Deer Creek
Elementary
GRANTED SINCE 2006
Your contribution funds even MORE learning!
How are Foundation grants benefiting Deer Creek Elementary students?
| Year | Grant | Use | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $9,300 | Small Group Math Support | School Grant |
| 2023-24 | $1,200 | TBD | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2022-23 | $9,600 | Small Group Reading Intervention | School Grant |
| 2021-22 | $15,000 | Small Group Support | School Grant |
| 2020-21 | $9,800 | Mystery Science Software, Books for Students | Flex Grant |
| 2019-20 | $1,240 | Art Literacy supplies | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2019-20 | $9,200 | Part-Time Teaching Positions – Reading Support | School Grant |
| 2018-19 | $1,300 | Art Literacy supplies | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2018-19 | $6,000 | 2nd grade math intervention | School Grant |
| 2017-18 | $1,380 | Art Literacy Supplies | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2017-18 | $8,835 | Teacher for 3rd Grade Math Intervention & Math Software License |
School Grant |
| 2016-17 | $1,200 | Art Literacy Supplies | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2016-17 | $8,500 | Part-Time Teachers for After School Academic Support | School Grant |
| 2015-16 | $1,000 | Art Literacy | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2015-16 | $8,500 | Teacher for Academic Support | School Grant |
| 2014-15 | $1,000 | Art Literacy | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2014-15 | $6,665 | Reading Support (3&5) & Math Enrichment (200 students) | School Grant |
| 2013-14 | $6,650 | Partially funds licensed teacher for 1st grade “beyond readers” and 3rd grade “on grade level” readers. Weekly afterschool math enrichment class for highly capable, motivated students. |
School Grant |
| 2013-14 | $1,000 | Art Literacy | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2012-13 | $9,000 | 4th grade teacher for reading instruction and innovative program combining reading and iPad use |
School Grant |
| 2012-13 | $1,000 | Art Literacy | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2011-12 | $9,000 | Gold Club | School Grant |
| 2011-12 | $825 | Family Art Night and show | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2010-11 | $9,000 | After school math support for 4th and 5th grades; non-fiction library books to support research projects |
School Grant |
| 2010-11 | $805 | All school multi-cultural arts assembly; funding for annual Family Art Night and Show |
Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2009-10 | $500 | Kindergartners conduct science experiments directly related to stories they are reading in class |
Innovative Teaching Grant |
| 2009-10 | Shared $100K | Part of $100K effort to restore the elementary music program by rehiring 5 music teachers |
School Grant |
| 2009-10 | $650 | Clay tools and supplies | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2008-09 | $950 | Program to help staff to work more effectively with Latino parents by helping them learn how to negotiate the school system |
Innovative Teaching Grant |
| 2008-09 | $6,500 | Educators work in grades K-5 with students who need the most help in reading and reduce the size of reading groups |
School Grant |
| 2008-09 | $550 | Clay-based project materials | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2007-08 | $6,500 | Educators continue to work with students needing extra help in reading and math |
School Grant |
| 2007-08 | $550 | Support ceramics program and purchase microphones for school performances |
Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2006-07 | $6,500 | Educators work with students needing extra help in reading and math | School Grant |
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