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Grants #5 & #6 – Third and Fourth Graders to Holmes Theater

By 549 Family | PROJECTS | Comments are Closed | 21 October, 2019 | 0

We’ve approved our grants 5 & 6 for the 2019-20 School Year! Third and fourth grade students will get to see Doktor Kaboom at the Historic Holmes Theater in Detroit Lakes. Here is the description from the Holmes Theater website: Doktor Kaboom is an over the top German physicist with a passion for science thatRead more

Grant #4 – 3rd Graders to Tamarac Discovery Center

By 549 Family | PROJECTS | Comments are Closed | 7 October, 2019 | 0

Our next grant for the 2019-20 School Year is a repeat grant. Each year, the third grade students visit Tamarac Discovery Center three times to see how the seasons change the environment. The trip covers the 3rd grade science standards as well as some of the social standards. The Center is staffed by Rangers whoRead more

Class of 1969 Gathers to Celebrate 50 Year Reunion

By 549 Family | ALUMNI CONNECTION | Comments are Closed | 30 September, 2019 | 0

Perham High School’s Class of 1969 recently got together to celebrate their 50 Year Class Reunion. Do you recognize any of these smiling faces?Read more

Grant #3 – Laurentian 2019

By 549 Family | PROJECTS | Comments are Closed | 23 September, 2019 | 0

If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that 549 Family has been big supporters of the Laurentian Experience for 8th Graders. This project marks Grant #3 for the 2019-20 School Year. The Laurentian Experience is an interdisciplinary unit that focuses on building lifelong learning skills in the area of teamwork and outdoorRead more

Grant #2 – Second Step Curriculum

By 549 Family | PROJECTS | Comments are Closed | 16 September, 2019 | 0

Last spring, we granted the staff at Heart of the Lakes Elementary the funds to purchase a Second Step curriculum. This fall, they asked for an additional curriculum so there would be enough for multiple classrooms. We are proud to help these teachers provide such a great program to our students, so Grant #2 wasRead more

Grant #1 – BrainPOP

By 549 Family | PROJECTS | Comments are Closed | 7 September, 2019 | 0

Our first grant for the 2019-20 School Year has been approved! BrainPOP has been one of our projects for the last couple of years, and we are excited to continue providing students at HOTL and PWMS with access to it. BrainPOP is an educational website/app that has three divisions: BrainPOP Jr. for grades K-3, BrainPOPRead more

Treasured Past – 1934 Starting Football Team

By 549 Family | TREASURED PAST | Comments are Closed | 22 August, 2019 | 0

Perham High School graduates have a rich and fruitful history. We’ve gone on to accomplish many great feats, both big and small. We hope to share stories of graduates through this column. Together, we celebrate our Treasured Past.  The 1934 Perham Yellowjackets starting football team is a great representation of the many who served ourRead more

Grant #20 – Osmo Kits for 1st Graders

By 549 Family | PROJECTS | Comments are Closed | 21 April, 2019 | 0

Our 20th grant has been approved! The first grade team has requested to purchase 5 Osmo interactive gaming systems for iPads. These systems would be used in conjunction with the new math curriculum that HOTL has purchased for next school year. Houghton Mifflin has partnered with Osmo to create on-screen and off-screen content that wouldRead more

Grant #19 – Second Step Curriculum

By 549 Family | PROJECTS | Comments are Closed | 20 April, 2019 | 0

The 19th grant of the year has been approved! The PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program at Heart of the Lakes Elementary school teaches kids specific expectations that are predictable, consistent, positive, and safe. The fundamental purpose of school-wide PBIS is to make schools more effective and equitable learning environments. Data tells us theRead more

Grant #18 – Kindergarten to Chahinkapa Zoo

By 549 Family | PROJECTS | Comments are Closed | 19 April, 2019 | 0

For many years, the kindergarten classes have visited the Chahinkapa Zoo to cap off the school year. This year is no different. This May, kindergarten students will load up in buses paid for by 549 Family Foundation and head over to the zoo in Wahpeton, ND. Leading up to the visit, students will be studyingRead more

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