| Item |
Description
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| Three WOW carts |
Each WOW cart has 28 laptops with Internet connections. We currently have two, but would like one per grade. WOW carts allow teachers to do research, math and online projects with their entire class. |
Instructional Support
(K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th) |
One-on-one and small-group instruction in curriculum, problem solving and test-taking strategies. |
| First in Math |
Computer-based Math program. |
| Walkie Talkies |
Communication before school, during recess and dismissal. Have two sets, need one set per grade. |
| Comprehension Tool Kits |
For each language-arts teacher to help develop higher reading comprehension skills, such as summarizing, inferencing, synthesizing. |
| Manipulatives (K, 1st) |
Hands-on materials used to reinforce lessons. |
| SRA kits (1st) |
Color-coded readers with language and comprehension questions. |
| Math & Science Center activities (K, 1st, 2nd) |
Students reinforce lesson concepts individually at learning centers |
| Saxon phonics (1st) |
Reading, spelling and handwriting curriculum. |
| Leveled readers (K) |
Sets of books for reading groups. |
Classroom materials
(1st, 3rd, 4th) |
Paper, bulletin board items, supplies. |
| Handwriting and spelling curriculum materials (1st) |
Reading, spelling and handwriting curriculum. |
| Readers for Social Studies & Science integration (2nd) |
Non-fiction leveled readers for Science & Social Studies. |
| Chapter Books for reading groups |
Chapter books for advanced readers. |
| Class sets of novels & Texas history resources (4th) |
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| Replacement of TV monitors (50) |
Current 15-year old TV monitors are beginning to fail. They will not be replaced by the District. |
| Ceiling-mount projectors for each classroom - device, mounting and installation |
Computer-based projectors allow teachers to instruct classes using the expanding computer-based resources available. |
