2019-2020 Grants
Mar 5, 2020 in News
The Saucon Valley Foundation is pleased to present our 2019-2020 Grant Awards:
- Diehl, “Spanish and French Art Exhibit”- $981.90
The grant will fund a one-week Spanish & French Art Exhibit as well as activity materials which will promote cultural awareness and diversity in a life size exhibit displayed at the high school for the entire student learning community.
- Koch, “Digital Photo Editing for the Photography Club”- $1,600
The acquisition of the IMac computer will allow the students to learn digital photo editing providing them the opportunity to fully utilize the cameras and software donated by Olympus.
- Kozel, “Respect My Red Speaker”- $2,500
The grant will fund a presentation to 11th and 12th grade students exploring personal boundaries through presentations, engaging dialogue and a Q & A session.
- Krisukas, “Yoga 4 Classrooms Training Program”- $2,484
The grant will fund a six-hour training program for 12 special education teachers and counselors in Yoga 4 Classrooms. The evidence-based classroom yoga and mindfulness program promotes social, emotional and physical health and wellness, learning readiness and a positive school climate.
- Schnalzer, “Architecture Center for Elementary Art Program”- $2,500
The grant will fund materials for a three-dimensional building program which will help students learn structure and expose them to architecture throughout history.
- Svitilla, “High School Robotics”- $2,500
The grant, along with additional funds raised, will create the High School Robotics Club which will compete in the First Tech Challenge. Students will design and build a robot building leadership, engineering, research and analytical problem-solving skills.