An opportunity to support academics in the Maquoketa School District
PURPOSE
To fund new and improved educational opportunities, innovative learning programs, pilot projects, and equipment which is not part of the standard school budget.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER? Donations and memberships are made by individuals and organizations to a component fund of the Maquoketa Area Foundation, a non-profit trust. Donations are accepted at Maquoketa State Bank, US Bank, or Maquoketa Community Schools Central Office.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Bronze $25-$99 one year commitment
- Silver $100-$199 one year commitment
- Gold $200-$299 five year commitment
TOTAL Pledge: $1000
- Platinum$300 or more five year commitment
TOTAL Pledge: $1500 *Gold and Platinum members are recognized on a plaque at the high school by the gym doors.
WHAT WILL BE FUNDED?
- Creative and imaginative teaching projects
- Enrichment materials
- Technology linked to projects
WHAT WILL NOT BE FUNDED?
- Salaries
- Travel
- Buildings & Ground Repairs
- Construction Costs
- Consumables
- Subscriptions
2010 Grants
Exploring History Through Novels – Middle School 7th grade – $527.50
Phonological Awareness – Cardinal (Toops) – $478.84
Pre-Reading Skills – Cardinal (Kindergarten) – $532.45
Math Centers – Cardinal (2nd Grade) – $727.52
Transitioning from High School – High School )McCaulley) – $650
Creative Thinking – Cardinal (1st Grade) – $807.92
Scientific Inquiry – Middle School (7th and 8th Science) – $4448.84
Calculators – Briggs – $3470
Tools for Student Involvement (Individual marker boards) – Middle School – $457.92
Printing presses and Easels – High School (Pinion) – $1589.92
Lit Book for Second Chance – Middle School (Ferguson) – $500
Expanded Welding – High School (Burken) – $3675
Digital Cameras – High School (Bowman) – $899.95
Adaptive PE Equipment – High School (Wiggins) – $1300
Education Fund Grants for 2008
CARDINAL
Math Enrichment Manipulatives - 2nd Grade
Making Words - 1st Grade
Big Books for Math, Reading, & Science - Kindergarten
Classroom on a Cart - Katherine Toops
BRIGGS
Apple Mobile Learning Lab - Briggs Staff
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Web Page Creation - Jane Schmidt
Timber City Speedway: CO2 Dragsters - K. Lemke/R. Batey
Math LCD Projector - Bill Renner
HIGH SCHOOL
Interactive Student Response System - Gary Bruns
Baby Think It Over - Laurnet Spalding
Media Center Revival: Part II - Julie Alfaro
Susie Simulator - Pauletter Horner
Van de Graaf Generator - Kathy Quinlan
Smartboard Technology - Deb Pfab
Smartboard for Interactive Art Lessons & Virtual Field Tripping - Barb Bowman
21st Century Oral Presentations - Dee Krum
Education Fund Grants for 2009
CARDINAL
Technology for the 21st Century Classroom - Cardinal Staff
BRIGGS
Elmo Projection Systems - Briggs Staff
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MS Technology Resource Center - Luepker/Schmidt/Batey
CO2 Dragsters – Wind Tunnel Test - K. Lemke
Novels: Expanded Titles for Independent Reading - S. Hass
Literature Circle Books - K. Burgmeier
Sewing Machines - K. Burgmeier
HIGH SCHOOL
Elmo Projection System - A. Pauls
Blah To Bravissimo (Elmo) - G. Bruns
Interactive Geometry - Besch
Better Parents - L. Spalding
HOSA Bowl - P. Horner
PAST FUNDED PROJECTS 2007 School Year
High School
- Media Center Revival—LMC
- Saving and Sharing—Mimeo Technology—Ag
- Department/Industrial Tech
- LCD Projector System—Foreign Language
- Digital Camera—Business Ed
Middle School
- First Lego League Robotics–TAG
- Mimeo X and LCD for improved Science Understanding and
- Communication—Grade 8
Briggs
- 2 LCDs—Grade 5
- LCD—Grade 4
- LCD and carts—Grade 3
- Stereo—Music Classes
Cardinal
- Math Activities Project—K-2 At Risk
- Fluent Readers of Good Stories “FROGS” with Read
- Naturally—Title 1
- Reading Instruction Materials—Grade K
TOTAL AWARDED: $13,059.33 2006 School Year High School
- Practical Ag Technology
- CPR (AED)—Health Occupations
- Resources for Accelerated Reader—LMC
- Baby Think It Over
- Photography Cameras—Art
- Fitness Gym 1100
- Enhance Learning with Technology—projector system—LA
Middle School
- Incorporating Technology into 6th grade—Projector system/cart
- Technology for a Sustainable World—Science
- Dietary Guidelines: New Food Pyramid—FCS
- Technology: Projector System—gr. 7
- Music Sampling—Band
- Math Projectors—Grades 7-8
- Teacher Modeling Creates Powerful Learning—Projector System for grade 8 programs
Briggs
- Geared Clocks—Grade 3
- Franklin Spellers—Grade 3
Cardinal
- Word Building Activities—Kindergarten
- Multimedia Projector—Grade 2
- Math Technology—Grade 1
- Leveled Reading Books—Grade 1
TOTAL AWARDED: $14,314.16 2005 School Year High School
- Nature Lab for Science classes
- Worth the Wait—Health unit for Physical Ed classes
- Spotlight on Theater—materials for Drama Club
- Social Studies/Business/Economic/Library Resources
Middle School
- Sewing Machines—Family Consumer Science
- Compost Area for the Nature Center—Science classes
- Kitchen Utensil Curriculum Movie—Family Consumer Science
- Connecting WWII and Jackson County—photo resources—Gr.6
- Kingdom of Animals—additions to Science aquarium—Gr. 6
- Sense of Place—purchase of digital camcorder and tapes—Gr.7
Briggs
- Complete set of Music Books
- Franklin Spellers—grade 3
- Fraction Connections—math enrichment—grade 5
Cardinal
- Movement for Reading and Writing—grade K
- Multimedia Projector System—Grade 2
- Guided Reading Enhancement—resource materials
- Reading Area Rug—LMC
- 1st Grade Music Books
- Learning through Fitness—PE and 1st grade program
- Family Book Bags—Home to school connection
TOTAL AWARDED: $14,716.11 2004 School Year High School
- History Alive Units—American History
- CNA Equipment—Health Occupations
- Roller-Guided Bend Tester—Industrial Tech
- Elliptical Trainer—Physical Education
Middle School
- Exploring the Kingdom of Animals—Creating an Aquarium Gr.6
- Photoshop Elements—Technology Class
- Music to Celebrate the New Auditorium–Band
- Sewing Machines—Family Consumer Science
Briggs
- Math Facts in a Flash
- Math Manipulatives—Grade 3
- Ecosystems and Tour the USA—Grade 4
Cardinal
- Phonics Software—Grade 1
- Kidstown Materials—Grade 1
TOTAL AWARDED: $10,814.89
