
Renaissance Program:
a program to promote 4 areas of accomplishment by BG high school seniors: achievement,
excellence, citizenship and attendance. Students are recognized at a breakfast held in their
honor.
Rande Clevenger
Beech Grove High School
$500
Jazz It UP:
Assists in supporting select BG student participation in a by invitation only program, The Vocal
Jazz Fest hosted by Butler University. Assists in High School in meeting the state academic
standards in music.
Scott Bradford
Beech Grove High School
$500
Real Life Perspectives: A continuum of Examination through Nonfiction Text
Creates close examination of highly engaging nonfiction books paired with technology integration.
The goals over a three year period is for students to improve critical reading skills, engage them
in real world struggles that end in triumph and lastly to examine their own lives, relationships and
goals and how to make contributions to bettering the world.
BGHS English Department
Cristen Cassler
Beech Grove High School
$1537
Apps for IPods: Purchase educational applications for IPods that will enhance student learning
Craig Buckler
Central Elementary
$1975
Getting Art Smart: A journey into the world of art, history, vocabulary and visual thinking through
the eyes of children. A program that will challenge students to be problem solvers, creative
thinkiers and well rounded individuals through games stations that will be available for students
and teachers.
Jonee Adamson
Hornet Park and Central Elementary
$1000 +
4th Grade Indiana History Experience: Takes the Indiana State Standards for 4th graders beyond
the textbook through trips to Conner Praire and a Hoosier Pioneer Day with guests and hands on
classroom projects.
Brent Booher
South Grove Intermediate
$2000
We’re off to the Sympony! A project which enables fifth graders to learn about symphony
orchestras and music composition in a concert setting with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Experience is coordinated with creative writing and literature.
Addie Alkire
South Grove Intermediate School
$750
Music To Our Ears: Provides small group instruction with teachers who specialize in playing the
specific instrument. Prepares students for future success in band participation.
Jon Carney
South Grove Intermediate
$495
The After Dinner Mint Club: An engaging and creative club that motivates, inspires and instructs
students in reading comprehension specifically with nonfiction text.
Ciera Harris
Central Elementary School
$2000
Apps for IPods: purchase of applications to enhance learning and engage students. A variety
of applications will be purchase that will address a variety of topics.
Michelle Allee
Beech Grove Middle School
$2000
South Grove Math Night and Literacy Night: The entire school will participate in a program that
encourages parental involvement in learning through learning centers that incorporate Indiana
academic standards.
Michelle Mann and Kelly Skillern
South Grove Intermediate
$612
2011-2012 Spring Grant Recipients