***We are looking for a few new members for Avoca's Innovation Grant Committee. As a committee member you will be responsible for attending at least 3 meetings per school year, and deciding which Avoca Staff's Grants are chosen. You must commit to a 2 year term. If interested, please fill out the application form by SEPTEMBER 13th. Just click on the provided link to fill out the application.. Thank you! https://goo.gl/forms/aKIrZuhdYujf1VPT2
The Innovation Grant committee awarded the first ever Innovation Grants on March 24, 2017. Eleven grant applications were submitted and seven were awarded for just over $13,000. The committee would like to thank all of the teachers who took the time to fill out the application.
PREVIOUS INNOVATION GRANT INFORMATION & AWARDS
Here are the Spring 2017 grants that the committee awarded:
Standing Desks (8 for 3rd and 8 for 4th grade)
National Geographic Kids Magazine (1st grade)
Rigamajig (Maker Space in the AW ITC)
Pugmill (MM Art)
World Music Drumming curriculum and instruments (MM Music)
Digital Art Station (Janis Michael)
Looking for more information on the PTC Innovation Grants Program? Click here for a full presentation.
Innovation Grant 2017-18 Materials
Staff Applications Due January 8, 2018
The Committee Members
- Chairman - Jessica Boyle
- Community Members - Lani Miller
- Member (Avoca West) - Jaimie Altman
- Member (Avoca West) - Linda Arts
- Member (Marie Murphy) - Eden O'Donnell
- Member (Marie Murphy) - Michele Rowe
- Teachers - (Avoca West) & (Marie Murphy) - TBD
- Non-Voting Members - Kevin Jauch, Devon Nelson, Rebecca Goldman
For 2016-17, the PTC gift was used to provide upjust over $13,000 in Innovation Grants to Avoca teachers and staff. The PTC formed a planning committee to designate the purpose and procedure for these grants. Minutes for each meeting are posted below:
