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Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake Education Foundation

Opening doorways of opportunity

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Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake Education Foundation

Opening doorways of opportunity

Grants: Fall 2009

Chris Thompson, March 12, 2017March 13, 2017

Maureen Bitley and Marge Rizzo, O’Rourke Middle School

The  funds were used to purchase books in Playaway format. The entire book is loaded on an MP3 device. The speed of the narrator’s voice can be adjusted.

Grant: $500

 

John Capano, Marge Rizzo, and Susan Schultz, O’Rourke Middle School and BH-BL High School

Grant funds were used to purchase two Nook eBook readers.  The Nooks can store many eBooks and its portability makes it easy to loan to students and staff.

Grant: $600

 

Chris Gangemi, BH-BL High School English Department

The funds were used to purchase an Elmo for the English Department. The Elmo allows for showing pictures etc. to provide background for literature and student presentations.

Grant: $845

 

Kris Gregory, Stevens Elementary Kindergarten Teachers

The grant funds went towards the “Book Kid” program established at Stevens Elementary.

Grant: $1,001

 

Michael Martino, BH-BL High School Technology Department

The funds were used to purchase a Saw Stop Table Saw. The saw will enable students with disabilities to participate in wood working projects.

Grant: $2,250

 

Raelene Noll, BH-BL High School Foreign Language Department

The funds were used for a SXGA Document Camera and supporting equipment.

Grant: $845

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Got an idea? Fall 2019 Grant Proposals are due Nov. 13, 2019

October 1, 2019October 12, 2019

Got a bright idea that would enhance instruction or enrich student life in the BH-BL schools?  It’s time to write and submit your proposal. The deadline for submissions to the Foundation’s Fall 2019 Grant Cycle is November 13. All the information you need to apply is available on our How…

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Grants: Spring 2007

March 12, 2017March 13, 2017

Jennifer Adams, BH-BL High School Science Department An introductory disarticulated skeleton and six “Sherlock Bones” kits (partial skeletons for forensics analysis labs).  Forensics is a new elective science course being offered in the fall.  The labs help students develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving. Grant: $1,992   Juliann…

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Grants: Spring 2003

March 12, 2017March 13, 2017

Jennifer Adams, BH-BL High School The money would be applied toward the purchase of a freezer chest to be housed in the new science wing near the biology rooms. The freezer would be used to store fresh frozen specimens and supplies for a variety of biology labs. There has been a switch from using…

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to the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Education Foundation website! The Foundation is run by a volunteer board and was begun in 1998 to create new opportunities for education in our community.

The Foundation supports the youth of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake school community by generating and disbursing funds for services, equipment, enrichment programs, and other projects designed to enhance education.

If you have questions about the Foundation, please email us at contact@bhblef.org  or by US mail to PO Box 144, Burnt Hills, NY 12027.

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