Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools 2010-11 Unrestricted Grants $46,707

$8,650

Design and Construction of an Environmentally Sustainable Greenhouse
Spring Harbor

Spring Harbor Middle School hopes to design and construct and environmentally sustainable green house on school property. The green house would be fully incorporated into the school’s environmental mission and be used to grow native plants that would be used in restoration projects throughout Dane County.

$10,000

Inspiring Students Through the Life and Music of Jazz Legend, Mary Lou Williams
MMSD Teaching & Learning

MMSD Schools and alternative programs (Cherokee Middle, West High, Toki Middle and Spring Harbor Middle; AAETO and Work and Learn) will participate in a community –wide celebration of Mary Loug Williams, the most important female musician in jazz history. Partnering with Madison’s Centennial Coordinating Committee and the UW Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives, this project will provide innovative ways to excite students about music, poetry, and history.

$9,990

Instructional Practices that Change Students Lives
Hawthorne

Hawthorne staff, after attending the National Black Child Institute (Atlanta), developed a sense of urgency toward addressing engagement & learning issues confronting African American students. Their comprehensive “Harlem Project” is designed to help staff address these issues.

$8,348

Creating Leaders: C.L.A.S.S.
East

A team of 100+ junior and senior students will receive valuable leadership & mentorship training which they will utilize to provide structured social, emotional & academic supports to 400+ incoming 9th graders at East High School. Predicted outcomes include reduced truancy/ suspensions & increased academic success.

$6,716

Memorial Spartan Perks Food Cart
Memorial

A team of 100+ junior and senior students will receive valuable leadership & mentorship training which they will utilize to provide structured social, emotional & academic supports to 400+ incoming 9th graders at East High School. Predicted outcomes include reduced truancy/ suspensions & increased academic success.

$3,000

SNN- Sennett News Network
Sennett

Sennett will purchase a sound board, components, and a video mixer to replace equipment that was brought out of retirement two years ago. This media production equipment is used for the student-run news show, daily announcements, & a PBS show.