Norwalk Elementary Parent Teacher Organization is excited to again offer grants to elementary teachers in the Norwalk School District. Due to our continued commitment to fundraising (through events and grants) and ongoing financial support from parents, teachers, and local businesses community members, we are able to offer two grant cycles during the 2018-2019 school year.
The Norwalk PTO Board of Directors served as the grant committee (any current teachers or staff members who serve as PTO Board members did not serve on this committee). In 2018-2019, up to $2,500 will be awarded to each school during each grant cycle.
Oviatt teacher grants
| Karrigan Kueny | Kindergarten | Flexible seating | $100 |
| Samantha Ritchey | Kindergarten | Hands on activities – multiple items | $300 |
| Emily Gerlich | K-1 looping | Hands on activities – multiple items | $350 |
| Angela Housley | K-1 looping | Hands on activities – multiple items | $300 |
| Abby Schmailzl | K-2 reading | Leveled reading material | $103.44 |
| Gabe Gehringer | 1st grade | Stem Resources and games | $173 |
| Jackie Niemeyer | 1st grade | Osmo Games | $138.43 |
| Kathie Phillips | 2nd grade | Flexible seating | $275 |
| Stacey Morgan | 2nd grade | Flexible seating | $280 |
| Brittney Wiltse | 2nd grade | Flexible seating | $100 |
| Karen Porter | 2nd grade special education | Flexible seating | $360 |
Lakewood teacher grants
| Elaine Menke | Band | Tuba stands | $324 |
| 5th Grade Teachers | All 5th graders | Field trip to State Historical Museum | $500 |
| 3rd Grade Teachers | 3rd grade | Flexible seating | $109 |
| Jenny Schoenhard | 4th grade | Flexible seating | $250 |
| Ashley Traver | Special education | Fareway gift card | $200 |
| Mallory Hollingswork | 5th grade | STEM materials | $116 |
| Barb Buckton | 4th grade | Battle of the Books | $189 |
| Trenton Korver | Special education | Hands on activities – multiple items | $150 |
Congratulations to all the grant recipients. Spring grant applications will be available in early January.
