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STREETSIDE EVENTS
SRNS lines up to honor Mini Grants recipients
A s part of the 2021 Innovative Teaching Mini Grants Explore Animal Shelters; Marvelous Math Stations; 3D Printing, Out of
Program funded by SRNS, 78 local educators received
the Box Thinking; and Kindergarten Computer Coding and Connections.
grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 prior to participating
in a recent curbside celebration. Educators from local elementary and middle schools (public and
private) can apply for $50,000 in mini grants, funded by SRNS parent
Using this money, teachers can purchase equipment, supplies and companies Fluor, Newport News Nuclear and Honeywell.
resources to enhance their students’ performances in mathematics “I am forever grateful to SRNS for approving our grant,” said Stone.
and science. “Without their generosity, students would not have access to the kits
“With this grant, I plan to purchase science kits that will allow my that are related to the fifth-grade science and math standards. The kits
students to investigate and make sense of science and mathematical bring the standards to life by giving students practical experience. The
process skills that often elude them. The kits will help foster critical Mini Grant program is extremely important to local educators, because
thinking, in order to plan, implement and connect science and math to the program serves as a way to connect with the community through
the real world,” said Vanessa Stone, fifth grade teacher at Millbrook this type of support.”
Elementary School in Aiken. Gladys Moore, SRNS Education Outreach, applauds the efforts of
The Mini Grants Program recognizes and supports projects that teachers who participate in the various programs offered by SRNS. She
enhance elementary and middle school science, mathematics and said, “By doing so, they demonstrate how deeply invested they are in
technology curricula. making a difference in the lives of their students.”
Typically, the grants are used to purchase project materials, hands- To date, more than $700,000 has been contributed to support
on kits and computer programs such as: Using Maps and Robots to educators throughout the region.
Standing outside Newberry Hall, SRNS Education Outreach
staff members and volunteers showed their appreciation for
local teachers who received grants.