Over the course of the school year, Partner Contacts may submit School Needs Assessments that describe materials or programs that would facilitate the learning experience on their campus.
If you are interested in fulfilling any of these needs, please contact the Partner Contact listed directly or contact Christin Alvarado at calvarado@austinpartners.org.
Anderson High School: 8403 Mesa Drive, 78759
Golf Cart for Softball Team -- To transport equipment and prepare field for practice.
Contact: Bernardo Martinez, Vice President of AHS Softball Booster Club (bemartin@austinisd.org or 414-0623)
Blazier Elementary: 8601 Vertex Blvd, 78747
Partner Contact: Juan Diaz (jdiaz@austinisd.org or 841-8845)
Books or Funding to Purchase Books -- To build this new school's library and classroom reading areas with age-appropriate books for the students.
Estimated Cost: $800
Healthy Snacks & Drinks -- To promote healthy eating and calm hungry children at after-school events.
Estimated Cost: $300-$400
2 Fully Equipped Computers -- To provide parents without access at home to computers, printers and Internet.
Estimated Cost: $1,200
Electronic or Solar-Powered Marquee -- To provide important and necessary communication to parents and students while improving school spirit.
Estimated Cost: $8,000
Gardening Supplies, Equipment & Experience Volunteers -- To install a vegetable garden that will allow teachers to incorporate process in lessons.
Estimated Cost: $600
Bowie High School: 4103 Slaughter Lane, 78749
Partner Contact: Deanett Osterloh (costerloh@austin.rr.com or 565-9507)
Sound System for Cafeteria -- In case of an emergency, to help communicate directions to the large number of students.
Estimated Cost: $40,000
Magnetic Swipe System -- To log attendance at the classroom door with the students' identification cards.
Estimated Cost: $30,000
Joslin Elementary: 4500 Manchaca Road, 78745
Partner Contact: Leslie Eckert (leckert@austinisd.org or 414-5232)
Prizes & Rewards for School Store-- To motivate students and increase attendance.
Estimated Cost: $350
Landscaping & Installation
Estimated Cost: $8,000
Wooldridge Elementary: 1412 Norseman Terrace, 78758
Partner Contact: Barbara Rogers (barr_rogers@yahoo.com or 414-4043)
Funding for Reading is Fundamental Program -- To provide 3 books a year for students who have no books at home.
Estimated Cost: $2700
1000 Tennis Balls -- To attach to the bottom of chairs to protect floors.
