Highlights 2003-2004

1. Scholarships and Grants
   • Awarded 23 scholarships to assist Henrico County graduates in their pursuit of career goals
   • Awarded 9 CapitalOne teacher grants for innovative initiatives in the classroom
   • Awarded 7 Great Expectation Grants to elementary schools to assist in improving the academic sucess of students
   • Awarded 5 Capital One teacher grants for financial literacy initiatives
2. Learning Support
   • Provided 31 Learning Opportunity Scholarships
   • Provided a regional student-author discussion for area middle school students
   • Provided funding to support an elementary supplementary reading program
   • Sponsored SAT Preparation Assistance at two high schools
   • Supported national level competition with $3500 to assist with student expenses
   • Provided $6000 in support of robotics team competition
   • Distributed Teacher Appreciation Discount booklets for Henrico County teachers with discounts from area businesses
   • Funded the purchase of a sputter coater to be used with the electron microscope at the Center for Science, Mathematics, and Technology at Godwin High School
   • Provided funding for 4 parent/child seminars on financial management through the Parent Resource Center
   • Provided financial assistance for laptop repairs on an as-need basis
3. Recognition of Excellence
   • Recognized 5 outstanding school food service employees with $100 awards
   • Recognized 5 outstanding school bus drivers with $100 awards
   • Co-sponsored Teacher of the Year with the Henrico Business Council recognizing 6 outstanding Henrico County teachers
   • Provided funding for SOL Celebrations in schools that became accredited in 2003
   • Sponsored the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty awards for support staff
4. Fund Raising
   • Raised over $67,000 at the "Tee Off for Education" Golf Tournament (Corporate Sponsor: Mosely Architects)
   • Raised over $14,000 at the third annual Distinguished Alumni Dinner honoring Charles W. Steger. to establish a scholarship in Dr. Steger's honor (Sponsored by The Brink's Company)
   • Participated in the Contributor Choice Program through the United Way
   • Provided "Parenting Today's Children with John Rosemond" (Sponsored by Lifetouch)
5. Communication
   • Maintained the Henrico Education Foundation web site--www.cvco.org/education/henedf

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