including dinner outings.
Lauterwasser, Melissa - Pleasant Valley $1000
Grade 5 Reading
Funds will be used to purchase books for each student as well as funding books on emotions for students.
Lee, Yunhee - MPMS $3500
ENL
The funds will be used to visit and research various Schenectady historical sites. The students will then write and publish a book about them.
Leupold, Kathy- Pleasant Valley $1500
Grade 3 Math and ELA
This will be used to fund a field trip to MiSci with the planetarium.
Lorini, Mary - Van Corlaer $2722
Science
Used to fund MiSci science enrichment class for students.
Manning, Mandi - Oneida $1409
Art
Funds will be used to purchase supplies for a mask making project.
Marriner, Nicole - Paige $292
Library
The funds will be used to purchase clear handle bags so students can transport books back and forth.
Martin, Cala - Zoller $1807
Grade 3 Music
The funds will be used to purchase recorders, neck straps, and disinfectant spray.
Menis, Ed - SHS $2513
Chemistry & Biology
The funds will be used to purchase 2 high precision digital scales for student designed investigations in IB Chem and IB Bio.
Metzold, Barton - CPMS $1500
Grades 7-8 Environmental Science and Outdoor Phys Ed
The funds will be used for a class trip to SUNY Cobleskill with meals included for the students.
Muscatiello, Audra - Van Corlaer $491
Kindergarten ELA and Math
The funds will be used to purchase hands on learning and assessment tools for alphabet and number learning (such as Fidget Alphabets and dough stampers).
Ozemba, Ashley - Oneida $1384
The funds will be used to purchase student copies of the book Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder. To be read in conjunction with seeing the play at Proctor’s Theater.
Parker, Amy - Hamilton $2000
Grades K-2 SD
Funds will be used to equip a sensory friendly classroom for social-emotional class.
Rasmussen, Laurie - SHS $1175
Grades 9-12 Law
Funds will be used to fund Criminal Justice field trip to city court police station.
Rendon, Miriam - MPMS $500
Grade 7
Funds will be used to purchase high interest books for reading pairs.
Rush, Heather - Lincoln $5000
Art
Funds will be used for a 2 week residency of Mr. Rush’s shop class and for the construction of a checkerboard patio.
Russo, Marianne - MLK $2000
Grades 4-5 Music Choir
Funds will be used for the Choir to attend and sing at the MVP Arena. Funds will cover tickets, transportation and t-shirts.
Sabatino, Ella - Keane $700
PE, Math and Literacy
Funds will be used to purchase a set of TAGG-ED: Teaching Math & Literacy through Active Play.
Steciak, Susan - SHS $1200
WIEC Grades 9-12
Funds will be used for transportation to the Bronx Zoo.
Voss, Tanya - MPMS $2000
Grade 6 Art
Funds will be used to fund an art project including the purchase of a polaroid camera, film and accessories.
White, Carrie - Yates $375
Funds will be used to purchase trophies for PBIS winners
