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Supporting Teachers                                               Bridge Fund

                 and Students                                                      Provides emergency financial assistance
                                                                                   to students and families in need, ensuring
                                                                                   that barriers like transportation, school
                 Your generous contributions play a vital role in providing essential   supplies, or basic necessities do not
                 resources, financial assistance, and professional development     hinder a student’s education.
                 opportunities that support both teachers and students. At LTSF, we are   936 students received Bridge Fund
                 committed to ensuring that every student and educator has access to   assistance totaling $20,000.
                 the tools they need to succeed—now and in the future.
                 Programs include:                                                 Creative Impact Grants

                                                                                   Supports innovative teaching by funding
                                                                                   creative classroom projects that enhance
                                                                                   student learning experiences. These
                                                                                   grants allow educators to explore new
                                                                                   ideas and methods that inspire and
                                                                                   engage students.
                                                                                   19 grants were awarded to LT educators
                                                                                   totaling $20,572 to enhance the
                                                                                   classroom experience for all LT students.
                                                                                   “Our Fitness Class is called “Motivational
                                                                                   Movers” and the bus drivers and bus
                                                                                   monitors love coming together and getting
                                                                                   movement in their day at work. During
                                                                                   spring semester, we went from having class
                                                                                   every other week to every week because
                                                                                   the staff loved it so much. We are really
                                                                                   cultivating a sense of wellness and fitness
                                                                                   here at Transportation,” said Creative
                                                                                   Impact Grant Recipient, Katie Thorne.

                                                                                   Mini Grants

                                                                                   Small-scale grants that provide teachers
                                                                                   with the resources they need to implement
                                                                                   unique classroom projects, fostering
                                                                                   creativity and engagement in learning.
                                                                                   38 grants were awarded to LT educators
                                                                                   totaling $23,730 to enhance the
                                                                                   classroom experience for all LT students.





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