Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation Announces New Executive Director
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Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation Announces New Executive Director
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- The Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that it has named Michele Suchovsky as its new executive director, succeeding Susan Heartwell, who...
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More Than Just Jump Ropes and Basketballs
During the 2011/2012 school year, the SAF provided funds for physical education supplies for every district school. Funds could be used for equipment students need to participate in games, sports and activities during p.e. class. We’ve loved hearing about how teachers have put the money to good...
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Pinkalicious Comes Alive Onstage
Over 1300 2nd graders from 25 different GRPS elementary schools got to experience Pinkalicious come alive onstage this spring. The SAF bought the popular Pinkalicious books for each elementary's library (for the 2nd graders to read as a class) and provided funds so every child could experience the...
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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
The 2011 Surveillance Update of Michigan's Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Program reflects that 80% of youth did not consume adequate (5 or more) servings of fruits and vegetables per day. The report also indicates just 31% of youth surveyed participate in physical education classes on a...
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Charlotte's Web
Grand Rapids Public Schools 2nd graders got to experience something magical in the spring of 2011. After reading Charlotte's Web—the classic novel by E. B. White—in their classrooms, students saw the characters and scenery come alive onstage during the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre's performance. For...
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