What MEF Funds

MEF is focused on providing much needed resources and tools in our schools and classrooms. These items range from books to technology to musical instruments to instructional materials for the classroom and more. Teachers submit grants every fall to request items that can supplement and enhance the tools they already have. We encourage collaboration with other schools, departments and community organizations.

5 Year Funding Breakdown

Tech

55%

Reading

16%

Science, Art & Math

12%

Music

11%

Other

The STEAM / STEM Approach

Providing a world class educational experience for our kids means embracing technology and new forms of teaching. MEF is committed to supporting innovative approaches to learning and we’re proud to support STEAM.

STEAM is the abbreviation for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math. It’s an integrated approach to learning that encourages students to think more broadly about real-world problems. By engaging students around the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, STEAM aims to spark an interest and life long love of the arts and sciences in children from an early age.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are similar disciplines in that all involve creative processes and none uses just one method for inquiry and investigation.

Teaching relevant, in demand skills that will prepare students to become innovators in an ever evolving world is critical, not only for the future of our students but for the future of our community and the world as a whole.

Our grants fund the tools & resources needed to support this innovative, forward thinking, comprehensive approach to learning.

Proposal	Subject Area	Proposed By	Award
57 Library Books	9th - 12th library	Rittenhouse	$1,303.59
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Thermal Cycler	9th - 12th science	Raymond	$1,008.68
4 Laptops, 2 Touchscreen Chromebooks	9th-12 Spec Ed, English, Psychologist	Wang, Sullivan, Lim, Collingsworth, Burns, Patkay, Kerr, Farca, Brown, Groess	$9,071.00
3 iPads, 2 Large Screen Monitors, 2 Docking Stations	9th-12th Counseling	Gilbarg, Armosino, Guevara, Piccolo, Quek-Collins	$2,783.16
2 Chromebooks	9th-12th Yearbook	Griffin	$1,384.72
Counseling Aids, Therapeutic Aids, Fidgets, Sound Machines, Posters	9th-12th Counseling	Gilbarg, Guevara, Piccolo	$412.84
Round Table, 2 Sets of 4 Metal Stools, Set of 2 Foam Soft Seating	9th-12th Counseling	Gilbarg, Guevara, Piccolo	$727.96
Color Printer	9th-12th Office	Daniels	$543.51
2 iPads, 2 Airtame Systems	6th-12th Music	Stafford, Flanzbaum	$1,963.7
4 Concert Toms, 2 Concert Toms, 52 Bows, Upright Bass	6th-12th Music	Stafford, Flanzbaum	$10,272.00
School Supplies, Writing Supports, Sensory/Flexible Seating, Sensory Break Items, Games	TK-10th Occupational Therapy	Salvatera, Dong	$1,005.61
Counseling Curriculum, Sensory Tools	K-12th Counseling	Kane, Roland, Muro, Gravier, Key	$1,945.48

Proposal	Subject Area	Proposed By	Award
Stem Learning Kits	10th-12th Science	Harrison, Chaffee	$1,267.29
iPad Air, Apple Pencil 2nd Gen, ProCreate, Canon EOS Rebel w/ lens	9th-12th Counseling/Yearbook	Montellano	$1,800.71
Books, Workbooks, Notebooks, Games, Fidgets, Art Supplies	6th-12th Counseling	Montellano	$574.99
Metal Embossing Supplies	7th -12th Art	Collins	$564.95
School Supplies, Writing Supports, Sensory/Flexible Seating, Sensory Break Items, Games	TK-10th Occupational Therapy	Salvatera, Dong	$1,005.61
Counseling Curriculum, Sensory Tools	K-12th Counseling	Kane, Roland, Muro, Gravier, Key	$1,945.48

Proposal	Subject Area	Proposed By	Award
246 Library Books	TK-5th Library	Yearick	$5,552.40
3 Class Sets of Texts = 125 Books	2nd	Lyon, Williams, Watson	$887.60
Community Science Workshop	TK-5th Science	Parker	$4,573.37
40 Headphones	5th	Labrador	$175.56
Board games, Books, Sensory Tools, Lessons	TK-5th	Muro	$393.90
Phoenics Activities, Sensory Play, Magnetic White Board, Ten-Frames, and Writing Pages, Write & Wipe Pockets, Schedule Chart	K-2nd	Miller	$793.32
Light Table and Play Materials	TK	Sahlman	$979.29
Color Printer and Ink	Front Office	Webb, LeBeaux	$851.79
School Supplies, Writing Supports, Sensory/Flexible Seating, Sensory Break Items, Games	TK-10th Occupational Therapy	Salvatera, Dong	$1,005.61
Counseling Curriculum, Sensory Tools	K-12th Counseling	Kane, Roland, Muro, Gravier, Key	$1,945.48

Proposal	Subject Area	Proposed By	Award
Library Books	TK-5th Library	Lusk	$1,985.18
15 3-D Color Relief Maps of California	4th	Trapani	$749.85
Picture Exchange Communication System Books and Software	K-5th	Tidwell	$1,746.16
6 Chrome Books	2nd	Battles, Crane, Lastrico	$2,600.00
1/2 the SessionsCommunity Science Workshop	TK-5th Science	Cannon	$6,000.00
2 Bean Chairs, 4 Flexible Floor Desks, 4 Ball Chairs	K-5th	Badsky	$1,400.40
6 Lakeshore Jumbo Trikes, 8 Scooter Boards, 6 Foam Balls	TK-K	Fischer, Gonzalez, Irenda, Betz	$2,873.03
1 sets of 25 Chrome Books	1st	Baines, Briscoe, Gargaro, Djajakusuma	$11,753.20

Proposal	Subject Area	Proposed By	Award
85 High Interest Books	Gen Ed	Miller	$392.59
Hands on Equations Video DVD, 3 Sets Hands on Equations Class Sets	4th-5th	West	$791.48
107 Library Books	TK-5th Library	Yearick	$2,354.39
Lakeshore Sto & Go Art Easel, Lakeshore Double Space Mobile Drying Rack	TK-K	Allio, Houseman, Welden	$1,031.43
School Supplies, Writing Supports, Sensory/Flexible Seating, Sensory Break Items, Games	TK-10th Occupational Therapy	Salvatera, Dong	$1,005.61
Counseling Curriculum, Sensory Tools	K-12th Counseling	Kane, Roland, Muro, Gravier, Key	$1,945.48