The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation awarded two more Public School Proud grants to educators at Anne Sullivan Elementary!
Sarah Yee received $649.54 for her grant, “Social and Emotional Learning through Makerspaces.”
She will purchase bilingual emotions toys, LEGO education people, a puppet theater with diverse characters, world Memory games, and multicultural floor puzzles. In her proposal, she wrote, “With this grant and the supplies it will bring to our Makerspace program, my hope is that students will feel confident in their ability to communicate with others and work together in group settings. I envision growth in their interpersonal skills, such as being cooperative, respectful of others, and persistent at solving problems.”
Melissa Nielsen and Kari Sheaffer received $1,759.35 for their grant, “More Books to Read = Journey to Succeed.”
With these funds, they will purchase more than 300 books for first and second graders who need SIPPS intervention. In the application, they wrote, “Fun, engaging books that can be read independently will support the transfer of skills from our learning goals and enhance their desire to make reading a lifelong habit.”
Congratulations to Yee, Nielsen & Sheaffer!
Stay tuned for more Public School Proud Grant announcements coming soon!