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  • Unexpected inspiration at Loveland Intermediate School

    Unexpected inspiration at Loveland Intermediate School

    Teachers use paint for positive reinforcement

    Loveland Intermediate School teachers painted inspirational messages to promote a positive self-image to female students on the walls of the bathroom. – Provided Photo

    Loveland, Ohio – A few cans of paint and a holiday weekend spent working was all a group of Loveland Intermediate School (LIS) fifth grade teachers needed to create some unexpected messages for the female students they teach. When their students returned from Veteran’s Day Weekend, they were greeted with inspirational quotes painted across all of the walls in the bathroom.

    “We saw a post online about a middle school that did this exact thing, and we loved the idea because so often girls are bombarded with society’s views about what they should look like and what society believes about girls,” said LIS Teacher Jennifer Burkhardt. “We wanted to surround them with words to remind them that they are beautiful, strong, smart, and loved just the way they are and that being kind and doing their best is the most important thing.”

    Provided Photo

    It was an act of kindness by a Loveland nonprofit that funded the plan. JUST BECAUSE GRANTS were awarded to the teachers to purchase the supplies.

    “It is fantastic, and the message is so important for our students to hear,” said LIS Principal Garth Carlier. “This initiative speaks to the care our teachers have for our students, which is also one of the strategic goals for our district – Tiger Care. These students deserve to know how special they are; this is the perfect daily reminder.”

  • Loveland announces launch of ‘Just beCAUSE’ Grants

    Loveland announces launch of ‘Just beCAUSE’ Grants

    Innovative Instructional Coach Traci Stubenrauch, JUST BECAUSE GRANTS Founder Dawn Funk, Innovative Instructional Coach Susan Craig and Innovative Instructional Coach Laura Holtkamp as Funk presented the August 2017 $1,000 grant.

     

    Loveland, Ohio – Every day teachers go above and beyond for our students. Now – every month teachers will have some special support to do those “extras.” The Loveland City School District is thrilled to partner with Loveland nonprofit agency JUST BECAUSE GRANTS to provide grant opportunities for teachers in the district.

    $1,000 in grants available every month to district teachers by Loveland nonprofit agency

    “JUST BECAUSE GRANTS is a reality because of a Loveland family that believes in making dreams come true – for our teachers and ultimately for our students,” said Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “They want to support teachers to do caring, wonderful things for our students. Things that they want to do and don’t necessarily have to do. They want to award grants to teachers who choose to do incredible things for our kids with money out of their own pockets. I was nearly speechless when their first approached me – now, I really can’t thank them enough.”

    JUST BECAUSE GRANTS will award up to $1,000 a month to Loveland teachers who apply through a very simple e-mail process. Grants were announced to teachers at the beginning of September, with the Innovative Instructional Coaches receiving a surprise grant to kick the process off in August.

    “I asked for the Innovative Instructional Coaches to be the first recipients,” said Dr. Crouse. “They take care of our teachers with constant professional development which has direct and immediate positive impact on classroom instruction. The team was thrilled!”

    Look for future stories of grant winners as the school year progresses.

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