Increasing Literacy with Storypod

Bonita Elementary School •  3rd Grade • $2054.88

For the purchase of five Storypod devices and an assortment of audiobooks and learning bundles to create a screen free listening library for readers to enjoy. This will provide students an avenue to truly fall back in love with reading and listening to literature.

• Audio books bring the written text to life.

• Allows all readers (particularly struggling ones) to connect to literature and expand their worldview.

• Listening to reading is a proven way to learn new vocabulary.

• Screen free design aligns with the need to balance technology use.

The initial impact of the project is one 3rd grade class with an average of 24 students and one teacher. In time, many students from other classes could benefit as well. The full implementation of incorporating audio books is expected to have a positive effect on students' literacy achievement.

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Full Spectrum Laser Wood Engraver

Yolo Middle School •  Grades 6-8 • $11,645.00

For the purchase of a Full Spectrum Laser for the Yolo Agriculture Department's Agriculture Mechanics classes to meet today's technogy demand and to bring new and innovative technologies to students at Yolo Middle School and to align with the Agriculture Department of Orestimba High School.

• Students of today need to be proficient in innoative technology.

• Farmers, ranchers, carpenters, welders, fabricators and technicians are tomorrow's industries and students need to keep up with the changing technology.

• Many possibilites of cross-curricular activites and collaboration with electives.

• Close the gap in the shortage of skilled workers and employees in this industry.

The Full Sprectrum Laser will be shared with other elective classes and also help with other school or club fundraising events. There will also be the development of cross-curricular lessons with Elective Teachers and classes. 

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School-wide Field Trip to Monterey Bay Aquarium

Bonita Elementary School • Grades K-5 • $10,110.00

For the purchase of the transportation of three Delta Charter Buses to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium as an entire school (K-5). A school-wide field trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium would offer students a unique and immersive learning experience that exends beyond the traditional classroom setting. The aquarium is a rich educational environment that provides students with the opportunity to engage with marine life from various ecosystems, fostering a deeper understanding of biodiversity and the interconnectedness of ocean ecosystems.

• Monterey Bay Aquarium offers a range of educational programs and presentations tailored to different age groups, aligning with school curriculum objectives.

• The field trip provides a memorable and enjoyable experience that stimulates curiosity, fosters a love for science and encourages students to think critically about their role in preserving the natural world.

• Many students have never visited the ocean, much less traveled outside of Crows Landing or Diablo Grande.

A field trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium would offer a range of educational and developmental benefits. The hands-on experience of seeing marine life up close would provide a tangible and memorable learning opportunity.