Title: BPS 5th Grade Physical Education Run
School: District-wide
Teacher: Derek DiGiovanni
Amount: $750
Provides students an opportunity to demonstrate the goals that they have worked on in class and outside of class to complete a mile run event.
School: District-wide
Teacher: Derek DiGiovanni
Amount: $750
Provides students an opportunity to demonstrate the goals that they have worked on in class and outside of class to complete a mile run event.
Title: FIRST Robotics STEM
School: Seaholm and Groves High School
Teacher: Amy Bowman
Amount: $6,000
The FIRST robotics STEM grant gives students an opportunity to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Teams from all around the World compete in local and regional competitions in an effort to reach the FIRST Championship.
School: Seaholm and Groves High School
Teacher: Amy Bowman
Amount: $6,000
The FIRST robotics STEM grant gives students an opportunity to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Teams from all around the World compete in local and regional competitions in an effort to reach the FIRST Championship.
Title: Seaholm & Groves Book Clubs
School: Seaholm and Groves High Schools
Teacher: Ann Truesdell
Amount: $700
This is the official book club of the high school libraries and is student-run. It promotes lifelong reading and engaging discussions which are student moderated and helps students to develop literary analysis skills.
School: Seaholm and Groves High Schools
Teacher: Ann Truesdell
Amount: $700
This is the official book club of the high school libraries and is student-run. It promotes lifelong reading and engaging discussions which are student moderated and helps students to develop literary analysis skills.
Title: Groves DSO Sectionals
School: Groves High School
Teacher: Paul Shawver
Amount: $4,000
Groves students have the opportunity to work in small groups with Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians in preparation for festivals and performances.
School: Groves High School
Teacher: Paul Shawver
Amount: $4,000
Groves students have the opportunity to work in small groups with Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians in preparation for festivals and performances.
Title: Fourth Grade DSO Trip
School: District-wide
Teacher: Olivia Zang
Amount: $6,700
All 4th Grade students have an opportunity to visit the extraordinary orchestra hall in Detroit, MI to see and hear the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
School: District-wide
Teacher: Olivia Zang
Amount: $6,700
All 4th Grade students have an opportunity to visit the extraordinary orchestra hall in Detroit, MI to see and hear the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Title: Book Break and Virtual Author Visits
School: Elementary and Middles Schools
Teacher: Ann Truesdell
Amount: $7,520
Inspires the next generation of readers by making bestselling author events accessible to all students. Author talk events are livestreamed and include Q & A interaction between author and students.
School: Elementary and Middles Schools
Teacher: Ann Truesdell
Amount: $7,520
Inspires the next generation of readers by making bestselling author events accessible to all students. Author talk events are livestreamed and include Q & A interaction between author and students.
Title: Derby and Berkshire Robotics
School: Derby Berkshire Middle School
Teacher: Phillip Goeman and Kathleen Westerlund
Amount: $4,330
FTC is a state sponsored robotics program that is a part of FIRST, an internationally recognized organization. The program not only builds the technical skills involved in robotics such as mechanical engineering, wiring, coding, CAD, and machining, but also the soft skills such as problem solving, budgeting, collaboration, public speaking, fundraising, and much more.
School: Derby Berkshire Middle School
Teacher: Phillip Goeman and Kathleen Westerlund
Amount: $4,330
FTC is a state sponsored robotics program that is a part of FIRST, an internationally recognized organization. The program not only builds the technical skills involved in robotics such as mechanical engineering, wiring, coding, CAD, and machining, but also the soft skills such as problem solving, budgeting, collaboration, public speaking, fundraising, and much more.
Title: Greenfield Mad Science Assembly
School: Greenfield Elementary
Teacher: Sherri Levitt
Amount: $890
Mad Science is a globally known organization that provides fun and educational science experiences to students.
School: Greenfield Elementary
Teacher: Sherri Levitt
Amount: $890
Mad Science is a globally known organization that provides fun and educational science experiences to students.
Title: Junior Kindergarten Science Field Trips
School: District Wide
Teacher: Sara Cibor
Amount: $3,700
Provide students in the new junior kindergarten program field trips that allow them to further their learning of science through nature.
School: District Wide
Teacher: Sara Cibor
Amount: $3,700
Provide students in the new junior kindergarten program field trips that allow them to further their learning of science through nature.
Title: BCS Native American Presentation
School: BCS
Teacher: Erin Coletti
Amount: $700
Native American presentations allowed for students to learn about native American culture and heritage.
School: BCS
Teacher: Erin Coletti
Amount: $700
Native American presentations allowed for students to learn about native American culture and heritage.
Title: Pierce Sensory Equipment
School: Pierce Elementary
Teacher: Nicole Nahigian
Amount: $1,500
Sensory equipment for Pierce Elementary so children who need additional sensory input are able to access and use this equipment. When students are grounded and their sensory needs are met, student success is increased.
School: Pierce Elementary
Teacher: Nicole Nahigian
Amount: $1,500
Sensory equipment for Pierce Elementary so children who need additional sensory input are able to access and use this equipment. When students are grounded and their sensory needs are met, student success is increased.
Title: Quarton Science Micro Bit Robot Cars
School: Quarton Elementary
Teacher: Sharla Lawshea
Amount: $1,280
Programmable robot cars provide students with a fun and enriching engineering experience.
School: Quarton Elementary
Teacher: Sharla Lawshea
Amount: $1,280
Programmable robot cars provide students with a fun and enriching engineering experience.
Title: Berkshire Band Room Technology Update
School: Berkshire Middle School
Teacher: Michael Burkett
Amount: $1,740
Updated the Berkshire Band room with an 85 inch TV for optimal student learning and development.
School: Berkshire Middle School
Teacher: Michael Burkett
Amount: $1,740
Updated the Berkshire Band room with an 85 inch TV for optimal student learning and development.
Title: Derby Indoor Herb Garden
School: Derby Middle School
Teacher: Stephanie Hicks
Amount: $520
Students learn to grow and maintain a herb garden utilizing key science principles and enjoy a rewarding hands on experience.
School: Derby Middle School
Teacher: Stephanie Hicks
Amount: $520
Students learn to grow and maintain a herb garden utilizing key science principles and enjoy a rewarding hands on experience.
Title: Derby Literary Journal Paper Cutter
School: Derby Middle School
Teacher: Jonathan Chappell
Amount: $640
The paper cutter allows students to manufacture their own personal stories that they have written in class and publish a literary journal of student writing focused on personal anecdotes about gratitude.
School: Derby Middle School
Teacher: Jonathan Chappell
Amount: $640
The paper cutter allows students to manufacture their own personal stories that they have written in class and publish a literary journal of student writing focused on personal anecdotes about gratitude.
Title: DECA State and District Competitions
School: Seaholm High School and Groves High School
Teacher: Amy Bowman
Amount: $6,880
DECA is a co-curricular competitive club that focuses on “preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Grant funding provided entry fees for both district and state competitions.
School: Seaholm High School and Groves High School
Teacher: Amy Bowman
Amount: $6,880
DECA is a co-curricular competitive club that focuses on “preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Grant funding provided entry fees for both district and state competitions.
Title: BCS Robotics
School: BCS
Teacher: Jason Hill
Amount: $4,000
An initiative to establish 10 new robotics teams, each equipped with state-of-the-art robotics kits. The teams have an opportunity to compete in Lawrence Tech's Robofest competition which is an annual event that showcases the incredible talent and innovation of budding robotics enthusiasts.
School: BCS
Teacher: Jason Hill
Amount: $4,000
An initiative to establish 10 new robotics teams, each equipped with state-of-the-art robotics kits. The teams have an opportunity to compete in Lawrence Tech's Robofest competition which is an annual event that showcases the incredible talent and innovation of budding robotics enthusiasts.
Title: BCS Garden
School: BCS
Teacher: Tammy Brown
Amount: $3,500
The designated garden space at BCS presents endless opportunities to further their studies about pollinators and their importance in our environment and food supply and provides interdisciplinary hands-on learning experiences.
School: BCS
Teacher: Tammy Brown
Amount: $3,500
The designated garden space at BCS presents endless opportunities to further their studies about pollinators and their importance in our environment and food supply and provides interdisciplinary hands-on learning experiences.
Title: Empower Her: girls, sports, bright futures
School: District Wide
Teacher: Kelly Salter
Amount: $1,100
An event that celebrates Women In Sports month by bringing together young women in Birmingham Public Schools to celebrate the value sport of any kind and at any level can have in their life, show them the possibilities that exist within sport as future career options, equip them to care for their bodies with nutrition, recovery and mental health education, and help them build lifelong confidence that transcends sport.
School: District Wide
Teacher: Kelly Salter
Amount: $1,100
An event that celebrates Women In Sports month by bringing together young women in Birmingham Public Schools to celebrate the value sport of any kind and at any level can have in their life, show them the possibilities that exist within sport as future career options, equip them to care for their bodies with nutrition, recovery and mental health education, and help them build lifelong confidence that transcends sport.
Title: Seaholm Band Instrumental Clinicians
School: Seaholm High School
Teacher: Tim Cibor
Amount: $3,000
Instrument-specific local clinicians help assist in instruction and preparation for concerts. The clinicians give feedback and instruction to our band students in a small-group setting.
School: Seaholm High School
Teacher: Tim Cibor
Amount: $3,000
Instrument-specific local clinicians help assist in instruction and preparation for concerts. The clinicians give feedback and instruction to our band students in a small-group setting.
Title: Teaching Healthy Active Lifestyles
School: Seaholm High School
Teacher: Kathryn Goetz
Amount: $2,800
Funding of equipment for the new auxillary gym enhances and enriches the physical fitness and education opportunities and promotes wellness for our students.
School: Seaholm High School
Teacher: Kathryn Goetz
Amount: $2,800
Funding of equipment for the new auxillary gym enhances and enriches the physical fitness and education opportunities and promotes wellness for our students.
Title: Therapy Dog Vest
School: District Wide
Teacher: Amy Palmer
Amount: $200
Custom vests with patches to celebrate sponsors as well as a BEF custom patch are provided for all therapy dogs district-wide to wear when they are out in the community together. Therapy dogs are an important resource that help students feel safe and relaxed while at school.
School: District Wide
Teacher: Amy Palmer
Amount: $200
Custom vests with patches to celebrate sponsors as well as a BEF custom patch are provided for all therapy dogs district-wide to wear when they are out in the community together. Therapy dogs are an important resource that help students feel safe and relaxed while at school.
Title: Berkshire Amazing Shake
School: Berkshire Middle School
Teacher: Pam Lucken
Amount: $2,500
The Amazing Shake is an impactful and fun competition for students. This competition places an emphasis on teaching our students manners, discipline, respect, and how to conduct themselves in a professional environment.
School: Berkshire Middle School
Teacher: Pam Lucken
Amount: $2,500
The Amazing Shake is an impactful and fun competition for students. This competition places an emphasis on teaching our students manners, discipline, respect, and how to conduct themselves in a professional environment.
Title: E-Sports
School: District Wide
Teacher: Dan Hickmott
Amount: 28,000
Funding of new equipment necessary to launch E-sports teams in all high schools and middle schools in our district, allowing students who don't participate in traditional sports opportunities to compete.
School: District Wide
Teacher: Dan Hickmott
Amount: 28,000
Funding of new equipment necessary to launch E-sports teams in all high schools and middle schools in our district, allowing students who don't participate in traditional sports opportunities to compete.
Title: West Maple Garden
School: West Maple Elementary
Teacher: Jaclyn Piscitelli
Amount: $1,200
This will offer students the ability to learn through hands-on experience about natural ecosystems, food ecosystems, and plants and animals. In addition to the links to science, a school garden offers opportunities for social interaction and growth, physical activity, and the potential for further interest and appreciation for the foods we eat, how we get them, and the benefits they have for our bodies and minds.
School: West Maple Elementary
Teacher: Jaclyn Piscitelli
Amount: $1,200
This will offer students the ability to learn through hands-on experience about natural ecosystems, food ecosystems, and plants and animals. In addition to the links to science, a school garden offers opportunities for social interaction and growth, physical activity, and the potential for further interest and appreciation for the foods we eat, how we get them, and the benefits they have for our bodies and minds.
Title: Groves Weight Room Equipment
School: Groves High School
Teacher: Brendan Flaherty
Amount: $1,400
New weight room equipment allows added fitness and strength components and provides an opportunity for cross-fit.
School: Groves High School
Teacher: Brendan Flaherty
Amount: $1,400
New weight room equipment allows added fitness and strength components and provides an opportunity for cross-fit.
Title: BPS Annual Autism Walk
School: District Wide
Teacher: Tiziana Cristarella
Amount: $200
The Annual Autism walk allows students, staff, and community members to gather at Barnum Park to raise awareness and celebrate student success in honor of autism acceptance month.
School: District Wide
Teacher: Tiziana Cristarella
Amount: $200
The Annual Autism walk allows students, staff, and community members to gather at Barnum Park to raise awareness and celebrate student success in honor of autism acceptance month.
Title: Derby Amazing Shake
School: Derby Middle School
Teacher: Nancy Johnson
Amount: $2,500
This competition places an emphasis on teaching our students manners, discipline, respect, and how to conduct themselves in a professional environment. During the Amazing Shake, students learn and develop professional qualities — from the mechanics of a proper handshake to how to “work the room” — so that they are able to present themselves exceptionally well for opportunities today and in the future.
School: Derby Middle School
Teacher: Nancy Johnson
Amount: $2,500
This competition places an emphasis on teaching our students manners, discipline, respect, and how to conduct themselves in a professional environment. During the Amazing Shake, students learn and develop professional qualities — from the mechanics of a proper handshake to how to “work the room” — so that they are able to present themselves exceptionally well for opportunities today and in the future.
Title: Spanish Manipulatives
School: District Wide
Teacher: Rosio Zamudio
Amount: $820
The supplies will help the Spanish teachers incorporate more interactive activities into their curriculum, engaging the students in different ways to acquire the language.
School: District Wide
Teacher: Rosio Zamudio
Amount: $820
The supplies will help the Spanish teachers incorporate more interactive activities into their curriculum, engaging the students in different ways to acquire the language.
Title: Greenfield Vox Audio Books
School: Greenfield Elementary
Teacher: Terry-Ann Whitfield
Amount: $2,000
Vox is an innovative product in that they are “the world’s first audio books that live in print books. The permanently attached VOX reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along.
School: Greenfield Elementary
Teacher: Terry-Ann Whitfield
Amount: $2,000
Vox is an innovative product in that they are “the world’s first audio books that live in print books. The permanently attached VOX reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along.
Title: Hosa State Competition
School: Seaholm High School
Teacher: Holly Minoletti
Amount: $880
The Seaholm HOSA chapter has 11 students that qualified for states. Students attended a 2-day conference at the Grand Traverse Resort where they competed in events related to careers in medicine.
School: Seaholm High School
Teacher: Holly Minoletti
Amount: $880
The Seaholm HOSA chapter has 11 students that qualified for states. Students attended a 2-day conference at the Grand Traverse Resort where they competed in events related to careers in medicine.
Title: BPS Broadcasting
School: District Wide
Teacher: Steven Stein
Amount: $13,750
The BPS Broadcasting Club provides real-life experiences in the broadcasting industry for Groves and Seaholm students who belong to the club. Each production is student-driven and centered. The students learn about professional-quality equipment, its use, and its application for various audio and video productions. With this new equipment, events district-wide can now be filmed and live streamed in-house.
School: District Wide
Teacher: Steven Stein
Amount: $13,750
The BPS Broadcasting Club provides real-life experiences in the broadcasting industry for Groves and Seaholm students who belong to the club. Each production is student-driven and centered. The students learn about professional-quality equipment, its use, and its application for various audio and video productions. With this new equipment, events district-wide can now be filmed and live streamed in-house.
Title: Groves You Matter Assembly
School: Groves High School
Teacher: Kelly Salter and Jeff Olson
Amount: $500
Gives students the opportunity to hear from Jeff Olson who helps raise awareness for mental health issues in an effort to reduce the stigmas around them.
School: Groves High School
Teacher: Kelly Salter and Jeff Olson
Amount: $500
Gives students the opportunity to hear from Jeff Olson who helps raise awareness for mental health issues in an effort to reduce the stigmas around them.
Title: Deby Full Spectrum Camera
School: Derby Middle School
Teacher: Stephen Liggett
Amount: $1,600
This camera, when properly modified, can see things we cannot. It can show how light affects our skin; how pollution is in our air; how the sun and stars are more than what they seem. The Camera provides a unique learning experience that will help students further their understanding of light.
School: Derby Middle School
Teacher: Stephen Liggett
Amount: $1,600
This camera, when properly modified, can see things we cannot. It can show how light affects our skin; how pollution is in our air; how the sun and stars are more than what they seem. The Camera provides a unique learning experience that will help students further their understanding of light.
Title: Baldwin Library Art Installation
School: District Wide
Teacher: Sarah Smith
Amount: $420
A collaborative art installation with the Baldwin Library involving canvases with student work on them. The Installation is a rewarding experience for students who work hard on their artwork.
School: District Wide
Teacher: Sarah Smith
Amount: $420
A collaborative art installation with the Baldwin Library involving canvases with student work on them. The Installation is a rewarding experience for students who work hard on their artwork.
Title: Ecology Club Bird Feeders
School: Derby Middle School
Teacher: Adrienne Fazzolara
Amount: $200
Solar powered bird feeders capture images of birds and allow for students to study bird activity up close.
School: Derby Middle School
Teacher: Adrienne Fazzolara
Amount: $200
Solar powered bird feeders capture images of birds and allow for students to study bird activity up close.
Title: Greenfield Weather Watch
School: Greenfield Elementary
Teacher: Sylvia Rowland
Amount: $140
An in-school, hands-on workshop which is presented by a science expert from the Michigan Science Center in Detroit.
School: Greenfield Elementary
Teacher: Sylvia Rowland
Amount: $140
An in-school, hands-on workshop which is presented by a science expert from the Michigan Science Center in Detroit.
Title: A Spot For Everyone Rug
School: Quarton Elementary
Teacher: Heather Pirronello
Amount: $250
The BEF provided a rug which, along with floor chairs and stools, allows space for those who need it and gives each student their own spot in the whole group area.
School: Quarton Elementary
Teacher: Heather Pirronello
Amount: $250
The BEF provided a rug which, along with floor chairs and stools, allows space for those who need it and gives each student their own spot in the whole group area.
Title: Beverly Collaborative Whiteboards
School: Beverly
Teacher: Cyndi Settecerri
Amount: $250
The whiteboards allow students to collaborate and share their ideas which allows them to learn from each others mistakes and helps further their understanding of curriculum.
School: Beverly
Teacher: Cyndi Settecerri
Amount: $250
The whiteboards allow students to collaborate and share their ideas which allows them to learn from each others mistakes and helps further their understanding of curriculum.