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SEEDS LYCEUM KEEPS DAPHNE LEARNING

The SEEDS Lyceum has been one of our organization’s signature initiatives since the foundation was established in 2005.  In the tradition of America’s historic lyceum movement, SEEDS volunteers have worked to create opportunities both inside the classroom and out in the community that are designed to nurture a lifelong love of learning.

In 2008, we launched the SEEDS Summer Lyceum Program that offers thematic classes focusing on the humanities to students in grades K-12 and their families.  Some of the most popular to date have been Around the World in Five Days (gr. K-2), Poetry Café (gr. 3-5), Multimedia Me (gr. 6-8) and Film as Art (gr. 9-12). 

The 10-hour courses are held in two-hour sessions over a one-week period – either at a Daphne school or in other community settings – and tuition ranges from $50-70.  Scholarships based on need are offered each year and information is available through Daphne school counselors.

Course offerings are announced in early spring and interested parents may download a program brochure/registration form from this web site at that time.

However, due to SEEDS’ extensive work with the recent Vote Yes campaign, we have made a decision to suspend our usual Lyceum summer program for 2010 in favor of a timely but very different community education endeavor.

SEEDS is instead gearing up to help lead an extensive public engagement project during July - August that will involve holding at least 50 meetings throughout the county to continue informing Baldwin citizens about education issues and to seek public input on needed improvements.  This work will be done in conjunction with six other local enrichment foundations and promises to help shape school district and community decisions over the coming years.

SEEDS will resume a full schedule of summer enrichment classes in 2011. 

For more information
on our upcoming Community Conversations:

Email or call: 251-656-7333

DAPHNE ROCKS!

SEEDS' signature springtime fundraiser – the Classic Rock 5K & Fun Run – is held annually on the first Saturday in March. The event now regularly attracts over 1000 participants and has become a favorite on the local running calendar, having been named a Corporate Cup race for the past four years.

The 3.1 mile scenic course winds through Olde Towne Daphne's historic neighborhoods ending at Daphne's beautiful new City Hall. A certified one-mile course now also offers local runners an opportunity to vie for state records.

The popular Classic Rock Post-Race Party features a live band, grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and lots of fun activities for children. Awards include National Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum shop items for overall and division winners along with medals for first, second and third place winners in five-year age groups.

The 2011 Classic Rock 5K & Fun Run will be held on Saturday, March 5. Registration will be available on active.com later this fall, and after January 1, in Mobile and Baldwin area fitness centers and in all Daphne schools.

For more information:

Email or call: 251-656-7333

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE INITIATIVES

Each year SEEDS works with Daphne school principals to undertake a new community project to promote academic excellence.  The foundation brings students and citizens together to encourage creativity, personal initiative and high standards.

SEEDS’ Academic Excellence projects to date have included:

• 2006-07 - TEAM Up for Daphne Character
• 2007-08 - Spring Testing Awareness Campaign
• 2008-09 - Together We Read
• 2009-10 - Daphne Writes!

Our children thrive when our community unites to raise expectations and recognize excellence.
To join our Academic Excellence Team, contact SEEDS. (email link)

To join the ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TEAM or more information:

Email or call: 251-656-7333

Since 2005 over $121,000 has been distributed to teachers in the five Daphne public schools and at Christ the King Catholic School through SEEDS’ Classroom Enrichment Grant Program. Generated by the foundation’s annual community fund-raisers, these enrichment dollars have funded creative proposals developed by Daphne teachers to expand our children’s horizons and improve academic achievement.

For the 2010-’11 school term, the teacher/team grant proposal deadline has been moved to November 1 with announcement of grant award winners to take place before the Thanksgiving holidays. The goal of this new timeline is to promote effective needs assessment and collaboration among participating teachers.

Click here to download/print the Classroom Enrichment Grant Guidelines and Application

For more information:

Email or call: 251-656-7333

Friday, August 07
Deadline to receive 2009-10 Classroom Enrichment Grant Proposals

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

August 10
Baldwin County Public Schools

August 17
Christ the King Catholic School

Monday September 07
Labor Day Holiday

Wednesday November 11
Veterans Day Holiday

Saturday, November 14
5th Annual Mamma Mia Cook-Off: A Celebration of Daphne’s Italian Heritage
Daphne City Hall \ 7-10 pm

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

November 25 - 27
Baldwin County Public Schools

November 26 - 27
Christ the King Catholic School

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

December 19 - January 03
Christ the King Catholic School

December 19 - January 04
Baldwin County Public Schools

Monday January 18
Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday

February 15 - 16
Mardi Gras Holidays

Saturday, March 06
SEEDS 6th Annual Classic Rock 5K/Fun Run
Daphne City Hall - 8 am \ 9 am

Friday April 02
Good Friday Holiday

SPRING BREAK

April 05 - 09
Christ the King Catholic School

April 13 - 17
Baldwin County Public Schools

LAST DAY OF CLASSES

May 15
Baldwin County Public Schools

May 28
Christ the King Catholic School

 

SEEDS depends on citizens and corporate partners to support the foundation’s extensive program of work. Your contribution to our annual Friends of SEEDS campaign helps create world-class learning opportunities for the children of Daphne..

Become a Friend of SEEDS today at any of the following levels:

• Student: $5
• Friend: $20-$249
• Partner: $250-499
• Advocate: $500-$999
• Patron: $1000-$2499
• Benefactor $2500-$4999
• Project Title Sponsor: $5000

Click here to donate online!