Each year, the PTO sets aside a portion of the budget to give teachers, staff and students the opportunity to pursue a project or idea that supports the mission of Flagstaff Academy.
When approving applications, the committee considers the scope of the benefit to Flagstaff Academy's students, the feasibility of the project, the cost of the proposal, and the amount of funds remaining for the year. Go to our main "Funded Projects" page to see all projects we have funded this year! |
2023-2024 Grants Approved25,000.00
23,529.58
This includes grants fully or partially funded requests in the Fall Round (October 2023) and the Spring Round (February 2024).
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APPLICATION PROCESS
- Teachers & Staff can apply for a grant through the school during our semi-annual grant cycle. Contact Katie Gustafson for more information.
- Students can apply for a grant by completing this Google form. Student grant applications will be considered as received throughout the year.
2023-2024 GRANTS
Below are the grants we approved this year; in no particular order. More coming soon!
STAR-SHAPED TABLES AND MATCHING STOOLS FOR THE LIBRARY
"Thank you to the PTO for helping to supply these new tables and stools for the library. The old tables we had were 10+ years old and breaking down. These new shapes help with collaboration between students. Even the adults that use the library for meetings have enjoyed utilizing the tables. Don't you want to come visit our library?" |
NOISE BLOCKING HEADPHONES
"The generous funds that the PTO provided were used to buy 28 noise blocking headphones from Amazon. The headphones were distributed to elementary classroom teachers. The headphones have been incredibly beneficial to students. They have allowed them to focus within the classroom, essential classes, and have been used during monthly fire drills." |
RECESS SHED
"Thank you for the new shed that PTO purchased for our school. We had 6 fabulous volunteers come help build the shed. We still need to paint and add trim, but the kids are so happy to have a shed that isn't falling apart! Thank you so much for your support of making this school a better place." |
DIGITAL MUSIC COMPOSITION - SOUNDTRAP
"Soundtrap is being used by Flagstaff Academy's 5th graders as they explore digital music composition. This unit allows students not only to explore relevant music curriculum (rhythm, texture, creation, etc.) in a context that is new and exciting, but also gives students the opportunity to engage with music in a meaningful way within the classroom that reflects more of their real life relationships with music." |
FIRST GRADE CENTER SUPPLIES
"I wanted to thank the PTO for the generous grant to help provide my 1st grade students with many activities to practice math, phonics & collaboration. I have noticed that my students are really needing to practice how to work in partners or groups and these items have been so beneficial. We have already used these activities in small groups during literacy, for partner math practice and for a class reward of collaborative free choice time. Thank you again for providing these excellent resources for our Flagstaff Academy first graders!" |
FIRST GRADE MATH & LITERACY MATERIALS
"I am writing with immense gratitude to express my heartfelt thanks to the Parent Teacher Organization for generously funding the grant for literacy and math materials for our classroom. Your support and investment is a testament to the incredible commitment you have to enhancing the educational experience for our students, and it is genuinely appreciated. The impact of your contribution will undoubtedly be far-reaching, positively influencing the learning journey of each student in our classroom. The new materials will not only enrich our curriculum but also provide interactive and engaging resources that will foster a love for learning in the minds of our young learners. Your dedication to promoting literacy and math skills aligns perfectly with our educational goals, and we are excited about the opportunities these materials will create for our students. The PTO's commitment to educational excellence is evident, and we are fortunate to have such a supportive and proactive organization working hand-in-hand with our school community." |
BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL UNIFORM SHORTS
"MS athletics extends our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of boys and girls basketball shorts to complete our uniforms this year and beyond. The PTO's support means more to us than words can express. With your donation, we can ensure that our students have the proper attire for their basketball activities, fostering their participation, engagement, and sense of belonging within our school sports programs. Your generosity exemplifies the spirit of community and teamwork that we strive to cultivate within our school. Your donation will not only benefit our students practically but also serve as a reminder of the wonderful community we have supporting us. Once again, thank you for your generosity and commitment to enhancing the educational experience of our students. We are truly grateful for your contribution." |
GAGA BALL
"We finally received the product and installed the Gaga Ball Pit just before school started. The middle school students love it! They have been playing since the start of the school year and it hasn't slowed down yet. I knew they would be excited, but this is beyond what I imagined. Thank you to the PTO for helping this become a reality!" |
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