AH+PTSA+Project+List+2006

= = =Arbor Heights PTSA= =2006 - 2007 Project Ideas=

Project Idea 1 – Rubber Speed Bumps, Cross Walk Signs, etc. - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Purchase rubber speed bumps, cross walk signs, etc. to make walking and driving to Arbor Heights safer. Work with the transportation department on this plan. __Estimated cost of project__: $18,000.00 $2,400 per speed bump; $15,000 for a flashing cross walk; $2,000 for two lanes of smaller white bumps. __Person making suggestion__: Joe Sharp

Project Idea 2 – Cross Walk Guard - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Hire someone to act as a crossing guard for the crosswalk on 35th and 104th. __Estimated cost of project__: ? – Tracy is willing to research cost. __Person making suggestion__: Tracy Richards = =

Project Idea 3 – Operation – Closed Cracks - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Clean weeds out of cracks in asphalt on playground and seal cracks. __Estimated cost of project__: More labor than cash __Person making suggestion__: Cori Roed for Kieth

Project Idea 4 – Fix up the Oasis - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Aerate and over seed “lawn” with EcoTurf. Add mulch around tree bases ($300). __Estimated cost of project__: $550.00 __Person making suggestion__: Cori Roed

Project Idea 5 – Re-edge the Playscape - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Replace rotting wood railroad ties with either a concrete ribbon, Trex or other “soft” edging material. __Estimated cost of project__: ??? __Person making suggestion__: Cori Roed for Kieth

Project Idea 6 – Improve Play Court Lighting for Rainy Days - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Improve the lighting in the rainy day play court, by adding sky lights or more lights. __Estimated cost of project__: ??? __Person making suggestion__: Benita Buchanan

Project Idea 7 – Covered Playground - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Freestanding covered play court. __Estimated cost of project__: $15,000.00 (waiting for bid) __Person making suggestion__: Cori Roed

Project Idea 8 – Stage Curtains - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Replace stage curtains, borders, valance, legs, etc. __Estimated cost of project__: $12,000.00 __Person making suggestion__: Ms. Bailey, Music Teacher

Project Idea 9 – Lunch Room Curtains - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
New drapes for the lunchroom; room darkening. __Estimated cost of project__: $3,000.00 __Person making suggestion__: Dr. Coram, Principal = =

Project Idea 10 – Window Film and/or Insulating Blinds - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Place window film (heat reflection) on windows of south side classrooms, including room 9. Or purchase and install insulating blinds. Note: If the school district replaces the windows (as they agreed to do), then the window film should be done afterwards. __Estimated cost of project__: $200 per classroom for film? __Person making suggestion__: Benita Buchanan; Ms. Salter, teacher room 9

Project Idea 11 – Air Conditioning for Classrooms - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Room 25 often gets up to 90 degrees when it is in the mid 70s outside. With 30 kids, we are really struggling. This is a problem with several of the classrooms. __Estimated cost of project__: $900.00 per classroom __Person making suggestion__: Ms. Sato, teacher room 25 = =

Project Idea 12 – Spanish Translator - __*** a//lready provided by school ***//__
Spanish translator to translate homework assignments etc for teachers. 10 hours per week. __Estimated cost of project__: $6,000 ($200/week x 30 weeks) __Person making suggestion__: Anna George

Project Idea 13 – DVD/VCR Combination Players - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
DVD/VCR combination players for each classroom and the library. __Estimated cost of project__: $100 x number of classrooms. __Person making suggestion__: Dr. Coram

Project Idea 14 – Poster Printer and Cold Laminator - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
This printer makes posters in seconds from 8.5 x 11 originals. No ink is necessary as the paper is heat treated. Uses include classroom and school rules, lesson charts, PTSA programs, etc. Creates banners up to 100’ long. __Estimated cost of project__: $8,159.40 Cost includes: printer, paper, poster sleeves, cold laminator, role of laminate, extra supply of paper (14 rolls) setup and training session. __Person making suggestion__: Dr. Coram, Principal

Project Idea 15 – Color Printer for Computer Lab - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
It would be great to have a color printer in the computer lab (with USB or camera ports). It is hard to show the kids color differences with shades of gray, specifically in science and math activities. An example would be a Costco HP Printer with extra ink cartridges in storage (at least 6). We could also print out color pictures of students in academic activities and creating journals with color copies. __Estimated cost of project__: $700.00 (including extra ink cartridges) __Person making suggestion__: Ms. Kennewick, Teacher = =

Project Idea 16 – Kindergarten Garden Boxes - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Repair / replace existing planter boxes in the kindergarten garden in the courtyard. __Estimated cost of project__: $200 (looking into grants also) __Person making suggestion__: Benita Buchanan

Project Idea 17 – Kindergarten Tutor / Assistant - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Hire a teaching assistant or tutor for the two kindergarten classes. 5 days x 3 hours of help. __Estimated cost of project__: $9,000 ($300/week x 30 weeks) __Person making suggestion__: Benita Buchanan / Anna George

Project Idea 18 –Bus for Kindergarten Field Trips - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Fund the kindergarten classes with a bus for field trips. Because of seat belt laws, we are not allowed to transport kindergarten students in private cars without car seats/booster seats for everyone. Other grades are able to go on more field trips because they can travel by car with parent drivers __Estimated cost of project__: ??? __Person making suggestion__: Ms. Van Dyck, Room 3 Teacher = =

Project Idea 19 – Flat Screen Monitors - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Purchase of 12 – 17” LCD monitors for the computers in Room 12. This classroom is a model observed worldwide as an example of technology integration – also used for some staff training. __Estimated cost of project__: $1,500.00 __Person making suggestion__: Mark Ahlness, room 12 teacher = =

Project Idea 20 – Time Magazine for Kids - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Weekly news magazine for intermediate students. __Estimated cost of project__: $450 __Person making suggestion__: Lynn Barnicle, Room 22 Teacher

Project Idea 21 – Add ¼ day Instrumental Music - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Continue to “partially” fund instrumental music. Dr. Reineke needs $3,500 to add ¼ day of instruction. __Estimated cost of project__: $3,500.00 - $7,000.00 __Person making suggestion__: Cori Roed; Mark Ahlness, Room 12 Teacher

Project Idea 22 – Books for the “Global Reading Challenge” - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Beginning in December, 4th and 5th graders will begin reading the 10 books which will be part of this years’ “Global Reading Challenge”. We would like to buy extra copies of each of the books to ensure participation by all of the students. __Estimated cost of project__: $500.00 __Person making suggestion__: Jeanette Hagen, Librarian

Project Idea 23 – 12 Microscopes for Classes - __//*** **__Being provided by an anonymous donation__** ***//__
The 4th and 5th grade teachers would love to have a dozen microscopes. (Ms. Boitano knows which kind specifically.) The 12 microscopes would be shared among the teachers. __Estimated cost of project__: $3,600.00 ($300.00 x 12) __Person making suggestion__: Dr. Coram, Principal = =

Project Idea 24 – Physical Education Roller & Inline Skates - //__*** money already raised by school ***__//
Purchase 40 pairs of skates (1/2 roller skates, 1/2 inline skates). 20 pairs of roller skates is $500; 20 pairs of inline skates is $700. __Estimated cost of project__: $1250.00 __Person making suggestion__: Mr. Warford, Physical Education Teacher

Project Idea 25 – Family to Family Project - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
English speaking parents partnering with Spanish speaking parents. Encourage English speaking parents who speak some Spanish to be involved. __Estimated cost of project__: No cost; just time. __Person making suggestion__: Cynthia Finney & Robert Gandolf, bilingual instructor assistant.

Project Idea 26 – Spanish Class - __*** //Already provided by school ***//__
Spanish classes for the children. (Great for recruitment as well!) __Estimated cost of project__: ? – teacher salary __Person making suggestion__: Cynthia Finney

Project Idea 27 – Art Wizard Scholarships - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Help low income students with scholarships for the Art Wizards class. __Estimated cost of project__: $1000 for 11 students __Person making suggestion__: Franklin Hu = =

Project Idea 28 – Cooling for the Computer Room - __*** //Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Air conditioner in the computer room. It gets tremendously hot and we need to protect the computers. __Estimated cost of project__: $800.00 __Person making suggestion__: Dr. Coram, Principal

Project Idea 29 – Robot Wars Contest - __*** //Not Funded by the PTSA ***//__
Invite kids to create battle bots from standard radio controlled cars. These can be cheap mini R/C cars for less than $10. It will stimulate engineering and creativity. The contest may need some funding for setup. __Estimated cost of project__: $500.00 __Person making suggestion__: Franklin Hu