As a middle school Technology Teacher, it is very difficult to supply my students with the tools they need to be successful. It is very challenging to get my students the most current technology available, but that is exactly what they need to get ahead in today’s world. I have often come to the CUSD Foundation for help in this matter, in the form of a G.I.F.T. grant, and the foundation has always been more than generous.
I was fortunate enough to receive a grant for external microphones. These microphones are used by students during interviews, news broadcasts, and many other school functions. In the absence of these microphones, my students were producing videos that inaudible. We could not hear vital information. Ever since we received the new microphones, our Morning Video Announcements are much improved. Clear communication is the goal of my class, and now we are achieving this goal.
Michael Schreiman
Technology Teacher
Niguel Hills Middle School
Mike,
The Foundation is pleased to be able to offer grants through the Grant Incentives For Teachers program. It is one way that funds are made available directly to the kids in the district. Students need to advantage of current technology to succeed in a more and more competitive society. Thank you for all you do for the kids in the district!
Our Outdoor Science Lab is the Gerhard Garden, named after first Malcom Principal, Dave Gerhard. School gardens require not just the dedication of teachers and parent volunteers, but also ongoing donations of funds and materials to maintain the garden as a hands-on opportunity for students to cultivate the earth and watch things grow from seeds to flowers, shrubs, fruits and vegetables. The grant we received recently has been used for gardening supplies such as mulch, tools, seeds and containers. The grant has kept the garden flourishing as a place for classes to have instruction in a real setting as well as a place for students to engage in a productive, satisfying choice activity during free time.
Dr. Faith Morris
Principal
Malcom Elementary, Laguna Niguel
Dr. Morris,
I have been to this garden, and I can say first hand that it is a very popular place to be for kids during recess. What a wonderful opportunity to teach kids about the environment in a truly hands-on way!
As a middle school Technology Teacher, it is very difficult to supply my students with the tools they need to be successful. It is very challenging to get my students the most current technology available, but that is exactly what they need to get ahead in today’s world. I have often come to the CUSD Foundation for help in this matter, in the form of a G.I.F.T. grant, and the foundation has always been more than generous.
I was fortunate enough to receive a grant for external microphones. These microphones are used by students during interviews, news broadcasts, and many other school functions. In the absence of these microphones, my students were producing videos that inaudible. We could not hear vital information. Ever since we received the new microphones, our Morning Video Announcements are much improved. Clear communication is the goal of my class, and now we are achieving this goal.
Michael Schreiman
Technology Teacher
Niguel Hills Middle School
Mike,
The Foundation is pleased to be able to offer grants through the Grant Incentives For Teachers program. It is one way that funds are made available directly to the kids in the district. Students need to advantage of current technology to succeed in a more and more competitive society. Thank you for all you do for the kids in the district!
Our Outdoor Science Lab is the Gerhard Garden, named after first Malcom Principal, Dave Gerhard. School gardens require not just the dedication of teachers and parent volunteers, but also ongoing donations of funds and materials to maintain the garden as a hands-on opportunity for students to cultivate the earth and watch things grow from seeds to flowers, shrubs, fruits and vegetables. The grant we received recently has been used for gardening supplies such as mulch, tools, seeds and containers. The grant has kept the garden flourishing as a place for classes to have instruction in a real setting as well as a place for students to engage in a productive, satisfying choice activity during free time.
Dr. Faith Morris
Principal
Malcom Elementary, Laguna Niguel
Dr. Morris,
I have been to this garden, and I can say first hand that it is a very popular place to be for kids during recess. What a wonderful opportunity to teach kids about the environment in a truly hands-on way!