HARVARD SCHOOLS TRUST
Enhancing education at the Harvard Elementary School and the Bromfield School
Harvard, Massachusetts


The Trust's annual Dinner-Theater Gala will be held Saturday, April 10!
Don't miss this great community event!


Grants History
January 1990 through January 2010

E - Primary benefit to Harvard Elementary School
B - Primary benefit to the Bromfield School
E
01/10
Nature's Classroom, Spring '10
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Scholarship for students to attend five-day environmental education field trip..
E
01/10
Junior Great Books Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Tammy Wilkinson, fourth grade teacher, and Sangita Marya, fifth grade teacher
Materials and support to implement the Junior Great Books program.
E
12/09
Star Party
Initiator/Sponsor: Judy Moore, third grade teacher
Equipment and refreshments for an evening astronomy event for all third graders to be held in March, 2010.
B
10/09
Promethean ActivBoard
Initiator/Sponsor: Jacqueline Travers, 9th grade science teacher, and Deborah Pierce, science department chair
Interactive whiteboard and peripherals, projector, laptop computer for 9th grade physical science classes.
E
09/09
Market Math, Fall '09
Initiator/Sponsor: HES parent Belinda Abouaf Friedrich
One-day after-school event for students in grades 4-5 to experience real-life math situations.
B
06/09
Model United Nations
Initiator/Sponsor: Bryce Mattie, geography teacher
Registration fees for students and advisors for participation in Model UN conference at Harvard University in January 2010.
B
06/09
Academic Bowl National Championship, June '09
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, coach, and Danny Eisenberg, student
Support for team's trip to Chicago to compete in national championship
B
06/09
Interactive Response System
Initiator/Sponsor: Rob Cullinane, grade 3 teacher, and Peggy Harvey, media director
Interactive component for Smartboards to be used in conjunction with lesson plan development
B
05/09
Science Kit Training
Initiator/Sponsor: Getchen Henry, HES math/science coordinator
One-day training for kindergarten and grade 2 teachers to use Science And Technology (STC) kits as part of the science curriculum
B
04/09
Staff Development
Initiator/Sponsor: Bryce Mattie, geography teacher
Support for attendance at four-week Sino-American Bridge for Education and Health program in Fujian Province, China, in summer 2009.
B
03/09
Kiln Replacement Parts
Initiator/Sponsor: Julie Cook, Bromfield art teacher
Replacement parts for electric kilns used by Bromfield art students and adult education classes.
E
03/09
Nature's Classroom, Spring '09
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Scholarship for students to attend five-day environmental education field trip.
E
03/09
Elementary School Sound System
Initiator/Sponsor: David Gilfix, HES music director
PA system for musical performances in the elementary school cafeteria..
E
03/09
Reading Clubs Seminar
Initiator/Sponsor: Peggy Bragg, reading curriculum coordinator
Attendance of eleven attendees at one-day seminar on reading instruction.
B
03/09
Weight Room Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Sue Silver and Dave Boisvert, Bromfield physical education teachers
Shoulder press, pec dec, and chest press machines for daily use in phys ed classes.
E
02/09
Mini Video Cameras
Initiator/Sponsor: Rob Cullinane, third frade teacher
Mini video cameras for elementary school students and teachers to document their work and upload it to classroom websites.
B
02/09
Primary Source
Initiator/Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson, Superintendent
One-year membership in Primary Source cultural partnership, which provides learning opportunities and curricular resources for teachers.
E
12/08
Podcasting
Initiator/Sponsor: Peggy Harvey and Reenie Keith, HES media specialist and grade 5 teacher
Hardware and software for fifth graders to create an audio-visual podcast..
B
12/08
Stone Sculpture and Poetry
Initiator/Sponsor: Glenn Tarullo, Miranda Miller, and Sharon Chandler, Bromfield middle schhol science, language arts, and art teachers
Stipend for artist Linda Hoffman to work with middle school students in a cross-disciplinary project combining science, poetry and art.
E
11/08
Star Party
Initiator/Sponsor: Judy Moore, third grade teacher
Equipment and refreshments for an evening astronomy event for all third graders.
B
11/08
SmartBoard
Initiator/Sponsor: Joshua Clarke, Bromfield middle school science teacher
SmartBoard, laptop computer, projector, speakers, and hardware for eighth grade science classroom.
B
10/08
Physics Lab Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Gary Menin, Bromfield physics teacher
Lab equipment for AP and senior honors physics classes.
B
9/08
Green Cafeteria
Initiator/Sponsor: Paul Correnty, food services coordinator
Replace styrofoam/plastic bowls/plates/utensils in the Bromfield cafeteria with washable trays, metal cutlery, and environmentally friendly paper products.
E
9/08
Market Math, Fall '08
Initiator/Sponsor: HES parents Valerie Into, Belinda Abouaf, and Charlene vandeVaart
One-day after-school event for students in grades 4-5 to experience real-life math situations.
E
9/08
Book Talk
Initiator/Sponsor: Cynthia Hansen and Peggy Braag, HES language arts coordinators
Student books and common teacher books for grades K-5 classroom discussion and artistic display.
E
6/08
Science Kits
Initiator/Sponsor: Gretchen Henry, curriculum coordinator
Inquiry-based resource kits to augment the K-5 science curriculum.
E
6/08
Social Studies Curriculum Enhancement
Initiator/Sponsor: Mary Beth Banios, HES principal, and Gretchen Henry, curriculum coordinator
National Geographic leveled readers and teacher guides, and books on the Constitution to augment social studies curriculum for grade 5.
E
6/08
Carpets for Grades 1-3
Initiator/Sponsor: Mary Beth Banios, HES principal
Rectangular carpets for classroom management of readers and writers workshops.
B
6/08
Academic Bowl National Championship, June '08
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, coach, and Tyler Alderson, student
Support for team's trip to Orlando to compete in national championship
E
4/08
Nature's Classroom, Spring '08
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Scholarship for students to attend five-day environmental education field trip
B
4/08
Fiber Twist
Initiator/Sponsor: Sharon Chandler, Bromfield art teacher
Equipment and supplies for fiber arts program for middle school students.
E
3/08
Lessons That Change Writers
Initiator/Sponsor: Sangita Marya and Tammy Wilkinson, grade 5 teachers
Funds for teachers to attend a writing instruction workshop.
E
12/07
Smart Board Technology at HES
Initiator/Sponsor: Mary Beth Banios, HES principal
Funds to complete the installation of five Smart Boards, including laptop computers and software.
E
12/07
Project Adventure Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Christine Reale, HES guidance counselor, and Barbi Kelley, HES physical education teacher
Indoor/outdoor equipment to be used for the Project Adventure program for grades K-5.
E
12/07
Astronomy "Star Party"
Initiator/Sponsor: Judy Moore, grade 3 teacher
Equipment and refreshments for an evening astronomy event for all third graders.
B
10/07
Smart Board for World Geography Classroom
Initiator/Sponsor: Bryce Mattie, geography teacher
Front projection SMART board and projector for use in all 10th grade geography classes.
B
9/07
Digital Camera
Initiator/Sponsor: Wyatt Holt, science teacher
Digital camera and accessories for 7th grade science. .
B
9/07
Clay Development
Initiator/Sponsor: Julie Cook, art teacher
Pottery wheels and electric kiln.
E
9/07
Market Math, Fall '07
Initiator/Sponsor: Stephanie Opalka and Valerie Into, parents
One-day after-school event for students in grades 4-5 to experience real-life math situations.
B
5/07
Academic Bowl National Championship, June '07
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, coach
Support for team's trip to Orlando to compete in national championship.
E
4/07
Nature's Classroom, Spring '07
Initiator/Sponsor: Gretchen Henry, HES math/science curriculum coordinator
Scholarship for students to attend five-day environmental education field trip.
B
3/07
Computer Workstation
Initiator/Sponsor: Martha Brooks, digital arts teacher and webmaster
Enhanced computer and monitor to support teaching and maintenance the school system website.
E
1/07
SMART Boards and Visual Presenters
Initiator/Sponsor: Mary Beth Banios, HES principal
Touch-sensitive interactive whiteboards and electronic presenters, for enhanced classroom learning experiences.
E
12/06
TV/DVD/VCR
Initiator/Sponsor: Cynthia Ambrosino, grade 5 science/math teacher
20-inch TV with embedded VCR and DVD for playing science and math videos.
E
12/06
Software and Technology Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Mary Beth Banios, HES principal, and Peggy Harvey, technology aide
Variety of software for use on computer terminals, plus two video cameras..
B
12/06
Participaiton in Boston College Educational Seismology Project
Initiator/Sponsor: Glenn Tarullo, grade 6 science teacher
Equipment and curriculum resources for teaching about seismology and earthquakes.
B
12/06
Classroom Performance System
Initiator/Sponsor: Deb Pierce, Science Department chairman
Wireless response system (hardware and software) to give teachers instant feedback from students.
B
10/06
Spanish Language Scholastic Magazine
Initiator/Sponsor: Denise Keating, Spanish teacher
Monthly publication of current events and other articles in Spanish for beginning language students.
B
10/06
Project Wellness
Initiator/Sponsor: Cindy Hurley, middle school guidance counselor, and Ellen Leicher, parent
Support for extension of the program started last year for students and parents, focused on social interaction and risk-taking behavior.
E
10/06
Scott Foresman Math
Initiator/Sponsor: Gretchen Henry, math curriculum coordinator
Additional Scott Foresman curriculum resources to supplement the elementary math program.
E
9/06
Playground Map of United States
Initiator/Sponsor: Cynthia Karon, parent
Supplies for painting a new United States map on the HES playground.
E
6/06
Market Math, Fall '06
Initiator/Sponsor: Stephanie Opalka, parent
One-day after-school event for students in grades 4-5 to experience real-life math situations.
E
6/06
Letters From Wuzzy
Initiator/Sponsor: Tami Harrah, Elementary School Nurse
Creative health program for kindergarten and grade 1 students.
B
5/06
Academic Bowl National Championship, June '06
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, coach
Support for team's trip to Chicago to compete in national championship.
B
5/05
AP Chemistry Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Kristen VanderVeen, Chemistry teacher
Equipment and supplies for implementation of college-level laborary program for AP chemistry course.
B
4/06
Art and the Internet
Initiator/Sponsor: Julie Cook, Bromfield art teacher
Projector, computer, and art portfolio software for teaching art history.
E
3/06
Nature's Classroom, Spring '06
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Scholarship for students to attend five-day environmental education field trip.
E,B
3/06
"SkyScout" GPS Celestial Object Finder
Initiator/Sponsor: Judy Moore, third grade teacher, Glen Tarullo, Bromfield science teacher, and Fred Meshna, Bromfield science teacher
Purchase of a GPS celestial object locater to enhance grade 3 and grade 7 science curriculum and Bromfield physics classes..
E
3/06
Video Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Sangita Marya, fifth grade teacher
TV with embedded VCR/DVD for playing science and social studies videos.
B
2/06
Project Wellness
Initiator/Sponsor: Cindy Hurley, guidance counselor, and Ellen Leicher, parent
Full-day, off-site program for all 7th grade students and parents, focused on social interaction and risk-taking behavior.
B
2/06
Why Would Anyone Write a Play About Math?
Initiator/Sponsor: Julie Raye Horton, Mathematics teacher
Copies of the play Proof, by David Auburn, for 9th grade students, for a cross-disciplinary unit on mathematics and literature.
B
12/05
Multimedia Computer Projectors
Initiator/Sponsor: Deb Pierce, Science Department chairman
Four multimedia projectors for projecting computer images, for use in grade 9-12 science classes.
B
12/05
Physics Lab Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Gary Menin, Physical Science teacher
Outlet gear sets and marble launchers for hands-on physics labs.
E
12/05
Mentor Text Library
Initiator/Sponsor: Cynthia Hansen, HES Language Arts Coordinator
Mentor texts for all elementary grade levels, to augment the writing curriculum.
B
11/05
Felting
Initiator/Sponsor: Sharon Chandler, Bromfield art teacher
Training and classroom supplies for middle school instruction in the art of felting.
B
11/05
Audio System and Recording Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Reynolds, Bromfield music director
Microphones, speakers, cables, and high-quality recording and playback equipment.
B
9/05
Online Alcohol Education Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Hall, Bromfield principal
Web-based program to engage ninth grade students in interactive science-based alcohol education.
E
9/05
Marketplace Math '05
Initiator/Sponsor: Ann Whitney and Phyllis Simpson, parents
One-day after-school event for students in grades 4-5 to experience real-life math situations.
E
9/05
Rugs for Elementary School Classrooms
Initiator/Sponsor: Judy Moore, third grade teacher
Area rugs for group gathering spaces; one for each classroom.
E
6/05
Playground Map of United States
Initiator/Sponsor: Vanessa Perini and Elizabeth Sullebarger, parents
Stencil and supplies for painting a new United States map on the HES playground.
E
6/05
Enhanced Phonics Instruction
Initiator/Sponsor: Mary Beth Banios, HES principal, and Peggy Bragg, reading curriculum coordinator
Materials and manuals for hands-on, multi-sensory phonics activities for grades K through 3.
B
5/05
Academic Bowl National Championship, June '05
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, coach
Support for team's trip to Chicago to compete in national championship.
B
5/05
Clay Recycling
Initiator/Sponsor: Julie Cook, Bromfield art teacher
Equipment to recycle used dry and wet clay for use in ceramics classes.
B
4/05
Worm and Frog Dissection
Initiator/Sponsor: Wyatt Holt, middle school science teacher
Preserved frogs and worms and dissection equipment for seventh grade biology course.
B
4/05
Field Hockey Storage Construction
Initiator/Sponsor: Shawn Moore and Alex Wiles, Bromfield seniors
Materials for building a permanent storage shed for field hockey equipment..
E
4/05

Nature's Classroom, Spring '05
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Scholarship for students to attend five-day environmental education field trip.

B
3/05
Saori Hand-Weaving
Initiator/Sponsor: Sharon Chandler, Bromfield art teacher
Looms and other equipment for Saori weaving, and tuition for advanced training.
E,B
2/05
Latin American Foods in the School Lunch Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Paul Correnty, food service director
Attendance at Latin American Diet Summit with goal of introducing Latin American items to school menus.
B
2/05
Materials for Restructured 8th-9th Grade Science Curriculum
Initiator/Sponsor: Larry Weathers, Bromfield science department chairman
Texts, lab manuals, teacher support materials, and student lab supplies.
B
2/05
Water Monitoring
Initiator/Sponsor: Kristin Vanderveen and Glenn Tarullo, Bromfield chemistry and science teachers
Comprehensive water monitoring kits for use in grade 10 chemistry and grade 6 science classes.
E
1/05
Scott Foresman Math Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Marybeth Banios, principal, and Gretchen Henry, math curriculum coordinator
Pearson/Scott Foresman curriculum resources to supplement the TERC Investigations program.
B
1/05
Clay Enrichment Project
Initiator/Sponsor: Julie Cook, Bromfield art teacher
Pottery wheels and a kiln for use in art classes, grades 8-12.
E
12/04
Pedometers
Initiator/Sponsor: Barbi Kelley, Elementary School physical education teacher
60 pedometers for use in phys ed classes and at home to measure physical activity.
E
12/04
Sound System for Elementary School Cafeteria
Initiator/Sponsor: Marybeth Banios, principal
Portable sound system, including speakers, boundary microphones, and a handheld microphone.
B
9/04
Video Arts Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Jonathan Williams, Jackie Normand, and Keith Turner, program mentors
Professional lighting equipment for video productions.
E
9/04
DVD Players
Initiator/Sponsor: Judy Moore, third grade teacher, and Laurie Lingham, librarian
Four DVD players for use by all elementary school classes.
B
6/04
Jurassic Fossil Excavation Site
Initiator/Sponsor: Glenn Tarullo, science teacher
Replication of a dinosaur excavation site to augment sixth grade physical science curriculum.
E
6/04
Marketplace Math '04
Initiator/Sponsor: Ann Whitney, parent
One-day after-school event for students in grades 4-5 to experience real-life math situations.
E,B
6/04
Professional Development
Initiator/Sponsor: Mihran Keoseian, superintendent
Support for curriculum development activities during the 2004-05 school year.
E,B
5/04
Odyssey of the Mind Educational Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Diane Hall, parent and team coach
Support for teams' trip to the world finals problem-solving competition.
B
4/04

Mimio and Projector Multi-Media Classroom Pilot
Initiator/Sponsor: Wyatt Holt, middle school science teacher
Whiteboard capture device, computer projector, and speakers for classroom use.

B
4/04

Academic Bowl National Championship, June '04
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, coach
Support for team's trip to compete in national championship.

E
4/04

Enclosed Bulletin Boards for Student Displays
Initiator/Sponsor: Jim McAuliffe, Elementary School principal
Materials to build polycarbonite display cases, which will be compliant with new fire regulations.

E
4/04

Space Day 2004
Initiator/Sponsor: Judy Moore, third grade teacher
Materials for hands-on lessons on space exploration.

E,B
4/04

Developmental Reading Assessment Kits
Initiator/Sponsor: Peggy Bragg and Cynthia Hansen, language arts coordinators
Literature-based program for assessing and documenting student reading development.

E
3/04

Nature's Classroom, Spring '04
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Scholarship for students to attend five-day environmental education field trip.

E
3/04

Physical Education Convention
Initiator/Sponsor: Barbi Kelley, Elementary School physical education teacher
Support for participation in national physical education conference.

B
2/04
Shakespeare Now! Presentation
Initiator/Sponsor: Timothy Webber, English teacher
Theater presentation of Romeo and Juliet for ninth grade English students, including interactive workshops.
E,B
2/04
Defibrillator/CPR Training
Initiator/Sponsor: Ramae Philippou, school nurse
Staff training to use automatic external defibrillators (AED).
B
12/03
Earth Science Kits
Initiator/Sponsor: Larry Weathers, science department chairman, and Glenn Tarullo, science teacher
Hands-on, inquiry-based resource kit to augment the sixth grade earth science curriculum.
E
12/03
Occupational Therapy Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Joanne Pascar, occupational therapist
Devices to help children in regular ed classrooms with fine motor, sensory motor and attentional issues.
B
11/03
Computer Hardware
Initiator/Sponsor: Cheryll Hogan, associate principal; and Bromfield technology teachers
Additional computers for middle school computer technology classes.
B
9/03
Microscopes
Initiator/Sponsor: Larry Weathers, science department chairman; and Deb Pierce, biology teacher
Twelve microscopes for high school use, and twelve for middle school use.
B
9/03
Digital Photography
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Hall, Bromfield principal
Cameras, printer, and supplies for digital photography course.
E
6/03
Marketplace Math '03
Initiator/Sponsor: Ellen Leicher, parent
One-day after-school event for students in grades 4-5 to experience real-life math situations.
E
5/03
Harvard History Curriculum Development
Initiator/Sponsor: Lisa Hopkins, Joan Marchant, and Janet Woodward, second grade teachers
Support for enhancing second grade social studies curriculum, with focus on Harvard history.
B
5/03
Academic Bowl National Championship, June '03
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, Academic Bowl team sponsor
Support for Bromfield's Academic Bowl team to attend national competition in New Orleans.
E
4/03
Electric Projection Screen
Initiator/Sponsor: Laurie Lingham, elementary school librarian
Electric projection screen to be permanently hung from the cafetorium ceiling.
B
4/03
Celebration 2003
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Wilson-Malam, parent
Support for substance-free after-prom party.
E
3/03
Nature's Classroom, Spring '03
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette and Sharlene Tuttle, fifth grade teachers
Scholarships for students to attend four-day environmental education field trip, and funding to allow a male staff member to be a trip chaperone.
E
3/03
Planetary Science Kits
Initiator/Sponsor: Larry Weathers, science department chairman
Hands-on, inquiry-based resource kit to augment the sixth grade science curriculum.
E
2/03
Math Olympiad Program, 2002-03
Initiator/Sponsor: Brooke West and Chris Brodeur, sixth grade teachers
Teacher stipend for weekly before-school practice sessions for students in grades 4-6.
B
11/02
Gender Issue Videos
Initiator/Sponsor: Christopher Jones, English teacher
Videos addressing gender stereotypes and their role in mass media; to augment eighth grade curriculum.
E
11/02
Portable Sound System
Initiator/Sponsor: Barbi Kelley, physical education teacher
Portable sound system and microphones for use in phys ed classes and assemblies.
B
11/02
Rowing Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Brian Dawe, rowing coach
Sixteen lightweight oars.
B
11/02
Oscilloscopes and Signal Generators
Initiator/Sponsor: Fred Meshna, physics teacher
Equipment to allow students to investigate principles of oscillatory motion, electromagnetism, and circuits.
B
6/02
Track Team Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Fred Lambie, parent, and Henry Phelan, track team coach
High jump landing pad and crossbars, starting blocks, measuring tapes, javelins, discus cage.
E
5/02
Math Olympiad Program, 2001-02
Initiator/Sponsor: Brooke West and Chris Brodeur, sixth grade teachers
Teacher stipend for weekly before-school practice sessions for students in grades 4-6.
E
5/02
Sixth Grade Play, May '02
Initiator/Sponsor: Amy Sciple, sixth grade teacher
Art supplies, materials for props, and microphone rental.
E,B
5/02
Professional Development
Initiator/Sponsor: Mihran Keoseian, superintendent
Curriculum development workshops during summer of 2002.
B
5/02
Academic Bowl National Championship, June '02
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, Academic Bowl team sponsor
Support for Bromfield's Academic Bowl team to attend national competition in Los Angeles.
B
4/02

Membership in National Forensic League
Initiator/Sponsor: Adam Roux, student
Membership fee to enable Bromfield's speech and debate club to participate at national level.

E,B
3/02
Videos on Differing Learning Styles
Initiator/Sponsor: Carole Donlon, school psychologist and special ed coordinator
Video series developed by WGBH with Dr. Mel Levine, authority on learning differences.
E
3/02
Nature's Classroom, Spring '02
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade science teacher
Scholarships for students to attend four-day environmental education field trip.
E
3/02
Elementary School Computer Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Jim McAuliffe, elementary principal
Four Gateway computers and a Hewlett-Packard laser printer.
B
3/02

Utility Shed for Athletic Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Robert West, student
Lumber and other supplies for student construction of utility shed.

B
2/02
Celebration 2002
Initiator/Sponsor: Parent Committee
Support for substance-free after-prom party.
E,B
1/02
Literary Lectures, March '02
Initiator/Sponsor: Margie Smith, parent
Lectures by literary scholar, Dr. Elliot Engel, presenting insights into works of literature and authors' lives.
B
1/02
English Classroom Resources
Initiator/Sponsor: Christopher Jones, Bromfield English teacher
Dictionaries, thesauruses, and research guides..
B
11/01
Effective Middle Level Learning
Initiator/Sponsor: Members of Middle School Development Committee
Conference costs for three attendees at the annual Massachusetts Middle Level Conference.
B
10/01
Graphing Calculators
Initiator/Sponsor: Russell Wass, math department chairman
Thirty graphing calculators and supporting materials for Bromfield math classes.
E
6/01
Fence for Elementary School Field
Initiator/Sponsor: David Railsback, student and Eagle Scout candidate
Materials for construction of a barrier fence for a portion of the elementary school ball field.
B
6/01
Middle School Teaming Workshop
Initiator/Sponsor: Gretchen Henry, chairperson of Middle School Development Committee
Partial funding for consultant fee, teacher stipends, and materials.
B
6/01
Instrumentation Enhancement for Music Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Reynolds, Bromfield music director
Partial funding for soprano saxophone, string bass, bassoon, and computer sound cards.
B
5/01
Academic Bowl National Championship, June '01
Initiator/Sponsor: Jeremy Dean, student
Support for Bromfield's Academic Bowl team to attend national competition in Los Angeles.
E
5/01
Costumes for Sixth Grade Play
Initiator/Sponsor: Chris Snell, sixth grade teacher
Costumes for History...The Musical.
E,B
4/01
Music Master Classes
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Reynolds, music teacher
Funding for a four-hour "master class" at each school, presented by members of the New England Philharmonic.
E
4/01
Horizons for Youth, Spring '01
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Scholarships for students to attend four-day environmental education field trip.
E
3/01
Portable Telescopes
Initiator/Sponsor: Judy Moore, third grade teacher
Two "Telescopes-To-Go" to enhance the third grade science unit on astronomy.
B
2/01
Computers for Special Education Classes
Initiator/Sponsor: Leslie Steiman, special ed teacher
Two desktop computers for use by special ed students in grades 9-12
B
2/01
Computer Projection Device
Initiator/Sponsor: Kathleen Doherty, history teacher; Jane Soule, librarian
Projection device to enable an entire class to easily view a computer screen.
B
2/01
Graphing Calculators
Initiator/Sponsor: Russell Wass, math teacher
Thirty graphing calculators for use in Bromfield math classes.
B
1/01
Celebration 2001
Initiator/Sponsor: Joe Schmidt, parent
Support for substance-free after-prom party.
E
10/00
Cities Classroom Field Trips
Initiator/Sponsor: grade two/three and grade three teaching teams
Trips to Boston in 2000-01 to augment classroom curriculum on the study of cities.
E
10/00
Math Olympiad
Initiator/Sponsor: Chris Brodeur, Liz Hayden and Brooke West, fifth and sixth grade math teachers
Teacher stipend for weekly before-school practice sessions for students in grades 4-6.
B
9/00
Student Leadership Institute, September '00
Initiator/Sponsor: Mihran Keoseian, Bromfield principal
Participation of 22-25 students at two-day leadership conference in Hyannis.
B
6/00
Computer Interfaces for Recording Experimental Data
Initiator/Sponsor: Fred Meshna, Bromfield physics and chemistry teacher
Vernier computer interfaces and data collection probes for use in junior and senior level science classes.
E
6/00
Digital Camera
Initiator/Sponsor: Ann Corcoran, technology coordinator
Digital camera for use by elementary school staff.
B
5/00
Instrumental Enhancement for Bromfield Music Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Reynolds, Bromfield music director
Bassoon, euphonium, F trombone, and fluegelhorn for use by concert band students.
E,B
5/00
Literary Lectures
Initiator/Sponsor: Margie Smith, parent
Lectures by literary scholar, Dr. Elliot Engel, presenting insights into classic works of literature and authors' lives.
E
5/00
Garden Project for Elementary School Courtyard
Initiator/Sponsor: Alice Gebura, parent and member of the Garden Club
Support for the design of a Japanese garden, an alpine rock garden, and a butterfly/wildlife garden in the school courtyard, to enhance the elementary school curriculum.
E,B
5/00
Student/Community Assistance Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Harvard Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
Continued support in 1999-2000 for full-time counselor.
B
4/00
Directions of a Town - History of Harvard
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Hill, Bromfield history teacher
Copies of Directions of a Town, by Robert Anderson, for use in eighth grade history classes.
E
4/00
Horizons for Youth, Spring '00
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Scholarships for students to attend four-day environmental education field trip.
B
4/00
Academic Bowl National Championship, June '00
Initiator/Sponsor: Jeremy Dean, student
Support for Bromfield's Academic Bowl team to attend national competition in Los Angeles.
E
2/00
CPR Training for Elementary School Teachers
Initiator/Sponsor: Tami Harrah, school nurse
Workshop fees for 37 teachers to receive CPR and first aid training.
B
1/00
New England League of Middle Schools Conference, March 2000
Initiator/Sponsor: Chris Jones, Karen Martin and Scott Hoffman, middle school teachers
Conference fees for 8 teachers and 4 parents to participate in NELMS conference in Providence.
B
12/99
Art from the Heart Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Jim McAuliffe, director of student services, and Georgia Sasson, parent
After-school program using art projects and discussion to help girls in grades 7-8 with the transition to adolescence.
B
11/99
Celebration 2000
Initiator/Sponsor: Sarah Henderson, parent
Support for substance-free after-prom party.
E
10/99
Japanese Culture and Language Project
Initiator/Sponsor: Diane Temple, grade 2/3 teacher
Camera and computer equipment for documenting Ms. Temple's travel and study in Japan.
E
10/99
Cities Classroom Field Trips
Initiator/Sponsor: grade 3 teaching team
Trips to Boston in 1999-00 to augment classroom curriculum on the study of cities.
E
10/99
Math Olympiad
Initiator/Sponsor: Liz Hayden and Chris Brodeur, Elementary School math teachers
Teacher stipend and materials for before-school practice sessions for students in grades 4-6.
E
6/99
Science Kits for Grades 1-6
Initiator/Sponsor: Pat Kolber, elementary principal
Hands-on science kits to supplement grades 1-6 curriculum.
B
6/99
MIDI Lab
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom O'Toole, music teacher, and Ann Corcoran, technology coordinator
MIDI equipment and software to be used in new music theory class
B
5/99
National Academic Bowl Championship, June '99
Initiator/Sponsor: Dan Powers, student
Entry fees and expenses for students and advisor at national competition in Washington D.C.
E,B
5/99
Odyssey of the Mind
Initiator/Sponsor: Theresa Ledoux, Coordinator of Odyssey of the Mind Program
Registration and other expenses at Odyssey of the Mind world competition in Tennessee.
E,B
5/99
Student/Community Assistance Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Harvard Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
Continued support for full-time counselor.
B
5/99
Dance Team
Initiator/Sponsor: Caitlin McGarty, Alyson Roux, and Terri Cunningham, students
Continued support for a competitive dance troupe.
E,B
4/99
Reaching Every Child Through Technology
Initiator/Sponsor: Ann Corcoran, technology coordinator
Inspiration and Hyperstudio software, which emphasize visual learning.
E
3/99
Three Eyes on the World
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Seeling, art teacher
Expenses for Mr. Seeling to exhibit elementary school art projects at symposiums in China.
E
2/99
Sixth Grade Musical Play, Spring '99
Initiator/Sponsor: Laura Kohout, music teacher
Musical scores and supplies for production of The Pirates of Penzance.
E
2/99
Horizons for Youth, Spring '99
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Scholarships for students to attend four-day environmental education field trip.
B
12/98
Natural Helpers Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
Support for peer-counseling training.
E
11/98
Cities Classroom Field Trips
Initiator/Sponsor: grade two and grade two/three teaching teams
Trips to Boston in 1998-99 to augment classroom curriculum on the study of cities.
B
11/98
Celebration '99
Initiator/Sponsor: Sarah Henderson, parent
Support for substance-free after-prom party.
E
10/98
Math Materials Kit
Initiator/Sponsor: Liz Hayden, fifth grade teacher
Inquiry-based approach to math where students conduct investigations with hands-on materials.
E
10/98
Science Kits
Initiator/Sponsor: grade two, grade three, and grade two/three teaching teams
Hands-on science kits for elementary school.
B
10/98
Digital Imaging
Initiator/Sponsor: Don Blood, Richard Maki, Larry Weathers, industrial tech/photography/science teachers
Digital camera and accessories, photo-printer and supplies.
E,B
10/98
Odyssey of the Mind
Initiator/Sponsor: Theresa Ledoux, Coordinator of Odyssey of the Mind Program
Materials and tournament fees for team-based problem-solving program.
B
9/98
Timpani Drums
Initiator/Sponsor: Fanfare! for Music
Two timpani drums to complete the set of four.
B
9/98
Middle School Field Hockey
Initiator/Sponsor: Sue Silver, physical education teacher
Startup funding for middle school field hockey program.
B
6/98
Middle School Soccer
Initiator/Sponsor: Ron Ricci and Mike Gutzler, parents
Startup funding for middle school girls soccer program.
E
5/98
Multi-Age Practices
Initiator/Sponsor: Pat Kolber, elementary principal
Attendance (three teachers) at national conference on multi-age and looping practices.
E
5/98
Summer Math Club
Initiator/Sponsor: Laurie Lingham, children's librarian; Lisa Dagdigian, library director
Math enrichment program for children in kindergarten through grade 3 at the Harvard Public Library
B
3/98
National Academic Bowl Championship, June '98
Initiator/Sponsor: Marilou Spash, social studies teacher
Entry fees and expenses for students and advisor at national competition.
E
3/98
Endangered Farm Animals Curriculum
Initiator/Sponsor: Andy Perkins, parent; Kathy Kittredge, fourth grade teacher
Books and other curriculum materials on rare and endangered farm animals.
E
3/98
Sixth Grade Musical Play, Spring '98
Initiator/Sponsor: Amy Budka, music teacher
Professional choreographer and supplies for production of Tom Sawyer.
B
3/98
Museum of Fine Arts Field Trip
Initiator/Sponsor: Jennifer Hurray and Julia Dunning, teachers of Study of Western Thought
Visit to Boston Museum of Fine Arts to see special exhibit of how art has changed over the past century.
E
3/98
Alpha Smart Keyboards
Initiator/Sponsor: Ruth Schemel, special needs coordinator, and Ann Corcoran, technology coordinator
Keyboards for special needs students to facilitate their daily writing activities.
E
2/98
Horizons for Youth, Spring '98
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Scholarships for students to attend four-day environmental education field trip.
E
2/98
Math Club
Initiator/Sponsor: Mary Essary, parent; Suzanne Mahoney, second grade teacher
Materials and resource books for before-school math program.
E,B
2/98
Substance Abuse Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Harvard Substance Abuse Prevention Taskforce
Support for continued funding of Harvard's community assistance person
E
1/98
Elementary School Council Newsletter
Initiator/Sponsor: Pat Kolber, elementary principal
Postage for two town-wide mailings.
E
1/98
Touch Math
Initiator/Sponsor: Ruth Schemel, special needs coordinator
Multi-sensory system for teaching math facts and computation.
E
1/98
Cities Classroom Field Trips
Initiator/Sponsor: Cindy Hansen, Judy Moore, Jackie Babat, Lisa Hopkins, third grade teachers
Trips to Boston in 1997-98 to augment classroom curriculum on the study of cities.
B
1/98
Graphing Calculators
Initiator/Sponsor: Ron Gaumond, math teacher
Twenty graphing calculators for use in grades 9 and 10 math classrooms.
B
1/98
Musical Theater Production, Spring '98
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, drama director
Musical rights, music director, supplies and costumes for production of City of Angels.
B
12/97
Dance Team
Initiator/Sponsor: Caitlin McGarty, Alyson Roux, and Terri Cunningham, students
Startup funding for a competitive dance troupe.
E
12/97
Gender Equity Conference
Initiator/Sponsor: Maggie Surwilo, elementary school guidance counselor
Attendance at annual conference at Wellesley College on gender equity in the classroom.
B
12/97
Celebration '98
Initiator/Sponsor: Sarah Henderson, parent
Support for substance-free after-prom party
E,B
9/97
Library Books, Supplies, Media Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Stock Our Shelves parent committee
Support for books, supplies, and media equipment for Bromfield and elementary school libraries.
B
5/97
This Is Your Life Assembly, May '97
Initiator/Sponsor: Delma Josephson, Dean of Students/health coordinator
Partial funding for assembly program for middle-school students on fitness, self-esteem, body image, eating disorders, and substance abuse.
E,B
5/97
Library Facilities Consultant
Initiator/Sponsor: Mihran Keoseian, Bromfield principal
Partial funding for consultant to review library needs.
E
4/97
Math Club
Initiator/Sponsor: Suzanne Mahoney, second-grade teacher
Materials for elementary school math club.
E
3/97
Smaug the Dragon
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Seeling, art teacher
Artist fees and materials for sixth-graders to create giant puppet.
E
3/97
Sixth Grade Musical Play, Spring '97
Initiator/Sponsor: Amy Budka, music teacher
Materials for scenery, props, and costumes for production of The Hobbit.
B
3/97
Junior Varsity Softball
Initiator/Sponsor: Susan Silver, physical education teacher
Start-up costs for girls' junior varsity softball.
B
3/97
Celebration '97
Initiator/Sponsor: Meg McDevitt, parent
Support for substance-free after-prom party.
B
12/96
Field Trip to Romeo and Juliet, April '97
Initiator/Sponsor: Rebecca Hayden, English teacher
Tickets for all freshmen to see live production of Romeo and Juliet at North Shore Music Theater.
B
11/96
Voter Education Program, October '96
Initiator/Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Harvard
Partial funding for assembly/workshop for juniors and seniors on the importance of voting.
B
11/96
Weight Room Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Drew Anderson, Community Assistance Person
Partial funding for Universal weightlifting machine.
B
9/96
Biology Software
Initiator/Sponsor: Deborah Pierce, biology teacher
Hands-on image processing for cell biology, genetics, plant anatomy, and human systems.
E,B
9/96
NetDay, September '96
Initiator/Sponsor: Art Tate, superintendent, and Harvard Technology Committee
Matching grant for Internet access.
B
5/96
Athletic Equipment Storage Shed
Initiator/Sponsor: Fred Cronin, math teacher
Building supplies for student construction of storage shed.
B
4/96
National Academic Bowl Championship, June '96
Initiator/Sponsor: Marilou Spash, social studies teacher
Entry fees and expenses for students and advisor at national competition.
E
4/96
Teacher Enhancement in Environmental Education
Initiator/Sponsor: Kathleen Kittredge, fourth grade teacher, and Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Resource materials to implement environmental education project for elementary school students.
E,B
3/96
Student/Community Assistance Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Harvard Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
Contribution to Harvard Village Fund, for hiring a full-time counselor.
E
2/96
Juried Gallery Art Show in Boston, April '96
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Seeling, art teacher
Participation fee for juried show of artwork by sixth grade students.
E
2/96
Sixth Grade Play, Spring '96
Initiator/Sponsor: Amy Budka, music teacher, and Tom Seeling, art teacher
Art supplies and materials for props.
B
2/96
Middle School Musical Theater Production, Spring '96
Initiator/Sponsor: Martha Brooks, drama club advisor, and Kathy Bilodeau, choral director
Partial funding for musical rights, supplies, and rental of equipment for production of Peter Pan.
E
1/96
Horizons for Youth Outdoor Education, May '96
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Partial funding of program fees for four-day environmental-study field trip for all fifth-graders.
B
1/96
Snowshoeing Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Lisa McManus, physical education teacher, and seventh grade students
Snowshoes for winter physical education unit.
B
1/96
Startup Funding for Junior Varsity Baseball
Initiator/Sponsor: Steve Frost, parent
Uniforms and basic equipment to help launch junior varsity baseball program.
E
1/96
Assessment Training
Initiator/Sponsor: Karen Martin, sixth grade teacher
Participation in national conference, Restructuring Curriculum/Assessment/Teaching for the 21st Century.
E
12/95
Science Through Experiments Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Louise Rak, parent
Teacher training, equipment, and materials for hands-on, inquiry-based physical science curriculum.
E
12/95
Elementary School Art Gallery
Initiator/Sponsor: Margo Tilghman, secretary, and Tom Seeling, art teacher
Lighting and exhibit materials to showcase artwork.
E
12/95
Family Math Workshop
Initiator/Sponsor: Susan Nielson, parent, and Gloria Thiers, second grade teacher
Training to plan and implement after-school math program for children and parents.
B
9/95
Printing Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Don Blood, industrial technology/graphics arts/photography teacher
Replacement of obsolete platemaker used in offset printing of school publications.
E
9/95
Hatching Eggs in the Classroom
Initiator/Sponsor: Mary Jane Johnson, first grade teacher
Incubator and other materials for hatching baby chicks in the classroom.
E
6/95
Elementary School Math Club
Initiator/Sponsor: Deborah Gardner, elementary school principal
Resource materials for the math club and the Math Olympiad program.
B
6/95
Continuing Staff Education
Initiator/Sponsor: Marilou Spash, social studies teacher
Funds to augment NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities) grant for participation in a four-week summer institute in Vienna; knowledge in developing interdisciplinary course materials.
B
3/95
Biology Software
Initiator/Sponsor: Deborah Pierce, biology teacher
Software that simulates dissection of a fetal pig; eliminates the need for live specimens.
B
2/95
Debate Team
Initiator/Sponsor: Cheryl Cory, parent and debate team coach
Forensic League membership and tournament entrance fees.
B
2/95
Middle School Training Conference, March '95
Initiator/Sponsor: Mihran Keoseian, Bromfield principal
Support for nine teachers and administrators to attend New England League of Middle Schools training conference.
B
2/95
Musical Theater Production, Spring '95
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, drama director
Musical rights, dance instruction, and supplies for the production of No, No Nanette.
E
2/95
Safety Mats for Elementary School Gym
Initiator/Sponsor: Susan Silver, physical education teacher
Safety mats for the walls under the basketball nets.
B
2/95
Baseball Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Jim Beauregard, baseball coach
Batting cage and protective screens.
E
2/95
Horizons for Youth Outdoor Education, Spring '95
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, fifth grade teacher
Partial funding of program fees for four-day environmental-study field trip for all fifth-graders.
B
1/95
Barcode Reader
Initiator/Sponsor: Delma Josephson, health coordinator
Hardware to simplify reading of the laser discs used in the presentation of middle-school health materials.
B
1/95
Humanities Field Trip
Initiator/Sponsor: Natalie Cohen, English teacher
Senior trip to the New Repertory Theatre in Newton to see dramatizations by the Harlem Renaissance.
B
11/94
Training Materials for Track Program
Initiator/Sponsor: David Collins, track coach
Instructional books, videotapes, and journals
E
11/94
Math-Tech Software
Initiator/Sponsor: Deborah Gardner, elementary principal
Problem-solving software to be integrated into the grades 4-6 math curriculum.
E
FY94
Support for Gospel Chorus Assembly
Initiator/Sponsor: Beverly Straus, class-room aide
Funding for performers' lunches.
E
FY94
Tide Pools Project
Initiator/Sponsor: Kevin Pelletier, project coordinator, and Deborah Gardner, elementary principal
Reference materials, supplies, and marine life for hands-on tide pool displays; for all elementary school classes.
B
FY94
Image Processing for Teaching / Systems Dynamics
Initiator/Sponsor: Larry Weathers, science teacher
Partial funding for workshop on using image processing as a teaching tool; funding for visits to schools using systems dynamics modeling programs.
E
FY94
Reach Out to Schools Social Competency Program, September '94
Initiator/Sponsor: Jan Taylor, guidance counselor
Partial funding for four teachers and guidance counselor to attend two-day training session at Wellesley College
E
FY94
Library Automation
Initiator/Sponsor: Linda Preissel, librarian
Multi-media kit, including CD ROM reader, speakers, and titles for Elementary School library.
E
FY94
Horizons for Youth Outdoor Education, May '94
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, science teacher
Partial funding of program fees for four-day environmental-study field trip for all fifth-graders.
E,B
FY94
Training for Elementary School and Bromfield Councils
Initiator/Sponsor: Lois Haslam, superintendent; Bob Scholl, principal; and Deborah Gardner, principal
Partial funding of training fees and travel costs for members of councils.
B
FY94
AT&T Learning Circle
Initiator/Sponsor: Dianne McCorry, technology coordinator, and Natalie Cohen, English teacher
Enrollment in program to participate electronically with other classes, nationwide, in producing a newspaper.
B
FY94
Electronic Bulletin Board Software
Initiator/Sponsor: Matt Vestal, student, and Dianne McCorry, technology coordinator
Addition of electronic mail capability for the Macintosh computer lab.
B
FY94
Rowing Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Ann Taylor, parent and rowing club advisor
Oars for rowing club.
B
FY94
Conference for High Schools: Thinking About Tomorrow, October '93
Initiator/Sponsor: Bob Scholl, Bromfield principal
Participation fees for seven teachers and students to attend three-day conference.
E
FY94
Parent Resource Center
Initiator/Sponsor: Kathleen Newman, parent, and Deborah Gardner, elementary principal
Books and audio and video tapes for Parent Resource Center; for use by parents and staff.
E
FY94
Harbor Explorations and Massachusetts Archives Field Trip, November '93
Initiator/Sponsor: sixth grade team teachers
Partial funding of hands-on marine research experience and visit to historic resource center for all sixth-graders.
E
FY94
Computer Music Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Dianne McCorry, technology coordinator, and Phyllis Konop, music teacher
Electronic keyboard, MIDI interface, and software for teaching music theory and composition.
E
FY93
Horizons for Youth Outdoor Education, May '93
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, science teacher
Partial funding of program fees for four-day environmental-study field trip for all fifth-graders.
E
FY93
BABES Substance Abuse Education Training Program
Initiator/Sponsor: Lisa McManus, physical education teacher, and Delma Josephson, health coordinator
Training of guidance counselor to conduct programs for third and forth graders.
B
FY93
Student TV News
Initiator/Sponsor: Dick Maki, science teacher
Equipment and supplies to start a student-operated television station and news program.
B
FY93
Color Printer for Bromfield Mac Lab
Initiator/Sponsor: Dianne McCorry, technology coordinator
Enhanced printing for graphics art classes, and students using the Mac lab after school.
E
FY93
Solar System Kit Rental
Initiator/Sponsor: Judy Moore, third grade teacher
Solar system model and projects developed by Boston Museum of Science; for third grade classes.
B
FY93
Model United Nations Participation, March '93
Initiator/Sponsor: Christina Carroll, student; Marilou Spash, social studies teacher
Registration of Bromfield students at Model United Nations at Clark University.
E
FY93
Keyboarding Equipment for Elementary School
Initiator/Sponsor: Dianne McCorry, technology coordinator, and Deborah Gardner, elementary principal
Computerized keyboard tutor machines for use by third and fourth grade classes.
E
FY93
Mapmaking Workshops and Materials, January '93
Initiator/Sponsor: Janet Hoffman, fourth grade teacher
Visit and workshop by professional cartographer integrating map skills and the study of early explorers.
B
FY93
Computer Lab Enhancements
Initiator/Sponsor: Don Blood, Dianne McCorry, Art Hayes, Dick Maki, Larry Weathers, and Elizabeth Braden, graphic arts and science teachers
Graphics plotter and large-screen color monitor for technical drawing, graphics arts, science, and physics classes.
E
FY93
Birds of Prey Presentation, December '92
Initiator/Sponsor: Suzanne Mahoney and Gloria Thiers, second grade teachers
Presentation of live birds of prey and their part in Native American culture; for second grade classes.
B
FY93
Outdoor Activity Board
Initiator/Sponsor: Jesse Campaigne, student, and Gene Brogan, facilities manager
Lighted signboard outside Cronin Auditorium to announce school and community activities.
E,B
FY92
Tropical Rainforest Education
Initiator/Sponsor: Christina Carroll, student, and Marilou Spash, social studies teacher
Resource materials to prepare workshops and presentations on rainforest conservation for elementary school and Bromfield social studies classes.
B
FY92
Advanced Placement Biology Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Deborah Pierce; biology teacher
Spectrophotometers and microcentrifuge for new AP biology course offered to honors students.
E
FY92
Fifth Grade Field Trip to Stone Environmental School, June '92
Initiator/Sponsor: Terry Monette, science teacher
Transportation and partial tuition for environmental-study field trip for all fifth-graders.
E,B
FY92
Outdoor PA System
Initiator/Sponsor: Bob Scholl, Bromfield principal
Amplifier, microphones, and speakers for outdoor events.
E
FY92
Biographies for Children
Initiator/Sponsor: Mary Lou Montouri, Harvard children's librarian; Mitch Grosky, fifth grade teacher
Current titles to supplement the public library's collection of biographies.
B
FY92
Poetry Alive Performance, Spring '92
Initiator/Sponsor: Judith Boyce, English teacher
Poetry performances and workshops for seventh, eighth, and ninth grade English classes.
E,B
FY92
Projection Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Kathy Marble, School Building Committee member
Portable video projector and VCR to allow pre-recorded programs to be shown at the Cronin Auditorium.
B
FY92
Library Automation
Initiator/Sponsor: Linda Preissel, school librarian; Lisa Dagdigian, Harvard librarian
CD ROM workstations and media subscriptions to automate research at Bromfield and town libraries.
B
FY92
Economics Books and Periodicals for Public Library
Initiator/Sponsor: Lisa Dagdigian, Harvard librarian, and Steve Besold, Bromfield social studies teacher
Supplementary resources for students in economics classes.
E
FY92
Playground Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Gretchen Henry, parent; Dick Ingmanson, elementary principal
Additional equipment for school playground.
E
FY92
RobotACTS Project
Initiator/Sponsor: Jim McBride, science teacher
For student construction of robotic functions; to be incorporated into sixth grade science curriculum.
B
FY92
Desktop Publishing Software
Initiator/Sponsor: Don Blood, Judith Boyce, and Natalie Cohen, graphics arts and English teachers
Page layout, graphics and word processing software for graphics arts classes and production of the student newspaper, literary review, and yearbook.
E
FY92
Computer Disk Drive
Initiator/Sponsor: Judy Moore, third grade teacher
External disk drive to enhance use of existing Macintosh computer.
B
FY92
Bromfield Drama Society
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, drama director
Support for drama presentations.
E,B
FY92
Choral Risers
Initiator/Sponsor: Allen Hovey, music teacher
Risers for Cronin Auditorium to be used for Elementary School and Bromfield choral performances.
B
FY92
Interactive Physics Software
Initiator/Sponsor: Larry Weathers, science teacher
Software to allow science students to "change" physical laws on the computer then see the effects.
E
FY92
Mat Cutter and Supplies
Initiator/Sponsor: Tom Seeling, art teacher
Equipment and supplies for displaying student art work.
E
FY92
Learning Disabilities Workshop for Elementary School Teachers, January '92
Initiator/Sponsor: Jim McAuliffe, Director of Student Services
Tuition for twelve teachers to attend workshop on learning disabilities.
E
FY92
Native American Speaker, November '91
Initiator/Sponsor: Diane Kenney, second grade teacher
Visit by a Native American speaker to all second grade classes; in conjunction with social studies curriculum.
B
FY91
Mass Learnpike
Initiator/Sponsor: Florence Seldin, Superintendent
Access to and membership in Massachusetts-wide telecommunications network linking schools to educational, scientific, and cultural resources; satellite dish and equipment.
B
FY91
National Academic Bowl, June '91
Initiator/Sponsor: Marilou Spash, academic team coach
Travel expenses for academic team to participate in national competition in Texas.
B
FY91
Physics Field Trip to Canobie Lake, May '91
Initiator/Sponsor: Larry Weathers, science teacher
Participation in annual Physics Day experiments at Canobie Lake Park.
E
FY91
Elementary Principals Conference, April '91
Initiator/Sponsor: Bob Buckley, assistant elementary principal
Two-day professional development seminar for elementary school administrators.
E
FY91
Elementary School Store
Initiator/Sponsor: Janet Hofferty and Scott Hoffman, fourth and fifth grade teachers
Seed money for a school store, a small-business experience for fourth, fifth, and sixth grades.
E,B
FY91
Social Studies Books for Public Library
Initiator/Sponsor: Lisa Dagdigian, Harvard librarian, and Marilou Spash, social studies teacher
Supplementary social studies resources for students in fourth through twelfth grades.
B
FY91
Electrostatic Generator
Initiator/Sponsor: Dick Maki, science teacher
Van de Graaf generator to be used for experiments in Bromfield science and physics classes.
E
FY91
Second Grade Field Trip to Butterfly Park, Spring '91
Initiator/Sponsor: Diane Temple, second grade teacher
Partial funding for transportation, admissions, and scholarships for nature-study field trip for all second-graders.
B
FY91
Publishing Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Judith Boyce, English teacher
Binding machine and supplies to be used by seventh and eighth grade English classes.
B
FY91
Women's Literature
Initiator/Sponsor: Carol Batchelder and Mary Miller, English teachers
Honoraria for research and compilation of reading list of women authors; purchase of selected titles.
B
FY91
Cross-Country Ski Equipment
Initiator/Sponsor: Lisa McManus, physical education teacher
Equipment for Bromfield physical education program.
B
FY91
Massachusetts High School Drama Festival, March '91
Initiator/Sponsor: Michael McGarty, drama director
Support for technical assistant to enable Bromfield's hosting preliminary round of state-wide festival.
B
FY90
Harvard University Summer Institute for High School Principals, July '90
Initiator/Sponsor: Bob Scholl, Bromfield principal; Florence Seldin, superintendent
Partial funding for ten-day professional development program for secondary school administrators.
E
FY90
Understanding Handicaps Curriculum: Deafness Module
Initiator/Sponsor: Parents Advisory Council and Kathleen Courtney, fourth grade teacher
Fourth grade curriculum for understanding and acceptance of persons with disabilities.
B
FY90
Radio Telescope Construction Project
Initiator/Sponsor: Dick Maki, science teacher
Materials and instructions for construction of a radio telescope by Bromfield physical science students.
B
FY90
Astronomy and Graphing Software
Initiator/Sponsor: Larry Weathers, science teacher
Voyager and Cricket Graph software to be used by eighth through twelfth grade science students.
E
FY90
Computer Upgrade
Initiator/Sponsor: Jim McBride, sixth grade science teacher
Upgrade to the Macintosh computer used by fifth and sixth grade science classes.
E
FY90
Understanding Handicaps Curriculum: Blindness Module
Initiator/Sponsor: Parents Advisory Council and Kathleen Courtney, fourth grade teacher
Fourth grade curriculum for understanding and acceptance of persons with disabilities.
 

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