Durham
Elementary
GRANTED SINCE 2006
Your contribution funds even MORE learning!
How are Foundation grants benefiting Durham Elementary students?
| Year | Grant | Use | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $9,300 | Social Emotional and Self Manager Instructional Support | School Grant |
| 2023-24 | $1,200 | TBD | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2022-23 | $9,600 | Ignite Online Tutoring Intervention | School Grant |
| 2022-23 | $1,100 | Art Literacy Supplies & We Are Durham Night Performance | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2021-22 | $15,000 | Co-Teacher for Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd Grades | School Grant |
| 2020-21 | $9,800 | Swag Bag of School Supplies, Mystery Science Software, Diverse Children’s Literature, Co-Teacher for Kindergarten and 1st Grades | Flex Grant |
| 2019-20 | $1,240 | Art Literacy supplies | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2019-20 | $9,200 | Part-Time Teaching Positions – Co-Teaching Support for Kindergarten & 1st | School Grant |
| 2018-19 | $1,300 | Art installation of school-wide project based on book “Only One You” | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2018-19 | $6,000 | Pro-Social Skill Support | School Grant |
| 2017-18 | $1,380 | Samba Artist in Residence, Installation of Schoolwide Project, “Only One You” |
Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2017-18 | $8,835 | Teacher for Math Support & Math Extension | School Grant |
| 2016-17 | $1,200 | Samba Program | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2016-17 | $8,500 | Part-time Teachers, Materials & Transportation for DREAM Team After School Club, STEAM Club & Academic Support Nights | School Grant |
| 2015-16 | $1,000 | Artist in Residence-Percussionist | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2015-16 | $8,500 | One School One Book Program DREAM TEAM Afterschool Program Samba Instruments & Teacher* * Funded by 3 Foundation Grant Programs – School Grant, Art in the Burbs & Innovative Teaching Grant |
School Grant |
| 2015-16 | $5,000 | Samba Music Experience Artist-In-Residence |
Innovative Teaching Grant |
| 2014-15 | $1,000 | Imago Theatre performance | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2014-15 | $6,665 | DREAM Team Afterschool Program & One School, One Book supplies | School Grant |
| 2013-14 | $6,650 | Instructional Aides for 1st grade reading: IXL School-wide Online Math Program |
School Grant |
| 2013-14 | $1,000 | Ukuleles for Music Department; after school music club | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2012-13 | $9,000 | Math teacher for core math blocks in 4th & 5th grades | School Grant |
| 2012-13 | $1,000 | Art Literacy | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2011-12 | $9,000 | First Grade reading teacher | School Grant |
| 2011-12 | $825 | Painted mural/Artist in Residence project | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2010-11 | $9,000 | Instructional Assistants in reading and math | School Grant |
| 2010-11 | $805 | 2 Alto metallophones for ORFF collection | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2009-10 | $1,014 | Fifth graders have the opportunity to participate in “Biz Town,” the Junior Achievement course in economics, where they will assume a variety of roles such as starting and running a business, applying for jobs, etc. |
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 | Bass metallaphone for the music program | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2008-09 | $6,500 | Instructional Assistant to work directly with 1st and 3rd grades during reading blocks, allowing small group practice |
School Grant |
| 2008-09 | $550 fr. previous year | Art Department | Art in the ‘Burbs Grant |
| 2007-08 | $6,500 | Educator to support 3rd grade students by offering small reading groups, especially for students needing the most help |
School Grant |
| 2006-07 | $6,500 | Educators to work with kindergartners struggling in math and provide additional resources for after-school classes |
School Grant |
How Are Foundation Funds Used at Your School?
