I want to encourage all faculty and staff to consider applying for a Parent Association grant during the next cycle that will occur in January.  The specific schedule is as follows:

     Call for Grants:  January 14, 2008

     Due Date for Grant Applications:  February 11, 2008

     Grand Award Date:  March 10, 2008

Everyone will receive a copy of the application and instructions in their mailbox by January 14th.   I am excited to let you know that due to the success of our Parents Association fundraising efforts, $10,000 will be available for this second round of grants!

During the first round of the grant program, we made the following awards:

      1.  $5,000 to Karen Rossbach for updated equipment and supplies for the photography program.

      2.  $1,127 to Susan Samuelson for the 9th grade health program.

Please consider applying for a grant.  If you have questions about the program or need assistance with your application, please contact me at 651.462.4156 or ltapani@wyomingmachine.com.