Foundation Receives Generous Donation From GoGo Senior Power!
The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation received a very generous donation today from GoGo Senior Power, a charitable group comprised of Norwich Public Schools teachers and staff who care deeply about their NPS students. The members of GoGo Senior Power are role models for the Norwich community and we thank them for their generosity and thoughtfulness. The funds will be used to support the NPSEF’s mission of supporting NPS student achievement and enrichment. Thank you again GoGo Senior Power!
NPSEF Awards $6,378 in Grants to NPS Classrooms for Fall 2019
At its Nov. 25th meeting the Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation voted to award $6,378 in grants to Norwich Public Schools classrooms for the Fall 2019 Grant cycle. The Foundation awards grants in support of student achievement twice yearly.
This cycle of grants includes funds for an after-school running club and after-school volleyball club promoting good health and self-esteem. Grants were also awarded for a life skills lab and sensory materials and tools; a sensory break room to assist with sensory-based intervention; a transition program to teach independent living skills; and purchasing a speaker system for educational videos for large groups of students.
Additionally, the Foundation provided funding to purchase new flutes in support of its long-term commitment to the Norwich Public Schools’ flourishing instrumental music program, which now has over 200 students participating.
The all-volunteer Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation has awarded more than $72,000 in grants to Norwich Public Schools classrooms since the Foundation’s inception in 2011. This is made possible due to the generosity of our community partners and individual donors. To help support the Foundation’s mission of supporting each and every Norwich Public Schools student’s achievement and enrichment you can donate to the NPS Education Foundation at: http://www.npseducationfoundation.org/donate/
Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation Works For NPS Students
The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation is hard at work supporting Norwich Public Schools students in providing a challenging and enriching educational experience that maximizes the learning potential of every student and prepares each student to succeed in the 21st century.
The Foundation works to achieve its Mission by awarding grants focused on furthering student achievement.
Please consider an online donation of any amount to help the Foundation support Norwich Public Schools students: http://www.npseducationfoundation.org/donate/
Staff Follies: Friday November 15 at Kelly STEAM Magnet MS
Please support NPS student achievement and enjoy great entertainment by UConn Jazz Band, NFA’s Tonya Laymon, and NPS Staff! Advance tickets are only $5 per person. Children under 15: Free. Get tickets at http://www.npseducationfoundation.org/staff-follies/ or by calling 860-367-1812 or email: npseducationfoundation@gmail.com or at NPS Central Office: 90 Town St.
NPS instrumental music students will perform pre-show at 6pm!
NPSEF Fall 2019 Grant Offerings for NPS Classrooms
The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation is pleased to announce its Fall 2019 NPSEF Grant Cycle. Application submission deadline is October 18, 2019.
One (1) or multiple School Community Grants-Up to $1,500 total combined
One (1) or multiple School Community Grants, for up to $1,500 total combined, open to school-based NPS Staff personnel or teams supporting student instruction and enrichment and/or parent engagement. Grant applications may be for less than $1,500. A single application may be submitted by one or more NPS Staff personnel or an NPS Staff team. NPS Staff may join together on (1) application to increase the amount available for award but the maximum award will be $1,500 total under this grant. Please note: Prior NPS Education Foundation grant recipients who have not submitted final, end of year grant reports are not eligible for this grant.
One (1) or multiple Science Grants-Up to $500 total combined
One (1) or multiple science grants totaling $500 will be awarded. Science grant(s) will be awarded for inquiry-based, hands-on science projects that extend the science curriculum or textbook to methods that incorporate student inquiry and/or hands-on science activities. Please note: Prior NPS Education Foundation grant recipients who have not submitted final, end of year grant reports are not eligible for this grant.
No more than three (3) $250 Mini-Grants
No more than three (3) Mini-Grants of up to $250 each. Mini-Grants will be awarded to NPS Staff for projects supporting student achievement. All NPS Staff are eligible to apply. NPS Staff may join together on (1) application to increase the amount available for award. Please note: Prior NPS Education Foundation grant recipients who have not submitted final, end of year grant reports are not eligible for this grant.
Staff Follies: Friday November 15 at Kelly STEAM Magnet MS
Please support NPS student achievement and enjoy great entertainment by UConn Jazz Band and NPS Staff! Advance tickets are only $5 per person. Children under 15: Free. Get tickets at http://www.npseducationfoundation.org/staff-follies/ or by calling 860-367-1812 or email: npseducationfoundation@gmail.com or at NPS Central Office: 90 Town St.
Help Support Norwich Public Schools Student Achievement and Have FUN!
Help Support Norwich Public Schools Student Achievement and Have FUN at the same time! Upcoming fundraising events:
SARA BAREILLES CONCERT
DATE: Saturday October 12, 2019. 8pm.
LOCATION: Mohegan Sun Luxury Suite – Mohegan Sun Arena
TICKETS: $50 per person. Click: http://www.npseducationfoundation.org/mohegan-sun-skybox-event/ or call 860-367-1812 or email npseducationfoundation@gmail.com or stop by NPS Central Office at 90 Town St, Norwich.
STAFF FOLLIES
DATE: Friday November 15, 2019. 6:30pm.
LOCATION: Kelly STEAM Middle School – Jacqueline Owens Auditorium
TICKETS: Advance Tickets $5. Tickets at the door that night: $10. Age 15 and under: Free. Click: http://www.npseducationfoundation.org/staff-follies/ or call 860-367-1812 or email npseducationfoundation@gmail.com or stop by NPS Central Office at 90 Town St, Norwich.
Pasta Dinner: October 7: 4:30pm-6:30pm
The annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser event is back again! The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation will be holding the event on Monday, October 7, 2019 in partnership with Billy Wilson’s Ageing Still in Norwich, CT from 4:30pm-6:30pm. You can eat at Billy Wilson’s or take out. Your ticket includes: Pasta and sauce, meatballs, garlic bread
soda or water.
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased through the Foundation’s official website below. Money raised from this event will go directly back to NPS classrooms in support of NPS student achievement and enrichment.
Click “Pasta Dinner” Below for Tickets:
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!
The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation commends all Norwich Public Schools Teachers and Staff for their commitment to and care for each and every NPS student. NPS Teachers and Staff routinely go above and beyond for our NPS students and families. Now you have a way to express your appreciation to NPS Teachers and Staff, past or present. Click on the link below and we will deliver your statement of appreciation to the Teacher or Staff member. Feel free make a donation of any amount and the Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation will return that donation in the form of grants to NPS classrooms, to continue the support and appreciation of all NPS Teachers and Staff.
Click on the link “Teacher Appreciation Week” below to express your appreciation and make a donation.
Thank You Washington Trust Charitable Foundation
Thank you to the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation, for its generous donation of $1,000 to the Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation. Tim Konikowski, a Norwich resident and Assistant Vice President at Washington Trust, directed the donation to the Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation. We thank both the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation and Tim for their generosity and thoughtfulness. Each and every Norwich Public Schools student will benefit from this investment in the Norwich Public Schools community.
