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2015-2016 MCFEE Teacher Grants In Classrooms Across the District!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

$64,399 has been designated for innovative teacher grants to enrich and enhance the education of Manheim Central students this year.\u00a0 MCFEE is grateful to have the community support to make the funding for these available.\u00a0 Generous Individual and Business donations and participation in the annual Family Breakfast and MCFEE\u2019s Kids Count Benefit Auction and Dinner make these possible.<\/p>\n

District Wide Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Junior Achievement:
\n<\/strong>$10.000\u00a0 EITC FUNDING
\nJunior Achievement- a volunteer-delivered k-12 program fostering financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work-readiness skills- brings many programs to the Manheim Central District.\u00a0 Over 1,137 students were impacted in 2014-15. Each JA program runs at a budgeted cost of $725.\u00a0 The grant from MCFEE will cover over 13 classrooms across the district.\u00a0\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Videoconferencing for Classrooms K-12<\/strong>
\n$ 1700
\nPreviously funded videoconferences have been requested by individual teachers and funded through those topics.\u00a0 This grant is to provide new opportunities for videoconference opportunities- live presentations and interactive activities for any classroom.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

District Art Show<\/strong>
\n$ 1100
\nThis grant will create a K to 12 district wide art exhibition that showcases the creativity of our students. It will be held at the Farm Show Exhibition Center and celebrate the visual arts.\u00a0 Day 1 will be an opening reception and exhibition.\u00a0 Day 2 will be elementary student gallery visits led by National Art Honor Society docents.\u00a0 We will fund the rental fees, display supplies, advertising and printing, and transportation for the elementary students.\u00a0 NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elementary Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning Research with PebbleGo for all elementary schools<\/strong>
\n$1,000 times 3= $3,000
\nOne year of access for a database of articles, videos and games that uses scaffolding strategies to strengthen emergent readers\u2019 literacy and research skills.\u00a0 PebbleGo includes leveled and fully narrated text, animated highlighting, glossary words, visual searching, educational videos and games and encompassing activities which teach students how to cite articles, create reports and share what they\u2019ve learned.\u00a0 The database is available over the Internet via computer or with an iPad app.\u00a0 It supports students who are working at different academic levels. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michael Patrick O\u2019Neill- author visit\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\n$1700 per school
\nMr. O\u2019Neill is a renowned non-fiction author and wildlife photographer whose books are designed to encourage school children to read and become involved in sciences.\u00a0 This grant was written to provide programs for k-2, 3rd<\/sup>, and a writing workshop for 4th<\/sup> grade at Doe Run.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The cost is for presentations, as well as his travel, hotel and rental car. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NEW AUTHOR, AUTHOR VISITS PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wetland and Watershed Day
\n<\/strong>$1700 EITC FUNDING
\nAll fourth grade students in the district will be given the opportunity to learn about wetlands and watershed through hands on activities on the Manheim Farm Show grounds and along Chiques Creek.\u00a0 Presenters for the day will include the MCHS Agriculture Science students, members of the high school Envirothon team and environmental industry representatives from PA DEP, Lancaster Conservation District, Lancaster Watershed Alliance, PA Boat and Fish Commission, and the PA Game Commission.\u00a0 This grant provides this applied field experience\u2019s materials, honorariums and student transportation.\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED <\/strong><\/p>\n

Doe Run Nature Club\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\n$600
\nThe purpose of the Nature Club is to enhance and enrich the outdoor and environmental knowledge of Doe run 4th<\/sup> graders in an after school club format.\u00a0\u00a0 They meet 1 to 2 times a month and students participate in a variety of activities centered on science, environmental and nature themes.\u00a0\u00a0 Some include field trips to identify wildlife and plants that inhabit different types of ecosystems with PA, owl pellet dissection, stream studies, and programs from local experts form the PA Game Commission Lancaster County Conservation District and Lancaster County Parks.\u00a0\u00a0 Some activities are centered on material covered in the Lancaster County Junior Envirothon and the Nature Club sends student to compete in May.\u00a0 Costs are $192 for 4 Lancaster Conservation programs, $74 for the Lancaster County Park Orienteering Program, $119 for Owl Pellets, $63.20 for bussing to Middle Creek, $48, 36 for bussing to Pumping Station for stream study, and $40 for van to the Envirothon competition. PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Science Habitats Video Conference\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\n$ 600
\nThe videoconference for all second grade students at H.C. Burgard is a live experience in which students learn more about animal habitats.\u00a0 This program will allow student to have the advantage of an expert in this area of the science curriculum.\u00a0 Students will interact with the presenter.\u00a0 This enhances the science standards for this unit.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED AS PART OF DISTRICT WIDE VIDEOCONFERENCING<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0All Pro Dad\u2019s Program at Stiegel<\/strong>
\n$450
\nStiegel Elementary will sponsor All Pro Dad\u2019s breakfast events which will include a 45 minute program of fatherhood and family topics.\u00a0 MCFEE Fund will be utilized to cover the programming and materials cost.\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mission You- Kindergarten and First Grade Stiegel
\n<\/strong>$550
\nA traveling program from Lancaster\u2019s Hands On House is designed to launch children into establishing healthy habits that will last a lifetime.\u00a0 This program focuses on healthy and safe choices while reinforcing self-esteem.\u00a0 NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab
\n<\/strong>$3000\u00a0\u00a0 EITC FUNDING
\nA 32 ft. mobile science agriculture lab equipped with all supplies and a certified teacher will be parked at the Manheim Farm Show Area for all third grade students from the district in May, 2016.\u00a0\u00a0 They will perform hands on science experiments, each teaching a lesson in agriculture. Children work cooperatively to solve a problem as they form a hypothesis, collect data, and draw conclusions.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Middle School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aquaponics in the 5th<\/sup> Grade Science Classroom<\/strong>
\n$1700
\nThe proposal is to bring 3 (4) aquaponic systems into the science classroom.\u00a0\u00a0 The class would have their own system, allowing them to test their own unique theories and hypotheses about their aquaponic table.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s an engaging, hands-on living experiment that combines multiple units of the curriculum.\u00a0\u00a0 NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coding at the Middle School<\/strong>
\n$ 250
\nPurchase of two robots for a new coding club at the middle school.\u00a0 The Finch robots provide an opportunity for students to learn to code and see their work in action as the robot responds to the programmed commands.\u00a0 NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Middle School and High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manheim Momentum Percussion Ensemble<\/strong>
\n$8,771\u00a0\u00a0 EITC FUNDING
\nThe grant this year continues and expands \u201cManheim Momentum\u201d, an afterschool percussion ensemble that began last year through the MCFEE grant.\u00a0\u00a0 The ensemble is open to any student in grades 7 to 12 interested in learning or strengthening their total percussion skills, understanding and technique.\u00a0 It has a heavy emphasis on peer to peer mentoring from older to younger students that strengthens individual and group musicianship, leadership, scholarship and healthy relationships.\u00a0 Funding this year provided an additional marimba and vibraphone with accessories.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manheim Central International Culture Day\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\n$1700
\nStudent groups from the high school select a country to represent and then follow strict guidelines overseen by a faculty sponsor to represent their country at the annual International Culture Day.\u00a0\u00a0 This is being expanded to an evening with elementary students invited to attend with their families.\u00a0 Each country will be given a budget of $175 to spend on food and supplies for their country.\u00a0 12 to 14 groups of students volunteer to research and present their countries.\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chef Bill Scepansky, Smart Partner, Enterprising Food Solutions<\/strong>
\n$1500
\nThe Chef will present in all of the Foods related courses twice in the school year.\u00a0\u00a0 He is innovative in his methods of incorporating fruits and vegetables into the culinary experience.\u00a0\u00a0 The budget include 2 full day presentations for $600 each and a budget of $300 for fruits and vegetables. PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Virtual Business Restaurant Simulation<\/strong>
\n$1095
\nThis internet-based software program provides a totally visual, highly interactive business simulation of a restaurant.\u00a0 Team based activities come with a competitive scoreboard to help increase the excitement level.\u00a0 Lessons include market research, location selection, interpreting financial statements, menu design, pricing, purchasing, and layout, staffing and marketing.\u00a0 This software enhances the Entrepreneurship class curriculum. $1095 is a five year license for the Virtual Business Restaurant Lab.\u00a0 NEW <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement Videoconference<\/strong>
\n$ 300
\nThe purpose of this grant is to provide the Introduction to Sports Medicine, Gifted Program, and Medical Careers Club students with a video conference to view a total knee replacement surgery and interact with the surgeons and medical personnel in a real hospital operating room. PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Driven to Distraction<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $2938 (2 semesters for all of 10th<\/sup> grade) $1,469 each
\nThis program, provided by the Byrnes Health Education Center, provides knowledge of the legal, physical and psychological consequences associated with impaired and distracted driving and all get a chance to participate in a driving simulator experience. PREVIOUSLY FUNDED AS EITC GRANT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cyber Surgeons Simulation with National Institute of Health<\/strong>
\n$400
\nThis videoconference is a simulation- to complete the mission, students become part of the fictional Cyber Surgeons remote trauma unit on a mercy ship. This simulated ship has high tech hospital and medical research capabilities, state of the art high end communication systems and dedicated satellites to relay information.\u00a0 Students will diagnose various maladies and recommend treatments, all while interacting with a \u201cchief medical officer\u201d from the Challenger Learning Center. This will help the students learn how to think and act quickly and efficiently.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Safe Social Media<\/strong>
\n$1794
\nThe desired outcome for every tenth grader participa88ting in this program is a reduction in cyberbullying, sexting and detrimental texting and visual posting. The cost includes 8 programs and travel expenses from the Byrnes Heath Education Center.\u00a0 This price includes a 10% discount for qualifying as a Committed Partner with the Byrnes Heath Education Center which could also affect other Byrnes programs that schools in our district use.\u00a0 This was previously funded as a videoconference, but will be a presenter at the school this year.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED AS A VIDEOCONFERENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Language Learning at their Fingertips:\u00a0 Rosetta Stone<\/strong>
\n$1501
\nWeb based Rosetta Stone allows students access to all of the thirty language offerings and all levelso\u00a0 Students in the gifted program will use this, as well as opportunities for other interested HS students.\u00a0 Students will have access to this program anywhere and anytime extending the learning day.\u00a0 Licenses can be transferred to another student when the first is done.\u00a0 This pays for 16 licenses and two additional headsets with microphones.\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Agriculture Workplace and Career
\n<\/strong>$10,500\u00a0 EITC FUNDING
\nAll seventeen Ag Ed electives touch on a different field of agriculture.\u00a0\u00a0 Integrating computer technology and science theory in our Ag-Ed classroom and shop with inquiry learning experiences in all the areas is made possible with this grant that provides 20 iPad AIR2 with Otter boxes and iPad Apps that enhance the Ag-Ed curriculum.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PREVIOUSLY FUNDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Low Light\/Shallow Depth of Field Video Equipment
\n<\/strong>$4,404\u00a0\u00a0 EITC FUNDING<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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