Since 2004, the Saint Louis Park Public Schools Foundation has been partnering with teachers and staff to enhance learning for the students of St. Louis Park. We have awarded more than a quarter-million dollars in grants to over 100 teachers and programs, focusing on arts, math & science, reading, and transitions. These grants have touched the lives of students throughout the district. Great programs, from family literacy program materials for Early Childhood/Community Education, to career services and college application process tools at SLP High School, were all made possible by these grants.

Making a Mark in Early Childhood Education: Grant Funds Creative Play Materials

To SLP Public Schools Foundation: Thank you so much for the Creative Play Grant of $3,000 for the year 2011-2012. This money was a tremendous asset to three Creative Play Classrooms for 8 staff and 110 children.

Here are some of the wonderful materials we purchased that enhanced student readiness for kindergarten in math and science, vocabulary enhancement, diversity and language and literacy:

• games, manipulative material for measuring and counting,
• light board and materials to discover color blending, shadow and light,
• new technology (cam-recorder and cd player),
• multicultural books, puzzles, dolls, and family play sets.

All of the materials were used and are shared among all of the classrooms. In addition, we were able to send staff to a Diversity Workshop that enhanced their awareness of cultural diversity.

We appreciate the opportunity to enhance our classrooms and programs with the materials that this Creative Play Program offers.

The staff, parents and children again say, “Thank you!”

Peggy Rick
Creative Play PreK Coordinator
Central Community Center

With support from donors like you, we can help maintain and build on a proud tradition of academic excellence for Saint Louis Park schools.

To learn more please visit our website at www.slppsf.org.