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Outdated Library Furniture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 $32,000SoundSystem 1 $15,000 $15,000Library Furniture

1 $13,000 $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

SmartBoar

d, $32,00

0 Sound; $15,000

Library;

$13,000

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!!!