For the 2020-2021 school year, the Cascade Education Foundation will continue with One Big Grant Cycle. Due to the remote nature of teaching and learning we have moved up the application deadline from January 2021 to October 2020 to better serve our teachers and students.
GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE DUE:
Friday, October 16, 2020
For questions or other information, please contact CEF at cef@cascadesd.org
Grant Cycle Details
Grant request applications will be due October 16, 2020 at the District Office or mailed directly to CEF.
Grant applications will be accepted for the 2020-2021 school year.
The grant application will be reviewed by the grant committee and voted on at a special October board meeting.
Mailing Address Cascade Education Foundation P.O. BOX 683, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Drop off location Cascade School District Office 330 Evans Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826
MONEY WELL SPENT
Cascade Education Foundation has awarded:
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These projects and more have been made possible by CEF Grants awarded to teachers to enhance their classrooms and learning opportunities for our students:
IRMS, AVID Training Program – Awarded $960 | Spring 2016
All 8th-grade teachers will be trained in AVID strategies & will be able to use these strategies in content area classes. AVID is a nationally recognized program to help close the achievement gap for students. All 8th-grade teachers will be trained in AVID strategies & will be able to use these strategies in content area classes.
Osborn, Field Days at Wenatchee River Institute – Awarded $4000 | Spring 2016
During their visits, students enjoy direct, hands-on learning experiences outdoors in the natural environment of Barn Beach Reserve a 9-acre nature preserve that features a rich diversity of plant and animal species. Students also utilize WRI’s state-of-the-art green classroom which is equipped with microscopes, snowshoes, kick nets, live animals, and much more!
IRMS, 8th graders prepare for college! Transportation fees to CWU – Awarded $610 | Spring 2016
“By continuing to visit a university campus during their 8th-grade year, we hope to inspire and encourage our students to begin making plans for post-secondary education.”
-Jodie Tremberth, IRMS
Beaver Valley, Theater Supplies – Awarded $470 | Spring 2016
“Research reveals the positive impact of drama on a student’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive development.”
~Kim Miller, School Secretary
Lifetime Sports: Replacing equipment like snowshoes & Nordic ski boots; purchasing scooters for teaching safety on wheels. | Spring 2016
Razor Scooter, Peshastin Dryden, and Osborn Elementary – Awarded $3,500
Icicle River Middle, WOW dream – Awarded $25,000 | Fall 2016
Kinesthetic Learning Environment in all classrooms. Stand up desks, exercise balls, stability-t stools, peddlers and more because: “Movement stimulates the brain”.
Osborn, Remote Response Technology – Awarded $1985 | Fall 2015
Quizdom Clickers are designed to inspire, empower and motivate all learners through real-time presentations, feedback and games to engage all students.
Cascade Highschool, AVID Training Program – Awarded $13,313 | Fall 2015
“This project impacts the entire student body of CHS. The use of AVID teaching strategies schoolwide supports a shift in expectations for all students. AVID sets a high bar for what all students are expected to accomplish and provides the necessary support for both students and teachers.”
~Malia Renner-Singer, Social Studies Teacher
Kodiak Cubs Preschool WOW! – Awarded $2,000 | Fall 2015
Did you know our Kodiak Cubs Preschool didn’t have a library? There are currently 50+ kids that attend the preschool that loves to check out books—building a lifelong connection to literacy & a love for books.
Fall 2015 – Small grants can make a big difference
Lego Robotics Team T-shirts for Beaver Valley, Peshastin Dryden & Osborn Elementary – $500
IRMS, Bike Racks – $1500
Peshastin Dryden, Buddy Bench – $900
Osborn, bike rack – $1500
Osborn and Peshastin Dryden, STEM Learning | Spring 2015
STEM learning provides educational gear like snap circuit sets, Lego robotics kits, iPads & more to enrich maker spaces & group learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Osborn Elementary received Snap Circuit & iPad Minis. Awarded $1,052
Peshatin Dryden received Lego Education Kits. Awarded $1,910
Listening Center, Clay Duck Programs, Mobi Clickers, Books for “Ready for Kindergarten” program, Pulldown maps, Kindergarten hands-on math manipulatives, Brain Pop, New headphones for the computer lab, Kindergarten writing
Osborn Elementary
Brain Pop (multiple years), Elementary Art Appreciation Program (K-5), Hand/Eye Coordination Equipment (K-5), Wild Horse wind solar energy field-trip, Learning puzzles and sound system for PE, After school program, Barn Beach program, Swim program
Beaver Valley Elementary – Winton workshop
Icicle River Middle School
Drill Team uniforms, Trip to the trades rodeo (multiple years), Afterschool ski program, Field trip to Central Washington University (multiple years), Reader Board, Anti-Bullying programs
Cascade High School
Dance Team, Air Compressors for shop classes, After school guitar program, International Night, Select Choir, Grinders and parts for the vocational shop, Student Magnetic Cards, Scholarships for graduating seniors
Discovery School – Chess club
District Wide – Library Funding, Drama Microphones, Video Recorder
Students preparing for Swim Lessons- Partially funded by CEF
Life Guard providing swim lessons to an Osborn Student.
Learning to identify local vegetation- Barn Beach Reserve.