A grant of $1,970 was awarded to Montrose Art Teacher, Emily Reiser, to complete the framing of seven murals inspired by contemporary artist Chuck Close and created by 5th and 6th grade Montrose students to commemorate important historical and contemporary figures.
Grants
Laptops for Bexley High School Mathematics - $6,739
Classroom Grant | Fall 2018
A grant of $6,739 was awarded to the Bexley High School Math Department to purchase five additional laptops for Math Teachers to utilize as classroom mobile teaching tools.
Artist-in-Residence Uko Smith - $6,465
Classroom Grant | Fall 2018
A grant of $6,465 was awarded to Bexley High School Art Teachers, Helma Groot and Mabi Ponce de Leon, and Bexley Middle School Art Teacher, Alex Jordan, to fund a 9-week residency by comic book artist and CCAD graduate, Uko Smith.
iPads for Bexley Middle School World Language - $6,809
Classroom Grant | Fall 2018
A grant of $6,809 was awarded to the Bexley Middle School World Language department to purchase additional iPads to support instruction and complete a classroom set for student use.
Studio Lighting Equipment - $6,600
Classroom Grant | Spring 2018
Grant funding of $6,600 was awarded to Mike Nolan, Librarian at Bexley High School, to support the purchase of studio lighting equipment for Bexleo students. Professional lighting is a good way for students to benefit from Bexleo cameras purchased by BEF grants to take photos with high-quality lighting including senior portraits for students otherwise unable to obtain a portrait package.
Teaching for Creativity Institute - $6,000
Classroom Grant | Spring 2018
Grant funding of $6,000 was awarded to Kimberly Miller, Superintendent of Bexley City Schools, to sent teachers to a professional development opportunity in June.
Yoga and Mindfulness for BMS Students - $3,165
Classroom Grant | Spring 2018
Grant funding of $3,165 was awarded to Alison Nakasako, BMS World Language Teacher, to offer yoga as an option during a flex period that will be offered as part of the daily schedule at Bexley Middle School starting in fall 2018. This program offers students the opportunity to take yoga once a week for eight weeks to help with stress reduction and relaxation.
Maryland Playground Project - $7,000
Classroom Grant, Impact Grant | Spring 2018
This grant of $7,000 will support the installation of new play structures at the “front” playground at Maryland Elementary to support the social, emotional and physical benefits of outdoor play for Maryland students.
See Me in Books - $1,275
Classroom Grant | Fall 2017
A matching funds grant of $1,275 was awarded to Sam McMasters, Director of Special Education on behalf of a project initiated by the Special Education PTO. The PTO raised funds to purchase books to increase the number of books in all school library collections that feature main characters with disabilities, thereby increasing awareness and inclusion of students with special needs.
Freedom Sings - $4,350
Classroom Grant | Fall 2017
Grant funding of $4,350 was awarded to Diane Goodney, Music Specialist at Cassingham Elementary to bring the Freedom Sings program of the Newseum to Bexley elementary and middle school students. The program explores the First Amendment through music and culminates in a community concert. The BEF is partnering with the Bexley Music Parents and the School District’s School Climate Committee to bring the musicians and instructors for the two-day program to the Bexley Schools.