2010 -2011 SCHOOL YEAR

• Instructional DVDs for the Valley View French and German classes at Valley View School
• "Type to Learn, Jr." to facilitate typing instruction for early elementary grades
• Organizing chair pockets for second graders to keep books at hand
• 4 Tenor/Alto Glockenspiels and stands for the Bayberry music classes
• "Second Grade In-School Marine Education" provided by the NJ Marine Sciences Consortium
• A piano for use by the Valley View Music and Choir programs

2009 -2010 SCHOOL YEAR 

• 12 IPEVO Point 2 View USB cameras for use by Valley View Teachers in their classrooms.
• Marilyn Burns Math/Literature books to aid K-4 staff in teaching the math curriculum, submitted by all Bayberry Teachers.  Each grade level will be supplied with their own books. 
• Listening center and literature sets, submitted by Judy Thomson, Bayberry First Grade Teacher.
• Landscape borders and stakes to develop a “Bayberry Garden,” submitted by Mrs. Nunn, Bayberry Principal.
• "Narratives of Courage" at Valley View School on May 18, 2010

• Heart rate monitors and storage bags to be used at Valley View during PE classes as requested by Robert Murphy
• Flags representing the heritages of all Bayberry students to be used during instruction of world languages and cultures
• African Drums to be utilized in the Bayberry music curriculum
• Music composition software to be used at both schools.  This allows teachers to use computer generated practice sheets for daily music instruction as well as to enable teachers and students to create their own score sheets and modify arrangements as needed.
• Mac Draft software requested by Bob Thomas, Industrial Arts teacher at Valley View School.  This computer aided design (CAD) software allows students to develop technical illustrations for projects.
• Books to aid Kara Fleming, Bayberry Guidance Counselor, and the Bayberry staff in teacher character education.  The books are located in the Bayberry library
• White board "think pads" and markers for use in Natalie DeStio-Fontaine's VV Language Arts classes.
• Filmmaker project designed to expose middle school students to the process of writing, directing filming, and editing original movies with the Gifted and Talented Teacher, Elaine Chesebro
• Bayberry Media Teacher Arielle Goldstein to purchase software and materials for "Bayberry Productions" - an educational stop animation program for use by all Bayberry students
• Kim Lavin, Valley View Special Education teacher, to purchase a projector and portable CD player for students who need supplementary instruction
• "Flip for Mac" software.  This program allows students to take a picture or video and edit it into a video of themselves moving and talking.

2007- 2008 SCHOOL YEAR

• Funding for Narratives of Courage day at Valley ViewSchool
• "Teaching Literary Devices through Picture Books" as submitted by Mrs. Rovito and Mrs. DeVillers, 6th grade Language Arts teachers
• 5 Victor Reader Vibe CD players with warranties for use by Mrs. Eberle's special need students at both schools
• "Forces and Motions" show to benefit the 2nd and 3rd grade students

2006 - 2007 SCHOOL YEAR

• Hispanic Flamenco Program
• Leap Pads
• Mini Zoo
• Battle of the Books
• Mythbusters DVDs
• 20 Guitars
• Narratives of Courage

2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR

• Peaceful Playground
• Rainbow Counseling
• Battle of the Books

Teacher Testimonials

The first graders are the first to use the program and they have used it for two weeks. They enjoy playing the games while learning the location of the keys on keyboard. Keyboarding is never the most enjoyable topic to teach or learn especially at such a young age but the reaction so far has been positive. The program even lets the students print a certificate with their name once they have completed the training portion of the program.
Thank you for allowing me to add this program to the lab and for all the other things in the past as well.

Arielle Goldstein
Bayberry Computer Teacher

I was so excited to receive the $1500.00 book grant from the WEF!  It allowed Bayberry to create a separate character education section in the library.  I have heard a lot of positive feedback from students and teachers about learning more about the character education topic being targeted each month.  I have also noticed that students are taking out a lot of books on friendship, conflict resolution, and the books I've read during classroom lessons as well.  It's important for the students to take these books home and read them with parents and siblings.  Discussions about the lesson or moral in the story gives the parents a chance to reinforce some of the important social/emotional life issues that can't be given as much time as they should during the school day.  It's so nice to have a foundation like the WEF!  Thanks for all of your support!

Warm Regards,
Kara Fleming
School Counselor
Bayberry School  

Thank you again for approving the grant for the Store More Chair Pockets.  I received the chair pockets at the beginning of January.  They are working out great.  The students like them because their books are always right on their chair and it keeps their desks much neater.  It is such a time saver for me because I can quickly check what books each child is reading and if the books are at the appropriate level for the students.  It is also wonderful when I want to work individually with a child.  All they need to do is grab their chair pocket and come to the back table with me.  Once again, thank you for allowing me to purchase these pockets.

Sincerely,
Michele Klier
2nd Grade Teacher
Bayberry School

 I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Watchung Educational Foundation once again for their generous grant monies. On two separate occasions, we have had grants approved by WEF for programs which, I feel, offer pure cultural enrichment to our students.
The performances enjoyed by both Bayberry and Valley View students, given by Hispanic Flamenco Ballet in the Spring of 2008, were simply outstanding! - - the performers tailored each performance to the slightly different age groups, provided helpful explanations on the origins of their music and dance, had members of our student-audiences participate in dances on stage, and, most of all, gave true tastes of 'living' hispanic culture in their sensory masterpieces!!. Students of all ages have been asking if or when we might see these performers again!
At the end of school-year 2008-2009, WEF  also provided grant monies for an International Flag display in Bayberry's All-Purpose room. We were able to obtain the (over 50) flags which represent the cultural heritage of Bayberry's student body. I have heard students talking about the flags, finding their own flag, asking about others' flags.  They are a beautiful addition to our APR, and an amazing representation of our diversity.
The flags will be rotated periodically.We ALL truly appreciate everything that you, your colleagues, and the Watchung Educational Foundation do for our students, your children.

With sincere thanks to you,
Amy Cohen, Spanish Teacher