The Moore The Moore Educational TrustEducational Trust

A gift to each citizen of A gift to each citizen of Shenandoah CountyShenandoah County

Helen MooreHelen Moore

• Born and raised in Kansas~• Was boarded with family in

town in order to attend school~

• Worked for the Federal Government for 30 years~

• Owned farms in Loudoun, Frederick and Shenandoah County~

• Was a resident of Strasburg when she died in 2002~

Helen Moore’s LegacyHelen Moore’s Legacy

• Helen Moore left her estate, valued at over 3 million dollars, to benefit the students of Shenandoah County Public Schools.

• The interest from the trust will be awarded to teachers and teacher groups each year to allow them to fund special projects.

• Individual grant awards may be for as much as $20,000.

The Moore Educational Trust The Moore Educational Trust Professional Development GrantProfessional Development Grant

• Professional development activities

• Teacher travel• Teacher study• Enrichment workshops

and seminars• Book studies

The Moore Educational Trust The Moore Educational Trust Instructional GrantInstructional Grant

• Classroom projects• Extended learning

experiences• Summer learning

camps• Visiting artists and

scholars• After school

enrichment programs

The Application ProcessThe Application Process

• There are two applications.– Moore Educational Trust

Professional Development Application

– Moore Educational Trust Instructional Grant application

• Both applications will be available on the SCPS website.

• Application deadline is November 30, 2007

The Application ProcessThe Application Process

• Applications should be specific and carefully described.

• A committee will be organized to review applications.

• Grants will be awarded in January.

Keep the Mission in MindKeep the Mission in Mind

• It is the mission of the Moore Educational Trust to provide special opportunities to benefit the Shenandoah County Public Schools above and beyond the programs normally funded by Shenandoah County, Virginia, and is not to replace such usual funding.

Consider the PossibilitiesConsider the Possibilities