The MEF is now accepting grants for its Spring 2012 cycle.  For more information, contact Grants Committee Chairperson Janice Hastings at hastings.janice@gmail.com. 

Grants Awarded December 7, 2011

$1500 to Kate Smith, Music teacher at Central School for From The Ground Up.  Students will work with Ruth Baker, Jane Cowen-Fletcher and other community volunteers to develop a cookbook and guide for successfully creating an outdoor classroom and hoop house garden project.  Students will create their own recipes to be included in the book as well as develop creative ways to document the creation of the outdoor classroom.  $1500.00

$2242.80 to Beth Werker, Math teacher at Marshwood Middle School for Standing and Swinging.  $2242.80 will be awarded to purchase 6 Stand and Swing desks.  These innovative desks allow students to either stand or sit and swing their legs while learning.  By offering students an outlet for their excess energy, these desks help students stay focused on learning.  Each student in Mrs. Werker's classes will get an opportunity to try the desk and give their feedback.