South Royalton School receives funding and awards for academic enrichment and special programs through grants and donations. For more information, please contact Mary Waterman or program contacts.
$ to be determined: South Royalton School was one of three schools in the United States selected to participate in a new Global Impact Apprentice Challenge (GIA) through Empower Peace. South Royalton School’s GIA team will be paired with a Middle East/North Africa (MENA) high school for an environmental leadership competition based upon common interests. Communication, planning, and promotion will occur through digital technologies, joint service-learning initiatives and a cultural exchange. Points are awarded during each of the three videoconferences scheduled during 2010-2011. Contacts: M. Waterman, G. Huyghebaert, I.Provoncha, R.Kent.
$ 15,075.00: K-8 students receive a daily produce snack, the variety and capability was made possible through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Child Nutrition Programs through the Vermont Department of Education. Contacts: L. Wheelock and D. Benoit.
$ 1,300.00: 40 gallons of paint for the school campus awarded by the True Value Foundation – Painting a Brighter Future, awarded through Welch’s True Value. Contacts: D. Thresher and M. Waterman.
$10,000: Music and Visual Arts students in grades 5-12 are able to digitally showcase juried artistic creations and receive support through Vermont’s on-line arts mentoring through this award of digital cameras, computers, and MIDI recording software through a Title II, Part D grant award: Enhancing Education through Technology in Arts Education. Contacts: A. Duffy, G. Huyghebaert, K. Noyes.
$ 50,000.00: Roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels for education, a Solar in Schools Award funded by the US Dept of Energy, through Vermont Department of Education and Senator Sanders. Contacts: M. Waterman, S. Pickett, D. Benoit, R. Ballou, E. Ellerson.
$ 20,000.00: Match funds for Solar in Schools (roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels) by Vermont Renewable Energy Incentives through Vermont Department of Public Service, coordinated by ReKnew Energy Systems, Inc.
$ 2,803.00: A heater booster for the dishwasher partially funded by a Food Service Equipment grant.
$ 5,000.00: One videoconferencing camera, one monitor, setup assistance from Northeast Computers, and associated services with CILC content bank funded through Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education through Technology for the Learning Network of Vermont (Camera Grant). Contacts: R. Ballou, M. Waterman.
$ 39,664.00: Installation of new walk in cooler/freezer for food service.Awarded by Vermont Dept of Education, National School Lunch Program, ARRA Equipment Assistance Funds. Lead Faculty/Staff: L. Wheelock, S. Pickett, M. Waterman.
$ 4,997.99:Alternative Energy Momentum, a feasibility study of alternative energy implementation utilizing electric generation technologies. Awarded by Vermont Public Service, a Technical Assistance Grant. Lead Faculty/Staff: M. Waterman, and G. Fleming.
$ King Arthur Flour Company Presentation: Middle School presentation, then students get free ingredients to make two loaves of bread with one returned to the school and donated to local food shelves. Awarded by King Arthur Flour Company through facultyleadership: N. Chapman.
$ Visiting Author-Illustrator Presentation: Students grades K-6 prepare for and meet with author/illustrator, Chris Demarest, presentation awarded by CLiF (Children’s Literacy Foundation). Lead Faculty/Staff: J. Tewksbury, B. Seymour, and M. Waterman.
$ 8,893.00 + Professional Development: Heart Rate Monitors for “Steps to Wellness” in Physical Education. Awarded by Vermont Dept of Education, a School Wellness Grant. Lead Faculty/Staff: J. Thomas, J. Hewitt, R. Ballou
$ 500.00: Continuation funds for Spin Casting, Fly Fishing, & Ice Fishing in Physical Education, awarded as a result of J. Thomas PE website. Awarded by Physh ED National Fishing & Boating Education Grants Initiative, Lead Educator: J. Thomas
$ Full Costfor 2008, Half Cost 2009: SoRo Freshman Orientation, Hulbert Center, Lake Morey, VT. Awarded by the Aloha Foundation through Lead Contact/Educator: B. Goldsworthy. Student comments: “I now think of my class as an awesome group, who works well together.” Another student reflected, “I can conquer my fears if I really put my mind to it.” Another commented, “I need to step out of the leader role more often and give others the spotlight.” Bill Goldsworthy, facilitator of this new event enthusiastically added, “It was great to hear a student state how this related to our school mission of helping students develop Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially.”
$ 1,000.00: to “Recycle, Compost, Volunteer.” Awarded by State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Award, Global Youth Service through Youth Service America with Lead Educator: M. Waterman
$ 1,000.00: to “Recycle, Compost, Volunteer.” Awarded by Gifford Medical Center Philip D. Levesque Community Memorial Award through Lead Educator: M. Waterman
$ Donation of 2 used lawn tractors for new “Small Engines” classes in SoRo Tech Ed. Provided by L.F. Trottier & Sons through Lead Contact/Educator: W. Brooks
$ Donation of Mini-Stationary Bike, Treadmill, and Elliptical Trainer for Pre-K fitness to improve balance and coordination and increase stamina. Earned through parent fundraisers with Lead Contact/Educator: T.Bauder, Pre-School teacher
$ 3,015.20: for Stainless Steel Food Service Preparation Counters and Tables. Food Service Equipment Grant through the Vermont Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs with Lead Faculty/Staff: L. Wheelock, M. Waterman
$ 1,000.00:for “Students Charged by Solar Energy,” in Grades 5-6 Science awarded by Toshiba America Foundation with Lead Educator: J. Moreno
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Grant Awards Summary 2010 - 2002
SUMMARY of Grants, Awards, & Donations (2010 to 2001)
Gold Level ($10,000 plus):
*HP Technology for Teaching ($35,000) for “Rivers of Energy an Analysis of Power (REAP);
*Toyota Tapestry ($10,000+$2,500 prof dev) for ethanol production and ultra-light vehicle production;
*Toshiba America Foundation ($12,410) for development of an applied science electric vehicle;
*Vermont MIDI Project ($10,000) for computer lab for music composition.
*Land and Water Conservation ($14,670) towards new playground;
*Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, Child Nutrition Programs ($15,075) for K-8 fresh produce for daily snack;
*Title IID Competitive through NCLB & Federal/VT Dept of Education ($30,000) “K-6 Technology for Learning” Technology in Music & Art Education, and Videoconferencing Equipment;
*21st Century Community Learning Center ($73,752 for first year of four) to start One Planet after school;
*U.S. Department of Energy ($50,000) for roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels for educational applications;
*Vermont Dept of Education Child Nutrition Programs ($53,897) funds used for walk-in cooler-freezer, stainless steel food service preparation counters/tables; kitchen stove; cafeteria tables/benches, & booster;
*Vermont Public Service ($24,998) for feasibility study of alternative energy implementation and partial match of Solar in Schools Grant award.
Silver Level ($9,999 to $1,000):
*Advanced Placement Incentive ($3,145) for AP English technology, and AP History conference;
*Aloha Foundation with Hulbert Center (fully funded) for SoRo Freshman Orientation;
*Best Buy Grant ($2,500) for K-3 digital cameras, computers and supplies;
*Bethel Mills Lumber (materials for ice fishing shack and more);
*Connecticut River Network ($3,000) for tree planting, greenway path and grounds;
*CPOW (Community Partnership of Orange and Windsor) ($3,090) for South Royalton Fencing Club;
*EDS Technology Grant ($1,500) for digital camera and technology software;
*Empower Peaceand the U.S. Dept. of State for the Global Impact Apprentice Program with Israel.
*Gifford Medical Center Philip D. Levesque Memorial Award ($1,000) for “Recycle, Compost, Volunteer”;
*ING Unsung Heroes ($2000) for Wellness Works;
*Jordan Fundamentals Grant, Nike Foundation ($2,500) for Film Fest video and editing abilities;
*Physh ED National Fishing and Boating Education Grants ($4,000 + PD) for the introduction of spin casting, fly fishing, and ice fishing in Physical Education;
*Presidential Freedom Scholarships ($2,000) four HS seniors in two years; Bethel Area Rotary Club match fund ($2,000);
*SmarterKids ($2,600) partial grant for Smart Boards and Projectors;
*State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning ($1,000) for “Recycle, Compost, Volunteer”;
*Toshiba America Foundation ($1,000) for Grades 5-6 students to get “charges by solar energy”;
*University of Vermont EPSCoR ($2,000+$2,000 prof dev) for summer science for 1 teacher and 2 students annually at UVM; *VEHI for teachers ($2,491) for snowshoes;
*Vermont Agency of Natural Resources ($1,000) Out of the Box Environmental Grant for Greenway Path;
*Vermont Dept of Education School Wellness ($8,893 + PD) for Heart Rate Monitors in PE; and ($2,900) for Wellness Works;
*Vermont Watershed Mini-Grant ($1,000) for Greenway Trail Development;
*Welch’s True Value, Painting a Brighter Future ($1,300 value) for 40 gallons of paint.
*Wellborn Ecology Fund ($5000) for Environmental Science/Applied Science.
Bronze Level (under $1,000):
*Cabela’s (5 fly tying kits plus discounts for more);
*CLiF, Children’s Literacy Foundation (author/illustrator presentation);
*King Arthur Flour Co (presentation and ingredients for students/families to make bread, half for food shelf).
*Scientific Anglers/3M of Midland (15 fly rods, reels, lines, and leaders);
*L.F. Trottier & Sons (2 used lawn tractors);
*High Mowing Seeds Donation for School Garden;
*Pre-K fundraisers (mini stationary bike, treadmill, elliptical trainer);