2015 NSA Paddle Raise The Future of Learning

2013 Paddle Raise for Technology Successful paddle raise and implementation Laptops Tablets Charging Carts Raised $40,000+ via the Paddle Raise Added $ via Fun Run to complete Technology purchase in excess of $90,000 Will be ongoing focus and initiative for fundraising $

2015 Needs at NSA Smart Boards Sound System Library furniture Emerge as a leader of interactive education Provide the best environment we can for our students

SmartBoards The Next Frontier of technology at NSA SMART Notebook software also provides a common platform for linking a variety of classroom technologies and student mobile devices Collaborative learning – Four simultaneous inputs Animations and Interactive Learning Cost per device= $4000 (includes all accessories) Total need = 8 devices

Sound System for Gym / Outdoor Events Upgrade the Gym Sound System Add capability to use Sound System Outside for Events Integral to our Music/Arts Education Cost per device= $15,000 (includes all accessories) Total need = 1 devices

Outdated Library Furniture

New Library Furniture (5) Tables with 6 chairs per table – Will accommodate ALL NSA classes + Extra (4) Mobile Wood shelving units to replace Book Boxes Total Cost = $13,000 Scholastic Book Fair Proceeds Raised to date: $2,067

Total Wish list Device Total Need Cost per device Total Cost ($) SmartBoards 8 $4000 $32,000 SoundSystem 1 $15,000 Library Furniture $13,000 TOTAL: $60,000

Financial TOTAL COST=$60,000 Goal is to raise all the money and implement all three initiatives prior to 2015-2016 School year

Implementation Plan Immediate investment of the money raised tonight SmartBoards are in stock and available Sound System quote has been prepared Library Furniture has been selected and priced. Total Funds raised via Paddle Raise will be deployed for these initiatives.

Paddle Raise Let’s get started!!!