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The Education Foundation gives OLMA teachers the opportunity to apply for grants to fund projects that bring creative learning into the classroom - things that go beyond what is covered by the school budget and wouldn't otherwise be available. Multi-cultural, inter-disciplinary, inter-grade level, co-curricular and team projects are encouraged. The Foundation seeks to fund original projects that will enrich the educational experience at OLMA. |
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- Is this project exceptional, innovative and original?
- Does this project actively involve and stimulate student learning?
- Can this project be replicated or shared on the grade level, school level, now and/or in the future?
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A grant could range from as little as $25, to as much as $1,000. It could be for a specific computer software program a teacher believes will bring extras to the curriculum, to science equipment or materials for a hands-on science lab. The only limits are our teachers' imaginations! |
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The Foundation is not an Endowment Fund. We do not raise hundreds of thousands of dollars and make grants from the interest. We plan to spend what we take in each year. A modest goal would be $5,000 - $10,000 per year. We will make an appeal for support to the school parishes, school alumni and local corporations. We also plan one social fund-raising event, such as a Martini Night or a Wine-Tasting at a local restaurant. |
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| Grant Request Application |
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| Education Foundation Board Members 2009 - 2010 |
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| Mrs. Laraine Meehan – Principal OLMA |
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Muriel Keiley Rubio
President
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Donna Quinn
Treasurer |
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Linda Zazzali
Trustee |
Marie Grieco
Secretary |
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Dawn Latawiec
Trustee |
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A.S.A.P. stands for "Acknowledging School and Parents". An ASAP meeting is a unique, informal exchange of questions, suggestions, ideas and brainstorming between parents and our school principal, Mrs. Laraine Meehan and our school psychologist, Dr. Tom Kananagh. First up is a recap of the previous meeting and what progress or results have been reached on the issues discussed. Then the floor opens to parents for questions and suggestions. The topics discussed at an ASAP meeting run from A - Z; curriculum questions, school policy questions, quality of student life issues have all been discussed at ASAP. |
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| ASAP Meeting Dates |
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ASAP meetings are typically scheduled on a Thursday at 1:00 pm each month. The first meeting is scheduled at night for the convenience of our working parents. Meeting dates can be found on the school calendar, please check the web site for reminders. Come and join us and see what ASAP is about. |
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