TO: Toll Gate Grammar School PTO

FROM: Myra J. Bugbee

RE: Fall Wish List – Revised after September PTO Meeting

DATE: September 13, 2005 --- Revised October 17, 2005

Listed below are items requested by the Toll Gate Staff. All items would either enhance the instructional program and character development of our students or address areas related to facilities and safety.

CURRICULUM-RELATED ITEMS (NJCCS, NCLB, EARLY LITERACY & STRATEGIC PLAN)

GRADE(S)	ITEM/RATIONALE	COST
K -- 5^th and adults Denied Use funds from Read-a-thon or Scholastic	Shelving Cabinets for Media Center To enable young students to easily reach and select appropriate reading material; to enhance organization.	$524.79 + shipping $177.20 = $701.99
K -- 5^TH Approved $1200.00	Educational Software (includes multiple site use) To integrate technology into the instructional program and support newly installed operating system.	$1600.00
K -- 5^thand adults approved	Projector for PowerPoint Presentations More and more staff members are creating PowerPoint Presentations. A new projector would aid in public relations, professionalism, and learning opportunities for our student and adult community of learners.	$1500.00
Grade 1 ½ approved ½ PTO Wish List ½ School Budget	Chick Hatching Project To provide a “hands-on” experience with the life cycle of an animal, to enhance opportunities for collegiality among first grade teachers, and to support our curriculum.	3 @ $175.00 = $525.00
K – 5^th and community approved	Hanging Microphones in the Gym To enhance the quality of student presentations; to build self-esteem; to support curriculum.	$600.00
Grade 2 approved	Area Rug To create a comfortable and clean environment for whole class instruction; to stimulate student learning and motivation; to help develop organization skills; and to support the curriculum.	1 @ $213.95 + shipping $0.00 $213.95
Grade 2 approved	Classroom Listening Center and CD Player/Recorder Enhance second grade curricula; provide increased opportunities for differentiated learning and language skills development.	$249.00 + shipping $30.00 = $279.00
Kindergarten approved 1 Find other sources for the other one	Language Experience Center To enhance the language/reading readiness development of students in our kindergarten classes.	2 @ $449.99 = $899.98 + Shipping $108.00 = $1007.98
K -- 5^th approved	Books for the Birthday Book Rack To reinforce the importance of reading, to support early literacy skills, and to build self-esteem.	$325.00
Grade 1 approved	Globes To enhance learning about the world around us, geography, and cultures around the world. This supports our school theme.	3 @ $26.55 each $79.65 + shipping $12.00 = $91.65
5^th Grade approved	Portable Magnetic Marker Board Easel To enhance small group and large group instruction; to differentiate instruction	1 @ $189.95 + shipping $22.79 = $212.74
4^th and 5^th Denied Find other sources	Games for Reading Comprehension To develop skills in reading comprehension and high level thinking; to motivate student learning	$155.85 + shipping $17.14 = $172.99
Grade 3 Denied Find other sources	Math Game Kit To support the Everyday Math Program and to motivate student learning	$206.70 + shipping $24.80 = $231.50
K -- 5^th Denied Purchased by another source	Music Games, Posters, and Videos To enhance knowledge about music skills and culture; to motivate student learning	$158.65 + shipping $19.00 = $177.69
K – 5^th Denied ½ purchased through another source	Dies for the Ellison Machine To enhance choices for creating attractive and curriculum-related bulletin boards.	$400.00
Grades 1^st -- 5^th provided through a donation	Games for After School Chess/Games Club To replace worn and tattered games, to provide additional learning and play opportunities for students, to address needs of various students.	$50.00
K -- 5^th and adults Denied	Professional Development (Peer Coaching) To enhance collegiality and learning opportunities for staff to share ideas that increase student achievement and student satisfaction	$400.00
ORIGINAL TOTAL (curriculum items)		$8489.49
REVISED TOTAL (curriculum items)		$5188.83

FACILITIES, GROUNDS, and SAFETY

GRADE(S)	ITEM/RATIONALE	COST
K -- 5^thand adults approved	Motorola Portable Communication Radios (Walkie-Talkies) To enable communication within the school and with the police department during practice and true emergencies; to ensure the safety of our students and adults (one for Kindergarten Modular and one for emergency plans).	2 @ $420.00 $800.00
K -- 5^thand adults Denied Purchased through another source and completed	Paint to Finish Matching the Computer Lab to the Media Center To enhance the physical environment of the computer lab and to match it to the theme in the Media Center.	$100.00
Grade 2 Approved 1 Request the other with a mini-grant or another source	Stacking Trays To store and preserve large student projects, posters, maps, bulletin board items, etc. Storage is limited in the classrooms.	2 @ $141.88 = $283.76 + shipping = $34.05 $317.81
K -- 5^th approved	Mats for the Gym To provide for the safety of the students; to enhance the development of specific learning skills	2 @ $225.00 + shipping $27.00 $477.00
ORIGINAL TOTAL (Facilities/Safety)		$1,694.81
REVISED TOTAL (Facilities/Safety)		$1,435.91
ORIGINAL TOTAL --	Curriculum Facilities/Safety	$8,489.49 $1694.81
ORIGINAL GRAND TOTAL		$10,184.30
REVISED GRAND TOTAL	Curriculum Facilities/Safety	$5188.93 $1435.91
GRAND TOTAL		$6624.74

Note: Some of the shipping charges will be less than 12% so the totals may be a bit less than indicated.

We respectfully request that all checks be made out to a specific staff member or company for the approved items. Thank you for your consideration of these requests and your generosity.