AEF LEARNING GRANTS

 

Kids versus Cancer, Student Scientist Program

Abington Junior High School, 50 students

• AJHS partners with the eClose Institute at the Fox Chase Cancer Center to create an afterschool club where Junior High students work closely with a scientist to undertake research on how diets impact cancer.

 

Legoland Field Trip

Highland, 2nd grade, 70 students

• Fund field trip to Legoland for Highland 2nd graders

 

STEM Lending Library

Roslyn, 400+ students

• Fund the creation of a STEM Lending Library to inspire students through literacy and STEM. The combination of books paired with hands-on activities will provide students with a springboard for their own future creations and ideas.

 

Support for Families in Need 

Various Schools, 5 families

• Winter snowboots for students new to Abington.

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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ASHS SENIORS

 

John H. Engelhardt Memorial Scholarship

One student, $2,000

 

Dave Schramm Memorial Scholarship

Three students, $500 for each student

 

AEF SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

 

AEF Award, Abington Junior High School

• AEF honors and provides gift cards to approximately 24 Junior High students who exemplify the traits of leadership and integrity while overcoming challenges.   

 

Silver Pen Award, All ASD Elementary Schools

• AEF launched, and continues to fund, the Silver Pen Award, which recognizes sixth-grade students submitting winning essays in a district-wide competition. 

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Elementary School CommUNITY Day Support, All ASD Elementary Schools

• Provide support for the 5th and 6th Grades CommUNITY Day celebration