Thursday, December 15, 2011

Astoria School District Board Recognizes Astoria School Foundation

CRAIG HOPPES, SUPERINTENDENT
ASTORIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2011

The Astoria School District
Board of Directors recognized the Astoria School Foundation, which was founded
in 2010. A loyal group of board members have worked diligently since its
beginning to create a mission and strategic plan that will benefit students in
the Astoria School District.

The mission of the Astoria
School Foundation is to enhance the educational experience of students in the
Astoria School District 1C through public education and financial
support.

The goal of the Astoria School
Foundation is to enhance the educational services and opportunities the Astoria
School District offers through programs including, but not limited
to:

*Providing
Innovative Educator Grants
*Celebrating
Teacher Excellence
*Celebrating
Academic Excellence
*Major Grant Projects
Developing and Maintaining a Board Reflecting Our Diverse Community
*Providing
Material Support for Astoria School District 1C

Although these goals are in the
early planning stages, the Astoria School Foundation has established a solid
framework with which to provide necessary support to fulfill its
mission.

In addition the Astoria
School Foundation is announcing the inception of available funds for four
Innovative Educator Grants in the amount of $250 each. The Innovative Educator
Grant application will be available to all educators in the Astoria School
District on January 3, 2012. The application deadline is January 31, 2012. A
formal announcement of grant recipients will take place in mid February. The
Innovative Educator Grant opportunity adheres to the mission of Astoria School
Foundation, enhancing the educational experience of students in Astoria School
District through public education and financial support. It is the goal of
Astoria School Foundation to continually provide resources to Astoria School
District that will enhance educational opportunities.

The Astoria School District
gratefully thanks Astoria School Foundation Board of Directors for their
generous time and support in the formation and work to sustain the foundation.
Astoria School District looks forward to continuing this partnership with
Astoria School Foundation to provide needed assistance to students and staff of
the Astoria School District.

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