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SJPS Robotics Facility Dream Becomes a Reality
St. Joseph Public Schools is pleased to announce plans for the construction of a new robotics facility named the Edward J. Todd Innovation Center. The project is made possible by the SJPS Foundation through generous donations from long time community donors who have a passion for K-12 education, especially in the field of Technology. Lead donor, Edward J. Todd, SJHS Class of '54, has been a strong supporter of improvements for St. Joseph Public Schools and its students. The Hanson Family Foundation, will also provide substantial funding, and has a keen interest in the advancement of engineering careers in the area. Construction on the robotics facility is scheduled to start this spring with completion by December 31, 2018.
SJPS Foundation President Bill Marohn stated, "This project is a fine example of what can be accomplished when we all come together with a common vision and goal.
It is a significant investment for our students planning careers in automation, design and logistics. We believe in the FIRST Robotics program and the impact it can have in our community. Berrien County is the epicenter of FIRST Robotics activity and we believe this project will have a positive economic impact on our area."
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Architectural Rendering of the Edward J. Todd Innovation Center
at St. Joseph High School
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Foundation Board Approves $90,403 in Grants
17 Grant Applicants were notified last week that their proposals had been approved by the SJPS Foundation Board. Recipients have 12 months to spend their Special Fund Grants which are awarded in October and February each year. Some of the criteria used to select grants include r
atio of the number of students involved vs. cost, curriculum alignment, appropriate goals and sustainability.
Congratulations, Special Fund Request Recipients:
Michelle Allen
Julia Appel
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Summer Literacy Camp |
$404.30
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| Connie Bacolor |
Elementary Book Club Books |
$500.00
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Kristen Bawks
Kelly Gaideski |
Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute |
$3,345.00
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| Kelly Gaideski |
Summer Reading Challenge |
$2,565.00
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| Colette Jasiak |
Social Emotional Learning Conference |
$1,000.00
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| Amy Dirlam |
Media Center Maker/STEAM Space |
$3,479.91
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| Kara Nicholson |
GO Time/Response to Intervention |
$1,500.00
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| Ann Cardon |
Bathroom Hotlines |
$1,650.00
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Greg Blomgren
Chad Mandarino |
Speaker, Mike Smith, "Pursuing Your Passions" |
$6,205.00
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| Colleen Elkins |
SJHS World Languages DiLL Lab Refresh & Training |
$990.00
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| Joe Haydon |
High School GO Time |
$1,500.00
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Greg Blomgren
Lauri Berry
Jamie Culver
Susan Wade |
SJHS All School Read |
$1,500.00
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| Greg Blomgren |
Wellness Enrichment |
$1,937.00
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| Amy Dirlam |
ISTE Conference |
$4,500.00
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| Kelly Gaideski |
STEAM-Medical Careers Lab Equipment |
$23,500.00
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| Kelly Gaideski |
STEAM-Project Lead the Way, Engineering Pathway |
$32,827.00
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Burke Lokey
Aaron Engleman |
London Trip Instrument Procurement |
$3,000.00
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Foundation Scholarship Applications Due Friday!
Completed applications are due Friday, February 23rd at
12:00 pm (Noon)
in the SJHS Guidance Office
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Jeff Hoover
, SJHS Class of '84: Why I ENCORE?
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Jeff Hoover '84, Morning News Producer WGN TV
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"I love Dennis Bowen and the other great teachers that inspired and supported my dreams; I love to entertain and make people laugh, and Tony Orlando wasn't available, so I got in!"
Auditions accepted
through April 1, 2018
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District Wide Photo Contest
Entries are due March 30th!
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January Memorials
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In Memory of Madelyn Nabicht
Rick and Pam Dyer
Bill and Jane Marohn
In Memory of Betty Riemland
Ginny Antonson
Amy Porritt-Peirce and Mike Peirce
Bill and Jane Marohn
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Thank You, January Donors!
Ginny Antonson
Bruce and Lee Ann Bartz
Chris & Marny Bealer
Sean & Kris Ebbert
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Fairmount Santrol
John & Dede Howard
Jo Ann Hartzell
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Indiana Michigan Power
Corine Tichenor
Mark and Janet Zielke
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SJPS Staff Giving
Michelle Allen
Julia Appel
Kimberly Barron
Heather Bartz
Kristen Bawks
James Berry
Lauri Berry
Greg Blomgren
Ann Cardon
Jenna Covert
Caroline Danapilis
Linda DeLapa
Aaron Engleman
Gary Etter
Andria Ettinger
Amy Gagliardi
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Kevin Guzzo
Joseph Haydon
Jamie Huber
Jason Huber
Susan Hunnell
Joyce Hunter
Lisa Knuth
Amber Lange
Stephanie Lear
Kathy Martin
Carla Morrow
Kara Nicholson
Nita Nicholie
Denise Reisig
Karen Riggs
Clem Sheppard
Susan Wade
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