Challenge Day Experience
School: BCS
Teacher: Cindy Balicki
Amount: $3,475
Students Impacted: 100
This grant allowed one hundred eighth-graders from BCS were able to take part in Challenge Day, a day that helps to build empathy and understanding in students.
Rapid Prototyping with PRUSA 3D Printer
School: BCS
Teacher: Dominic Nepa
Amount: $1,121.22
Students Impacted: 200
Mr. Nepa requested funds to purchase a 3D printer to allow his students to quickly produce prototypes.
Destination Imagination Global Finals
School: BCS
Teacher: Courtney Bassett
Amount: $1,500
Students Impacted: 15
The BEF was proud to support the BCS Destination Imagination team as they traveled to compete in the D. I. Global Finals!
Challenge Day Experience
School: Berkshire
Teacher: Joanna McKinney & Jason Clinkscale
Amount: $3,475
Students Impacted: 100
This grant allowed one hundred seventh-graders from Berkshire were able to take part in Challenge Day, a day that helps to build empathy and understanding in students.
Challenge Day Experience
School: BCS
Teacher: Cindy Balicki
Amount: $3,475
Students Impacted: 100
This grant allowed one hundred eighth-graders from BCS were able to take part in Challenge Day, a day that helps to build empathy and understanding in students.
Berkshire Garden Upgrades
School: Berkshire
Teacher: Pamela Lucken
Amount: $250
Students Impacted: 200
Funds to support an Eagle Project that continued improving the Berkshire Garden.
Classroom Library Project
School: Berkshire
Teacher: Michael Lince
Amount: $424.25
Students Impacted: 100
Mr. Lince asked for funds to build a classroom library to encourage his students to choose and read books that they helped to select.
Destination Imagination Global Finals
School: Berkshire
Teacher: Courtney Bassett
Amount: $1,500
Students Impacted: 15
This grant helped the Destination Imagination team from Berkshire attend Global Finals!
Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings Coaching
School: Berkshire & Seaholm
Teacher: Michael Burkett & Nicholas Karpinsky
Amount: $2,500
Students Impacted: 200
Through a partnership with the Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings, and thanks to a grant from the Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs, professional musicians were able to come in and work with students from Berkshire's Bands and the Seaholm Orchestras.
We Need Diverse Books
School: Beverly
Teacher: Colleen Thomas
Amount: $250
Students Impacted: 363
This grant purchased a collection of diverse books for Beverly.
Zen Den
School: Beverly
Teacher: Gregorio Cognetto
Amount: $250
Students Impacted: 363
Mr. Cognetto is creating a calm space within Beverly and this grant provided funds to help further the project.
Beverly Math Night - Robot Garage
School: Beverly
Teacher: Janice Hausman
Amount: $600
Students Impacted: 363
As part of Beverly's Math Night, the BEF supported bringing The Robot Garage to the school for interactive learning opportunities!
Guided Reading Engagement
School: Beverly
Teacher: Amy Palmer, Melissa Dickinson
Amount: $1,690
Students Impacted: 363
Guided Reading Engagement
School: Beverly
Teacher: Amy Palmer, Melissa Dickinson
Amount: $1,690
Students Impacted: 363
100% Teacher Support
School: Beverly
Amount: $1,000
Students Impacted: 363
Each year, the BEF asks teachers to make a donation of any size. As a thank you, the BEF gives $1,000 to each school where 100% of the staff make a gift. Thank you Beverly Teachers!!
Makerspace
School: Beverly
Teacher: Susan Arslanian
Amount: $586.08
Students Impacted: 363
Guided Reading Engagement
School: Beverly
Teacher: Amy Palmer, Melissa Dickinson
Amount: $1,690
Students Impacted: 363
Literacy Night
School: Bingham Farms
Teacher: Cindy Setteserri
Amount: $500
Students Impacted: 200
Guided Reading Engagement
School: Beverly
Teacher: Amy Palmer, Melissa Dickinson
Amount: $1,690
Students Impacted: 363
100% Teacher Support
School: Bingham Farms
Amount: $1,000
Students Impacted: 350
Each year, the BEF asks teachers to make a donation of any size. As a thank you, the BEF gives $1,000 to each school where 100% of the staff make a gift. Thank you Bingham Farms Teachers!!
Sensory Floor Decals
School: Bingham Farms
Teacher: Debbie Hubbell
Amount: $100
Students Impacted: 100
Classroom Library Project
School: Derby
Teacher: Kathy Westerlund
Amount: $500
Students Impacted: 120
Where Everyone Belongs Program (W. E. B.)
School: Derby
Teacher: Rick Meyer, Carman Smith
Amount: $4,190
Students Impacted: 1,000
Where Everyone Belongs Program (W. E. B.)
School: Derby
Teacher: Rick Meyer, Carman Smith
Amount: $4,190
Students Impacted: 1,000
100% Teacher Support
School: Derby
Amount: $1,000
Students Impacted: 1,000
Each year, the BEF asks teachers to make a donation of any size. As a thank you, the BEF gives $1,000 to each school where 100% of the staff make a gift. Thank you Derby Teachers!!
5th Grade Fun Run
School: All Elementary Schools
Teacher: Derek DiGiovanni
Amount: $850
Students Impacted: 195
5th Grade Field Trip to the Cranbrook Science Museum
School: All Elementary Schools
Teacher: Michelle Tindall
Amount: $4,878
Students Impacted: 1,000
Author & Artist Program - Marc Tyler Nobleman
School: All Elementary Schools
Amount: $10,077.47
Students Impacted: 3,600
Great Lakes Chamber Music Performance for 4th Grade Students
School: All Elementary Schools
Teacher: Olivia Zang
Amount: $3,500
Students Impacted: 722
Summer Reading Journals
School: All Elementary Schools
Teacher: Deborah Gollnitz
Amount: $612
Students Impacted: 306
Greenfield Makerspace
School: Greenfield
Teacher: Annette LaBelle
Amount: $1,290
Students Impacted: 325
100% Teacher Support
School: Greenfield
Amount: $1,000
Students Impacted: 325
Each year, the BEF asks teachers to make a donation of any size. As a thank you, the BEF gives $1,000 to each school where 100% of the staff make a gift. Thank you Greenfield Teachers!!
Marquis Theater Field Trip
School: Greenfield
Teacher: Amy Denys
Amount: $457.50
Students Impacted: 55
Google Expedition Virtual Reality Headsets
School: Greenfield
Teacher: Noelle Davis
Amount: $1,000
Students Impacted: 250
Groves Choir Camp
School: Groves
Teacher: Carolyn Priebe
Amount: $700
Students Impacted: 30
Groves Book Club
School: Groves
Teacher: Sharla Lawshea
Amount: $332.30
Students Impacted: 50
DSO Masterclasses for the Groves Orchestra
School: Groves
Teacher: Paul Shawver
Amount: $3,000
Students Impacted: 120
Mental Illness Needs Discussion Presentation for Health Classes
School: All High School Health Classes
Teacher: Brian Hafner
Amount: $2,400
Students Impacted: 700
Theater Masterclasses
School: Groves
Teacher: John Rutherford
Amount: $250
Students Impacted: 25
Amino Acid Starter Kits
School: Groves
Teacher: Laura Searle
Amount: $577
Students Impacted: 500
Mellophones for the Groves Marching Band
School: Groves
Teacher: Michael Burkett
Amount: $2,676
Students Impacted: 100
Metals Program
School: Groves
Teacher: Tony Fink
Amount: $929.35
Students Impacted: 100
Groves College & Career Counseling Center Update
School: Groves
Teacher: Jennifer Kondak
Amount: $250
Students Impacted: 1,200
Camera for Scriptor
School: Groves
Teacher: Laura Searle
Amount: $1,730
Students Impacted: 1,200
Reading Support Materials
School: Harlan
Teacher: Heidi Smith
Amount: $209.48
Students Impacted: 19
Swing Bar
School: Harlan
Teacher: Timothy Price
Amount: $467.10
Students Impacted: 400
Splash Math
School: Harlan
Teacher: Lori Hirsch
Amount: $720
Students Impacted: 76
100% Teacher Support
School: Harlan
Amount: $1,000
Students Impacted: 400
Each year, the BEF asks teachers to make a donation of any size. As a thank you, the BEF gives $1,000 to each school where 100% of the staff make a gift. Thank you Harlan Teachers!!
Salmon in the Classroom
School: Harlan
Teacher: Scott Kefgen
Amount: $700
Students Impacted: 400
Leveled Library
School: Harlan
Teacher: Cumberland
Amount: $2,550
Students Impacted: 50
Makerspace
School: Harlan
Teacher: Hasler
Amount: $250
Students Impacted: 75
Salmon in the Classroom
School: Harlan
Teacher: Joanne Rowe
Amount: $250
Students Impacted: 400
Makerspace - 3D Printer
School: Harlan
Teacher: Joanne Rowe
Amount: $1,275
Students Impacted: 75
High School FIRST Robotics Team
School: Both High Schools
Teacher: Bernie Simms
Amount: $5,000
Students Impacted: 40
High School FIRST Robotics Team - World Championships
School: Both High Schools
Teacher: Bernie Simms
Amount: $960
Students Impacted: 25
Start Up Funding for a Candle Making Micro-Business
School: Lincoln St. Alternative
Teacher: David Groenenboom
Amount: $196.48
Students Impacted: 12
STEAM Night with the Robot Garage
School: Pembroke
Teacher: Sarah Smith
Amount: $500
Students Impacted: 300
STEAM Night with the Robot Garage
School: Pembroke
Teacher: Sarah Smith
Amount: $500
Students Impacted: 303
100% Teacher Support
School: Pembroke
Amount: $1,000
Students Impacted: 303
Each year, the BEF asks teachers to make a donation of any size. As a thank you, the BEF gives $1,000 to each school where 100% of the staff make a gift. Thank you Pembroke Teachers!!
Playaway Books
School: Pembroke
Teacher: Julie Green
Amount: $574.91
Students Impacted: 303
Word Study & ABC Cards
School: Pierce
Teacher: Amy Haynes
Amount: $222
Students Impacted: 100
Word Study Box Set
School: Pierce
Teacher: Jennifer Dalziel
Amount: $247
Students Impacted: 100
100% Teacher Support
School: Pierce
Amount: $1,000
Students Impacted: 400
Each year, the BEF asks teachers to make a donation of any size. As a thank you, the BEF gives $1,000 to each school where 100% of the staff make a gift. Thank you Pierce Teachers!!
Whisperphones for K - 1
School: Quarton
Teacher: Andrea Yakima
Amount: $1,078.54
Students Impacted: 200
STEAM Night with NASA
School: Quarton
Teacher: Jenni Tuomi
Amount: $210.60
Students Impacted: 500
Bloxels
School: Quarton
Teacher: Angie Nepa
Amount: $240
Students Impacted: 18
100% Teacher Support
School: Quarton
Amount: $1,000
Students Impacted: 368
Each year, the BEF asks teachers to make a donation of any size. As a thank you, the BEF gives $1,000 to each school where 100% of the staff make a gift. Thank you Quarton Teachers!!
Google Expedition Virtual Reality Headsets
School: Quarton
Teacher: Laurie Olmstead
Amount: $4,479
Students Impacted: 368
Tools for the Seaholm Makerspace
School: Seaholm
Teacher: Bernie Simms
Amount: $3,000
Students Impacted: 1,200
Speakers for the ASL Classes
School: Seaholm
Teacher: Joshua Finn
Amount: $247.70
Students Impacted: 81
Seaholm Breakfast Book Club
School: Seaholm
Teacher: Mignon Claybourne
Amount: $350
Students Impacted: 25
Seaholm Career Day for Juniors
School: Seaholm
Teacher: Pam Davis
Amount: $750
Students Impacted: 200
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Presentations
School: Seaholm
Teacher: Pam Davis
Amount: $1,400
Students Impacted: 1,200
PACE Equipment
School: Seaholm
Teacher: Justin LaBond
Amount: $2,769.51
Students Impacted: 66
Reading Recovery Advanced Books
School: West Maple
Teacher: Tresa Johnson
Amount: $353.10
Students Impacted: 12
Spring Fling Book Bonanza
School: West Maple
Teacher: Michelle Ladd
Amount: $680.16
Students Impacted: 150
Shaping Positive Images of Diversity
School: West Maple
Teacher: Rachel Gilbert
Amount: $249.49
Students Impacted: 200
100% Teacher Support
School: West Maple
Amount: $1,000
Students Impacted: 560
Each year, the BEF asks teachers to make a donation of any size. As a thank you, the BEF gives $1,000 to each school where 100% of the staff make a gift. Thank you West Maple Teachers!!
Glow Forge 3D Laser Cutter
School: West Maple
Teacher: Sammons
Amount: $2,000
Students Impacted: 560