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Venture Grants Penn Manor Education Foundation October 2004 Take Home Literacy Totes Elementary School This program will allow students to take home a tote bag filled with various types of literature, easy to follow instructions, and a journal page for students to connect the classroom curriculum to an at home literature-based activity. The program also encourages students and their families to read together. Animal Experiences Elementary School Susan Vollmar is a wildlife enthusiast with a wealth of knowledge. She will visit each class and teach hands-on lessons relating to the six animal groups, migration and hibernation. This project will serve as an enrichment to the existing science curriculum. Professional Theater at PMHS High School – PSSA Testing Week A weeklong residency program presented by the Theater of the Seventh Sister will provide meaningful theater and student problem-solving sessions, differentiated by grade level, for all students. The week’s events will include a full production of Our Community, focused workshop sessions on aspects of theater, an acting workshop, problem-solving sessions and discussion groups. Artist-in-Residence – Latin Dance Middle School International Latin dancers will put on a dance exhibition and small group instruction for all Spanish classes. The instruction will focus on typical Latin dances. The troupe will also explain the connection between music and dance and its importance in the family social system of Hispanic culture. Rocket Components Middle School/High School Funds provided for Penn Manor’s rocket team to buy parts to compete at national competition. Guided Reading in Kindergarten Elementary School Funds provided to purchase guided reading books designed to help the emergent reader. ESL Integration into Community All schools – K through12 This program will allow ESL students and their families to become more involved in the community by participating in a field trip to a local farm market to learn about