MONROE — The Monroe Excellence In Education Advisory Board awarded $28,554 for ten deserving projects to enhance educational experiences for Monroe students.
Since its inception in 2002 the Foundation has awarded over $180,000 in grants to Monroe schools and students. The Monroe Excellence In Education Foundation responds to the need of the schools in the Monroe District wanting to start new and innovative programs or extend current services. The Foundation provides the flexibility for addressing changing needs to advance the most promising, creative approaches in the education of our children. Grants from the Foundation have strengthened ties between generations and have encouraged community participation in our schools. This year’s projects included:
● Scott Schmidt Excellence in Education Endowment Fund
● SawStop Table Saw Addition — MHS Technology Engineering Dept.
● Frederick C and Helen R Rehmstedt Northside Elementary EIE Endowment Fund
● Dramatic Play Curriculum for High Needs Program — Northside and Abraham Lincoln Elementary
● MHS Class of 1949 and Monroe Excellence in Education Funds
● ReWrite Boards — Abraham Lincoln Elementary
● Tschudy Family Fund and Monroe Excellence in Education Endowment Fund
● Science Graphing Update — Monroe High School
Monroe Excellence in Education Endowment Fund
● Adventure Education Biking Program — Monroe High School
● Bal-A-Vis-X: Rhythmic Balance/Auditory/Vision Exercises for Brain & Body Integration — All Elementary Schools
● Mindfulness and Group Therapy Room — Monroe Middle School
● Turner Hall and Swiss Immigration — Monroe Middle School — German Class
● Vex V5 Robotics Upgrade — Monroe High School
● Learning Readiness Physical Education — Parkside Elementary
● Dramatic Play Curriculum for High Needs Program — Northside and Abraham Lincoln Elementary
The Monroe Excellence In Education Fund is a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. For further information on the Monroe Excellence In Education Fund, contact Linda Gebhardt, director donor services, Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, (608) 758-0883 Ext 7007, 1019 16th Avenue or linda@cfsw.org.