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Grant Recipients - January 2010

Deerfield High School

Literary Festival To expand the Literary Festival created and run successfully in 2009 to include a full day of workshops conducted by a wide range of writers and made available to all DHS students and potentially the community as well. Students hear from and get to ask questions of these writers in an open forum	Staff member: Neil Rigler

Library Netbooks To fund the purchase of netbook computers for the DHS library that can be used by students before, during, and after school. Students can check out the netbooks allowing those who do not have computers or internet access at home the ability to take advantage of this technology outside of school.	Staff member: Lucy Kempton

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Grant Recipients - January 2010

Highland Park High School

Amnesty International - LINK Community Development To set up and sustain a meaningful partnership with a school in Africa, enabling the students to enhance their knowledge about Africa and its people through direct contact.	Staff member: Chis Kean

Robotics Tech Challenge To support the development of a FTC Robotics Team. Teams design, build and program robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Students apply real-world math & science concepts and develop problem-solving, organizational, and team-building skills. The goal is to inspire students to be science and technology leader.	Staff members: Jonathan Weiland, Lars Nelson

TPI Camcorders To fund the purchase of camcorders for the advanced English as a Second Language class and Technology Department. The project is designed enable recent immigrant students to give voice to their experiences, share their stories in a long lasting format, and help them see the value of the hardships they have faced as they adjust to a new country and life.	Staff members: Gwen Krull, Gail LeGrand

HPHS3 – Soul, Salsa, Spirit To fund the current and continually increasing demand for HP^3 programs which further the district’s racial equality goals. This ongoing conversation about race, which includes minority & non-minority students, provides an opportunity for students and staff to talk about issues related to race in a safe environment. All participants work towards building bridges across different cultures and races.	Staff members: Mary Pike, Jesse Villanueva

Music Technology for Band To initiate a program that utilizes music technology for enhancing the musical growth and experience of students participating in the band program. Students can practice exercises that have musical accompaniment or may perform traditional solos with musical accompaniment, and receive immediate assessment on the accuracy of notes and rhythms.	Staff member: Dr. James Hile

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Grant Recipients - January 2009

Deerfield High School

Literary Festival To create a Literary Festival where poets and authors will host workshops that provide the opportunity for students to hear from professionals and learn ways in which they can put that knowledge to use. This program follows the successful WERCS program funded in January 2008 by the Foundation. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff members: Neil Rigler, Elliott Hurtig

Local History Initiative In cooperation with Deerfield Public Library, and in conjunction with Deerfield High School’s 50^th anniversary, this program is designed to help students learn more about the school and town’s history through the collection of oral histories. Students will also develop a framework for sharing their work with the community. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff members: Niki Antanokos, Staci Studnitzer

WDHS-TV Media Production Class To help fund the acquisition of replacement studio and production equipment. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff member: Brett Schwartz

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Grant Recipients - January 2009

Highland Park High School

ADL – Names Hurt Program To help bring the Names Program, sponsored by the ADL, to Highland Park High School. This assembly program is designed to provide a safe forum in which students can examine and share difficult issues and effect positive change in their own behavior and in their school communities, while teaching respect for differences. The goal is to create a common language and experience and continue conversations about Equity and Excellence in the school. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff Members: Brad Swanson, Pat Cannon, Lesa Friedrich, Alisa Margetis

English Plus Reading To purchase MP3 players to facilitate reading education provided in English Plus Reading classes for students with attention and fluency challenges, and newly mainstreamed second language learners.(Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff members: Cathleen Case, Mari Brown, Maria Hothem, Nancy Rosen, Stephanie Solis

HPHS3 – Soul, Salsa, Spirit To fund several professionally facilitated programs designed to promote a sense of one school instead of several schools within a school separated across racial lines; close the achievement gap between white students and students of color; and celebrate differences as a means to celebrate similarities. This is a follow-up to a May 2008 program, and the District’s Equity and Excellence work.(Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff members: Mary Pike, Jesse Villanueva

Latin Dance Club For the purchase of costumes for the Latin Dance Club. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff member: Mary Pike,

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Grant Recipients - June 2008

Deerfield High School
Hebrew Computer equipment Funding for equipment purchase that will help support student writing and keyboarding in Hebrew.	Staff member: Charley Levi

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Grant Recipients - June 2008

Highland Park High School

Dualidad Magnifica A program that pairs Spanish native speaking HPHS students with elementary school students enrolled in the dual language program at Oak Terrace Elementary School.(Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff member: Herman Cordova

Latino Leadership Summit A program for HPHS students to build confidence, increase participation in school and community activities and enhance leadership skills.(Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff members: Herman Cordova, Jesse Villanueva, Luis Vazquez, Mark Pike and Eduardo Garza.

Peer Mentoring A program that pairs HPHS students who have cognitive disabilities with peer mentors to provide opportunities for interaction and relationship building. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff member: Melissa Zientara

Hands on Science Funding for the HPHS Science Department to purchase equipment used for hands-on student labs that will create a better understanding of issues related to new energy sources, waste management and geology processes.	Staff members Jonathan Weiland, Howard Hill and Christine Hill

Illinois Future Problem Solving Senior Individuals Competition Funding for a HPHS student, who is the State of Illinois Champion, to attend The Future Problem Solving International Program at Michigan State University with 250,000 students from all over the world. The topic for the International Bowl is Child Labor. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	HPHS student: Michael Solotke

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Grant Recipients - January 2008

Deerfield High School
Furniture for the Support Group Room Funding requested to enhance the group support room at DHS in order to make it welcoming for all students. Improve seating, lighting, and other furnishings. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Staff members: Amy Bricker, Michelle Freedman, Amy Hindson, Bonnie Mollison

Post Prom Committee Funding for an all-night, substance free event designed to insure the safety and well being of students on prom night. The party is to be held at DHS beginning at midnight and run until 5:00 am. Function is open to all DHS seniors, whether or not they attend the prom, and includes prom dates. The evening will include games, sports, dancing, food, raffle prizes and entertainment. DHS seniors will be included in the planning of the event. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Gail Joseph, Jane Light

One Book, One Zip Code Program Funding to help create a “One Book” program for the Deerfield High School attendance area. One title is to be selected that all community members are encouraged to read, discuss, and participate in activities together. The goals of the program are to build community, promote a love of literature, and provide opportunities for multigenerational interaction. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Lucy Kempton, Lucy Kempton, Andrew Gaines

Freshman Physics Sound Unit Funds to purchase equipment needed for the sound exploration unit of new Freshman Physics Program at DHS. Desired outcome is to motivate students to learn about sound and learn the physics concepts related to sound upon which they will be assessed. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Judi Luepke

Audio Books for the Special Education Department To fund the purchase of audio books to be used as a useful instructional and compensatory tool for students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Dawn Bryon, Mary Pike

Spanish/ Service Learning Program: Cinco de Mayo Celebration To fund a Cinco de Mayo Celebration at DHS for grade school students hosted by Service Learning Program Seniors who work with these students in their classrooms throughout the year. These funds replace those previously provided through a federally funded Foreign Language Assistance Program grant. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Lee Weisman, Glorianne Gordils Hamm

Outdoor Display Case:AP Environmental Sciences & The Education Life Skills Program's Prairie Garden Funds to purchase a display case for the joint Prairie Garden projects between the AP Environmental Sciences students and students in the Education and Life Skills classes. By displaying these joint projects to community members who visit the prairie gardens they will help educate the community about how prairies function, and why endangered prairie plants should be saved from extinction. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Jeff Hoyer (with NSSED), Kim Goldsmith

Senior Institute To fund a new Senior Institute day, which is designed to present seniors with varied experiences and information geared toward preparing them for the life choices and situations that surround life after high school, through the utilization of speakers and breakout sessions. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Dan Cohen, Sue Nielsen, Ken Williams, Elaine Winer

WERCS: Writer's Worshops To provide funds for Writing English Resource Center Services (WERCS) to host several writers’ workshops featuring nationally and regionally recognized authors and poets. These workshops will offer students the opportunity to meet with authors and poets to discuss their writing and work directly with students to develop their creative and analytical writing skills. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Sue Nielsen & WERCS staff

Warrior Robotics Team To help fund the DHS Warrior Robotics team, which participates in international robotics competitions sponsored by For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST). The aim of FIRST is to teach students, from elementary school to high school, about engineering in a fun and competitive environment. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Herb Regan

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Grant Recipients - January 2008

Highland Park High School
Latin Dance Club: Choreographers & Costumes Funds provided for choreographer, costumes and practice tapes for this group that performs in events at school and throughout the community. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Gwen Krull

Social Studies Department Smart Board System Funds to purchase a Smart Board System for the Social Studies Department,. A Smart Board is a tool that integrates a computer, projector, and white board, to enhance and enable the learning experience. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Eduardo Garza, Bruna Ori

Transitional Program of Instruction Diversity Enrichment To provide funding for the Diversity Enrichment Program’s Transitional Program of Instruction, whose goal is to support diverse students for whom English is not their native language. The program helps to support students academically while providing them with the social and life skills they need to become successful individuals. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Gwen Krull, Mary Pike

North Shore Academy of NSSED Meal Preparation for PADS Transition Housing Homeless Shelter To supplement funding for North Suburban Special Education District (NSSED) initiative to cook meals for homeless women in PADS Transition Housing. These special needs students manage all aspects of budgeting, shopping, and meal preparation, which teaches them life skills in addition to providing a service to community members in need. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Sue Juhl

Freshman Academy, Ecology Club, Green School Academy & Garden Club Redesign & Transform the Student Courtyard To help fund the efforts of multiple groups of students to redesign and rebuild the cafeteria courtyard into a learning and recreation space for students and faculty. Students will learn about the dynamics of community action and collaboration, problem solving and “green design” in the geometry and environmental science classes, and concepts of area and similarity for designing the ground coverage of the courtyard space using CAD programming in the architecture computer lab. (Post grant evaluation (HTML) (PDF)	Robin Gapinsk, Brian Scane

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