2012 Past News
Mini-Innovators Grant for Fall/Winter 2012
Our application for the Mini-Innovators Grant for Fall/Winter 2012 is now available.
Please consider applying for a grant. All grant applications are due on Friday, December 7th, and may be sent interoffice or emailed to Brenda McPherson-Fry, President, Penn Wood Foundation.
Penn Wood High School Election
Students at Penn Wood High School Cypress Street were involved in election activities, as well as creating displays that were shown around the school. This gave the students an opportunity to get involved in the Election Process. The project was spear-headed by Mrs. Kramer, Social Studies Teacher at Penn Wood High School, and funded by a Mini-Innovators’ grant through the Penn Wood Foundation.
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Thank You: Dress Down Day
A heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the 1st annual Dress Down Day for the Penn Wood Foundation for 2012. Every school including the Administration Building participated in our event, and we are excited to announce that we raised $2,594.95. We are so excited and thankful for all of you! Read More.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
| The United Way Drive kicks off in the William Penn School District on Monday, October 26, 2012. Staff is encouraged to consider earmarking their contribution for the Penn Wood Foundation (Agency Code #08944). |
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We are thrilled to announce our kick-off for the Autumn Fund-raiser will begin with a school district wide Dress Down Day open to staff and students on November 9th, 2012. All proceeds will directly benefit the Penn Wood Foundation and are especially earmarked for the Mini-Innovator grants and Senior Scholarship fund.
Please join us for the Dress Down Day by donating $5.00 per teacher and $1.00 per students. Additional donations are also welcomed. |
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Our application for the Mini-Innovators Grant for Fall/Winter 2012 is now available. Please consider applying for a grant. All grant applications are due on November 30, 2012, and may be sent interoffice or emailed to Brenda McPherson-Fry, President, Penn Wood Foundation |
| Calling All Alumni: If you are a graduate of one of the following high schools: Penn Wood, Lansdowne-Aldan, Lansdowne, Darby-Colwyn, or Yeadon, please consider Paying It Forward and making a donation to the William Penn School District either directly by signing up on our website or making a contribution through your company’s United Way campaign. (Penn Wood Foundation: #08944). Your success could mean our success. |
Scholarships Awarded to Four Graduating Seniors
The Penn Wood Foundation was excited to award $500.00 scholarships to four very deserving graduating seniors of the 2012 class. This year’s recipients were:
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Read more about these students and mini-grants awarded to district staff to help enhance the education experience for our students.
Innovators Mini-Grant encourages teachers, staff and community members to apply for grants from $250 to $1000 to implement projects that enhance or supplement the curriculum at all school levels.
In Spring 2012, we awarded grants to the following teachers:
- Mr. Brian McCarry at Evans for Puppets in the Autistic Classroom to stimulate interaction among the Kindergarten children and to help them with their social skills.
- Mr. Joseph Williams, Principal, at Walnut Street for the Film Club where students throughout the school will create a variety of videos focusing on bullying, making better choices, and creating a positive learning environment.
- Mr. William Ricketts, Elementary Band Director for the 8 eight elementary schools, will take the 5th and 6th grade band students to play at Campbell Field in Camden, NJ on May 22nd.
- Ms. Mary Kramer, 9th grade teacher at Penn Wood Cypress, to purchase kits for the 2012 Presidential Election Project, and students will create displays to educate the student body and staff about the upcoming election and they will run a mock election at the school and tabulate results in the Law and Government classes.
Upgrade to the Penn Wood High School Auditoriums
Our large project this year is to upgrade and make improvements to the electrical and sound systems in the Penn Wood High School Auditorium. We hope to raise $50,000 and will be approaching the alumni of the Lansdowne-Aldan High School. We hope to also encourage the alumni of Yeadon High School to donate to a project that will bring additional upgrades to the stage of the Penn Wood High School – Cypress Campus.
We challenge the alumni to a friendly fund-raising challenge and contest.
Scholarship Grants – Deadline May 18th, 2012 – “Paying it Forward”
(4 – $500.00 scholarships to be awarded)
Calling all high school seniors. Explain how your personal goals allow you to give back to the William Penn School District. How would you help the future children have a positive learning experience?
All seniors who have been accepted to a certified college, university, technical school or military service may apply.