Monday, October 20, 2008

2008 Scholarships Awarded











Front Row:   Bethany Britt, Heather Orban, Amber Bauer, Jenna Plude, Jill Fountain and Ashton Cotter

Middle Row:  Stephanie Glancy, Lauren Hunt and Molly Collier

Back Row:   April Gray, Eric Thornton, Christina Ranger, Courtney McKenzie, Dale Kolnitys, Phillip Barnes, Chris Thoryk and Eric Stec   Missing from the photo are:  Lucas Adaline, Tyler Klenow and Michelle Revord

Friday, October 17, 2008

2008 Mini-Grants Awarded

The Tawas Area Education Foundation (TAEF) has awarded the fall mini grants totaling $9,158.  Below is a listing of equipment/projects approved:

James Gorman

650.00

Newspapers in Education

Stacey Mochty

528.00

Senior Portfolios

Kevin Mielock

231.76

Planet Earth Videos

Kathy Hinman

339.40

Teaching Classic Literature

First Grade Teachers

1700.00

Baysails Science Under Sail

Kim Alda

799.00

Technology / Camera

Rhonda Miller/Mary Look

3,000.00

Challenge Day 2009

JH Language Art Teachers

1094.29

LCD Projector w/Eqpt

Lori Bayn/Lynn Kosto

815.88

Digital Camera/DVD camcorders

  Funding provided to Tawas Area Schools by the Education Foundation since its establishment in 1990 totals $126,500.  The TAEF awards grants to staff members in the fall each year.  In addition, scholarships are presented to graduating high school seniors each spring.  Contributions can be made this organization by sending your check payable to TAEF, P.O. Box 81, East Tawas, MI 48730.  For additional information, contact the superintendent’s office at 984-2250.