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onouaign Envelope ID:00041oCe-4An4-4A7E+\ oC-6o885c3n8r1e <br /> Arts Program Application Narrative <br /> ~ ~. ~.~ . . ~~��~ ~~..~ ~ ~�~�~...~~~~..�.. . �~~. ~ ~~~~ ~ ~~ <br /> Academic Troubadour Program at UNC Hospital ����&*����U <br /> - '-~---- -- - - --~--~-----~-- - ' -~��^ ~~ ~~~ ~~^ ~ `~ ^ ~~~~~n~^~~~^ ~~`~^ ^~~~~^ <br /> Organizational Profile —a brief overview your organization's mission and history: <br /> The Chapel HiII-Carrboro Public School Foundation (PSF) is an independent non-profit organization that is <br /> dedicated to mobilizing support for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District. Our vision is to "spark a love <br /> of learning in all students." Our mission is "to create opportunities for students and teachers in every school <br /> in the district." Since its inception in 1884, PSF has distributed more than $5.5 million dollars for innovative <br /> programs and pr jects that otherwise would not have existed in our schools. It is our continuing mission to <br /> play the role of champion for public education by advocating for positive change to make our schools the very <br /> best they can be. Our ultimate goal is to prepare all of the district's students for life as successful adults in the <br /> 21st century, which will benefit not only our children, but our entire community. <br /> This is what we believe: <br /> • Every child deserves the best possible education <br /> • Excellent teachers ignite learning <br /> • High quality public education is fundamental to a vibrant community <br /> This is what we do: <br /> • Fund promising, innovative educational practices <br /> • Partner with the community to raise funds that support teachers and students <br /> • Foster opportunities for feedback with teachers and parents <br /> • Manage funds responsibly with the highest degree of ethical standards <br /> Current Programs and Services—a brief list <br /> Grants--PSF is both a fundraiser and a grant-maker. Five categories of grants are available to Chapel Hi||- <br /> [arrboro [itySchou|s ([H[CS) staffinc|udingtheAchieversFund, [|assroornmndEnrichrnnntGrants, Strovvd- <br /> Roses fund grants, International Teacher Travel grants, and Professional Development Impact grants. Over <br /> $150,000 was distributed to teachers, principals, and staff in our school district last year through the grant <br /> program. <br /> Fundraising Events—The Walk for Education mobilizes community support and enables schools to generate <br /> funds for their needed programs. Over$100,000 was raised by schools in 2014-15 for their own use.The 5K <br /> for Education targets teachers and staff, in addition to parents, students, and community members, and <br /> generates funds for schools and PSF grants. The "Teachers First Breakfast and Roses" kicks off Teacher <br /> Appreciation Week every year with a wonderful breakfast for teachers and staff. Proceeds of over$90,000 <br /> are used for teacher programs and grants. <br /> Endowed Teaching Chairs, Teaching Awards,and National Board Certification Scholarships are additional <br /> means of support to recognize outstanding teachers. Over 80 awards were made in the past year alone. PSF <br /> also partners with the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club to provide free school supplies valued at over$30,000 at <br /> the beginning of each school year to teachers throughout our district. Several times each year PSF hosts Grant <br /> Writing Workshops to provide guidance on grants and funding resources to teachers and community <br /> members. <br /> College scholarships, summer enrichment and tutoring funds support 150+ students every school year. <br />