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Christ the King Catholic School
www.ctheking.org
W. J. Carroll Intermediate School
www.wjcintermediate.com
Daphne East Elementary
www.daphneeast.org
Daphne Elementary School
www.daphneelementarynorth.com
Daphne Middle School
www.daphnemiddleschool.com
Daphne High School
www.daphnehs.com
In August 2009, SEEDS awarded $37,500 in Classroom Enrichment Grants to the five Daphne public schools and Christ the King Catholic School, bringing the total amount distributed since 2005 to $121,000. Due to the current financial crisis, several of this year’s allocations are being used to offset cutbacks in instructional materials and services.
Through the continuing generosity of the Friends of SEEDS, the foundation remains a source of support and inspiration to Daphne teachers and principals. This year’s grant winners include:
Our Board sets the vision for and provides accountability regarding the development and management of the foundation’s resources.
OFFICERS
President
ASHLEY HAMMOND
President/Supervising Pharmacist
Compound Care Plus Pharmacy
abhamm@bellsouth.net
Vice President / Secretary
RUTH SEAWELL
VP, GIS and Analytical Services
Larson and McGowin, Inc.
rseawell@larsonmcgowin.com
Treasurer
JAN FINNEY, CPA, PC
Certified Public Accountant
jkfinney@bellsouth.net
BOARD MEMBERS
MICHELLE AHERN
Community Volunteer
sea77@msn.com
TOM BYRNE
Superintendent
Riviera Utilities
tbyrne@riviera-utilities.com
TODD CHAMBLISS, DMD
Daphne Pediatric Dentistry
kidzdentist@bellsouth.net
ANDY CITRIN
President, Citrin Law Firm, PC
andy@citrinlaw.com
DONNA CLEVELAND
Faculty member
College of Allied Health
University of South Alabama
jcleve1@bellsouth.net
DAN DEALY
President
DSD Services Group
ddealy@dsdservicesgroup.com
PHILIP DURANT
President
American Computer Enterprises, Inc.
philip@acesolves.com
GLENN GLASS, DMD
Baldwin County Orthodontic
Specialists
ghglassdmd@hotmail.com
RAMONA HILL
Associate Provost for Graduate
and Continuing Studies
Spring Hill College
rhill@shc.edu
KELLY HUGHES
Owner/Manager
Will Hughes Catering and Market
kfhughes78@hotmail.com
LORI MENEFEE, BSN
Diabetes Care Specialist
Novo Noridsk Pharmaceuticals
menefeelb@bellsouth.net
KRISSA MULL
Owner, Coco’s Cottage
cocos.cottage@yahoo.com
ART RIGAS, PE
Consulting Engineer
arigas@rigas.net
GREG STRAUCHN
President
Bryant Bank
greg.strachan@bryantbank.com
CARIANN TOOMBS
Owner/Director
The Neighborhood School
toombsce@aol.com
CHIEF JAMES WHITE
City of Daphne Fire Department
daphfire@bellsouth.net
SEEDS Donates $37,500 to Meet Daphne School Needs
August 17, 2009
Letter to the Editor
September 29, 2009
SEEDS Summit to Feature Baldwin School, County Officials
October 13, 2010
SEEDS Launches Community Writing Project
October 13, 2009
Competition Heats Up for 2009 Mamma Mia Cook-off
November 8, 2009
Mamma Mia Winners, Participants Recognized
November 30, 2009
SEEDS Classic Rock 5K Moves to Daphne City Hall March 6
January 29, 2010
Bowie, Albrecht- Blue Jay Win SEEDS Classic Rock 5K
April 12, 2010
Letter to the Editor
March 21, 2010
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.
Email or call: 251-656-7333
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.
Email or call: 251-656-7333
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:
Our children thrive when our community unites to raise expectations and recognize excellence.
To join our Academic Excellence Team, contact SEEDS. (email link)
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.
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..