Grants Awarded

Hands-On Phonics Tools Mastering early reading skills takes practice, curiosity, and engagement! Thanks to this FPEF grant, our Kindergarten team is upgrading small-group literacy centers with specialized phonics manipulates. These tactile materials allow young learners to manipulate sounds, blend letters, and construct words through interactive play. Used during daily ELA stations, these tools help teachers differentiate instruction for all learning styles, boosting reading

Board Games Learning to navigate social interactions is just as important as learning academics! Thanks to this FPEF grant, teachers and specialists are introducing developmentally appropriate board games to teach cooperation and focus. Through hands-on game-play, students learn to follow multi-step rules, communicate effectively with teammates, and sustain attention during group activities. It’s an innovative, play-based approach that fosters a supportive classroom culture w

Toniebox This grant funds a Toniebox audio system and a curated collection of story characters, including favorites like Pete the Cat and Elephant & Piggie, to create an engaging, screen-free listening center in the classroom. By placing a figure on the durable audio box, students independently listen to beloved books, themed holiday tales, and calming music during center rotation, playtime, or self-regulation breaks. Repeating story audio helps strengthen foundational liter

Therapy BlazePods Movement meets motivation! This grant provides specialized BlazePod light bundles to transform traditional therapy exercises into exciting, visual games. Designed to support students receiving school-based PT and OT, these smart pods challenge children to respond quickly to light patterns—sharpening body awareness, coordination, visual tracking, and focus. It’s an innovative, multi-sensory way to help our students achieve their IEP goals with a smile.

Sensory & Adaptive Seating Supporting every learner’s unique body and mind! Supporting every learner’s unique body and mind! This grant brings specialized sensory seating, including deep-pressure bean pods, rocking chairs, and under-desk pedal stools, to the Multiple Disabilities classroom! By providing tailored outlets for vestibular input and movement, these flexible seats help students self-regulate, regain focus after high-energy transitions like recess, and comfortably s

Briarwood Elementary School Life Skills Play Materials awarded to Ms. Becovic at Briarwood for us in the Multiple Disabilities Classroom...

Briarwood Elementary School Teaching Stations awarded to Ms. Palmisano and Ms. Rotella at Briarwood This grant funds two adjustable...

Briarwood Elementary School This grant funds 6 sets of decodable texts, adding to the classroom library and enabling students to apply...

Briarwood Elementary School Sound Wall Package awarded to Ms. Laub at Briarwood for use in ESL class. The Science of Reading emphasizes...

Briarwood Elementary School Sensory Station Materials awarded to Ms. Ocejo at Briarwood This grant adds essential materials to the...

Briarwood Elementary School Materials and storage for a Sensory Station awarded to Ms. Adochio and Ms. Ojeco at Briarwood The grant funds...

Briarwood Elementary School 2 Pocketalk Language Translators awarded to Ms. Laub for use in ESL instruction Pocketalk translators will...

Briarwood Elementary School Decodable texts awarded to Ms. Monka at Briarwood for use in the 2nd Grade Resource Room This grant will help...

Briarwood Elementary School 10 Puzzles awarded to Ms. Rella at Briarwood Puzzles are a must-have for developing crucial skills like...

Briarwood Elementary School, Brooklake Elementary School Playaways awarded to Ms. Meierdierck for the Library Wonderbooks are designed to...

Briarwood Elementary School, Brooklake Elementary School, Ridgedale Middle School Solar Eclipse Glasses awarded to Ms. Esteves at...

Briarwood Elementary School 6 Classic 100-Piece Sets Magna-Tiles and 6 Storage Bin Bundles plus 84-Piece Set Magna-Tiles Awarded to First...

Briarwood Elementary School Stem/Manipulatives Storage Center awarded to Ms. Ocejo and Ms. Adochio at Briarwood These STEM bins store...

Briarwood Elementary School Powerful Puzzles awarded to Ms. Pettersson at Briarwood This grant is all about skills development and funds...

Briarwood Elementary School, Brooklake Elementary School, Ridgedale Middle School Bridge of Vocabulary 2 awarded to Mr. Burrows for use...