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Pedometers

December 24, 2010 By Friends of OSD

Cherie Douglas’ proposal received a $400 award to purchase 20 pedometers to check out to students and staff. The purpose is to increase awareness of the need for physical activity and aid in a program of “friendly” competitions. The overall goal is to reduce the number of obese children at OSD. Currently, 27% of OSD students are rated as obese as compared to the 16.4% average nationally and the 20-25% statewide. Another 15% of OSD students are considered overweight and at risk for obesity.

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Family Literacy Packs

March 24, 2010 By Friends of OSD

Coleen Thayer’s proposal received a $500 award to enhance the current Parent Resource Group activities by expanding the lending library with some signed, visual storyreading videotapes and books. The videos and corresponding books will encourage bilingual literacy a home. Videos are professionally created by the Kansas School for the Deaf. Books will be purchased either used or new. Materials are rated as appropriate for various age levels. Evaluation will include a parent survey and use of the Kendall benchmarks. (Note: Unfortunately, this project was eliminated due to staffing cuts.)

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Micro Lending

October 24, 2009 By Friends of OSD

Bill Cruscial’s proposal received a $100 award which will allow OSD Middle School mathematics students to participate in a Micro Lending project sponsored by KIVA. KIVA is a micro lending nonprofit organization that makes micro loans to people in the third world who are starting or improving their businesses. The money invested is repaid, then reinvested in different micro businesses. In addition studying the mathematics involved with lending, students will learn about cultures, languages and life in other  countries.

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Space Camp

October 24, 2009 By Friends of OSD

Steven Simmon’s proposal received a $500 award which will help defray costs associated with OSD HS students attending Space Camp and Aviation Challenge in Huntsville, Alabama in May, 2010. The Space Camp and Aviation Challenge is a five-day unique, hands-on educational experience in an unparalleled aeronautical environment. Students learn about space exploration and aviation as well as team building, problem solving, and independent decision-making.

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Academic Bowl

October 24, 2009 By Friends of OSD

This grant was renewed for an additional year in Fall 2010. Karen Brush’s proposal received a $500 award which will help defray costs associated with OSD High School students attending the regional Gallaudet University Academic Bowl in Utah in February, 2010. Academically motivated students from OSD will have the opportunity to compete with academic-oriented peers across the western United States in a lively academic competition.

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IMG_2702The FOSD mission and purpose is to support the enhancement of programs and services for students at OSD beyond the State’s funding responsibility*. The FOSD Board has identified four initiatives for which awards may be granted:  education, cultural activities, innovative programs and minor capital improvement projects.

Founded by a small group of dedicated people in 2006, FOSD was established to support the students at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD).  From that beginning, Friends of OSD has grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer Board of Directors. In 2014, FOSD created an Advisory Council of 15 members.

The Friends of OSD Strategic Plan provides direction as the nonprofit continues to expand. We are proud to say that 95% of all grants and donations go directly to programs that benefit students.

*The State of Oregon is responsible for operating programs and services for the students at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD). Federal case law establishes the expectation that special education services provided by a school be reasonably designed to ensure students make progress. Friends of OSD will not replace or supplant the responsibilities of the state.

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