March 2, 2024

Taiko drummers from Swarthmore College perform for the 1st and 2nd Grade to kick off their study of Japan during Asia Week.

Teacher Initiative Fund

The H&S Teacher Initiative Fund grants requests from teachers and staff throughout the year. What ideas do you have? We’d love to hear!

Teacher Initiative Fund Request Form

Reimbursement Form for Teacher Initiative Purchases

2024-2025 Teacher Initiative Requests:

  • Author’s visit: Lisa Graff

  • Polkdots- The Cool Kids Musical by The Walnut Street Theater

  • Flexible seating furniture

  • Bluetooth speaker for the gym

  • BreakoutEDU subscription

  • Scholastic's Storyworks magazine subscriptions

    2023-2024 Teacher Initiative Requests

  • Deposit for Kindergarten field trip to Elmwood Park Zoo

  • Corn husk doll project materials

  • 3D puzzle balls, maze balls, and educational toys

  • Sensory-sensitive headphones

  • Fish kites materials for Asia Week

  • Book repair machine for the library

  • Taiko drum circle presentation for Asia Week

  • Book Club project

  • PJ and Book Service Project contribution

  • Furniture for flexible seating arrangements

  • Scholastic Storyworks magazine subscription

  • PBIS raffle prizes

  • Wall-mounted white boards

  • Classroom rugs