Can you hear me now??
What HPS School do you work?
South
Name:
Lynn Vaishnava
If you are a teacher, what grade level:
K-5
Is this application being submitted on the behalf of a group of teachers or administrators?
Yes
If yes, list their names:
Yes, all four of the fifth grade classrooms, two specialists (computer, and Spanish), three kindergarten classes as well as one second, third, and fourth grade classes.
Grant Description:
We are looking to replace 12 classroom sound systems this year. These systems help teachers to not strain their voices as well as enable all students to hear the teacher clearly. It also assists students in understanding the directions, especially those with some hearing loss or those at the back of the classroom. Each child can hear the teacher at the same level, no matter where they are seated. If there is background noise from the hallway, the heater, etc the students will still be able to hear the teacher.
Some of these systems are starting to have issues due to their age. There is interference and static that sometimes is projected through the speakers. Some of the teacher’s microphones cut in and out when they are talking which can be distracting and disruptive to learning, as well as some of the microphones are broken which are no longer supported by the manufacturer (LightSpeed) and are unable to be replaced. Based on this knowledge and the age of the systems, we are requesting new systems for those that are oldest within the school.
Please see my attached proposal and feel free to contact me with any questions or clarifications.
How much funding are you seeking?
$18392
Would partial funding of this grant be possible?
Yes
Is there any other information you would like to provide HEF in consideration for this grant?
The benefits of a well working class speaker system has been demonstrated by our current use of the speakers. Attached is also a document outlining benefits that have been found by having a system. We are replacing only the oldest systems currently at South School.
I have discussed this with my Principal or Administrator and he/she endorses this request:
Yes, I have secured endorsement from my Principal / Adminstrator
Additional supporting documentation:
https://hinghameducation.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/10/10-Reasons-to-Have-a-Sound-System-In-Your-Classroom-TeachLogic-1.pdf, https://hinghameducation.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/10/redcat-quote-1.pdf, https://hinghameducation.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/10/HEF-23-Classroom-Sound-Systems-1.pdf
https://hinghameducation.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/10/Think-Kindness-overview.pdf
I agree to provide additional information if requested and make it available prior to grant review:
I agree to these terms
I agree to share progress on this initiative and information on the impact of the funding with HEF as requested.
I agree to these terms