Peninsula Education Foundation

Any teacher in the PVPUSD is eligible to apply. Applications are judged on the applicants’ proposed use of grant funds, the benefits to students, and the potential for helping to enhance classroom instruction in the school or the district in general. This year, the Chuck Miller Grants were valued up to $1,000.00 each.

Beth Buchholz / Cornerstone
DVDs for Science
Discovery Channel DVDs to reinforce teaching strategies and lessons. These create an engaging learning environment while reinforcing core curriculum.

Raye Murphy / Lunada Bay
Twelve Center Approach
Use of software program “Super Phonics” for struggling kindergarten students. Software reinforces skills of identifying letters and sounds and reading of Consonant Vowel Consonant (CVC) words.

Lynae Rathman / Montemalaga
The Daily 5
Project to provide curriculum materials that will be appropriate for teaching literacy strategies and instruction as described in the book The Daily 5.

Kristy Carey / Rancho Vista
Classroom Clickers
Immediate results are received with these “clickers” from each student allowing teachers to instantly know if students are understanding the lesson, or if further instruction is needed.

Carrie Ellis / Soleado
Microscopes
Five student microscopes, for use in the science lab, will be an integral part of a successful science program. Student will identify plant cells, observe the life cycle of brine shrimp, and explore other items.

Carrie Ellis / Soleado
Owl Pellets
Dissection of owl pellets allows students to gain insight to the predator prey relationship. This hands on activity reaches the abilities of all students.

Mariana Donahoe / Soleado
Understanding Slavery
Fifth grade students will read the historical fiction novel Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson as part of the Social Studies Through Literature Program.

Robert Horn / PVPHS
Spanish Literacy
Use of Spanish Easy Reader to present classic works in graduated levels to promote comprehension from beginning level Spanish 1 to advanced level Spanish 3.

Charles Lee / PVPHS
Learning thru Chemistry
Students will utilize molecular models to help visualize atoms and molecules. In addition, balances will allow accurate measurements of mass and help students obtain accurate and precise results for effective learning of the scientific method and problem solving.

Kasey Edwards / Dapplegray
Leveled Readers
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers to be used in small groups where students may discuss, reflect and enjoy the books they read in order to create a passion for reading.

Margaret Bergquist / Mira Catalina
Cal Science Center Dome Visit
The Cal Science Center will bring the Desert Dome to the school campus. For grades 1 and 2, they will be immersed in the Mojave Desert and learn about our desert ecosytstem.

Susan Falkenbach / Pt Vicente
Weekly Reader AbleNet Edition Subscription
Version of Weekley Reader created to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. Curriculum spans three levels of adaptive literacy. Subscription also includes worksheets and activities for several disciplines.

Meriam Wilhelm / Silver Spur
Leader in Me Program
Use of Steve Covey’s book The Leader In Me and teacher’s kits to introduce leadership traits and develop a structured program allowing students to develop Win-Win strategies in conflict resolution.

Carrie Ellis / Soleado
Reflector Telescope
Reflector telescope allows student to participate in the schools Star/Moon Gazing nights and reinforce concepts taught in the Solar System and Beyond science unit. In addition, student will learn the proper use of a telescope.

Mariana Donahoe / Soleado
American History Dolls
Fourth and fifth grade students will design and market a doll based on a historical figure. Fifth graders will design the signers of the Constitution and fourth graders will design important figures in California history.

Megan Dino / Soleado
Brain POP
A five year subscription of the interactive, educational website will be purchased for the 2nd graders. The site provides animated, curriculum-based content and integrates technology into the classroom.

Rosalia Orlando / PVPHS
Making Spanish Come Alive
Subscription to Scholastic magazine EL SOL for use in all levels of Spanish 3. The magazine features relevant stories about popular Latin stars, athletes, and musicians. The content makes the language come alive, helping students read, speak and think in Spanish.

Christine Lopez / PVPHS
Stressed Out Students SOS
Guest speaker to address student and faculty on stress related issues and effective coping strategies. SOS Club will also host various de-stressing functions for the students.