2018-19 UDAE Foundation Grant Highlights…
Garrettford Elementary Art Inspirations: School Kindness Murals
Stress Busters: New murals added to Upper Darby school bathrooms
Thank you to the following UD School District & Community members for making this UDAE Foundation grant to Garrettford Elementery such a BIG success!
Garrettford Principal: Allen Brydes
Garrettford Teachers: Meghan Windt, Alec McKnight, Barb Lawler, Serena Skariah, Bonnie Stritzinger
Garrettford Staff: Cynthia Tully, Jen Kantner, Jen Salter, Jackie Chavarria, Ray Bewley
Former Garrettford Teachers: Lauren Ambrose, Tara Torello McLanahan, Connie Calvanese, Becky McAllister
Garrettford Parents: Chuck Styles, Alex Brown, Becki Simon, Steve Sarti
The UDAEF has proudly funded over $2,000,000 in grants to Upper Darby teachers, students, administrators, and programs enhancing the education and opportunities of Upper Darby School District and its residents since 1998.
Look for these additional Foundation Grants awarded for the 2018-19 School Year!
“Second Grade Growers” – Ms. Mulholland, Stonehurst Elementary
Guided by Upper Darby Teachers, Joanna Mulholland & Jessica Cleary (now at Highland Park Elementary,) second graders from Stonehurst Hills learn how to care for flowers and vegetables in their own “backyard garden!” Ms. Mulholland and Ms. Clearly both grew up in the Upper Darby School District and have also been involved with the UD Summer Stage, Schoener 5K teams, and MusicMan Camp programs.
Quotes from 2nd Graders About What They Learned:
“I learned that you need many tools for a garden. One of the most important tools is a shovel!” – Latoya
“I know that for our garden we need to water the plants. A daisy is a flowers. We have to take care of it.” – Kelleah
“I know that for our garden that butterflies like Cosmos flowers.” – Sydair
“Shakespeare Workshops & A Midsummer Night’s Dream” – Ms. Bierling, UDHS
Through a grant with the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation and the work of UDHS English Department Chair Kelsey Bierling, the entire 9th grade, and select upper classmen, attended a professionally directed 80-minute production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed by members of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. After the performance, select students were able to eat lunch with the actors and director and participate in workshops covering “Stage Fighting” and “Acting to the Word.”
Upper Darby High School Engineering & Robotics Team
“I Choose to Move & Share” – Ms. McGonigle, Kindergarten Center
Historic Collenbrook Tours for District-wide 3rd Grades
Mosiac Mural Installations – Drexel Hill MIddle School
“A Walk Through American History” – Mr. Cleary, Drexel Hill MS
“Arts on Stage” programs at the UD Performing Arts Center – ALL UDSD Elementary Schools
“Calming Corners” – Ms. Hensel, Primos Elementary
“Flexible Seating & Math Activities” – Ms. Harris, Charles Kelly Elementary
“The QBall Effect” – Mr. Papatsiaras, Primos Elementary
“Flexible Seating for Classroom Environment” – Ms. Toomey, Kindergarten Center
“iPad Pro & Apple Pencil” – Ms. Roberts, Charles Kelly Elementary
Don’t see your UDSD school? Have an idea for your classroom? Deadline for all Foundation Grant applications is March 1st — click here to view our application requirements.