Empowering Teachers. Enriching Students!
SPARK is thrilled to introduce our Mini-Grants Program, designed to directly support classroom innovation, creativity, and enrichment across the Larkspur Corte Madera School District (LCMSD). This initiative is made possible by the incredible generosity of our community. These grants enable teachers to bring exciting new learning experiences to their classrooms, benefiting students in all grades.
HOW CAN A TEACHER APPLY?
SPARK Mini-Grants in Action!
Mini-Grant Highlights and Student Feedback
We had an amazing trip to Slide Ranch! Students got hands-on with nature—milking goats, feeding chickens, and bonding with friendly goats and sheep. In the garden, they explored different flavors, made seeded crackers, and learned about the importance of bees. We enjoyed lunch overlooking a beautiful ocean view and were lucky with perfect weather. A big thank you to SPARK for funding this unforgettable experience!
Thank you so much!
-Brooke Suther
Cursive Writing Instruction
Mini-grants are also supporting the reintroduction of cursive writing, giving students a fun and creative way to express themselves.
Student Feedback:
“Cursive is a fun way to write and it also makes it more fun to write in a creative way.”
— Marlowe U.
“I like learning cursive because I feel like it’s calming and almost like learning a new language. It’s really fun!”
— Nora Z.
“It’s hard to learn but also fun!”
— Ashkan M.
“Cursive is cool and like a different language to learn to read and write.”
— Reed R.
Thank You, SPARK Supporters!
A heartfelt thank you to the LCMSD families who made this possible. Your support ensures that SPARK continues to enhance the educational experience of every student across all three campuses.
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