Panthers on the Prowl - This project will provide children in the Cedar Ridge community with reading opportunities during the summer by providing books and snacks throughout neighborhoods that the school serves. -Victoria Calhoun, Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Principal's Book of the Month Club - A book based on leadership characteristics will be given to all students every month. Classes will study these themes through extension activities and discussion questions which will jumpstart instruction of the leadership attributes and provide a common starting place for everyone, bringing consistency for all students and staff. -Sharia Templeton, Franklin Elementary School
A Love For Literacy - The Love for Literacy Committee is a group of educators whose sole purpose is to spread the joy of reading throughout our school. Each month, our committee hosts an event that promotes community and family involvement, student engagement and participation in reading and the arts. -Billy Pell, Westfield Elementary School
Weather Buddies - Students in second and fifth grades will use buddy reading of a class set of weather books to learn about all aspects of weather. Students will become weather watchers using a weather station, and conduct weather STEM activities in groups for hands-on learning and experiences. -Karen Huffman and Paula Sigmon, Pilot Mountain Elementary School
The Ukulele Project, Completed and Sustained - This project is intended to open a whole new world of artistic expression for the students. The ukulele offers endless possibilities for musical performance, accompaniment, and composition. -Susan Marshall, Mountain Park Elementary School
Students As Engineers In The High School Science Classroom - High school physical science students will be engaged in hands-in, inquiry-based science education by working in collaborative teams to engage in the engineer design process by creating t-shirt launchers. Teams will develop a scientific poster about their project and present their findings. -Jessica Brown, East Surry High School
Engraved And Beyond - Students will have the opportunity to learn critical thinking, problem-solving skills, learn a business trade and showcase their work. The implementation plan involves the students setting up a small business and running it from start to finish. -Susan Cromer, East Surry High School
Tiger Leader Of The Month Book Club - Each month a leadership attribute will be highlighted at Dobson Elementary, including respect, acceptance, integrity, active listener, and communication. The attribute will be a focal point of discussion with students on leading self and others. Administration will purchase the text that aligns with the leadership attribute and read the book aloud to classes. Nineteen classrooms will receive a copy of the book, and Administration will lead discussions on the leadership attribute during the read aloud time. -Nicole Hazelwood, Dobson Elementary School
STEM The Way For Robotics - A new robotics after school program for grades two and three will allow students to learn the basics of building and coding. It will also allow the students to be better prepared for competitive robotics when they reach fourth and fifth grades. -Ashley Snow, White Plains Elementary School
Building Bright Minds: Vocabulary Blocks For Engaging Learning! - The school this project serves has a notable number of students who are multilingual learners. Access to literacy strategies and content area vocabulary resources and tools will give all students, including those who are multilingual learners, opportunities to engage in learning that can deepen their understanding of standards in science, math, reading, and more, and in turn have the vocabulary to talk about their learning. -Siomara Baltazar, Dobson Elementary School
Creative Movement With Stretchy Bands: Let's Get Moving! - Students will learn basic music theory, rhythm, beat, folk dances, rote memory, song lyrics, and other musical elements while utilizing games, dance, and movements with stretchy bands. This will help all students be engaged while learning in a fun, creative way! -Lydia Love, Westfield Elementary School
From Seedlings To Scientists: Kindergarten STEM Initiative - This project aims to cultivate a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in young learners. Our Kindergarten students are at a crucial age for developing foundational skills and attitudes towards STEM subjects. Through hands-on activities, experiments, and interactive lessons, we will spark their curiosity and lay the groundwork for future STEM learning. -Reba Simmons, Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Growing In Literacy Through STEM - Every item in this project relates directly to the standards we learn about in Kindergarten Science. Students will get to work with the technology part of STEM with the microscope, and will have to use math to calculate what to do each day for the Caterpillar to Butterfly project and the plant life cycle. -Hannah Bowman, White Plains Elementary School
reCenter: A Place To Reset, Recenter, And Reconnect - reCenter will be a designated space intentionally structured to help students take a break, defuse anger, and re-center outside of the classroom. Having the reCenter room within our school will allow adolescents the opportunity to access a variety of tools to combat anxiety or daily stressors. -Hayley Zurita and James Moore, North Surry High School
Power Tool Game Changer For Young Creators! - Power Tool Game Changer incorporates science and technology through the use of recycled/sustainable materials on a power tool that utilizes technology to cut materials without the risk of injury. Students will learn to design and engineer their own creations through planning and simple mathematics. -Sheena Jestes, Surry Central High School
