Programs/Materials

The project, “Expansion of Physical Education Equipment for Gateway Success Center Students” is to continue the acquisition of physical education equipment made available to Gateway students and an expansion of the activities offered to our students enrolled in the Gateway program. The grant we received of $1200 allowed us to purchase two volleyball(standards). These items have been used to teach students the rules of the game of volleyball and proper form of the skills necessary to play the game of volleyball. Students have learned to work as a team and to encourage each other while engaging in physical activity. Students have learned how to properly take care of the athletic equipment. Thank you LPSF and the Lawton/Ft. Sill Community:-)

We were able to purchase a popcorn machine and all the supplies needed to make and sale popcorn. THis project allows us to raise money to support Special Olympics, Community Based Instructions for our LifeSkills students and help pay for our annual Halloween Dance.
It gives the students the opportunity to learn about budgeting, production, proper food handeling, inventory and many other vital life and job skills they need to be indpendent. We run our school with our general education Partners Club, so promotes inclusion and gives our Life Skills students much needed inclusive intercation and peer to peer hands on tutoring.

We purchased a new camera for the students to use on the go. Something smaller that our JVCs but not an iPad. We purchased more mics for students to take to games or in the halls for interviews and another set of Rode Mics for group interviews or chats in studio. We purchased headsets so students could hear better when editing. And lastly, we purchased a teleprompter. Our originial plan was to order 2 small cameras, however, by the time we placed the order one of the cameras was sold out. So we chose instead, a teleprompter. This teleprompter has really helped students with their confidence on camera. We cannot thank you enough.

After a household accident last summer, I began to ponder whether or not our students were equipped with the tools and knowledge to handle emergency situations. I began to coordinate with our district career advisor and Comanche Memorial Hospital to host a first aid training. In November, the students received training in wound care, burns, hands-only CPR, and more from staff members of Comanche Memorial Hospital. Upon taking a quiz to demonstrate knowledge of basic first aid, students received the first aid kits I was able to purchase with the LPSF grant.

Because of this wonderful opportunity, we now have students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field. We have discussed how the lessons we learn in elementary school can be applied toward future goals.
Thank you again for helping us to create lifelong learners and career bound citizens!

Thank you so much for your generous donation! With this grant, I was able to put first aid kits in the hands of over 200 intermediate students.

Students look forward to Makerspace because of the experiences. I have seen their imaginations grow. Many of my students were anxious about STEM and now I hear them say that they want to be engineers, astronauts, teachers, and inventors. The STEM careers are growing and it’s wonderful to know that my students will be ready for their future.