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November 7, 2011
Dear Thousand Oaks High School Families,
We all know that offering the most cutting-edge technology available is essential to the success of our students. Over the last several years, the school has updated computers, LCD projectors, and more for all teachers. Some classrooms feature interactive white boards, smart boards, and other advanced technology. We have an opportunity to introduce an exciting education technology into our classrooms and need your financial support.
What is ActivExpression?
The ActivExpression system included handheld devices that provide teachers and students with real-time results. Teachers can create short quizzes, conduct surveys, and so much more! And students can communicate with their teachers and classmates using a wireless format like those they are already using. Students are engaged in learning and teachers have a new, highly interactive tool to provide individualized education. Teachers can quickly assesses understanding by individual student and can even determine how long it takes a student to answer questions. This system has been proven to accelerate learning, improve student achievement, and increase student motivation participation.
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ActivExpression complements the existing Promethean whiteboards already in place in five classrooms. To learn more, visit www.prometheanworld.com. Several teachers are already using the ActivExpression system in their classrooms and are excited about student enthusiasm and participation, ease of use, and flexibility. To take this exciting technology school-wide, we need your support.
What Does it Cost?
To provide adequate sets for every department, we need to raise $40,000. The exciting news is that if we act quickly, the district has agreed to provide matching funds through a technology grant up to approximately $10,000 (the district will match parent donations up to $10,000). Here’s the breakdown of where the money will come from:
$10,000 in school funds
$10,000 in district grant matching program
$20,000 in family donations
$40,000 total investment
How Can You Help?
We appreciate donations of any amount. Here’s what your generosity can provide:
· $35 gift will purchase one ActiveExpression Handheld Device (with matching district/school funds)
· $175 gift will purchase five ActiveExpression Handheld Devices (with matching district/school funds)
· $1,100 gift will purchase one classroom set of ActivExpression devices (with matching funds)
· Of course, a gift of ANY amount is appreciated and will help us reach our goal!
To make a tax-deducible donation, please submit a check to the office payable to TOHS PTSA or visit our secure Paypal link at www.tohsptsa. To take advantage of the district grant and special pricing offers from Promethean, our deadline for donations is Tuesday, November 22, 2011.
Our students deserve the best possible learning tools to help them achieve success in school, career, and life. Your gift to our technology improvements will have a significant impact on their ability to be an integral part of their own learning. Thank you for supporting our students!
Sincerely,
Lou Lichtl Maria Steck Jamie Pagett
Lou Lichtl Maria Steck Jamie Pagett
Principal PTSA President PTSA Fundraising Chair
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