Local Propeller museum
needs a STEM Coordinator
We still need a full time coordinator for Propeller. It's a $55K- $60K salary with benefits. This person will be an Ivy Tech employee, working on site at Propeller, organizing classed for high school, college and adult students in the STEM fields. The candidate doesn't need to be a content expert, we'll have a slate of technical folks at Ivy Tech to pull from. Can you share this with your network?? Perhaps there are retired teachers or teachers who've left the profession....
https://opportunities.ivytech.edu/cw/en-us/job/510904/propeller-training-coordinator
President
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
Cell: 812.343.6119
https://opportunities.ivytech.edu/cw/en-us/job/510904/propeller-training-coordinator
President
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
Cell: 812.343.6119
Indiana Retired Teachers Foundation News
IRTA has announced several opportunities to help active and retired teachers. IRTA is also offering scholarships to students who are training to be teachers. If you would like to apply, please follow the directions in bold face at the bottom of this section.
Grants
One-time grants are given to active teachers who foster creativity in the classroom.
$500 is awarded in each of the 10 regional areas of IRTA
Applications are available on the website.
Hands-up
$1000 is awarded for each application chosen by the Executive Board
Financial assistance to any IRTA member who is facing a hardship
cApplications available on the website.
Scholarships-
The committee awards one $2000 grant to college students pursuing a degree in education
One student is chosen in each of the 10 regional areas each year.
Applications are available on the website.
Holiday Giving-
As part of the Be the Match fundraiser, IRTA will match any donations of $50 or more. Donations go to the endowment which supports the scholarships and grants each year.
IRS rules have been amended for charitable giving through the Cares Act. Taxpayers can take a new tax deduction for charitable giving up to $300 for individuals and $600 for married couples. This applies even if taxes are not itemized.
There are some options on how to donate. Amazon Smiles will give a percentage of your purchase to IRTF if you select them as your charitable cause.
Visit facebook.com/fundraisers. Click the tab “select nonprofit” and search for Indiana Retired Teachers Association Foundation INC and follow instructions.
Make sure you like and follow @IndianaRTF on Facebook to be aware of our promotions.
Grants
One-time grants are given to active teachers who foster creativity in the classroom.
$500 is awarded in each of the 10 regional areas of IRTA
Applications are available on the website.
Hands-up
$1000 is awarded for each application chosen by the Executive Board
Financial assistance to any IRTA member who is facing a hardship
cApplications available on the website.
Scholarships-
The committee awards one $2000 grant to college students pursuing a degree in education
One student is chosen in each of the 10 regional areas each year.
Applications are available on the website.
Holiday Giving-
As part of the Be the Match fundraiser, IRTA will match any donations of $50 or more. Donations go to the endowment which supports the scholarships and grants each year.
IRS rules have been amended for charitable giving through the Cares Act. Taxpayers can take a new tax deduction for charitable giving up to $300 for individuals and $600 for married couples. This applies even if taxes are not itemized.
There are some options on how to donate. Amazon Smiles will give a percentage of your purchase to IRTF if you select them as your charitable cause.
Visit facebook.com/fundraisers. Click the tab “select nonprofit” and search for Indiana Retired Teachers Association Foundation INC and follow instructions.
Make sure you like and follow @IndianaRTF on Facebook to be aware of our promotions.
bcsc School Board candidate forum
You are invited to view theBCSC School Board Candidate Forum co-hosted and moderated by the Columbus Educators Association and the Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association.
View the recorded forum by clicking here.
The forum took place on Tuesday, Sept. 27th - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMDistricts 1 & 2
DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATES
Anakarina Hurado
Jason Major
David Vincent
DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATES
Rich Stenner
Roy West
DISTRICT 4 CANDIDATES
Eric Grow
Dale Nowlin
DISTRICT 6 CANDIDATES
Kathy Dayhoff Dwyer
Mark Douglas
Cheryl Miles Vieth
Logan Schulz
You are invited to view theBCSC School Board Candidate Forum co-hosted and moderated by the Columbus Educators Association and the Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association.
View the recorded forum by clicking here.
The forum took place on Tuesday, Sept. 27th - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMDistricts 1 & 2
DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATES
Anakarina Hurado
Jason Major
David Vincent
DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATES
Rich Stenner
Roy West
DISTRICT 4 CANDIDATES
Eric Grow
Dale Nowlin
DISTRICT 6 CANDIDATES
Kathy Dayhoff Dwyer
Mark Douglas
Cheryl Miles Vieth
Logan Schulz
Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association (BARTA)
BARTA Grant Application for 2022-2023 for Private and Parochial Schools http://www.barta2.org/
https://www.facebook.com/bartholomewretiredteachers/
BARTA would like to invite all Pre-K-12 grade teachers and administrators in Bartholomew County to apply for a grant. The total funding will be approximately $3000 for this year’s grant cycle. An individual grant request should not exceed $500. Public schools will use Donors Choose as the application format. All other schools will use this format.
All non-public schools apply by sending application to Lmont72@comcast.net
Funding ideas might include classroom materials, tools that impact classroom instruction, fieldtrips, guest speakers, conferences and substitute costs for conferences or observations of other teachers to improve instruction.
Funding will be a reimbursement for expenses that have been paid. Substitute costs can be sent directly to the school district’s office after completing the attached form from the school principal or administrative assistant. Private or non-BCSC schools might have an alternate sub reimbursement plan.
BARTA committee accepts electronic submissions to Lmont72@comcast.net by the principal/director of the applicant(s). Technology support staff should be consulted if any technology purchase is requested. The person sending the application should receive a confirmation message within five days of the submission. Feel free to contact the BARTA contact for confirmation information.
If you receive the grant, you would be asked to create an electronic presentation for the BARTA luncheon in September 2023.
Recipients are encouraged to share pictures and videos with BARTA for its communication in mid August to allow the program to be put together for a GRANT presentation. Please indicate that there is permission for students/classroom who have been photographed.
Grant Applications may be sent to the email below beginning October 28, 2022.An email that the grant was received will be sent within one week.
Reviews will be made the week of November 28, 2022.
Questions? Please call or email Janice Montgomery, 812.390.9023 or Lmont72@comcast.net
Recipients will receive a grant review summary form due within one year of the grant award.
Name(s)
School
Work Telephone
Teaching Assignment
E-mail Address
Title of the Project
Amount requested
Use as much space as needed, but applications of 2-4 pages are sufficient.
1. Describe the project.
2. How will students benefit from your grant project?
3. Describe the proposed impact or improvement expected (Examples – anecdotal records, data, interviews, or information that demonstrates student growth). Indicate the number of students impacted this school year and then potentially by the scope of the grant.
4. Complete Project Budget.
5. Feedback from your Principals/Directors:
RESOURCES COST
Materials/Program/Guest Speaker
Training
Equipment
Supplies
Substitute (see form at the end of grant info)
Total:
You will be asked for a grant review summary after your project has been completed within one year of your receipt of the grant.
Principals/Directors: Please review the document and submit electronically to the Lmont72@comcast.net
If you receive the grant, you agree to provide BARTA with electronic communication about the project by the end of August 2022, a brief evaluation after the project is completed (within one year of receipt of grant dollars), and an accounting of the funds. The grant recipients should make a presentation to their staff members to share the best practices.
Information about BARTA funded projects will be shared with others in the community. You will be expected to provide digital pictures, powerpoint or video clip for use by BARTA’s communication of website, Facebook, or print uses. (include assurance that you gained permission in your communication with families).
9/21/22
For the BARTA Grant Application-Substitute Teacher Reimbursement Invoice
Request for funding will be sent to:
BARTA Treasurer, Janet Smith
3711 Premier Drive
Columbus, IN 47203
We would like to thank you for paying the costs of the substitute teacher(s) who work at the school shown below on the dates(s) given and for the teacher(s) listed.
School:
Address of Accounting Office:
Teachers:
Attended the following workshop on the date(s) shown:
Name of Workshop(s)
Date(s)
Total Cost for substitutes: ____________________________________
All non-public schools apply by sending application to Lmont72@comcast.net
Funding ideas might include classroom materials, tools that impact classroom instruction, fieldtrips, guest speakers, conferences and substitute costs for conferences or observations of other teachers to improve instruction.
Funding will be a reimbursement for expenses that have been paid. Substitute costs can be sent directly to the school district’s office after completing the attached form from the school principal or administrative assistant. Private or non-BCSC schools might have an alternate sub reimbursement plan.
BARTA committee accepts electronic submissions to Lmont72@comcast.net by the principal/director of the applicant(s). Technology support staff should be consulted if any technology purchase is requested. The person sending the application should receive a confirmation message within five days of the submission. Feel free to contact the BARTA contact for confirmation information.
If you receive the grant, you would be asked to create an electronic presentation for the BARTA luncheon in September 2023.
Recipients are encouraged to share pictures and videos with BARTA for its communication in mid August to allow the program to be put together for a GRANT presentation. Please indicate that there is permission for students/classroom who have been photographed.
Grant Applications may be sent to the email below beginning October 28, 2022.An email that the grant was received will be sent within one week.
Reviews will be made the week of November 28, 2022.
Questions? Please call or email Janice Montgomery, 812.390.9023 or Lmont72@comcast.net
Recipients will receive a grant review summary form due within one year of the grant award.
Name(s)
School
Work Telephone
Teaching Assignment
E-mail Address
Title of the Project
Amount requested
Use as much space as needed, but applications of 2-4 pages are sufficient.
1. Describe the project.
2. How will students benefit from your grant project?
3. Describe the proposed impact or improvement expected (Examples – anecdotal records, data, interviews, or information that demonstrates student growth). Indicate the number of students impacted this school year and then potentially by the scope of the grant.
4. Complete Project Budget.
5. Feedback from your Principals/Directors:
RESOURCES COST
Materials/Program/Guest Speaker
Training
Equipment
Supplies
Substitute (see form at the end of grant info)
Total:
You will be asked for a grant review summary after your project has been completed within one year of your receipt of the grant.
Principals/Directors: Please review the document and submit electronically to the Lmont72@comcast.net
If you receive the grant, you agree to provide BARTA with electronic communication about the project by the end of August 2022, a brief evaluation after the project is completed (within one year of receipt of grant dollars), and an accounting of the funds. The grant recipients should make a presentation to their staff members to share the best practices.
Information about BARTA funded projects will be shared with others in the community. You will be expected to provide digital pictures, powerpoint or video clip for use by BARTA’s communication of website, Facebook, or print uses. (include assurance that you gained permission in your communication with families).
9/21/22
For the BARTA Grant Application-Substitute Teacher Reimbursement Invoice
Request for funding will be sent to:
BARTA Treasurer, Janet Smith
3711 Premier Drive
Columbus, IN 47203
We would like to thank you for paying the costs of the substitute teacher(s) who work at the school shown below on the dates(s) given and for the teacher(s) listed.
School:
Address of Accounting Office:
Teachers:
Attended the following workshop on the date(s) shown:
Name of Workshop(s)
Date(s)
Total Cost for substitutes: ____________________________________
2022 BCSC School Board Candidate Forum
On Tuesday, September 27th, candidates from District 1 (Anakarina Hurtado, Jason Major, and David Vincent) and District 2 (Rich Stenner and Roy West) will be speaking at a forum, and members of the public can register to watch that particular forum at https://bit.ly/BoardForum12. Candidates from District 4 (Dale Nowlin and Eric Grow) and District 6 (Kathy Dayhoff-Dwyer, Mark Douglas, Cheryl Miles-Vieth, and Logan Schulz) will be speaking on a forum on Thursday, September 29th, and the public can register to watch at https://bit.ly/BoardForum46. Both forums will be hosted virtually via Zoom and will take place from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on their respective days.
“We are grateful that the candidates are taking time to speak with current and retired educators,” said CEA 2nd Vice President Dakota Hudelson. “We hope to provide a platform for the candidates to share their unique visions for BCSC schools.”
BARTA and CEA are inviting members of the public to submit questions for either or both forums, and they can do so at https://bit.ly/BoardForumQuestions. A team of current and retired teachers will review the questions and select final ones for the forums. Due to time constraints and anticipated interest in the forum, it is not likely that all questions submitted will be asked.
You are invited to join us for a BCSC School Board Candidate Forum co-hosted and moderated by the Columbus Educators Association and the Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association.
Tuesday, Sept. 27th - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMDistricts 1 & 2
DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATES
Anakarina Hurado
Jason Major
David Vincent
DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATES
Rich Stenner
Roy West
DISTRICT 4 CANDIDATES
Eric Grow
Dale Nowlin
DISTRICT 6 CANDIDATES
Kathy Dayhoff Dwyer
Mark Douglas
Cheryl Miles Vieth
Logan Schulz
REGISTRATION:
https://bit.ly/BoardForum46
Our mailing address is:
Bartholomew Retired Teachers Association
4040 W Lowell Rd
Columbus, IN 47201-8829
You are invited to join us for a BCSC School Board Candidate Forum co-hosted and moderated by the Columbus Educators Association and the Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association.
Tuesday, Sept. 27th - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMDistricts 1 & 2
DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATES
Anakarina Hurado
Jason Major
David Vincent
DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATES
Rich Stenner
Roy West
DISTRICT 4 CANDIDATES
Eric Grow
Dale Nowlin
DISTRICT 6 CANDIDATES
Kathy Dayhoff Dwyer
Mark Douglas
Cheryl Miles Vieth
Logan Schulz
REGISTRATION:
https://bit.ly/BoardForum46
Our mailing address is:
Bartholomew Retired Teachers Association
4040 W Lowell Rd
Columbus, IN 47201-8829
Volunteering is the backbone of bartholomew county retired teACHERS
There are many opportunities for BARTA members to volunteer in our community. BARTA members have unique skills and abilities from your years of experience in classrooms. Below is a list of organizations that could use some of those gifts that you possess. Please choose one of the following groups and discuss with them how you could help. It will make their day, and probably yours, a little brighter.
Foundation for Youth- volunteer@foundationforyouth.com 812-348-4558
iGrad- Jennifer Steadman Ryan- jsteadmanryan@ivytech.edu 812-374-5265
McDowell- Megan Shaff- shaffm@bcsc.k12.in.us 812-376-4451
Family School Partners- Arriann Custer- custera@bcsc.k12.in.us 812-376-4387
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services- Dede Parker- Deirdre.parker@turningpointdv.org 812-657-1304
HeadStart and Early HeadStart at Human Services- Kathleen Wyrick- kwyrick@hsi-headstart.com 812-799-3264
Horizon House- Elaine Vreeck- evreeck@hsi-indiana.com 812-799-1062
Job Corps- Josh Kuhn- Kuhn.joshua@jobcorps.org
ARC of Bartholomew County- Grace Kestler- grace.kestler@thearcbc.org 812-372-0610
Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program- Alicia Monroe- amonroe@uwbarthco.org 812-376-0011
2022 ACTIVE TEACHER GRANTS ARE READY TO GO!
About the grants:
- This program provides one-time grants to active educators who foster creativity in for students.
- A maximum of $500 will be awarded per grant and a maximum of two grants will be awarded in each of the 10 IRTA Regional Areas. Each area may award no more than $1000 total funds each grant cycle.
- These special grants will provide additional funds to public school educators (Pre-K through 12) so that their students will have the means to participate in special projects. Applicants must be Teacher Retirement Fund (TRF) members.
- Funds may be appropriated in the areas of resources, leadership, research, or materials used by an active Indiana public school educator. Winners may apply another year with a different idea.
- The applications window is between August 15, 2022, and September 30, 2022. Materials must be electronically received or postmarked by September 30, 2022.
Fall 2021 GRANTS
Collaboration with Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation and
Bartholomew Retired Teachers Association
through Donors Choose Program
And BARTA only
Public Schools (FRHC)-Donors Choose
Private Parochial Schools
**
The Dark Side: Gothic Literature-Supported with $400
Ms. Buckler-CSA New Tech High School
With these novels, my students will be able to collaborate and discuss their understanding of gothic themes which will lead to further discussions on what it means to be human and flawed. We will work on projects about Halloween, about American culture, and about the power of the arts. We will discuss pop culture and draw comparisons between different genres and how they have evolved, especially how society prompts the need for that evolution. By reading these novels, students will get a better understanding of American culture and the development of civilization.
And the Winner Is…Mock Caldecott-Supported with $108.08
Mrs. Bless-Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
This project will provide our students with the books we need to teach these critical thinking skills. We have chosen a wide selection of diverse picture books for this project. In teams, students will spend two weeks reading, examining, discussing, and debating the top picture books from 2021. Each team will present the book they predict will win the Caldecott Medal. On January 24th, our students will watch the American Library Association Awards and celebrate the winning books.
Calm and Focused On the Go-Supported with $186.61
Ms. Edgren-Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
A common need arising in students I work with are additional supports to help them return to a state of calm and continue focusing during learning. While it is helpful to have calming corners, sensory walks, and mindfulness routines, sometimes students need accessible tools they can have with them in their learning environment. Having these tools readily available will make all the difference for some of our learners. We will be able to put a plan in place for their use with the student(s) and implement right away. Students will not have to leave their setting to regulate or refocus, but instead calm and focus will be on the go with them!
See it, Say it, Learn it!-Supported with $135.94
Ms. Gorbett-R.L Johnson Center Busy Bees
Help me give my students the resources to learn letter identification, letter sounds, and sight words. These activities will be used in a small group or individual center area to help my students be engaged in literacy and retaining information. The alphabet activities will be very hands on and inviting for my Pre-K students to want to learn their upper and lower case letters all while doing a fun new activity. It will be fun to see their little minds work when they figure out the dinosaur letters or how the alphabet locks open when matched correctly.
Help Us Get Our Wiggles Out with $65.10
Mrs. Teltow-CSA Fodrea
As a first-year teacher, I am low on money, resources, and experience. I have discovered that so many of my students, including those with special needs, could really benefit from more flexible seating options. I've tried my best to make some homemade solutions, but these kiddos need higher-quality outlets to help them move or wiggle while still learning.
Our tile floor and cinderblock walls need some coziness. It does not lend to much storage or preferential seating options. A chair that bounces means the world to a child with ADHD. A soft place to lay a head or recline can be comfort for a child who had a bad day. A prickle pad can deescalate a child on the spectrum who is in sensory overload. It's the small things that really do impact a child's readiness to learn!
Blocks! Building the Foundation For Success with $131.88
Mrs. Hunter-Southside
The materials I am requesting will enhance my students’ learning. The fort builder sets will allow students to work together to create unique structures. By offering a variety of building materials to my students it keeps their interest and makes learning fun and engaging. Despite my students’ differences, they all enjoy being creative and role playing. Your support for this project will enhance our classroom. It is important for my students to have options as they learn through hands-on play.
Growing Urban Greenhouses with $287.70
Mrs. Freeman-Northside Middle School
We started our project last year and the students have learned so much in the greenhouse and had a lot of fun. It has taught them a lot about agriculture, sustainability and responsibility. The supplies will enable the students to have a lot of choice when planting and the variety of seeds will add interest for the students.
Finding a Lifelong Love of Reading with $498.20
Ms. Coffman-W.D. Richards Elementary
These books will help my students learn by providing them with the resources they need to find the right book for them. Sometimes students have not found their love of reading simply because they have not found a book that is right for them. Having a classroom library with a wide array of reading resources is vital for creating life long readers. Any help that you can give to help freshen up my classroom library is so very appreciated, and my students would be so excited to have a fresh set of books to read and love!
Hear the Difference with $50.50
Ms. Smith-Parkside Elementary
I am the lucky teacher of 24 energetic, excited, kindergarten students. Each day my students come ready to school to grow as students, and people. In my classroom we do centers multiple times a day to help foster their independence and also give them more time to learn through play and discovery. Our centers could be greatly improved if we had wireless headphones for students to listen to stories being read to them. Wireless headphones are ideal for young learners as they do not have to try and manage the cord and plugging things in. I am excited to see my students focus on their stories if they were able to use headphones and tune out distractions. Please help me provide this essential supply for my students!
Revamp Refresh with $300.82
Ms. Kiel-CSA Fodrea
I am currently in my 9th year of teaching 1st grade! While I love my job and love 1st grade, I've noticed that many of the resources I worked to get earlier in my career are starting wear out and run out! My students will be able to use the paints, brushes, and eyes to create using their imaginations. The reading and math folder games will replace some of mine that have been loved to the point that they are unable to be used any longer.
Smart with Art with $198.60
Baechle-Rockcreek Elementary
Students will create art inspired by particular art masters, therefore informative books about the artists will be helpful. We will create art inspired by Claude Monet and Antonio Gaudi and Alexander Calder. Some art is inspired by Fiction books, such as Ferdinand or The Little Blue Truck which will inspire young readers. I hope to connect literacy with art in the classroom to collaborate with the teachers. In addition we do an art show for Veteran's Day so books explaining symbolism will be beneficial. Examples for this would be Symbols of America in U.S. history such as The Liberty Bell and The Statue of Liberty.
**Flat Rock Hawcreek Schools
To Sit or Stand with $202.45
Mrs. Wright-Hope Elementary
Our morning is long and I have a few students that need a change in position during work time. I believe that having two standing desks in my classroom would give my students that need to move a break away from their desk without stopping their work completely. If they are able to stand while working, I believe they will be able to continue work and move their body which will help keep them from missing parts of the lesson, which causes confusion. There is a major connection to learning and movement. This project is a beginning step in the direction I want to go with making my classroom a “classroom moving in the Wright direction.”
Private/Parochial Schools
ABC Stewart with $401.52
ABC Stewart is a non-profit school in Bartholomew County that provides education for preschool through 6th grade. The school is progressively increasing enrolment with this year’s numbers at 90 for grade school and 128 in kindergarten and pre-K. The tough financial constraints caused by COVID and the rising cost of an aging building, there is little funding to put towards equipment and marketing for the school. We would like to request a grant totaling $401.52 for a projector, document camera and a banner. The projector is needed for the grade school. It would be used by all classes for instruction. The current projector is extremely outdated and does not work well. Being able to purchase a new projector will allow our teachers to work more efficiently and provide a better quality of instruction to our students. The document projector is an important need for our school. We do not have Smart Boards, so our teachers use their Chromebooks to project items onto the white board. A document projector will allow them to give their students a better-quality picture on the board and allow teachers to connect with their students better during eLearning times. The banner is to recognize ABC Stewarts placement in the Indiana State Spell Bowl for 2021. The students and teachers have worked very hard, and they placed 3rd this year! A banner would be purchased and placed in the front of the school to recognize the accomplishment and to help the school’s reputation and signage. Currently the school’s sign in the front of the building is not very noticeable. With the purchase of a banner, the school’s name will be easier to read from the street. Being able to better identify the school as ABC Stewart will help with future projects with the community.
Ms. Buckler-CSA New Tech High School
With these novels, my students will be able to collaborate and discuss their understanding of gothic themes which will lead to further discussions on what it means to be human and flawed. We will work on projects about Halloween, about American culture, and about the power of the arts. We will discuss pop culture and draw comparisons between different genres and how they have evolved, especially how society prompts the need for that evolution. By reading these novels, students will get a better understanding of American culture and the development of civilization.
And the Winner Is…Mock Caldecott-Supported with $108.08
Mrs. Bless-Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
This project will provide our students with the books we need to teach these critical thinking skills. We have chosen a wide selection of diverse picture books for this project. In teams, students will spend two weeks reading, examining, discussing, and debating the top picture books from 2021. Each team will present the book they predict will win the Caldecott Medal. On January 24th, our students will watch the American Library Association Awards and celebrate the winning books.
Calm and Focused On the Go-Supported with $186.61
Ms. Edgren-Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
A common need arising in students I work with are additional supports to help them return to a state of calm and continue focusing during learning. While it is helpful to have calming corners, sensory walks, and mindfulness routines, sometimes students need accessible tools they can have with them in their learning environment. Having these tools readily available will make all the difference for some of our learners. We will be able to put a plan in place for their use with the student(s) and implement right away. Students will not have to leave their setting to regulate or refocus, but instead calm and focus will be on the go with them!
See it, Say it, Learn it!-Supported with $135.94
Ms. Gorbett-R.L Johnson Center Busy Bees
Help me give my students the resources to learn letter identification, letter sounds, and sight words. These activities will be used in a small group or individual center area to help my students be engaged in literacy and retaining information. The alphabet activities will be very hands on and inviting for my Pre-K students to want to learn their upper and lower case letters all while doing a fun new activity. It will be fun to see their little minds work when they figure out the dinosaur letters or how the alphabet locks open when matched correctly.
Help Us Get Our Wiggles Out with $65.10
Mrs. Teltow-CSA Fodrea
As a first-year teacher, I am low on money, resources, and experience. I have discovered that so many of my students, including those with special needs, could really benefit from more flexible seating options. I've tried my best to make some homemade solutions, but these kiddos need higher-quality outlets to help them move or wiggle while still learning.
Our tile floor and cinderblock walls need some coziness. It does not lend to much storage or preferential seating options. A chair that bounces means the world to a child with ADHD. A soft place to lay a head or recline can be comfort for a child who had a bad day. A prickle pad can deescalate a child on the spectrum who is in sensory overload. It's the small things that really do impact a child's readiness to learn!
Blocks! Building the Foundation For Success with $131.88
Mrs. Hunter-Southside
The materials I am requesting will enhance my students’ learning. The fort builder sets will allow students to work together to create unique structures. By offering a variety of building materials to my students it keeps their interest and makes learning fun and engaging. Despite my students’ differences, they all enjoy being creative and role playing. Your support for this project will enhance our classroom. It is important for my students to have options as they learn through hands-on play.
Growing Urban Greenhouses with $287.70
Mrs. Freeman-Northside Middle School
We started our project last year and the students have learned so much in the greenhouse and had a lot of fun. It has taught them a lot about agriculture, sustainability and responsibility. The supplies will enable the students to have a lot of choice when planting and the variety of seeds will add interest for the students.
Finding a Lifelong Love of Reading with $498.20
Ms. Coffman-W.D. Richards Elementary
These books will help my students learn by providing them with the resources they need to find the right book for them. Sometimes students have not found their love of reading simply because they have not found a book that is right for them. Having a classroom library with a wide array of reading resources is vital for creating life long readers. Any help that you can give to help freshen up my classroom library is so very appreciated, and my students would be so excited to have a fresh set of books to read and love!
Hear the Difference with $50.50
Ms. Smith-Parkside Elementary
I am the lucky teacher of 24 energetic, excited, kindergarten students. Each day my students come ready to school to grow as students, and people. In my classroom we do centers multiple times a day to help foster their independence and also give them more time to learn through play and discovery. Our centers could be greatly improved if we had wireless headphones for students to listen to stories being read to them. Wireless headphones are ideal for young learners as they do not have to try and manage the cord and plugging things in. I am excited to see my students focus on their stories if they were able to use headphones and tune out distractions. Please help me provide this essential supply for my students!
Revamp Refresh with $300.82
Ms. Kiel-CSA Fodrea
I am currently in my 9th year of teaching 1st grade! While I love my job and love 1st grade, I've noticed that many of the resources I worked to get earlier in my career are starting wear out and run out! My students will be able to use the paints, brushes, and eyes to create using their imaginations. The reading and math folder games will replace some of mine that have been loved to the point that they are unable to be used any longer.
Smart with Art with $198.60
Baechle-Rockcreek Elementary
Students will create art inspired by particular art masters, therefore informative books about the artists will be helpful. We will create art inspired by Claude Monet and Antonio Gaudi and Alexander Calder. Some art is inspired by Fiction books, such as Ferdinand or The Little Blue Truck which will inspire young readers. I hope to connect literacy with art in the classroom to collaborate with the teachers. In addition we do an art show for Veteran's Day so books explaining symbolism will be beneficial. Examples for this would be Symbols of America in U.S. history such as The Liberty Bell and The Statue of Liberty.
**Flat Rock Hawcreek Schools
To Sit or Stand with $202.45
Mrs. Wright-Hope Elementary
Our morning is long and I have a few students that need a change in position during work time. I believe that having two standing desks in my classroom would give my students that need to move a break away from their desk without stopping their work completely. If they are able to stand while working, I believe they will be able to continue work and move their body which will help keep them from missing parts of the lesson, which causes confusion. There is a major connection to learning and movement. This project is a beginning step in the direction I want to go with making my classroom a “classroom moving in the Wright direction.”
Private/Parochial Schools
ABC Stewart with $401.52
ABC Stewart is a non-profit school in Bartholomew County that provides education for preschool through 6th grade. The school is progressively increasing enrolment with this year’s numbers at 90 for grade school and 128 in kindergarten and pre-K. The tough financial constraints caused by COVID and the rising cost of an aging building, there is little funding to put towards equipment and marketing for the school. We would like to request a grant totaling $401.52 for a projector, document camera and a banner. The projector is needed for the grade school. It would be used by all classes for instruction. The current projector is extremely outdated and does not work well. Being able to purchase a new projector will allow our teachers to work more efficiently and provide a better quality of instruction to our students. The document projector is an important need for our school. We do not have Smart Boards, so our teachers use their Chromebooks to project items onto the white board. A document projector will allow them to give their students a better-quality picture on the board and allow teachers to connect with their students better during eLearning times. The banner is to recognize ABC Stewarts placement in the Indiana State Spell Bowl for 2021. The students and teachers have worked very hard, and they placed 3rd this year! A banner would be purchased and placed in the front of the school to recognize the accomplishment and to help the school’s reputation and signage. Currently the school’s sign in the front of the building is not very noticeable. With the purchase of a banner, the school’s name will be easier to read from the street. Being able to better identify the school as ABC Stewart will help with future projects with the community.
BCSC Book Buddy Program Volunteer Opportunity
BARTA members have been active members in the BCSC Book Buddy program for many years. As the new year starts, they are asking for volunteers for the 2021-22 school year. The program is designed for volunteers to sit with a second or third grader and listen to them read. Use the contact information on the left for more information.
Dr. Linda DeClue iNDUCTED INTO THE bcsc EDUCATIONAL hALL OF fAME
Congratulations to Dr. Linda DeClue on receiving the BCSC Educational Hall of Fame Award at Monday night’s School Board meeting. Please join us in celebrating Dr. DeClue and her service to BCSC! #wearebcsc
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
February 11, 2022
BARTA IS DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE
BARTA Members Report Volunteer Hours for 2021
Even through the pandemic BARTA members continued to serve in the community. BARTA members reported 18,130 volunteer hours for 2021. Members reported 1,785 hours of service to youth in our community. As well as 16,345 hours to community groups and organizations. Our members continue to work tirelessly to help each other.
Dan Fleming is BARTA's 2021 Volunteer of the Year Recipient
Dan Fleming has been nominated to the Indiana Retired Teachers Association as our 2021 Volunteer of the Year recipient. Dan works tirelessly in our community serving youth and community organizations. Dan is actively involved in his church, community and with community members. He spends countless hours during the year.
Many of Dan's hours are with his family’s church where he serves on the church Board of Trustees and does volunteer work around the church which includes, among other things, running the sound board for church services.
Dan’s also a volunteer Board member for Hope Community Center and works community events for their fund raisers. Dan is also on various boards in the community.
Dan’s volunteer work even takes him outside of the local community such as CASA. Currently, he is working on CASA cases which have placements in South Bend and currently in Terre Haute. He tries to do a face-to-face visits twice a month. So the driving time and visit add up to a considerable amount of time. The child was part of quite a few hearings to go with placement changes and the reasons around the placement changes. Of course, Dan was at those hearings to help facilitate the best outcome for the child as possible.
Dan Fleming has worked his entire life helping others. His legendary work helping people is well known throughout our community.
BARTA Members Continue Service to the Community
Dedicated to our community and its schools, our members donated more than 30,000 hours to our community in 2019. We donated 8,039.5 hours serving youth and 26,152 hours serving the general public, for a total of 34,191 hours of service.
BARTA members donated over $869,000 worth of volunteer time to our community last year, according to an Independent Sector, a coalition that publishes research for nonprofits, set the 2019 value of each volunteer hour at $25.43.
Cheryl Zuckschwerdt Ellsbury is our Outstanding Volunteer for 2020
Cheryl reported nine hundred hours of volunteer time in the community and for youth. That number is probably conservative.
Cheryl has chaired the BARTA Publicity Committee. She won the IRTA award in area 7 for outstanding publicity work for BARTA and was recognized by IRTA as the Outstanding Volunteer in 2018.
Cheryl spends untold hours working with high school seniors on their senior projects by helping students develop their organization and presentation skills as they demonstrate their service to the community.
Finally, Cheryl is very active with the Bartholomew County Humane Society. She worked hard to raise funds to take care of animals in need. Cheryl was part of a Capital Project committee that raised over one million dollars to assist animals in need.
We are proud of our Retired Educator volunteers in Bartholomew County. Cheryl is a shining example of our volunteer work.
Even through the pandemic BARTA members continued to serve in the community. BARTA members reported 18,130 volunteer hours for 2021. Members reported 1,785 hours of service to youth in our community. As well as 16,345 hours to community groups and organizations. Our members continue to work tirelessly to help each other.
Dan Fleming is BARTA's 2021 Volunteer of the Year Recipient
Dan Fleming has been nominated to the Indiana Retired Teachers Association as our 2021 Volunteer of the Year recipient. Dan works tirelessly in our community serving youth and community organizations. Dan is actively involved in his church, community and with community members. He spends countless hours during the year.
Many of Dan's hours are with his family’s church where he serves on the church Board of Trustees and does volunteer work around the church which includes, among other things, running the sound board for church services.
Dan’s also a volunteer Board member for Hope Community Center and works community events for their fund raisers. Dan is also on various boards in the community.
Dan’s volunteer work even takes him outside of the local community such as CASA. Currently, he is working on CASA cases which have placements in South Bend and currently in Terre Haute. He tries to do a face-to-face visits twice a month. So the driving time and visit add up to a considerable amount of time. The child was part of quite a few hearings to go with placement changes and the reasons around the placement changes. Of course, Dan was at those hearings to help facilitate the best outcome for the child as possible.
Dan Fleming has worked his entire life helping others. His legendary work helping people is well known throughout our community.
BARTA Members Continue Service to the Community
Dedicated to our community and its schools, our members donated more than 30,000 hours to our community in 2019. We donated 8,039.5 hours serving youth and 26,152 hours serving the general public, for a total of 34,191 hours of service.
BARTA members donated over $869,000 worth of volunteer time to our community last year, according to an Independent Sector, a coalition that publishes research for nonprofits, set the 2019 value of each volunteer hour at $25.43.
Cheryl Zuckschwerdt Ellsbury is our Outstanding Volunteer for 2020
Cheryl reported nine hundred hours of volunteer time in the community and for youth. That number is probably conservative.
Cheryl has chaired the BARTA Publicity Committee. She won the IRTA award in area 7 for outstanding publicity work for BARTA and was recognized by IRTA as the Outstanding Volunteer in 2018.
Cheryl spends untold hours working with high school seniors on their senior projects by helping students develop their organization and presentation skills as they demonstrate their service to the community.
Finally, Cheryl is very active with the Bartholomew County Humane Society. She worked hard to raise funds to take care of animals in need. Cheryl was part of a Capital Project committee that raised over one million dollars to assist animals in need.
We are proud of our Retired Educator volunteers in Bartholomew County. Cheryl is a shining example of our volunteer work.
Eight Projects RECEIVE BARTA TEACHER GRANTS for 2019-20
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Janet Smith presents a grant to Jennifer Wamsley from Hope Elementary to help send all 6th grade students to the YMCA Youth Camp overnight…includes lodging, activities, and meals |
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Nora Mitchell/Rob Musilliami/Lisa Haines from Smith Elementary for ‘Bees Rock’, an indepth study of bees and beehives, culminating in designing and hiding ‘bee rocks’ within the community in the spring.
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Winners of the 2019-20 BARTA active teacher grants were selected and awarded $2,262.87 in grants from BARTA.
BARTA grant recipients from BCSC schools partnered with BCSF. All BCSC folks submit their grants thru BCSF. BCSF and BARTA both selected these two grants. ($635)
*Iracema Orlandi from Bright Beginnings for purchasing STEM materials for toddlers…these will help youngsters prepare for entering elementary education.
*Angie Ginder from Rockcreek Elementary for purchase of Breakout Boxes…students use problem solving and collaboration to ‘escape rooms’ using online resources, lock boxes with combinations, and a digital platform which students must navigate.
BARTA grant recipients within the county from schools other than BCSC: ($593.62)
*Amy Gladden from Columbus Christian for purchase of a QBall…a throwable, wireless, interactive microphone to use during instruction so everyone has a chance to be heard.
*Jennifer Wamsley from Hope Elementary to help send all 6th grade students to the YMCA Youth Camp overnight…includes lodging, activities, and meals.
BARTA grant recipients from BCSF submissions: ($1034.25)
*Anita Grider from Parkside Elementary for the purchase of wireless headphones…the hassle-free headphones will be used with iPads on educational sites to help increase language arts and math knowledge.
*Joe Steele from CSA New Tech High School for purchase of scripts and other necessary items for putting on a full production of a national play in the spring with his Dramatic Literature class.
*Nora Mitchell/Rob Musilliami/Lisa Haines from Smith Elementary for ‘Bees Rock’, an indepth study of bees and beehives, culminating in designing and hiding ‘bee rocks’ within the community in the spring.
*Lauren Huebner from Richards Elementary for purchase of a collection of books…these come in different languages and cultural perspectives. The books are designed to empower students towards culture competency.
Congratulations to all our winners. We look forward to meeting you and hearing about you and your students at our September 2020 BARTA meeting.
BARTA grant recipients from BCSC schools partnered with BCSF. All BCSC folks submit their grants thru BCSF. BCSF and BARTA both selected these two grants. ($635)
*Iracema Orlandi from Bright Beginnings for purchasing STEM materials for toddlers…these will help youngsters prepare for entering elementary education.
*Angie Ginder from Rockcreek Elementary for purchase of Breakout Boxes…students use problem solving and collaboration to ‘escape rooms’ using online resources, lock boxes with combinations, and a digital platform which students must navigate.
BARTA grant recipients within the county from schools other than BCSC: ($593.62)
*Amy Gladden from Columbus Christian for purchase of a QBall…a throwable, wireless, interactive microphone to use during instruction so everyone has a chance to be heard.
*Jennifer Wamsley from Hope Elementary to help send all 6th grade students to the YMCA Youth Camp overnight…includes lodging, activities, and meals.
BARTA grant recipients from BCSF submissions: ($1034.25)
*Anita Grider from Parkside Elementary for the purchase of wireless headphones…the hassle-free headphones will be used with iPads on educational sites to help increase language arts and math knowledge.
*Joe Steele from CSA New Tech High School for purchase of scripts and other necessary items for putting on a full production of a national play in the spring with his Dramatic Literature class.
*Nora Mitchell/Rob Musilliami/Lisa Haines from Smith Elementary for ‘Bees Rock’, an indepth study of bees and beehives, culminating in designing and hiding ‘bee rocks’ within the community in the spring.
*Lauren Huebner from Richards Elementary for purchase of a collection of books…these come in different languages and cultural perspectives. The books are designed to empower students towards culture competency.
Congratulations to all our winners. We look forward to meeting you and hearing about you and your students at our September 2020 BARTA meeting.
BARTA Teacher Grants Available for 4th Year
Teachers in Bartholomew County, like all teachers, often face the issue of "too much to be done and not enough money" to meet the needs of their students and classrooms. Often teachers dip into their own pockets to help students.
Confronted with the same problem when we were teaching, we members of Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association have established a grant program to help active school teachers in Bartholomew County. For more information read on below. (Indiana Retired Teachers Association also offers an active teacher grant for public school teachers. Go to Statewide page for more information.)
Teachers in Bartholomew County, like all teachers, often face the issue of "too much to be done and not enough money" to meet the needs of their students and classrooms. Often teachers dip into their own pockets to help students.
Confronted with the same problem when we were teaching, we members of Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association have established a grant program to help active school teachers in Bartholomew County. For more information read on below. (Indiana Retired Teachers Association also offers an active teacher grant for public school teachers. Go to Statewide page for more information.)
From our pockets to the classroom
BARTA Funds Grants for Bartholomew County Teachers
BARTA (retired teachers association) is proud to partner with BCSF in 2021 to provide funding for BCSC educators. BARTA looks for projects of Pre-K through 12 that offer educators an opportunity to provide the techniques and supplies to increase learning for their students. Typically, $2500 is provided for education grants throughout the county in public and private schools. BARTA is grateful to have a format that is easily accessible to the educators working to make school its best. Please go to the BCSF Website to review the information and application.
BARTA invites Pre-K through grade 12 teachers and administrators in schools of Bartholomew County to apply for a classroom assistance grant . The total annual funding will be approximately $1500 for each year's grant cycle. An individual grant request should not exceed $500. Funding ideas might include classroom materials, tools for classroom instruction, field trips, guest speakers, conferences and substitute costs for conferences or observations of other teachers to improve instruction. Technology support staff should be consulted if any technology purchase is requested.
Teachers in BCSC should acquire the application from their building principals. Teachers in other school systems may download the application from this website when the applications for 2019-20 grant cycle are available.
Funding will be a reimbursement for expenses that have been paid. Substitute costs can be sent directly to the school district’s office after completing the appropriate form from the school principal or administrative assistant.
The BARTA grant committee accepts electronic submissions to Lmont72@comcast.net by the principal/director of the applicant(s). The person sending the application should receive a confirmation message within five days of the submission.
Being interested in the work of the recipients, BARTA will ask teachers receiving grants to present their work and experiences at a membership luncheon in September 2019. Our hope is that principals will work with the recipient so he/she may attend as BARTA’s luncheon guest. During a short 10-minute presentation, teachers are encouraged to share pictures and videos, and make them available for publication on BARTA's Facebook page and website. Recipients should have permission for publication of photographs of students/classrooms.
BARTA (retired teachers association) is proud to partner with BCSF in 2021 to provide funding for BCSC educators. BARTA looks for projects of Pre-K through 12 that offer educators an opportunity to provide the techniques and supplies to increase learning for their students. Typically, $2500 is provided for education grants throughout the county in public and private schools. BARTA is grateful to have a format that is easily accessible to the educators working to make school its best. Please go to the BCSF Website to review the information and application.
BARTA invites Pre-K through grade 12 teachers and administrators in schools of Bartholomew County to apply for a classroom assistance grant . The total annual funding will be approximately $1500 for each year's grant cycle. An individual grant request should not exceed $500. Funding ideas might include classroom materials, tools for classroom instruction, field trips, guest speakers, conferences and substitute costs for conferences or observations of other teachers to improve instruction. Technology support staff should be consulted if any technology purchase is requested.
Teachers in BCSC should acquire the application from their building principals. Teachers in other school systems may download the application from this website when the applications for 2019-20 grant cycle are available.
Funding will be a reimbursement for expenses that have been paid. Substitute costs can be sent directly to the school district’s office after completing the appropriate form from the school principal or administrative assistant.
The BARTA grant committee accepts electronic submissions to Lmont72@comcast.net by the principal/director of the applicant(s). The person sending the application should receive a confirmation message within five days of the submission.
Being interested in the work of the recipients, BARTA will ask teachers receiving grants to present their work and experiences at a membership luncheon in September 2019. Our hope is that principals will work with the recipient so he/she may attend as BARTA’s luncheon guest. During a short 10-minute presentation, teachers are encouraged to share pictures and videos, and make them available for publication on BARTA's Facebook page and website. Recipients should have permission for publication of photographs of students/classrooms.
Indiana Retired Teachers return more than $22 million to state in volunteer service
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Donna Browne
Marilyn Brackney Don Wampler Cheryl Zuckschwerdt-Ellsbury Karen Lion Art Schwenk |
Paula Bandos
Hedy George Sally Scrogham Patty Unrue Janice Montgomery |
With Just a Little Help from My Friends...
Here are some opportunities
for your volunteer services:
Keep in mind the many ways to volunteer in the community. Volunteering in the schools is one way: we can volunteer in classrooms or with Pre-K at beginning of school, mentor students in IGRAD!, Book Buddies, and after-school programs. Also needing help are the McDowell Literacy program, the Literacy Task Force, BCS Foundation events/fundraisers, and Senior Projects.
Want to volunteer in the community at-large? Try the hospital and nursing homes, churches, the library, Mill Race Center, Love Chapel, Visitors Center, civic organizations, boards and councils and services to adults other than family. Even recycling is another way of volunteering your services.
Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Looking for volunteers? Donna Nicholson, the BARTA Community Services chair, is looking for you. Use the contact form on the Resources & Contact Info page of the website to let her know. Also the United Way maintains a volunteer match service. You can reach them at 812-314-2706 or at http://www.uwbarthco.org/volunteer .
Want to volunteer in the community at-large? Try the hospital and nursing homes, churches, the library, Mill Race Center, Love Chapel, Visitors Center, civic organizations, boards and councils and services to adults other than family. Even recycling is another way of volunteering your services.
Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Looking for volunteers? Donna Nicholson, the BARTA Community Services chair, is looking for you. Use the contact form on the Resources & Contact Info page of the website to let her know. Also the United Way maintains a volunteer match service. You can reach them at 812-314-2706 or at http://www.uwbarthco.org/volunteer .
Updated April 29, 2023
Women's Giving Circle
of Bartholomew County
of Bartholomew County
Mission
Our mission is to educate, connect and inspire women to practice strategic philanthropy; using our collective strengths and financial resources to create positive change in Bartholomew County
Vision
Women’s Giving Circle is a powerful philanthropic force transforming lives in Bartholomew County
We value
2020 Initiatives
Your support makes these initiatives possible! Thank you!
Want to get involved?
You can also go to the Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County by using the link below.
Our mission is to educate, connect and inspire women to practice strategic philanthropy; using our collective strengths and financial resources to create positive change in Bartholomew County
Vision
Women’s Giving Circle is a powerful philanthropic force transforming lives in Bartholomew County
We value
- High Impact Grants
- Developing Women’s Leadership
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- An Educated & Engaged Network
- Connection & Collaboration
- Collective Giving
2020 Initiatives
- Women in Crisis Micro-Loan Program – In partnership with Lincoln Central Neighborhood Family Center, WGC will provide grant funds to assist women in crisis. LCFNC will identify women in need and work to make small dollar, high impact loans with reasonable payment terms. Women will be assisted with support for items such as: unexpected emergency expenses, monthly bill assistance due to extenuating circumstances, job preparedness etc. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these loans will now be forgivable. We will resume the loan program in 2021
- Bartholomew Co. Report Card for Women and Strategic Grantmaking – In order to better assess the needs of women in our community, WGC will work with strategic partners to collect key data on the status of women locally. Data will be shared with the community and used to define future initiatives and grant making from the WGC. We plan to share the report card at our 2020 fall annual meeting
- Women’s Leadership Pipeline – In 2020, we will complete the creation of a leadership pipeline that will help to identify community leadership roles and how we can better connect local women to opportunities to lead
- Strategic Grant Making – With your help, this year the WGC will fund a $10,000 high impact grant for an organization in our community. 2019 & 2020 members who make a gift by July 15th will be able to vote on the grant impact areas.
Your support makes these initiatives possible! Thank you!
Want to get involved?
- Join the mailing list by sending an email to: kgeckler@heritagefundbc.org – put “Join WGC Mailing List” in the subject line
- Follow us on our new Facebook page
- Women of all ages and means are invited to join in this important work with a gift to the Women’s Giving Circle Philanthropic Fund as they are able and inspired to give. Gifts from women across the community will be pooled together for greater impact in grant-making and programs.
You can also go to the Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County by using the link below.
