Innovative Teaching Grants – Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation

INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM TEACHING GRANTS

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Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation is proud to support outstanding educators in the quest for excellence in our classrooms.

Through Teacher/Classroom Grants, the Foundation is encouraging educators to devise innovative and exciting educational programs for their students that enhance the learning environment and inspire students to greater achievement and success.

Teachers, principals, school administrators, social workers, counselors, ancillary staff can apply for grants through an on-line portal in Fluid Review that benefit individual classrooms, or their entire school community.

Grants fall under many categories such as Agriculture/Horticulture, the Arts, Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Student-centered technology and Educational Field Trips.

The Foundation has awarded more than $350,000 in teacher grants since the programs inception and is committed to continue pursuing additional funding to grow the program by 10% annually.

Thank you, El Paso Electric Company Community Outreach, for helping to support our Innovative Teaching Grant program.

HOW IT WORKS

Grant application released

July 1, 2022

Grant application submitted deadline

October 7, 2022

Grant award announcement

October 14, 2022

Grant funds utilized

By June of the awarded school year

Annabella Martinez

White Sands School
$815.77 for e-books to Engage students in the
virtual library to build their love of Reading
300 Students Impacted

John Bishop Markley

Organ Mountain High School
$499.99 to purchase a Hologram Projector to
increase Engagement in Social Studies Curriculum
50 Students Impacted

Susana Rios

Sunrise Elementary
$999.75 For Materials to support an After
School Reading Intervention Program for 3rd – 5th graders
.20 - 80 Students Impacted
Includes a Parental Involvement

Zen Zone

Rebecca Fuentes
Andrea Saenz
Corina Valdespino
Krysta Ruiz
Bethany Garling-Spychala

Sonoma Elementary
$553.64 to purchase Books for a Calming Place – Student Re-Focus Area

Amanda Krentz

Columbia Elementary
$994.36 for Raised Garden Beds & worm bins
Partnership with Centennial HS FFA Students
287 Students Impacted

Erin Jenkins

Lynn Middle School
$999.38 for Fabric and Sewing Notions Will create & Gift Stockings with
personal Hygiene Items to those in need
101 Students Impacted

The Calming Place

Karen Sivils, Maura Kochevar, Jana Strnadova, Sandy Apuan, Jenny Coe-Stacy, Hallie Shelton, Jennifer Schrock, Amanda Lambright, Andi Bundy
Valley View Elementary
$7903.94 for Materials, Tools and Sensory soothing Toys and ITEMS to
help medically fragile students who require full support
throughout the day decrease anxiety and Outbursts while increasing
focus and Self Regulation.
20+ Students Impacted

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are encouraged from all disciplines. However, science, literacy and mathematics are encouraged. Any LCPS educator that works with students on a daily basis may apply. This includes teachers of all disciplines, social workers, counselors, librarians, ancillary personnel, and administrators.

Grant Funds are approved for: Classroom/school projects, classroom materials, student-centered technology, and educational field trips.

Grant funds will not be considered for professional development projects, salaries, stipends, printers, ink/toner, technology for staff, or educator travel expenses.

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Individual or Groups
Can Apply

The maximum award is up to, but not to exceed, $4,9999.

Develop a rational
Align project with district goals and/or standards and measurable outcomes
Design a timeline for implementation
Create a detailed budget
Include a photo of applicant/s at time of submittal

Keep in Mind

Innovation is key!

Long term impact and students reached are also important elements.

Recipients must be willing to have their names, information & photos used for news media & website publicity.
All awards are given at the discretion of the Foundation Board of Directors.
Should an employee change positions from the original position (in which the grant was intended), funds would revert to the Foundation and the grant would be null and void.
It is your job to make sure all the different forms are completed. You have to manually submit the application. Survey Monkey does not automatically submit the application.
You must complete an end of year report to include a narrative, budget and your receipts to be eligible to apply for another Innovative Teacher Grant.

I want to thank you for the mini grant of $100 for Alpha Teacher Tools store. As a second year teacher, I have limited resources. With the money from the grant, I was able to buy resources that are going to help me and my students greatly.

First, thank you for supporting my classroom! For being a first year teacher it has been difficult to get the supplies I need. By your generous donation I was able to get a much needed easel for my students and I to use for writing. I could not be more thankful for the opportunity and donation

Thank you so very much! I let all of the teachers know and they are all so excited! We all can use some teaching supplies and this is just perfect! Wow - please express our sincere appreciation to the foundation board for being so generous! What a blessing at this time of the year!

"The success of our students can be measured by the relationships they build while they are in school. The teachers who influence them, the friendships they make - these all have a fundamental impact on the contributions they will make in our world as adults. Support for those teachers and students often comes from the efforts of the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation. Their investment in our classrooms is something that will benefit our communities for generations to come."

I am so thankful to receive this grant. The microscopes have been great! My students love to pull them out and look at everything -- leaves and bugs and even fingernails! They love being able to see what they can’t normally see.