The Mahomet-Seymour Education Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of over $19,000 in grants to teachers in the Mahomet-Seymour School District. Amy Walmer, chairperson of the Grant Selection Committee said, This year the Mahomet Seymour Education Foundation awarded 16 grants from an applicant pool of 21, totaling just under $20,000. Once again we saw a large focus on STEM components to create new STEM box centers, as well as additional items to enhance existing STEM units within the classroom. We funded new music stands for the band room at Lincoln Trail and benches for the AG program at the high school that can be used for their many educational events. The MSEF also funded grant requests for literacy libraries to help with guided reading and books for classroom libraries at specific grade levels.
Grants that were awarded to the teachers fund curriculum related areas and often support and inspire innovative practices in Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 classrooms. “The grants this year span a wide range of instructional materials and technology related items. The grants from the MSEF provide an opportunity to enhance learning opportunities for all of our students,” said Superintendent Lindsey Hall. “Thank you to our many teachers who wrote a grant this year, and to the MSEF for their work in reviewing and awarding grants. The generosity and hard work of the foundation and its volunteers is deeply appreciated!”
The following is a list of the grants that were funded this year:
• Gymnastics mats and balance beam, MPE, Melinda Douglas, $2238
• Math Centers, MPE, Krumweide/Wade/Myers/Roberts, $1035
• STEM, Robotics, Coding, JH, Rachel Nodine, $1155
• Scholastic Short Reads, Lincoln Trail, Bollman/Johnson/Laley/Kneller, $2000
• Lazer maze/Pegs/Racer/Puzzles/Tablet, MPE, Heather Jackson, $624
• Literacy Materials and Tubs, MPE, Katie Walk, $448
• Playground Stencils/Paint/Balls, MPE, Rose/Cosner/Piening/Russell/Quick, $985
• Non-Fiction books and Materials, JH, Iverson/Higgins/McFarland, $1500
• Task Boxes and Toys, MPE, Buckius/Gilbert/Uebelhoer, $1471
• Happy with Hands On, MPE, Roloff/Watson/Diskin, $1400
• Materials to build STEM bins, Lincoln Trail, Cox/Perkins, $501
• ipads/cases/screen protectors/charging station, HS, Lauren Ochs, $1117
• Teacher Microphones, Lincoln Trail, 4th grade teachers, $2300
• Computer for Graphic Design, HS, Bess Lanker, $1824
• Writing Workshop Materials, Lincoln Trail, Dana Martin, $697
• Music Stands, Lincoln Trail, Philip Meyer, $1300
Hello Bulldog Families,
This is a friendly reminder that a limited number of reserved tables for BULLDOG BASH will go on sale this coming Tuesday, February 5th at 6pm. Individual ticket will go on sale the following Tuesday, February 12th at 6pm. All tables and tickets will be sold online at http://bidpal.net/msefbash19
Table of 8: $700
Table of 4: $350 (Note: These are tall tables with bar stool height chairs)
Individual Tickets: $65
For families new to the district or unfamiliar with Bulldog Bash, this is our annual fundraiser for the Mahomet-Seymour Education Foundation (MSEF).
MSEF is a non-profit that provides financial support for educational opportunities for students and faculty beyond the school district's mean. At Bulldog Bash, we have live and silent auctions to raise money to fund grants that enrich Mahomet-Seymour classrooms, scholarships for high school seniors, and special projects as requested by Mahomet-Seymour administration. Recent examples of special projects include school playground equipment for Middletown Prairie's addition and helping with the M-S Chromebook 1:1 initiative for 6-12th grades. A ticket to Bulldog Bash includes a buffet dinner, free drinks and live music by Hey Jimmy Band.
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Kellner at: jillekellner@aol.com
Thank you for supporting the Mahomet Seymour Education Foundation!!
Please welcome Mr. Nick York, starting today as our new Director of Transportation. #gobulldogs
The Mahomet-Seymour Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019 due forecasted extreme temperatures and a windchill warning until noon. More information will be forthcoming about extracurricular activities scheduled or rescheduled for Thursday afternoon/evening.
Tonight's Joint Board Meeting between the Mahomet-Seymour School District and the village of Mahomet is being streamed live at 7pm. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5udTD7zbsCxq36ufR8sw/live
The Mahomet-Seymour Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 due to the extreme and dangerous weather conditions. A decision about Thursday, January 31, 2019 will be made on Wednesday. The field house will be closed to public use on January 30, 2019.
Happy Special Birthday Cheryl Dixon—an awesome woman and incredible co-worker/teammate to all of us in the M-S Schools!
Our own Joseph Dauwe!
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Due to forecast weather conditions tonight, Mahomet-Seymour HS and Mahomet-Seymour Jr High are postponing or cancelling ALL activities, contests and practices for Saturday 1/19 and Sunday 1/20. Fieldhouse closed on Sunday for public access also. Thank you !
The public is invited to a community workshop on Tuesday 1/22/19 to hear and see ideas about the Downtown Master Plan for Mahomet. 6-8 p.m. @ Cornbelt Fire Station. Your voice and feedback are needed!
The next substitute teacher training will take place on January 23rd from 8:45 am - 10:45 am @ the Mahomet-Seymour High School in the library classroom. Interested individuals should contact Jennifer Farm at jfarm@ms.k12.il.us or 217-586-2161 to RSVP. Thank you!
Some of our outstanding people that we recognized this week with Excellent Employee Efforts awards. Thank you for your work! #gobulldogs
Our Regular School Board Meeting that is scheduled for tonight at 7 is being live streamed on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5udTD7zbsCxq36ufR8sw/live
Update: Field House now open until 5 pm January 13. Thank you!
The Field House at Mahomet Seymour HS is closed for public use this afternoon Jan. 13. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to clear snow on our properties. #gobulldogs
All contests & practices for Sat. Jan. 12, 2019 are postponed or cancelled. This includes the Marty Williams Invitational wrestling tournament. Please stay tuned to Mahomet-Seymour social media for updates on today's practice schedule as well as dates for rescheduled contests.
We welcome back our staff January 4th for a fantastic Institute Day of learning & growing! This includes responsive classroom, circle training, math practices, & ELA blocks. January 7th we welcome back our students. Excited for an awesome 2nd semester in Bulldog Nation!
A gorgeous morning in Bulldog Nation. Have an awesome week! #gobulldogs
Bulldog Nation: we have a need for a Kids Club Site Supervisor at Lincoln Trail Elementary. Please apply on line under "Employment" on our website.
Congratulations on an awesome season for our 7th grade GBB Team!! They finished 4th in the IESA State Girls AA Basketball Tournament. Proud of you!
