Staff report
The Lawrence Township Education Foundation is pleased to announce it has completed its spring 2012 grant cycle. Sixteen grants totaling more than $47,000 were awarded to Lawrence Township Public Schools to fund innovative classroom programs.
Lawrence Middle School students will receive new instruments to complete their percussion ensemble. The sound system at the school will also receive an upgrade to allow for better audio during school performances and assemblies.
Students at Lawrence Intermediate School will receive chess sets for classroom use and an annual school-wide chess tournament, as well as an interactive response system in 6th grade classes. All students there will also receive a subscription to an online service called NoodleBib that will allow for ethical citation of resources.
Students at Ben Franklin Elementary School will receive a new outdoor classroom and learning space for children to explore, observe, reflect and learn.
Slackwood Elementary School students will receive new outdoor exercise equipment as well as the supplies to create a mural designed to promote school spirit.
Students at Lawrence High School will develop and manage a community service program.
Other funded programs include professional development for teachers, summer reading materials for AP biology students, digital pens, and support of students attending the DECA International Career Development Conference (http://www.deca.org/). Funding will also continue in support of the already established parenting seminars.
The Lawrence Township Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that fosters educational excellence.
