Materials

I just received the last of my order for the Geometry compasses that LPS Foundation bought for the school children. We have not had the opportunity to use them yet but we are looking forward to using them the first week in March. These will be give the students hands on measuring of how to draw angles and lines. Also, I have seen ACT test problems which required knowledge of using a compass.

I have attached a photo of the protractors and plan to send one with students using these tools soon.

Thank-you so much for the donation.

Ms. Anna Beede
Eisenhower High School

Getting a grant funded is such a wonderful gift!
It means that others have seen the work one is doing and they are choosing to place a high priority on the proposed idea.
By funding the “Social Emotional Books-To the Rescue” project, you have showed us how much you value our students learning through literature, and how much you care about our students future.
Thank you for helping our students engage with the knowledge they need today, to become Life-Ready citizens tomorrow.

First, I would like to say “Thank You” to the donors and LPSF! My class recently received our outdoor items. I teach pre-K and they were so excited that they didn’t even play with anything else today except these items! That’s big!!! They were so involved and although some of the equipment is a little challenging, they kept on trying. I purchased items that will help with their gross motor skills and eye-hand coordination. I have a group of kids that love to play basketball, and they were over the moon to get actual basketballs! The coordination involved to bounce, throw and dribble a ball is key for development at this age. We also received many other bouncing balls of various sizes that will improve coordination skills as well. The catching cones are very challenging, but great to work on eye-hand coordination. It is a plastic cone with an attached ball, and the goal is to toss up the ball and catch it in the cone. The comet balls were also popular. A soft ball with a comet tail, but great for working on throwing a ball. The comet effect of how it glides and lands is an extra to make them want to throw it over and over, while improving the throw and catch skill. The scooter boards were busy all recess with kids working those legs muscles around the sidewalk walkway of our playground. They also had a lot of fun trying to hook the rings on the ring toss toy, another great eye-hand coordination activity. I purchased the cones thinking we could use those to section off areas, but they had more fun making a pyramid and learning about balance. These items will be used daily and will help improve gross motor needs of my students, as well as those we share recess with.
Thanks again for making this possible!

Through the LPS Foundation the MacArthur High School Academic Team was able to purchase a new buzzer system to replace nonworking systems. This buzzer system is used for team practice to prepare for tournaments and also enables us to host OSSAA district seeding and Area tournaments. Thank you to the LPS Foundation for considering and funding our grant request!

Thanks to the generosity of the LPS Foundation and its donors, our marching band was able to purchase a brand-new Sousaphone. This vital instrument serves as the backbone of our band’s sound, providing the deep, rich tones that bring our performances to life.

Prior to this grant, our students were using an aging instrument that was difficult to play and maintain. With this new Sousaphone, our students now have access to a high-quality instrument that allows them to perform at their best, both in rehearsals and on the field. Adding new instruments to our band gives students even more pride in their performance, knowing they have the tools to sound their best. Additionally, learning to care for and maintain these instruments teaches responsibility and instills a sense of ownership—helping students take pride not just in their music, but in all they do.

Beyond the music, this grant has a lasting educational impact. It enables students to take pride in their performances, fosters teamwork, and builds confidence. Many of our band members go on to pursue music in college or as a lifelong passion, and having quality instruments at this stage helps set them up for success.

We are incredibly grateful for this support. Because of your generosity, our students can continue to create memorable performances, represent our school with pride, and experience the joy of making music together. Thank you for investing in their education and in the future of music at our school!

The resources purchased with this grant include a variety of math games and resources, which directly enhance the learning experience for my students. These materials provide hands-on learning opportunities, foster creativity, and support differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.This grant has had a significant positive impact on my classroom by increasing student engagement, improving access to quality resources, and helping to create a more interactive and inclusive learning environment.I am incredibly grateful for the support of the foundation, as it allows me to continue enriching my curriculum and providing meaningful educational experiences that will benefit our students view math now and in the future.