Congratulations Allison Elementary ! HEB Healthy Campus 2013

H-E-B Announces 2013 Excellence in Education “Healthy Campus” Grant Recipients
A dozen campuses to receive $180,000 in grants

(SAN ANTONIO) — H-E-B today announced 12 recipients of its $15,000 “Healthy Campus” grants, part of H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program.

For more than a decade, H-E-B has rewarded teachers, principals, superintendents and campuses for outstanding leadership and teaching through Excellence in Education. Two years ago, H-E-B added a new category to recognize campuses interested in improving the health and wellness of their school community.

This year’s 12 Healthy Campus winners will receive a three-year, $15,000 grant, to be used to enhance existing health and fitness programs or start new ones.

These schools drew up a robust plan for actively promoting H-E-B’s three pillars of health — food, body and life. Examples include a school-wide healthy eating challenge, lunchbox audits and “nutrition interventions” for students with poor eating habits, walk-a-thons and physical activity zones, planting a school vegetable garden, and abandoning cookie dough as a fundraiser in favor of granola or trail mix. 

Recipients were selected by a panel of fitness and nutrition experts from The Oliver Foundation, ACTIVE Life, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

The 2013 “Healthy Campus” grant recipients are:

Hemphill Elementary — Hays Independent School District, Kyle
Allison Elementary — Austin Independent School District, Austin
Glover Elementary — Fort Bend Independent School District, Missouri City
Edgewood Elementary — Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston
Atkinson Elementary — Pasadena Independent School District, Houston
Robb Elementary — Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, Uvalde
St. Mary’s Catholic School — Brownsville
Lyford High School — Lyford Consolidated Independent School District, Lyford
IDEA Quest — IDEA Public Schools, McAllen
Tuscany Heights Elementary — North East Independent School District, San Antonio 
Indian Springs Elementary — Comal Independent School District, San Antonio
James and Margie Marion Elementary – Allen Independent School District, Allen

About the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

H-E-B launched the Excellence in Education Awards program in cooperation with the Texas Association of School Administrators in 2002 as a positive way to support public education in Texas.

With Excellence in Education, H-E-B shines a spotlight on the great things going on in Texas public schools, rewarding best practices and celebrating the passion and commitment of Texas educators.

Since its inception, H-E-B has given nearly $6 million to educators, schools, early childhood providers and districts across the state. This is the largest monetary awards program for educators in Texas and one of the largest in the nation.

Founded with a mission to recognize great teaching and leadership, the program has since grown to support schools’ efforts to improve nutrition and wellness, as well as early childhood providers’ efforts to prepare children to enter school socially and academically ready to learn.

About H-E-B
Renowned for its innovation and community service, H-E-B, with sales of more than $18 billion, operates 337 stores in Texas and Mexico. The company is recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. It strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 80,000 Partners and serves millions of customers in more than 150 communities. For more information, visit www.heb.com.
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Aid for Better Classrooms (ABC) Grants- Junior League of Austin

The 2013-2014 Call for grant applications for the "Aid for Better Classrooms (ABC) Grants" the Junior League of Austin is open! 

The ABC Grants Program enables classroom teachers the ability to introduce original curriculum-enhancing activities into the classroom-activities that might otherwise be unattainable due to continued budget constraints. Award: $1,000. Deadline: February 15th, 2013.  For more information visit here: http://www.jlaustin.org/?nd=abc_main_page

This year, Junior League of Austin would like to offer a grants writing workshop to help teachers complete an application - whether this is your first time, or your experienced, this workshop could give you new information on grant writing!

ABC Grants will be hosting its first ever ABC Grants Writing Workshop on Thursday, January 10 from 6-8 PM in the Auditorium. Loretta Holland, Executive Director at Waterloo Counseling Center and grants writer extraordinaire will be conducting a working seminar on how to write effective grants. The first 30 minutes will cover grants basics and the rest of the time she will walk you through an ABC Grants application and give individual and group help. Please bring your laptop or tablet and be prepared to learn and work on your grant.

 

Refreshments will be provided. For more questions or to RSVP, please emailabcgrants@jlaustin.org.

HEB Excellence in Education Awards!

It's the time of year again to nominate your favorite Teacher or Principal for the HEB Excellence in Education award! Call for entries!

Teaching Award Categories

• Rising Star Award: Less than 10 years of classroom experience. One elementary and one secondary teacher will each receive a $5,000 cash prize plus a $5,000 grant for his/her school.
• Leadership Award: 10 to 20 years of classroom experience. One elementary and one secondary teacher will each receive a $10,000 cash prize plus a $10,000 grant for his/her school.
• Lifetime Achievement Award: More than 20 years of classroom experience. One elementary and one secondary teacher will each receive a $25,000 cash prize plus a $25,000 grant for his/her school.
• 30 regional finalists will be awarded $1,000 each plus $1,000 for their schools.

Nominate a Teacher
Application deadline: January 11, 2013
Apply for the Teacher Award
Download Teacher Award Application (PDF) 

Principal Award Categories

• One elementary school and one secondary school principal will each receive a $10,000 cash prize plus a $25,000 grant for each of their schools.
• A total of 10 regional finalists will be awarded $1,000 each plus $2,500 for their schools.

Nominate a Principal
Application deadline: January 11, 2013
Apply for the Prinicipal Award
Download Prinicipal Award Application (PDF) 

Upcoming Grant Opportunities

Grant Name: Golden Apple Awards

Funded by: Golden Apple Foundation

Description: Hundreds of nominations have been received for outstanding teachers in grades Pre-K-3 for the prestigious 2012 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching! Administrators, teachers, counselors, parents and students were invited to nominate outstanding teachers currently teaching in grades Pre-K through 3 full time at a public or non-public school.

Program Areas:  General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies

Recipients: Public School, Private School

Proposal Deadline: 12/30/12

Average Amount: $3,000.00

Website:  http://www.goldenapple.org/pages/nominate_a_teacher/21.php

Availability:  All States

Grant Name: Captain Planet Foundation Education Grants

Funded by: The Captain Planet Foundation

Description:  The foundation supports projects that: 1) Promote understanding of environmental issues; 2) Focus on hands-on involvement; 3) Involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school); 4) Promote interaction and cooperation within the group; 5) Help young people develop planning and problem solving skills; 6) Include adult supervision; 7) Commit to follow-up communication with the foundation (specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded).

Program Areas:  Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies

Recipients: Public School, Private School, Other 

Proposal Deadline: 12/31/2012

Average Amount: $250.00 - $2,500.00

Contact Person:  Taryn Murphy

Telephone: 404-522-4270

Email:  tarynm@captainplanetfdn.org

Website: http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/

Availability:  All States

Grant Name: School Garden Grants

Funded by: Whole Kids Foundation

Description:  School gardens are a vital educational tool. Every seed planted sprouts a new opportunity for kids to cultivate healthy eating habits. Teaching kids to garden helps them learn about complex topics like sustainability and conservation, food systems and community awareness. Not to mention an appreciation for food from seed to plate. Learning about the process of growing food helps children develop a deep understanding of the connection between healthy eating and a healthy body. School gardens offer an opportunity to integrate math, science and health curriculum into a dynamic, interactive setting. They also provide a base of knowledge that allows children to take an active role in healthy food choices. School garden grant applications will be accepted through 5pm CST, December 31, 2012.

Program Areas: Science/Environment

Recipients: Public School, Private School

Proposal Deadline: 12/31/12

Average Amount: $2,000.00

Website:  http://wholekidsfoundation.org/gardengrants.php

Availability:  All States

Source Grants4Teachers.com

Fund for Teachers: Grants
The Fund for Teachers provides funds for direct grants to teachers to support summer learning opportunities of their own design. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: teachers who work with students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with a minimum of three years teaching experience, full-time, spending at least 50 percent of the time in the classroom at the time grants are approved and made. Deadline: January 31, 2013.
http://www.fundforteachers.org/about-us.php

Earthwatch Institute: Fellowships
The Earthwatch Institute offers educators fully-funded fellowships for hands-on learning with leading scientists doing field research and conservation on one of over 100 projects around the world. Maximum award: fully-funded fellowship. Eligibility: elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators of any discipline. Deadline: two weeks after educator-interest application is submitted; ultimate deadline May 1, 2013.
http://www.earthwatch.org/aboutus/education/edopp/
 

Champions for Healthy Kids Grant

Through the Champions for Healthy Kids program, the General Mills Foundation will award 50 grants of $10,000 to organizations working to improve nutrition and physical fitness behaviors for youth (ages 2-18). SPARK is a model program for this grant and can provide the resources you need to promote physical activity and healthy eating.

Eligibility: Schools, after school programs, daycares, community-based orgs & govt agencies
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 3, 2012

Next Steps:
1. Click here for more information and to access the grant application.
2. Contact SPARK at 1-800-SPARK PE or spark@sparkpe.org. A Program Consultant will ask you a few questions, learn about your current program, and listen to your vision for improving nutrition and physical fitness behaviors in your program.

Community Meeting on Behavioral Health and Prevention Services Opportunity

AISD's Office of Innovation and Development will be hosting a meeting for AISD staff and our community partners to discuss the Texas Department of State Health Services RFP for Behavioral Health and Prevention Services on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 1PM. The purpose of this meeting is to review the funding opportunity and identify potential partnerships.

Subject:
Texas DSHS Behavioral Health Prevention Services (Mental Health & Substance Abuse Division) Grant Meeting

Grant Submission Date:
December 19, 2012 @ 2PM CST

Meeting Date:
Monday, November 26th at 1:00PM

Location:
AISD Central Administrative Offices, Suite C-150
1111 W. 6th Street
Austin, Texas 78703

If you are interested in getting involved with opportunity, please RSVP to susan.patterson@austinisd.org by close of business on Tuesday November 21st.

For more Information about this opportunity, visit the RFP for Behavioral Health and Prevention Services website.

$1 Million Challenge Grant for Social and Emotional Learning Announced

Photo from Left to Right: Sharon Raven, AISD Director of SEL; Dr. Meria Carstarphen, AISD Superintendent; Betsy Abell, Buena Vista Foundation; Jennifer Buffet, NoVo Foundation; Carmel Borders, Tapestry Foundation; Jeanne Klein; Roger Weissberg, CASEL

On November 7^th, Jeanne and Michael Klein, Betsy and Hughes Abell of the Buena Vista Foundation and Carmel and Tom Borders of the Tapestry Foundation announced a $1 Million challenge grant in support of expanding the Social and Emotional Learning initiative. AISD  invites support from national and local donors to match this gift and fulfill AISD’s vision for all students to acquire and effectively apply social and emotional skills by 2016. 

About the Initiative: The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Initiative helps children and adults acquire and apply attitudes and skills necessary to manage emotions, persevere, develop resiliency, establish positive relationships and make responsible decisions. SEL is currently being implemented in 57schools, reaching 44% AISD students. The initiative is also supported by the Collaborative for Academic,Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and the NoVo Foundation.

Social and Emotional Learning at AISD: 
Watch the video below to learn more about Social and Emotional Learning at AISD or visit http://www.austinisd.org/academics/sel