Morgridge+SMARTboard

Sent 6/4/2009 Ms. Joyce – I’m sending this email in to find out what the requirements are to get a Morgridge SMARTboard grant. Carolyn Flyer forwarded me your name and said that you wanted the following information. We have a great mix of old and new traditions here. For example, we’re getting ready for the 49th annual Santa Lucia procession during which the kids will sing in English and Swedish. This October, as they have done for many years, the county courthouse decorated the corridors and rooms for Halloween and turned off the lights. Our children paraded in their costumes down main street and then cautiously entered the courthouse as county clerks, bailiffs, judges, and other workers wearing costumes tried to scare the kids with vats of eyeballs and ghosts on the walls. Then they gave them candy for their troubles. Our teachers love the community so much that we have a large percentage who grew up in the county and returned to teach at our school. When we started the charter school we created a morning meeting in which the whole K-6 community meets in the GCS gym to start the day. In addition to the staff and students, we’ll have about 5-25 parents attend to help us celebrate birthdays and examples of strong character, watch plays, and listen to songs. The children say the school creed and then all adults and children look into each other’s eyes and recite the school oath, “We will work together to grow strong bodies, minds, and hearts.” You may see our students in a stepping out activity in this small, historic, mountain town. You may see them at the creek and looking for living things in and around the water. Or, you may see them hiking and learning about the trees and rocks or about water sources for the town. At the beginning of the year you’ll see them at the historic Hamill House or on a scavenger hunt discovering traces of the town’s past. At the end of the year you’ll see the whole school on the historic Georgetown Loop railroad, courtesy of the railroad’s free day for the school. Our children also learn about Clear Creek County's two main environmental features....water and precious metals. Clear Creek conveys a major part of Denver's and Golden's water supply and mining was what started the County and is making a comeback. Last year you would have enjoyed our theater day, or interactive Central City Opera, or African drums assembly. Most importantly you’ll see students engaged and learning math, science, reading, writing, and social studies with committed, enthusiastic teachers. Our mission statement is “It’s All About the Kids” and you’ll see this on the walls, in the staff meetings, in the classrooms, and in the materials and rich, enthusiastic education we provide the children. We have about 100 students in K-6 and another 50 who attend the toddler and preschool programs. We already have 5 SmartBoards and are applying to you for a grant for 1 more. I am the principal of the school, but have written more than 50 books on computers before my teaching experience. Before accepting the principal job here, I was a big part of getting SmartBoards throughout our school district as a member of the school board and Clear Creek Educational Foundation. Should we get this additional SmartBoard we will apply to the Education Foundation for at least the additional 10% of funds needed. In addition to the SmartBoards, we do have a strong commitment to technology, especially for an elementary school. This is evidenced by our computer lab in the media center, mobile laptop cart, computer based microscopes, and subscriptions to Discovery.com and Achieve3000. The Discovery.com membership works exceptionally well with the SmartBoards and both are hits with the students and teachers. Rick Winter Principal Georgetown Community School 504 4th Street PO Box 74 Georgetown, CO 80444 303-569-3277 Fax 303-569-2761 [|www.georgetownschool.org email]: principal@georgetownschool.org Hi Rick, Here is the info you requested. Have a great day Rick!!!! Renee Joyce Program Officer Morgridge Family Foundation 4242 E. Amherst Ave. Denver, CO 80222 303-758-9521   reneejoyce@comcast.net She will be looking for an email including: Description of school Approx number of students Number of parties interested Desires to use 21st Century technology and an area that demonstrates their commitment Please note that you will be will be required to contribute 10% of anything that you are awarded and you must apply to another entity (foundation, organization, business) in order to apply Would you like to set aside time to discuss the details with me? I think I could be helpful to you. Have a great day and thank you for you interest. Warmest Regards, Carolyn Our 3rd grade teacher mentioned that she wanted her own SmartBoard, so I’ll direct you to her. Dana – If you’re still interested in getting a SmartBoard in your room, here is a potential resource. Here is a link to our page that has other grant information you can copy and paste from: []. Rick Winter Principal Georgetown Community School 504 4th Street PO Box 74 Georgetown, CO 80444 303-569-3277 Fax 303-569-2761 [|www.georgetownschool.org email]: principal@georgetownschool.org It wouldn’t hurt at all actually. They want to see schools take initiative. It does cover the entire board and peripherals too. Let’s set aside time to discuss the details. Carolyn – Does this grant cover an entire SmartBoard? Would it hurt or help if we already have 4 other SmartBoards in the school? Rick Winter Principal Georgetown Community School 504 4th Street PO Box 74 Georgetown, CO 80444 303-569-3277 Fax 303-569-2761 [|www.georgetownschool.org email]: principal@georgetownschool.org
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 * School Background ** We’re in the town’s third school building, built in 1939. There has been a school in Georgetown for well over 100 years. When the school district considered closing the school because of decreasing enrollment throughout the county, the community said, “no way” and a charter school was born. As a result of the threat to the school, we have awesome community support. There are more volunteers than students. They help as tutors, sell brats in the community’s Christmas Mart, organize a 4th of July race to raise money for the school, are judges for our science fair, provide tap, yoga, and other after school activities, and attend meetings to support the school.
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 * Desires to use 21st Century technology  **
 * From: **  Carolyn Flyer [mailto:CarolynFlyer@smarttech.com]
 * Sent: ** Thursday, June 04, 2009 11:53 AM
 * To: ** Rick Winter; 3@georgetownschool.org
 * Subject: ** RE: Morgridge SMARTboard Grant
 * From: **  Rick Winter [mailto:prwtrain@msn.com]
 * Sent: ** Tuesday, June 02, 2009 11:42 AM
 * To: ** Carolyn Flyer; 3@georgetownschool.org
 * Subject: ** RE: Morgridge SMARTboard Grant
 * From: **  Carolyn Flyer [mailto:CarolynFlyer@smarttech.com]
 * Sent: ** Tuesday, June 02, 2009 11:20 AM
 * To: ** Rick Winter
 * Subject: ** RE: Morgridge SMARTboard Grant
 * From: **  Rick Winter [mailto:prwtrain@msn.com]
 * Sent: ** Tuesday, June 02, 2009 11:10 AM
 * To: ** Carolyn Flyer
 * Subject: ** RE: Morgridge SMARTboard Grant
 * From: **  Carolyn Flyer [mailto:CarolynFlyer@smarttech.com]
 * Sent: ** Monday, June 01, 2009 1:20 PM
 * To: ** undisclosed-recipients:
 * Subject: ** Morgridge SMARTboard Grant
 * Hello Again! ****
 * Carolyn Flyer ********  here……as your new SMART Area Manager. Please call me if I can support you in any way related to SMART questions, demonstrations and SMART curriculum development.   ****
 * I also wanted to remind you to PLEASE stay in touch with me if you have an interest in the Morgridge SMARTboard grant. It is right around the corner and you’ll want to give some thought to your submission soon. Please call me if I can answer any questions for you. ****
 * Have a great day and take care. ****
 * Warmest Regards, ****
 * Carolyn ****
 * Carolyn M. Flyer M.Ed ****
 * Area Manager, Colorado ****
 * SMART Technologies ****
 * 1331 Balsam Ave. #1 ****
 * Boulder ******** , CO 80304  ****
 * 303-928-9134 ****
 * carolynflyer@smarttech.com ****