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SHEF is very excited by its newest initiative, GetSMART!, to assist the district in the implementation of SMART technology. SHEF’s recent donation to district will outfit classrooms with a “SMART” set up, which will include LCD projectors, SMART boards, and related technology. Providing district classrooms with a consistent “SMART” set up will lead to endless possibilities for instruction and student learning. |
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FALL 2009 MINI GRANT- AWARDS |
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The Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) has initiated its Staff Tribute Program, where parents can make a donation to SHEF in the name of a special SHSD staff member.
A SHEF Staff Tribute is a meaningful and memorable way to acknowledge the efforts of the many dedicated staff members who extend themselves beyond the call of duty to provide our students with a stimulating and fulfilling experience. Tributes may be dedicated to any staff member (teacher, coach, counselor, support staff) in any school. |
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All proceeds go to SHEF’s Teacher Classroom Grants Fund. Honored staff members will receive a congratulatory card on their last day of school . |
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District and Community Grants
Shared Partnership—School District Curriculum Support Friends of Bernardsville Library will match a grant from SHEF to purchase books to enhance and support district initiatives such as the battle of the books, author visits, college prep, exam prep etc. Monster Projects Purchase supplies to facilitate a bookmaking project with BHS juniors and Kindergarten students to emphasize Character Education traits of respect, kindness and acceptance, the elements of storytelling, and promote cross grade level learning.
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Bedwell Elementary School Grants
Friend of Ed Purchase T-shirts, miscellaneous props and kid friendly video camera for filming of model character behavior of all students, by 21 BES students representing fourth grade. This group will serve as models, voices, and liaisons for BES character education program, giving the state acclaimed program a "Student" perspective.
Help (Help Bedwell with Environment and Character Building Purchase pinnies and assorted supplies to support and enhance Bedwell student service groups. Pinnies would identify Bedwell students serving in a service capacity. The supplies would further support the environmental and other BES school initiatives.
Dive into the Ocean Fund supplies for a cooperative, environmental education learning experience for Kindergarten through Grade 4 students by creating a 3D ocean under the guidance of Related Arts teachers, with a debut on Golden Guest Day.
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Bernardsville Middle School Grants
Theatre House Theatrical Supplies Purchase needed theatre supplies including ear worn microphones, Followspot spotlight with tripod and a special effects Gobotron spotlight for BMS dramatic productions.
Living Voices: The Holocaust Host Living Voices, an interactive Holocaust production, at BMS to complement Gr. 5 Team Literacy unit.
Purchase laminated, engaging posters and acrylic poster protectors to disseminate nutritional and hygiene information to BMS students in the cafeteria. Posters are geared toward middle school and focus on portion distortion, bottled drinks, and trans fats.
Host Shakespeare Live's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream to all Grade 8 students in the BMS auditorium, to complement their reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream and study of Shakespeare in Literacy class. |
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Bernards High Grants
Inspired Learning in STEM Purchase access to the Futures Channel, library of 5 minute video vignettes that make real life connections to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), including careers. Once purchased can be shared through the school website with other departments to use beyond Algebra and Geometry students.
The Women’s Suffrage Movement in NJ Host lecturer from Morris County Historical Society on women's suffrage movement in NJ to US History I Honors classes (60 students).
Sex Has a Price Tag Fund in partnership with Municipal Alliance, contribution of $1,200 - a presentation by engaging, adolescent speaker Pam Stenzel, for all high school students about decision with regard to being sexually active.
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