Teachers from all four schools in our district are encouraged to submit grant requests for innovative and enrichment programming. All grants are carefully reviewed by the LAEF Board and awarded based on various criteria.
Grants
Recent grants awarded include:
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The McCarter Theatre Arts Grant
High School drama students worked extensively with McCarter Theater professionals culminating in a wonderful live production of Romeo and Juliet.
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Wellness Grant
To further the wellness initiative at South Hunterdon Regional High School, state-of the art equipment was purchased for the Fitness Center.
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Washington D.C. Class Trip
Annual trip to Washington D.C. for the 6th Graders of West Amwell & Lambertville Elementary Schools.
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Video Game Design
Students designed a video game set to music.
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Camp Counselor Training
A training program for high school students working as counselors at the 6th grade assimilation program at Camp Fairview was initiated.
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Festival of the Arts
A multi-platform public festival at South Hunterdon Regional HS was established to promote and showcase visual and performing arts featuring our students.
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Colonial Basket Making Workshop
A visiting artist from Tuckerton Seaport Museum conducted a basket-making workshop while teaching 4th grade students about the history and importance of basket making in Colonial New Jersey.
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iPAD Pilot Program
iPads were purchased for 1st grade small group instruction which promotes technological literacy and integration.
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Multicultural Language Program
Students learned about the various Spanish cultures in the U.S., focusing on language, history and geography.
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Planetarium
The 6th grade visited the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium to supplement the new astronomy unit. They attended two shows: “Solar System Odyssey” and “Moons of the Solar System”
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Inline Skating
Pursuant to the South Hunterdon Wellness Initiative, LAEF donated funds for an inline skating program for middle and high school students.
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Celebrating Diversity
Roxey Ballet conducted an on-site unity, tolerance and diversity program for grades 3 thru 12.
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Science: Light Absorption & Light Emissions
LAEF purchased technical equipment to augment chemistry and biology programs.
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Matilda on Broadway
Chorus members traveled to New York City for a performance of Broadway’s hit show, Matilda, followed by a workshop with the actors.
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Robotics
LAEF supports the Robotics Club by funding competitions and equipment.
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Architecture Workshops
A series of architecture workshops focusing on math, science, engineering and problem solving skills. Students designed and built a bridge, a bird house, and Olympic structures.
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Technology Boost
LAEF purchased iPADS for use in the Special Education program targeting individual needs of students with visual, auditory, physical and motor difficulties.