Grants Approved April 26, 2017
13 grants – $5,245.75
- Books for student incentives – Columbus – Carrie VanDaalwyk
- Exercise bike and flexible seating options – Hannah Hietpas – Columbus
- Ukeleles – Columbus and ABS – Gwendolyn Vander Pas
- Dry erase tables – Jefferson – Kathy Dachelet
- ELA materials – Badger – Brooke Polcyn
- Opera for the Young Performance at Brewster Village – Houdini – Vicki DePasse
- Fabric pouches for guided reading books – Houdini – Stacy Heinz
- Micro student chairs – Janet Berry – Kaija Johnson
- Project Lead the Way Vex IQ Robot Kit – Houdini – Kim Bjork
- The Awesome Me Group supplies – Badger – Kerry Williamsen
- Project Lead the Way Vex IQ Robot Kit – Ferber – Elizabeth Mleziva
- Recess Club supplies – Badger – Renee Brown
- Civil War Re-Enactment support – Columbus – James Six
Grants Approved February 13, 2017
6 grants – $3,178.17
- Support for the Tough Kids Challenge – Highlands/Odyssey - Chuck Hearkens/Gary Wondrash
- WE Day Illinois 2017 - Foster and Jefferson - Sheree Garvey
- Writing Chart Stand - Huntley - Brittany Mader
- Dash Robot for media center - Huntley - Sonja Rusch
- Math Manipulatives and Books - Ferber - Kim VanderHeyden
- Dash Robot for media center - Columbus/ABS - Sonja Rusch
Grants Approved December 19, 2016
8 grants – $3,005.25
- Supplies for Multicultural Night – Highlands/Odyssey – Courtney Velpel
- Zuma Rockers – Lincoln – Nancy Petit/Ruthie Coughlin
- Sensory Items for Mindfulness Center – Huntley – Brenda Weitermann
- Classroom Books and Bins – Highlands/Odyssey – Brynn Van Zeeland
- Culturally Responsive books for 6th grade – Highlands/Odyssey – Gwen Lostocco
- Magnetic letters and supplies for literacy K-6 – Badger – Amanda Strupp
- Expanding Expressions toolkit for 1-6 – Badger – Jaynie Busche
Grants Approved October 10, 2016
14 grants – $4,339.75
- Portable Amplification System support – McKinley – Kelli Cross
- Google Android – ThedaCare 4K – Jesse Lindquist
- Carpet for 2nd grade classroom – Dani Khoury – Houdini
- Supplement PAC Symphony Orchestra – Edison – Allison Thome
- Ozobots – McKinley – Janet Sager
- PAC Symphony Performance – Columbus/ABS – Gwen Vander Pas
- Carolina Manor Adopt a Nursing Home Program – Johnston – Karissa Ring
- LEGO Build to Express Set – Janet Berry – Stephanie Karker
- Cooking program for Autistic Students – Huntley – Sara Smet
- Math Manipulatives – Ferber – Kay Huggins
- Playground Environment – Edison – Madeline Herermann
- Hokki Stools – Ferber – Kim VanderHeyden
- Drying Racks for Art class – Columbus/ABS – Liz Austin
- Soprano Ukeleles – Huntley – Aaron Roecker
Grants Approved April 18, 2016
9 grants – $2,786.58
- Grade 3 chair pockets and math manipulatives – Columbus – Amanda Patza
- Indoor Recess Options for High Needs Students – Columbus – Jamie VandeHey
- Games for “growth mindset” in STEM areas – Houdini – Kim Bjork
- 3rd grade classroom book bins – Houdini – Victoria Rojas
- Intermediate alternative recess program items – Edison – Ami Hyde
- Lawrence University Percussion Ensemble for 3-6 – Houdini – Vicki DePasse
- Opera for the Young support – Houdini – Vicki DePasse
- Special Education ELA tools – McKinley – Laura Kauth
- World Drumming Curriculum for K-8 music – Jefferson and FVA – Cheryl Meyer
Grants Approved February 23, 2016
9 grants – $2,804
- Math Games - Houdini Elementary - Lynae Wolfgram
- Learning tools to regulate emotions - Columbus Elementary -Amanda Patza
- Kokki stools – McKinley Elementary - Kelli Cross
- Books for classroom - Columbus Elementary - Carrie VanDaalwyk
- Ellison Die Cut Machine - Highlands Elementary / Odyssey - Alyssa Dalton
- LEGO Club supplies - Columbus Elementary - Traci Schultz
- Materials for sewing club - Houdini Elementary – Jane Heenan
- Chair pockets, stools, books, balls - Ferber Elementary – Kim VanderHyden
- Little Mermaid play field trip – Columbus Elementary – Hannah Smith
Grants Approved November 23, 2015
29 grants – $10,188
- Traveling book bins – Columbus Elementary – Carrie VanDaalwyk
- 2nd grade math workshop materials – Houdini Elementary – Caitlin Hayes
- Outerwear for students in winter – Columbus Elementary – Jessica Hartjes
- Cooking supplies for special needs program – Johnston Elementary – Kathy Jacobson & Shawna Rosett
- Games to support growth mindset in math – Highlands Elementary / Odyssey – Gwen Lostocco
- Native American Flutes – Columbus Elementary – Allison Thome
- Play aways for special education – McKinley Elementary – Jennifer Randerson
- Materials for 6th grade photography and poetry unit – McKinley Elementary – Karen Ebben
- WE Day – District Wide – Sheree Garvey
- WIN math support materials – Jefferson Elementary – Holly Schaumberg
- Support for family Roll and Read night – Richmond Elementary – Amanda Braunreiter
- Cribbage boards to support math WIN activities – McKinley Elementary – John Hoppe
- Classroom CD and cassette player – Edison Elementary – Kelly Lemmers
- Sand Table and sand for therapy – Edison Elementary – Michelle Mokrzycki
- Magnetic Write and Wipe Big Book Center – Huntley Elementary – Brittany Mader
- Kindergarten day at Carolina Manor – Johnston Elementary – Karissa Ring
- Alternative seating – Huntley Elementary – Pam Scharenbrock
- Alternative seating – Columbus Elementary – Jamie Vande Hey
- Sensory Tools – Houdini Elementary – Michelle Miller
- 6th grade U of WI Stevens Point College Day for kids – Elementary TAG – Teri Meylink
- Fox Valley Youth Symphony orchestra support – Jefferson Elementary – Cheryl Meyer
- Reading Intervention Kits – Jefferson Elementary – Tiffany Wesoloski
- Alternative seating – Horizons Elementary – Kari Mangold
- Art supplies and games for culture celebration – Appleton Bilingual School – Alma Candejas Ruiz
- Sensory Tools – Lincoln Elementary – Nancy Petit & Ruthie Coughlin
- Area rug for counseling office – Huntley Elementary – Kylie Hayes
- KEBR Zones of Regulation materials – Houdini Elementary – Michelle Drankus
- Science Materials – ThedaCare 4K – Jessie Lindquist
- Electronic dictionaries for ELL students – Highlands Elementary – Jim Lehto, Cari Buck & Lisa Blenker
Grants Approved September 21, 2015
13 grants – $5,368
- Books to support student learning and writing – Columbus Elementary – Taryn McCormick
- Yoga mats for Kindergarteners – Huntley Elementary – Tami Veldt
- Support for Motivational speaker on positive behavior – Edison, Columbus and ABS – Jim Donnellan and Joel Cannon
- Support for Opera for the Young – Badger Elementary – Sarah Phelps
- Hokki Stools – Badger Elementary – Deb Hodson and Jennifer Diedrich
- Community Day support – Highlands/Odyssey Elementary – Judy Coenen-Eichhorn
- Love and Logic parenting program materials – Lincoln, Edison and Foster Elementary – Jennie Kennedy
- Kidstage special program for 6th grade – Horizons Elementary – Lauren Anderson
- Book Treasure program – Highlands Elementary – Nikki Stark
- Speech program – Highlands/Odyssey Elementary – Suzette Stewart
- Support for Opera for the Young – Horizons Elementary – Abby Swaagman
- Autism Cooking Program support – Huntley Elementary – Sue Brockton & Ashley Jansen
- Hokki Stools – Johnston Elementary – Sandy Kletti
Grants Approved April 22, 2015
13 grants – $4,344
- We Day Chicago – AASD – Lori Dudley
- Materials to promote multicultural awareness – Appleton Area Community 4K ThedaCare Site – Jessie Lindquist
- Books for low income students – Columbus Elementary – Jane O’Hagan
- Vibrating watches and tape recorders – Edison Elementary- Lisa Sprangers
- Expanding Expressions Tool Kit - Badger Elementary - Brooke Polcyn
- Support for Opera for the Young – Houdini Elementary – Vicki DePasse
- Social skills books – Johnston Elementary – Janet Heineman-Berger
- Magnaforms – Play and Grow 4K – Debbie Jones
- Classroom Materials – McKinley Elementary – Kim VanderHeyden
- Changing cycles mentoring program – Badger Elementary – Renee Luniak
- Seeing Stars Kit and workbooks – McKinley Elementary – Laura Kauth
- Sensory Items – Odyssey School – John Hendricks
- Hokki stools and Isokinetic chairs – Badger Elementary – Carla Christie
Autism Cooking Program at Huntley
Grants Approved February 2, 2015
9 grants – $4,097
- Timber Rattlers game for students new to country – McKinley – Debra Dicks and Sarah Wright
- Ergonomic Hokki stools – Ferber Elementary – Paul Cooney
- Sensory Items for whole school use – Franklin Elementary – Nicole Rampella & Amanda Kletti
- Welcome books for new families – Huntley Elementary – Kelly McGrath
- Expanding Expressions Tool Kit for English Language Learners – McKinley Elementary – Carla Jones
- Ergonomic Hokki stools – Highlands Elementary – Judy Tweed & Ruth Coughlin
- Vibrating wrist watches for use with PBIS program – Ferber Elementary – Tracy Wydeven
- Dot spots rug for Second Grade room – Houdini Elementary – Caitlin Hayes
- Games for English Language Learner student annual game event – Ferber Elementary – Janae Haleen
Grants Approved on December 1, 2014
9 grants – $2,693
- Bubolz Nature Preserve visit – Columbus Elementary – Amanda Patza
- Supplies to equip a self-regulation station – McKinley Elementary – Amanda Kletti
- Interactive materials to support 2nd grade insect unit – Houdini Elementary – Lynae Wolfgram
- Support for field trip to Appleton Library and PAC – McKinley Elementary – John Hoppe
- Audio books and layaways – Huntley Elementary – Kelly McGrath
- Alternative student seating – Houdini Elementary – Pam Scharenbrock
- Materials to create an outdoor breakdancing area – Johnston Elementary – Ryan Vander Heiden
- Inflatable “wedge/wiggle” cushions for students – Edison Elementary – Wendy Blasczyk
- Art room creative play area supplies – McKinley Elementary – Karen Ebbed
Grants Approved on October 6, 2014
23 Grants – $7,700
- Field trips for special needs students – Ferber Elementary – Jerry DeLong
- Jerry Cans for support of district-wide read of A Long Walk to Water – All Schools – Sara Wayland
- Books for 4K and Winter Program support – Little Inspirations Childcare – Shauna Schmidt
- Fox Vally Symphony Performance – Jefferson Elementary – Cheryl Meyer
- Bedtime Book Boxes – Johnston Elementary – Karen Russell
- 2 Series 50 Tubanos drums – Highlands Elementary – Colleen Perrine
- Food/Supplies for Autism cooking program – Huntley Elementary – Sue Brockman
- Field Trip to Purdy Nature Preserve – Columbus Elementary – Carrie VanDaalwyk
- Supplies for lunch with leaders program – Badger Elementary – Tori Schultz
- Materials for Kindergarten learning centers – Columbus Elementary – Jennifer Van Groll
- Popcorn maker for 6th grade Winter Camp Fundraising – Houdini Elementary – Tanya Lange
- Soccer goals for playground – Jefferson Elementary and FRA – Cheryl Meyer
- Opera for the Young support – Badger Elementary – Sarah Phelps
- Balance ball chairs – Highlands Elementary – Gwen Lostocco
- Ergonomic stools – Houdini Elementary – Jane Heenan
- Balance Ball Chairs – Highlands Elementary – Karen Hoppe
- Photo cards for English Language Learners – Ferber Elementary – Nicole Callaway
- Support for 6th grade camp transportation – Edison Elementary – Jeanine Zornow
- Lawrence University percussion group performance – Ferber Elementary – Laurie Woltman
- Opera for the Young support – Jefferson Elementary and FRA – Cheryl Meyer
- Sensory Items – Ferber Elementary – Stephanie Davey
- Balance Ball Chairs and stretch bands – Johnston Elementary – Sarah Palmer
- Plastic totes for recess games – Johnston – Becky Deering
Grants Approved on April 14, 2014
- Night at Fox Valley Technical College - Lincoln and Highlands Elementary Schools - Crystal Schroeder and Ashley Bath
- Yamaha hand-held recorder for band students - Badger, Lincoln, Jefferson, Ferber and Huntley Elementary Schools - Matthew DiPietro
- Sensory tools and resources - Johnston and Edison Elementary Schools - Michelle Mokrzycki, Stephanie Davey and Molly Welhouse
- Bus Book Bags - All Lamers Bus riders - Deb Dicks
- Support for 6th grade camp - Janet Berry Elementary - Rick Waters
- Buddy Bench - Janet Berry Elementary - Jill Tetzlaff
Grants Approved on February 3, 2014
- Support for Edison 6th grade camp – Edison Elementary – Jeanine Zornow
- Healthy lunches for North High School Volunteer Match program – Columbus/Appleton Bilingual – Carol Knight
- Support for Opera for the Young – Houdini Elementary – Vicki DePasse
- iPAD Apps for Special Education Learners – Johnston – Sarah Remmel
- Holocaust survivor speaker stipend – Badger Elementary – Missy Dailey
- Support for Wizard of Oz performance at Madison Middle School – Horizons Elementary – Ludwig Luniak
Grants Approved on December 2, 2013
- Nutrition Education Game – Badger Elementary – Amy Blevins
- Supplement Transportation to attend musical on “The Big Stage” at West HS – Badger Elementary – Sarah Breit
- Supplement Field Trip to Heckrodt – Badger Elementary – Deb Hodson, Jen Vasquez, Julie Mayer, Ben Lamers
- Supplement 5th grade Field Trip to Madison – Edison Elementary – Heather Steineke, Lindsey Hanson
- Replace worn items from Heart Adventure Challenge Course – All schools – Annette Jadin
- Djembes Drums – Ferber Elementary – Laura Woltman
- Supplement Field Trips for Special Needs Children – Ferber – Don Ryan & Jerry DeLong
- Supplement “The Legend of Old Befana” Performance – Horizons – Scott Peeples
- Video Rockers for Library – Horizons – Teresa Schultz, Gina Dresang