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Nashoba Brooks School could not function as it does without all of the generous support it receives from our community. The Spring Soirée Giving Tree offers community members the opportunity to direct their gifts towards identified specific school needs within the annual operating budget.
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ashoba Brooks School could not function as it does without all of the generous support it receives from our community. The Spring Soirée Giving Tree offers community members the opportunity to direct their gifts towards identified specific school needs within the annual operating budget.
All gifts to the Giving Tree are 100% tax deductible and will go towards the 2016 Nashoba Brooks Fund totals.
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TECHNOLOGY
MacBook Air 13-inchMacbooks in the classroom create unique opportunities for student learning at every level. Lessons become more immersive through the power of touch, motion, and sound. Assignments can be sketched, scored, charted, coded, or performed. And the work our students need to do becomes the work they love to do.
Value – $1,150
MacBook Pro 13-inchMacbooks in the classroom create unique opportunities for student learning at every level. Lessons become more immersive through the power of touch, motion, and sound. Assignments can be sketched, scored, charted, coded, or performed. And the work our students need to do becomes the work they love to do.
Value – $1,380
iPad MiniAn iPad changes the way teachers teach and students learn. It’s thin and light, so students can take learning way beyond the classroom. There are thousands of education apps, books, and courses, so lessons come to life like never before. And with software that is designed exclusively for educators, our teachers can collaborate with our students in innovative ways.
Value – $300
iPad 32gAn iPad changes the way teachers teach and students learn. It’s thin and light, so students can take learning way beyond the classroom. There are thousands of education apps, books, and courses, so lessons come to life like never before. And with software that is designed exclusively for educators, our teachers can collaborate with our students in innovative ways.
Value – $510
Chrome BookStudents use the Chromebooks to access the Internet and to use Google Apps for Education. With Chromebooks, students can conduct research, create presentations, and use web-based software for school related activities.
Value – $250 Podium with MicrophoneHelp Nashoba Brooks capture our audience’s undivided attention during meetings and presentations with a new podium.
Value – $2,500
Lavalier MicrophonesLavalier microphones will be used at performances, assemblies, and other events so that performers and guest speakers have more mobility while singing/speaking.
Value – $300
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Classroom PrinterHelp make our teachers more efficient with the ability to print assignments, spreadsheets, etc. all in the comfort of their classroom.
Value – $150
Epson Projector This projector will allow employees the ability to display high-quality content from their laptops or tablets in the class-room, conference room, etc.
Value – $1,000
Cannon Video Camera Video cameras have the potential to be an essential tool in today’s interactive education. A camera in the classroom will provide our teachers with new and exciting ways to engage the attention of our students. Furthermore, video cameras will enable teachers to give and receive peer reviews and complete self-evaluations, thus leading to an improvement in the quality of education that our students will receive.
Value – $1,300
Bretford Mobility Cart for 20 Macbooks The Bretford Mobility Cart for MacBook has been designed to better serve Nashoba Brooks’ digital learning environment. The Mobility Cart 20 for MacBook allows the School to store, secure, charge, and transport any combination of MacBook Air or MacBook Pro notebook computers in or outside our classrooms.
Value – $1,600
Camera Tripod This tripod will be used for filming school events, athletic contests, and extra-curricular activities, as well as taking general photographs of Nashoba Brooks daily life and events.
Value – $50
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SCIENCEElectronic BalanceHelp inspire Nashoba Brooks students in the science lab with electronic lab balances. The electronic balance makes it easy for students to obtain a measurement quickly and accurately.
Value – $150
Weight Set and BalancesThe science department is in need of a weight and balance set to help our students with achieving the most accurate measurements during science class.
Value – $30
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MUSIC
Music StandsThe music department is in need of more music stands to help support the growing instrumental ensembles at the school.
Value – $45
Sonor Alto XylophoneThis xylophone would be used in the Middle School Music room when girls learn to play instrumental accompaniment parts to songs.
Value – $525
Xylophonesthe purchase of another Alto xylophone would allow more students in a class to play simultaneously.
Value – $300
Folkmanis PuppetsPuppets are used in the Lower School Classroom to teach a variety of concepts and to add an imaginative playful dimension to the experience of our younger musicians.
Value – $80
Classroom Percussion A small conga drum to be used in the Lower School Music Room.
Value – $60
Keyboard Amplifier The jazz band uses a keyboard amplifier to enhance the sound of the portable keyboards used in the band.
Value – $550
READING ROOM
Update Book Collections In Reading Room The book room is a collection of leveled books that supports the wide range of readers in Kindergarten through Grade 3. The books are used in small reading groups, in the classroom and for at home reading. There are many new titles and old favorites that we would like add to enhance the present options. As teachers, we recognize and appreciate the literacy growth in these foundational grades and know that the students will enjoy these new additions for many years to come.
Value – $2,100
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Mrs. Wishy Washy Book CollectionThe book room is a collection of leveled books that supports the wide range of readers in Kindergarten through Grade 3. The books are used in small reading groups, in the classroom and for at home reading. There are many new titles and old favorites that we would like add to enhance the present options. As teachers, we recognize and appreciate the literacy growth in these foundational grades and know that the students will enjoy these new additions for many years to come.
Value – $115
Biscuts Book CollectionThe book room is a collection of leveled books that supports the wide range of readers in Kindergarten through Grade 3. The books are used in small reading groups, in the classroom and for at home reading. There are many new titles and old favorites that we would like add to enhance the present options. As teachers, we recognize and appreciate the literacy growth in these foundational grades and know that the students will enjoy these new additions for many years to come.
Value – $24
Top RIF Pick, Grades 2-3 This wonderful set of books will enhance Nashoba Brooks’ ability to provide more individualized instruction at varying levels. It will continue to enhance students’ comprehension and fluency skills for all content areas in Lower School.
Value – $100
Beginning Chapter Books, Grade 1-2These books will allow our Lower School teachers to better meet the needs of our first and second graders who are ready for chapter books, allowing the teachers to do literature circles and further prepare the children for third grade.
Value – $35
Penguin Young Readers Book Set The book room is a collection of leveled books that supports the wide range of readers in Kindergarten through Grade 3. The books are used in small reading groups, in the classroom and for at home reading. There are many new titles and old favorites that we would like add to enhance the present options. As teachers, we recognize and appreciate the literacy growth in these foundational grades and know that the students will enjoy these new additions for many years to come.
Value – $62
Young Cam Jansen BooksThe book room is a collection of leveled books that supports the wide range of readers in Kindergarten through Grade 3. The books are used in small reading groups, in the classroom and for at home reading. There are many new titles and old favorites that we would like add to enhance the present options. As teachers, we recognize and appreciate the literacy growth in these foundational grades and know that the students will enjoy these new additions for many years to come.
Value – $24
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LIBRARY
ATHLETICSBounce Back Target For Lacrosse Our Lacrosse teams can perfect their shooting and passing with the STX Bounce Back Target.
Value – $100
Indoor Climbing Net For the GymStudents can work on leg and arm strength while having fun and working toward a goal with the Indoor Cargo Climbing Net. Put together with sturdy square mesh, the net provides a reliable grip for small hands, so kids of different ages and fitness levels can grab on and challenge themselves to reach the top.
Value – $659
Middle School Lounge Seating AreaNext year, the Denault Library will be debuting a new Middle School Lounge space, instilling in middle school students a sense of ownership over their library space and providing them with a comfortable environment in which to do homework, hone their research skills, and find exciting new reading material. Help increase circulation amongst middle school students and make the library an even more welcoming space for students by purchasing comfortable seating for the lounge!
Value – $2,000
Pebble Plus Shark SeriesSupport our library’s nonfiction section and our lower school students’ natural curiosity by purchasing this enthralling collection.
Value – $195
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Little Bear Boxed SetThe book room is a collection of leveled books that supports the wide range of readers in Kindergarten through Grade 3. The books are used in small reading groups, in the classroom and for at home reading. There are many new titles and old favorites that we would like add to enhance the present options. As teachers, we recognize and appreciate the literacy growth in these foundational grades and know that the students will enjoy these new additions for many years to come.
Value – $64
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Varsity Larcrose and Field Hockey UniformsThe Nashoba Brooks lacrosse and field hockey teams are in need of new uniforms. This will allow the athletes to look their best at matches and show off their Nashoba Brooks pride.
Value – $3,200
9 Square In The Air Game For Gym Class9 Square In The Air is a cross between the playground game of 9 square and volleyball. This is an incredibly fun, fast paced and addicting game for all ages. It is great indoors or outside and is adjustable so students in the Lower School can have the same amount of fun as the students in the Middle School.
Value – $800
Tetherball For The Middle School PlaygroundTetherball is a timeless playground activity. Nashoba Brooks is looking to replace our old tetherball set with a new set that will bring students together to play and interact with each other. The ball mounts to the top of the post and is suspended by a cord. Students hit the ball in opposite directions until one of them coils the cord completely around the post.
Value – $250
Transportation for Students on Financial AssistanceA great start to the school day begins with a caring ride to Nashoba Brooks. Positively impact a student’s day by helping them get to and from school on a daily basis.
Value – $4,000
Employee Appreciation Lunch Thank the Nashoba Brooks employees for a job well done by supporting an employee appreciation lunch that features both food and fun activities that they’ll love. Recognize their accomplishments and effort with a lunch that says, “Thank you for all that you do.”
Value – $500
Student Field Trips Nashoba Brooks’ students participate in a variety of field trips throughout the year. Students learn quite a lot on these field trips. In particular, enriching field trips contribute to the development of students into civilized young people who possess more knowledge about art, have stronger critical-thinking skills, exhibit increased historical empathy, display higher levels of tolerance, and have a greater taste for consuming art and culture.
Value – $1,500
SCHOOL SUPPORT
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Professional Development For A Teacher This will allow our talented faculty to expand their knowledge base. High-quality teaching is vital for student success. This will allow Nashoba Brooks faculty to explore elements of effective professional development and leadership critical for growing and supporting great teachers. Faculty will receive formal training to upgrade content knowledge and pedagogical skills, which are important means of improving teaching and learning.
Value – $1,200
Student Assembly Bring our Wednesday assemblies to life with outside performers, authors, and educators. This will allow Nashoba Brooks School the ability to have professionals come to our school and engage with our students making our assemblies educational, inspirational and fun!
Value – $1,000
PerennialsPlease help us to buy multiple selections of perennials to promote sustainability and to further enhance the natural landscape of Nashoba Brooks.
Value – $25
Planters BoxHelp further enhance Nashoba Brooks’ beautification initiative by supplying new planter boxes. Beautiful flowers in a new planters box will create a captivating look around the School.
Value – $50
Buddy Bench for Playground Students who want to partake in playground games and activities, but may feel hesitant, can take a seat, which signifies to other children on the playground that they are looking for a friend. In an effort to provide a safe environment for all students, the buddy bench will create an inclusive atmosphere. The buddy bench will be a tool for kids to use to advocate for themselves, to always include others, and to promote a safe, respectful, and responsible environment for all children.
Value – $1,235
Outside Restoration ProjectThe restoration project will help bring the courtyard to life with beautiful new tree pits that will house trees, flowers, and most of all, love.
Value – $2,104
GROUNDS
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