Read What Our Donors Say About the Alliance…
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“When we contribute annually to the Orono Alliance, we know that our donation will benefit our kids.”
Mary and Paul Tichy with Orono second grader Nolan and brothers, Nash (4 yrs) and Blake (18 mos.)
“Naviance (guidance software) has really helped streamline the college process for Emma, my senior. She can learn about colleges, their curriculums and admissions processes, and even communicate and send transcripts to schools. Naviance has been a valuable benefit made possible by the Alliance’s annual fund grant.”
Susan and Scott Vickerman and children, Melissa (OHS’03), Andrew (OHS ’06), Emma (OHS ’10) and Sara Jean (8th grade)
“Having the House Model back in place in Middle School has really helped ensure that my children are known by their teacher group and receive attention to their individual learning experiences. We appreciate that the Alliance grant was able to help restore this system that had been eliminated due to budget cuts five years ago. As a parent of an older student who had the opportunity of experiencing the house model, I was able to see it work before it was taken away and therefore am really excited to see it return.”
Susan Larkin–mother of four, Alex (college sophomore), Emily (OHS’09), Natalie(7th grade) and Johnny (6th grade)
” World language is an important part of the curriculum for students in the time of globalization. We are delighted that ALL eighth graders can now take a world language now. We appreciate that the Alliance annual fund grant makes this possible.”
Cathy and Mike Schrock–parents of Lauren (8th grade) and Alex (5th grade)
“Experts stress that students should begin exposure to Latin and Greek roots by grades 5-7. The more deeply and thoroughly a student knows a word, the more likely he/she will be able to recognize, spell, define it and use it appropriately when spelling and reading. Thank you to the Orono Alliance for making the purchase of Vocabulary for Classical Roots workbooks possible”
Heidi Mohegan-Intemediate School Gifted & Talented Teacher
“The camera (purchased with an Alliance classroom grant) allows My Marketing and DECA students to take photos …for press releases and marketing projects. Being able to use photography has greatly enhanced my students’ learning.”
Keith Jurek-Orono High School Marketing Teacher
” An Alliance classroom grant allowed me to get books on audio for my special education students, many of whom struggle with reading. Books on audio provide an outlet for students to read novels above their reading levels. It also models what good reading sounds like. Thank you, Alliance!”
Jennifer Henry-Orono High School Learning Disabilities Teacher
“This year (with an Alliance grant), we purchased basketballs,volleyballs,water polo nets,cones, Frisbees, soccer balls, footballs,table tennis balls, badminton birdies and racquets and foam balls. Every student in the Middle School will benefit. The more equipment we can get into the hands of students, the more they can participate. Thank you, Alliance, for providing opportunities for our students.”
Connie Priesz-Orono Middle School Physical Education Teacher
“We purchased literacy balls with our Alliance grant. We use the balls to spell words or for letter identification for kindergarteners. Over 400 students benefit. We are eternally grateful.”
Carrie Senske-Schumann Elementary Physical Education Teacher