Pennoyer seeks help securing Pepsi grant
Pennoyer Elementary School again needs help securing a $50,000 technology grant through the Pepsi Refresh Project.
"With this grant, Pennoyer school will increase student and staff access to technology and 21st century thinking and problem-solving skills," School Superintendent Michael Lubelfeld said.
Lubelfeld in a written statement pointed out that Pennoyer, in School District 79, serves nearly 450 students, but students in the district currently have very little access to computers and instructional technology.
With 60 computes, the current ratio is about one for every 13 students.
Funds would be used toward training, professional development and software.
• $15,000 to upgrade the student lab for 7- to 10-year-olds.
• $15,000 for 25-30 notebook/netbook computers.
• $5,000 for 25 iPod Touch devices.
• $15,000 for iPads and accessories for student usage.
Lubelfeld is asking everyone to vote every day until Jan. 31 by either going to http://refresheverything.com/pennoyertechgrant2 and setting up an account, or on Facebook by installing the PEPSI REFRESH voting application. Votes can also be made from mobile phones by texting 105257 to Pepsi (73774).
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