2012-2013 Virginia Beach

Education Foundation Grants

The Virginia Beach Education Foundation is awarding $80,000 in grants to support the teachers and students 

in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.  

This funding support is the result of community collaboration with the 

 

2012 VBEF Commemorative Print, 

Your Future, Your Choice by Tamara Seraph, 

 network administrator, Department of Technology 

2512 George Mason Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456Phone (757) 263‐1337, fax (757) 263‐1009 

www.vbef.org 

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2512GeorgeMasonDr.VirginiaBeach,VA23456757.263.1069757.263.1009fax.www.vbef.org.

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Members Neil Rose

President Nelson Adcock

President Elect Robert Broermann

Treasurer Randall Dubois

Secretary Mike Ross

Immediate Past-President Marion Akins Doug Bitterman Ray Breeden Jane Brooks Barbara Deal Nancy DeFord Catherine Gettier Charles Greiner Nancy Guy Frank Malbon John Mazach Betty Michelson Kevin O’Brien Todd Owens Tony Pirrone Harry Purkey, Jr. Kathy Russell Ex officio Members Debbie Thomas

Coordinator Tony Arnold Pam Bennis Jill Burley Bill Brunke Joe Burnsworth Eileen Cox Daniel D. Edwards Janene Gorham Lesley Hughes Daniel Keever James Merrill Scott Seery Patsy Slaughter Emeritus Betty Broyles Charlie Cortellini Christopher Ettel Debi Gray Bill Kamarek John Langlois Jane Purrington Emilie Tilley Ned Williams Tom Wilson  

 

Welcome!

On behalf of the Virginia Beach Education Foundation (VBEF), I wish to congratulate the recipients of the 2012 -2013 Building Futures and Schoolwide Grants.

In total, the Education Foundation is awarding $72,000 to support 58 grant projects. The funding comes from donations large and small, from corporate underwriters and personal donations made by teachers and community members directly to the Foundation or through United Way contributions.

Over the past 10 years, VBEF has awarded over $1 million in grants to Virginia Beach teachers and schools to fund projects. Tens of thousands of children have reaped the benefits of our collective commitment to improving educational opportunities for students. As a result, our students have become more civic minded through the many service learning projects and collaborative activities supported by our grants. It is truly an example of the “pay it forward” philosophy.

Through the Building Futures Grants Program, the VBEF provides teachers with awards of up to $1,000 to cover the costs of materials, supplies and other expenses needed to implement short- and long-term programs, activities, experiments and other innovative learning opportunities for students. In varying ways, each grant supports the school division’s strategic plan for student success, Compass to 2015, by helping students develop 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, sustainability and global awareness.

On the pages of this booklet you will find descriptions of this year’s 58 grant projects. They range from literacy programs and the development of sustainable habitats and gardens in school courtyards to student-led technology academies and leadership development programs. Throughout the year, the Foundation will share with you photos, videos and personal stories from students which highlight the impact these programs are having on the children of our community. I encourage you to share these stories with others as examples of the outstanding teaching and learning supported in part by the Education Foundation.

I offer a heartfelt “Thank You” to those of you who educate our children as well as to the individuals, businesses and organizations that generously contribute to the Virginia Beach Education Foundation and allow us to support innovative student learning.

In gratitude,

Neil L. Rose President

 

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Advanced Technology Center Parent Connection Technology Academy Director: Linda Lavender Team: Katharine Sargent, Claudette

Randall and John Joanides Amount: $5,000.00 Description: The Parent Connection Technology Academy provides free classes, planned and taught by students that educate parents on new technology with live, hands-on, interactive lessons. Green Run High School Flipping the Classroom: Turning Science on its Head Co-Directors: Megan Bishop and George Thomas

Coker Team: Rose O'Neill and Patti Shawn Amount: $4,998.72 Description: With all class lessons and assignments available online, students complete the lecture component before class meets. This allows class time to be used for inquiry based problem solving, hands-on activities and performance based assessment. Landstown Middle School Project SELF: Shaping Every Lancers Future Director: Kelly Jackson Team: Allen Bostian, Diane Tarkenton

and Cubbie Ingraham Amount: $5,000.00 Underwriter: Optima Health Description: Health and Physical Education class is transformed into a total wellness program when participating students set their own fitness goals, develop fitness programs and evaluate their performance to continually improve.

Princess Anne Middle School Building a 21st Century, A Digital Reference Section Director: Jennifer Crow Team: Johnathan Perry, Elixa Zajac and

Courtney DeWitt Amount: $5,000.00 Description: This project will address the need for creating a digital reference section in the school library, which will provide students technological tools for research, including both hard ware and online resources. Seatack Elementary School Hands Together, Digging Deeper- No Child Left Inside Director: Marie T.Culver Team: Jessica Grell, Amy Bowles, Robert

Reynolds, Deane Donohue and Coleen Bowles

Amount: $5,000.00 Description: The certified National Wildlife Habitat at Seatack Elementary School aids in the study of ecological literacy, interdependence and global awareness, and brings the community closer to its goal of ecological responsibility. ....BaysideTri‐Campus....TripleE(EaglesExcelinEducation)....Director: JeneshiaFerebee....

Team:Team: ShirleyHaywood,MollySwan,....DawnCarlucci,SandyStallings,....MelissaCraft,KirstenRutkowski,....StephenOrr....

Amount: $5,000.00....UnUnderwriter: BeachFundoftheHampton....

RoadsCommunityFoundation....Description:Onenightperweekfor10....weeks,60studentsalongwiththeirparentsand....siblingswillparticipateinthisschool‐based....programdesignedtostrengthenandsupportthe....educationalneedsofthestudents,andimprove....familyfunctioningandaddresscommunication....styles,mentalhealthissues,communityresources....andparent/teacherrelationships.....

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Alanton Elementary To Infinity and Beyond? No, to Algebra and Beyond Director: Melissa Taylor Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Cherry, Bekaert & Holland L.L.P. Description: Algebra is transformed from the abstract to the actual for students involved in this hands-on approach to problem solving with the use of colored pawns and numbered cubes in executing algebraic equations. Bayside Elementary School CIS (Club of Investigative Science) Director: Mary Anne Decker Team: Catherine Malley Amount: $800.00 Description: 475 students from third to fifth grade, team up after school to put the scientific method to use, as they investigate a new scientific theory or validate an existing one. Exhibits from the projects are shared with the student body on a “science day.” Bayside Elementary School Garden Buddies Co-Directors: Mary Anne Decker and Catherine Malley Amount: $700.00 Description: Students learn about sustainability with this hands-on gardening project that allows them to design, cultivate and maintain gardens in the school courtyard, while simultaneously learning about plant life cycle and weather in the classroom. Bayside High School Etiquette and Empowerment Group for Young Ladies Co-Directors: LaTonya Cicero and Stacy Sedory Amount: $400.00 Underwriter: Catherine's Catering Description: Students are educated on important life skills and issues such as positive interpersonal relationships, family structure and etiquette, using mentoring, collaboration and problem solving; culminating with a student-hosted etiquette dinner for parents. Bayside High School Overnight Student Leadership Workshop Co-Directors: Ashley Morris and Lisa Corprew Team: Eleni Babcock, Darryl

Barraclough, Kathleen Kussart,Michelle Parker,

Brooke Silvers, and Scott Varisco Amount: $1,000.00 Description: During this overnight workshop, students work in groups to plan and organize projects that encourage involvement in family, school and community circles. Bayside Middle School "C" Straight: A Vision for College, Careers & Community Co-Directors: Rob Lanz and John Chowns Team: Nikki Moore, Dee Clark-Sprague,

and Officer John Nicole Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Best Buy Description: Participants are educated on the importance of college planning, career selection and community participation via mentor-guided activities. Bayside Middle School Civics Leaders of Today and Tomorrow Co-Directors: Deborah Welker and Christine

Bullard Team: Sonya Bennett and Shannon Watts Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: GEICO Description: Through leadership activities, conferences and participation in problem solving, students work with community leaders to enhance their perspective on empathy, accountability and critical thinking. Corporate Landing Elementary School How Does Your GREEN Garden Grow? Co-Directors: Joan Harwin and Joseph Andreana Team: Virginia O'Malley, Lee Jones,

Jessica Lessman, Amy Fitzgerald, Lynda Kokes and Anne James

Amount: $885.00 Description: The school butterfly garden will be naturally and organically beautified with the planting of tulip and daffodil bulbs. A compost tumbler using only natural ingredients will maintain the sustainability of this lovely garden. Corporate Landing Middle School Consumers and Producers of Energy: What Role Does Sustainability Factor Into My Energy Choices? Co-Directors: Brandi Attebury and Barbara Winn Team: Douglas Grosz and Linda Goldstein Amount: $980.19 Underwriter: CH2M HILL

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Description: Students use science and math concepts while working to become responsible energy consumers. They'll create a working wind turbine and a simulated schematic for a working wind farm. Corporate Landing Middle School Diversity in the Creek: A Populations Study Co-Directors: Sherry Kelly and Joyce Hinson Team: Thomas Frohlich Amount: $610.00 Underwriter: Beach Windows & Siding Description: Habitats, population and relationships between species in an ecosystem are studied by students as they monitor the development of oysters growing in a habitat cube set in Owl's Creek. Corporate Landing Middle School If These Walls Could Talk… Co-Directors: Sherry Kelly and Rhonda Tuck Amount: $340.00 Underwriter: HBA Architecture Interior Design Description: The use of 21st century technology, such as Web surfing, aids students as they hone research and writing skills while delving into species studies which focus on evolution, extinction and changes of a species over time. Corporate Landing Middle School LunchBox Labs II Co-Directors: Sherry Kelly and Rhonda Tuck Amount: $420.00 Underwriter: Jake's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Description: A lunch box full of science! Students become immersed in the scientific method while they investigate and test science concepts using kits containing everything they need to conduct experiments from start to completion. Cox High School Do You Need an App for That? Director: Jeff Goldstein Amount: $917.83 Underwriter: Best Buy Description: Students create 'apps' for smartphone use in this innovative program which immerses them in problem solving, critical thinking and open source Java programming. Fairfield Elementary School The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Co-Directors: Rebecca Schnekser and David

Matney

Team: Arthur Dickens, Jennifer Mazur, and Carrie Bosseler

Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Youth Foundation of Virginia

Beach Description: Fourth and fifth grade boys who complete this program will indeed be "Extraordinary Gentlemen," having gained self-confidence and an understanding of the importance of manners, etiquette, community service and fiscal responsibility. First Colonial High School The Future is Bright Director: Donna Draeger Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Youth Foundation of Virginia

Beach Description: The future is bright for freshman at First Colonial High School with this student-led innovative mentorship program. Upperclassmen ease the high school transition for freshman throughout the year as they encourage involvement in the school. Glenwood Elementary School Sustainability Starts with Me Director: Melissa Follin Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: CH2M HILL Description: Hands-on school and community projects such as oyster restoration, organic gardening and recycling, educate students about the economic, environmental and social components of sustainability. Green Run Elementary School Financial Fitness - Lessons Learned Early Director: Rebecca Atkins Amount: $988.40 Underwriter: Run, Climb, Walk for VBEF Description: Students in kindergarten through fifth grade learn basic economic principals of personal finance such as income, saving and spending. Green Run High School Leadership Workshop - "Foundation for the Future" Co-Directors: Wendy Baylor and Ashley

Karunaratne Team: Ryan O'Meara, Reef Buckhalter,

Skye Carr Amount: $1,000.00

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Underwriter: Jostens Description: This workshop educates students on key communication and leadership skills such as project planning, leadership styles and philosophy, and team building. Kellam High School Second Life Sustainable Lawn Mower Project Director: Timothy Kennedy Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: GEICO Description: Students form “companies.” Technical skills and tools will be used to diagnose and repair small engines. Kemps Landing Magnet School Little Free Library Co-Directors: Rebecca Newland and Lisa

Kilczewski Team: Jennifer Marshall, Tara Martel,

Cathryn Hull, Cady Pinell, Rebecca Young and Mary Perry

Amount: $1,000.00 Description: The Little Free Library provides access to books of all levels for all ages. Materials are selected and maintained by students in fifth and eighth grade. Kemps Landing Magnet School Tell Me A Story: Students Explore Digital Narratives with Podcasting Director: Adrian Hayes Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Beach Windows & Siding Description: Students use headset microphones and multimedia software to create podcasts and documentaries which demonstrate their understanding of literary themes and historical content while developing their oral communication and presentation skills. Kemps Landing Magnet School Using iPods for Student-Centered Language Arts Learning Director: Adrian Hayes Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Beach Windows & Siding Description: Apple iPods are used in this student-centered collaborative learning program that engages students in a variety of language arts, and learning center activities.

Kempsville Middle School What is the Best Tool to Survive "This Middle School Life"? Co-Directors: Mary Sutterluety and Diann

Caviness Amount: $978.00 Underwriter: Beach Windows & Siding Description: This innovative program pairs story telling with 21st century technology. In culmination of the first unit of English 8 studies, students create podcasts of a personal narrative detailing an aspect of middle school life that they have found to be challenging. King's Grant Elementary School "Leaping" through Literacy Co-Directors: Brooke Yesalusky and Bryceleigh

Harris Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Norfolk Kiwanis Club Description: The Tag Reader System, an interactive reading tool, allows Kindergarteners to read aloud, read along and listen to, stories, with a greater level of comprehension and understanding of vocabulary. King's Grant Elementary School Skyping to Scribing Co-Directors: Bonnie Jackson and Julianne

Peperak Team: Lisa Conner, Jennifer Perrotti,

Elizabeth Reimond, Jessica Valentine and Cynthia Watrous

Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Youth Foundation of Virginia

Beach Description: In furtherance of their goal to produce effective readers and writers, fifth grade teachers at King's Grant Elementary are using Skype to give students access to published authors for face-to-face interviews to inspire students to become prolific writers.

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Landstown High School Enhancing Student Algebra Skills Using Study Island Online Learning System Co-Directors: Renante Manlunas and Karen

Collins Team: Rachel Young, Jennifer Simmons,

Lisa Ferran Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Beach Windows & Siding Description: Students, teachers and parents all benefit from Study Island, an online learning system designed to improve the understanding of Algebra. Linkhorn Park Elementary School Green Garden Group Co-Directors: Dena Sciacchitano and Gina

Foresta Team: Jennifer Moller, Ms. Manley Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: CH2M HILL Description: Students, parents and teachers maintain and care for a sustainable learning garden to be enjoyed by the entire school, while exploring responsible environmental practices, health and nutrition. Linkhorn Park Elementary School Pearls of Educational Wisdom Director: Jennifer Moller Team: Katie Catania and Jessica Grell Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Youth Foundation of Virginia

Beach Description: Modeled after the Strawbridge Elementary Operation Oyster project, this yearlong oyster habitat restoration project is designed to provide relevant classroom and field learning experience for students. Lynnhaven Elementary School Books and Blogs Director: Denise Thornton Team: Karen Shiley, Jane Hines, Melody

Komorowski and Rachel Lugo Amount: $763.05 Underwriter: Scholastic Description: The Books and Blogs afterschool literacy project incorporates reading, writing and technology. Students read and analyze children's literature and subsequently write book reviews and 'blog' on an online community using “Today's Meet.”

Malibu Elementary School Build to Express - Using LEGOs as a Learning Tool Director: Gabby Hurst Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Norfolk Kiwanis Club Description: Using LEGOs in the classroom, students are able to visualize and create models to show their understanding of concepts. The activity also encourages creativity, communication and collaboration; a combination of learning and fun! Malibu Elementary School The Power of the Pen - Giving Voice to Student Authors Director: Beth Estill Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Norfolk Kiwanis Club Description: Students become authors using the inspirational Writer's Workshop model. As they become better writers, keyboarding and voice recognition software are used to 'pen' original works that are published into hard covered books. Ocean Lakes High School Big Wheels Keep on Turning Co-Directors: Charles Thomas and Scott Sonier Amount: $999.83 Underwriter: CH2M HILL Description: Students build robots to navigate real-world obstacle courses, using Li-ion power, sensors, motor controllers, larger motors and wheels. This experience enables students to weigh the pros and cons of various technology options. Ocean Lakes High School Digitize My Wheels Co-Directors: Charles Thomas and Scott Sonier Amount: $987.65 Underwriter: GEICO Description: Students program robots to navigate student-built mazes and real-world courses. This semi-competitive environment enhances student learning, and provides an opportunity to apply math, physics, trigonometry and geometry concepts. Ocean Lakes High School Embracing Disabilities and Diversity with Compassion Co-Directors: Jim Cartwright and Allison Graves Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Beach Windows & Siding Description: Students will learn from a variety of disabled individuals how their valuable

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contributions impact on society. Guest speakers will share firsthand accounts of the heroic actions of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Ocean Lakes High School Upfront and Personal with Nonfiction Director: T'na Bell Amount: $330.00 Description: English 9 Honors students read and analyze articles from Upfront Magazine, created by writers of The New York Times, specifically for high school students. Students engage in online discussions groups with peers to share opinions on topics. Ocean Lakes High School Use the Lase-zor Co-Directors: Charles Thomas and Scott Sonier Amount: $994.92 Underwriter: GEICO Description: Students in this program build robots that use laser range finders, an instrument that uses laser technology to calculate distance, to navigate a real-world course. Pembroke Elementary School Creative Thinking and Storyworks Co-Directors: Tara Martel and Karen Dragon Team: Katie Kuhn and Cathy Hull Amount: $693.00 Description: Storyworks Magazine provides riveting narrative articles, stories and plays in a short accessible manner based on works from award-winning authors and poets. The contemporary topics boost class participation and discussion. Pembroke Elementary School Growing a Community Garden Co-Directors: Karen Dragon and Cathy Jones Team: Evelyn Campbell, Kristen Grayson,

Lorraine Miller, Karen Drosinos, Judy Scarry and Steve Baird

Amount: $425.00 Underwriter: HBA Architecture Interior Design Description: Student and teachers from Kemps Landing Magnet School, Bayside High School and Pembroke Elementary School work together in this collaborative effort that produces a community garden to be used by all.

Pembroke Meadows Elementary School Go Green, Part 2! Co-Directors: Liama Dean and Helen Stitzel Team: Meredith Hill and Jeanine Leneski Amount: $1,000.00 Description: Members of the Green Club at Pembroke Meadows Elementary School take charge of school gardens, participate in innovative projects that use recycled materials and share tips with the school body for greener living. Pembroke Meadows Elementary School Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Co-Directors: Liama Dean and Lena Barone Team: Meredith Hill, Jeanine Leneski and

Helen Stitzel Amount: $1,000.00 Description: Student leaders from the Green Club spearhead this project that brings schoolwide awareness of, and participation in, the recycling of items such as crayons, batteries, plastic bags, cell phones, ink cartridges and foil drink pouches. Plaza Middle School "Got Worms?" A Worm's Tale on Recycling (Vermicomposting) Co-Directors: Alexandra Khalaf and Fred

Rebmann Amount: $925.00 Underwriter: Cherry, Bekaert & Holland L.L.P. Description: During this project, students will investigate the relationship between vermicomposting (worm composting) and sustainability. Related lessons hone research skills such as inquiry, experimental design, prediction and summarization. Providence Elementary School Journey Through Hallowed Ground - A Legacy Project, Year 2 Co-Directors: Melissa Knight and Denise Adams Amount: $932.00 Description: Fifth grade students are given the opportunity to thoroughly investigate a self-selected topic on Virginia Studies. Student created “Museum Boxes” are shared with the classroom as part of this legacy project.

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Red Mill Elementary School Book Club Techies Director: Susan Jusell Team: Bonnie Cobb Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Cherry, Bekaert & Holland L.L.P. Description: Technology themes in fiction are the focus of students participating in the Book Club Techies project. Students investigate changes in technology over time and learn about Internet safety, etiquette and the permanence of digital communication. Red Mill Elementary School I-Pads in the News Director: Susan Jusell Team: Sue Thuma and Lisa Alconcel Amount: $670.00 Underwriter: Beach Windows & Siding Description: The morning news crew at Red Mill Elementary uses 21st century technology in the form of i-Pad video and communication applications. This state-of-the-art technology helps these students produce informative and entertaining announcements start to the day. Red Mill Elementary School Poetic License Director: Susan Jusell Team: Michelle Antonacci Amount: $992.17 Description: The Poetic License project offers students opportunities to write their own poetry which will be published in a class poetry book for addition to the school library. Volumes from each class will be on display during the Young Writers Celebrations. Salem Elementary School Bark for Books Director: Kathy Rheinhart Team: Lindsey Olinda and Andrea Payne Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Norfolk Kiwanis Club Description: Students become motivated readers while reading to therapy dogs in this innovative program designed to enhance the development of literacy skills at Salem Elementary School. Online blogging and the creation of a photo book keep students continually engaged. Salem High School Running on Empty Co-Directors: Jeffrey Kline and Brian Meechan Amount: $796.00

Underwriter: CH2M HILL Description: Students investigate the important field of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology as they focus on sustainability and alternative energy technology. Salem High School We-LEAD (Learn, Expand, Achieve, Develop) Co-Directors: Leeane Turnbull and Leslie Lehner Team: Laura Tyler Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Youth Foundation of Virginia

Beach Description: Modeled after the Virginia Beach Leadership Workshop, the ‘We-LEAD’ program develops young leaders at Salem High School. Participants investigate leadership philosophies and goals in preparation to become future community leaders. Shelton Park Elementary School Buzzing With Bee-Bots Director: Christina Troxell Team: Stephanie Piron and Judy

Middleton Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: GEICO Description: 21st century skills are infused into the kindergarten curriculum at Shelton Park Elementary School with the use of Bee-Bots, rolling robots that the children program to navigate colorful paths in the classroom. Shelton Park Elementary School Power Up! Co-Directors: Christina Troxell and Becky Bates Amount: $710.00 Underwriter: S.B. Ballard Description: The fields of electricity and renewable resources are brought to life in this hands-on multimedia program that guides students through the construction of working models of windmills and electrical currents. Strawbridge Elementary School Operation Oyster Director: Katie Catania Team: Jennifer Biange and Jessica Grell Amount: $1,000.00 Description: This yearlong oyster habitat restoration project is designed to provide relevant classroom and field learning for students, as it raises awareness of habitat restoration, replenishment and conservation.

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Thoroughgood Elementary School Power of Pink Co-Directors: Teresa Darnell and Susan Ruhl Team: Josh Miller Amount: $1,000.00 Underwriter: Norfolk Kiwanis Club Description: The Power of Pink engages fourth and fifth grade girls in the concepts of environmental citizenship and sustainability for the 21st century by using hands-on activities and experiments and community outreach. Trantwood Elementary School Oysters R.U.L.E. the Chesapeake Bay! (Renew our Unique Living Ecosystem) Director: Kathy Dungan Amount: $1,000.00 Description: This hands-on project will allow fifth grade students the chance to become scientists, as well as mathematicians and historians. Students experience firsthand the effect of living organisms on the health of the Chesapeake Bay's waters. Youth Foundation of Virginia Beach Awarded Grants Cooke Elementary School Let’s get Techy with Math Director: Sherry Franklin Team: Chrissy Enlow, Mary Carol Lynch,

Amanda Marcum, Janina Peters, Alison Savage, Barbara Taliaferro, Deanne Waller

Amount: $1,500 Description: Students in grades 3 through 5 will improve mathematical problem solving skills with tools including technologically-enhanced math equations and word problems. Cooke Elementary School Garbage to Gardens Director: Carol Ann Guido Team: Julie Laidlaw, Cody Matthews,

Yolanda Ashford, Janina Peters Amount: $500 Description: The main goal of this club is sustainability through gardening, recycling and reusing. One way is through the Grow-A-Row

program which is a way for gardeners to grow and donate produce to local community organizations. Landstown Elementary School Landstown “Dolphinettes” Book Club Amount: $500 Project Director: Robyn Marvaso Description: Girls in grades 3-5 will meet in small groups to read and discuss books which have a relational aggression among girls theme. Discussions regarding the fictional characters will help the girls to make good choices regarding situations which involve teasing, isolation, or bullying.