
Hughes Academy of Science & Technology • 122 DeOyley Ave. • Greenville, SC 29605 • (864)355-6200 • FAX: (864) 355-6275	Friday, May 25, 2012

Many parents have asked how to help Hughes Academy during the current budget shortages. The STEP program has been initiated to allow staff to make specific requests for supplies that will enhance learning in the classroom. Simply review the Inventory of Needs provided by the teachers, complete the form below and return to the school with your donated items or funds. Thank you in advance for your continued support of Hughes Academy.

YOU CAN SPONSOR A STUDENT!

We are requesting trip scholarships for some of our science club members.

Every year the science clubs at Hughes Academy take students on a club field trip. The 6th Grade Voyagers go to Camp Kanuga in North Carolina to explore wilderness and aquatic habitats. The 7th Grade Aquanauts go to Homosassa Springs, Florida to swim with the manatees and to learn about the environmental issues impacting wildlife on our planet. The 8th Grade Explorers will be going to Orlando, Florida to participate in the Disney Youth Education Series (YES) Program. They will be going "behind-the-scenes" at theme park attractions to explore Disney's World of Physics - Energy and Waves and Dynamics of Technology.

Some of our students, even though they know that their parents can not afford to pay for the club trip, sign up to participate in the other club activities because they love science and their school. They are excited to help with after school activities such as; working on our nature trail, recycling, maintaining the butterfly garden and collecting donations for charities. Not only are they great volunteers, but they also maintain good grades and must have good behavior to be in the clubs.

Wouldn't it be great to help one of these students enjoy a trip that they will remember for a lifetime? If your family or your company would like to sponsor a student, please contact Mrs. Thibodeaux, Magnet Coordinator, at 355-6224 or lthibode@greenville.k12.sc.us.

The cost for each trip is listed below:

6th Grade Voyagers - $ 160.00

7th Grade Aquanauts - $ 425.00

8th Grade Explorers - $ 575.00

Any donation would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

Request Form

Please review the list below and open the form above to contribute.

Inventory of Needs

Specific teacher requests can be found on the teacher's individual website!

A- General Needs

These materials are the most requested and used the most

Item	Number Received	Distributed	On Hand
1- Hand Sanitizer
2- Kleenex
3- Disinfectant Wipes
4- Pencils

B –Batteries

Item	Number Received	Distributed	On Hand
1- “AAA” Batteries
2- “AA” Batteries
3- “C” Batteries
4- “D” Batteries
5- 9 volt Batteries

C –Computer Supplies

Item	Number Received	Distributed	On Hand
1- Computer “Mice”
2- Power Strips or Surge Protectors
3- Ethernet cables (long and short)
4- Computer key boards
5- Head Phones for computers (ear buds for science labs)

D –Classroom Supplies

Item	Number Received	Distributed	On Hand
1- Mini Pencil Sharpeners
2- Dry Erase Markers
3- Paper Towels
4- 3-Ring Binders
5- Folders for Binders
6- Paper Plates
7- Grade Books
8- Loose Leaf Paper
9- Clear Plastic Cups
10- Zip Lock Bags - Quart size
11- Zip Lock Bags - Gallon size

E –Electronic

Item Number Received Distributed On Hand

1- LCD BULBS(This is a critical need)

See Media Specialist for specific types and brands

2-LCD Projector

3-Overhead Projector Bulbs

4-DVD/VCR/CD Player Projector

5-Digital Camera with memory card

F – Classroom Learning Aids

Item	Number Received	Distributed	On Hand
1- Dictionary/ Thesaurus – Teachers have requested classroom sets (30 hardcover)
2- History Novels
3- Books for Media Center
4- Calculators
5- Protractors for Math classes
6- Individual White boards for Student use (reversible with graphs)

G – Teacher Instructional Aids

Item	Number Received	Distributed	On Hand
1- Heavy Duty Stapler
2- Staples
3- Laminating Film
4- Folders/Spiral Notebooks
5- Graph Paper
6- Over Head Markers
7- Dry Erase Markers
8- Construction Paper
9- Small Glue Sticks
10- 12cc syringes used for robot projects
11- Color Paper (helpful when sending notes home to parents – stands out)
12- Electric Pencil Sharpeners(heavy duty)
13- Plastic Baskets to hold test materials
14- Colored Pencils
15- Ink Pens
16- Mechanical Pencils
17- Scotch Tape
18- 1” Binders
19- 3” Binders
20- Loose Leaf Paper for Binders
21- Dividers for Binders
22- Various Sharpies (Black, along with other colors)
23- Pencils
24- Scissors
25- Clear Transparencies for copier
26- Crayons
27- Paper Clips
28- Poster Board
29- Transparencies for Over-Head Projectors
30- Push Pins
31- Play Doh

H –Gift Cards
All gift cards are appreciated. Cards from Wal-Mart or other types of department stores could be used to purchase clothing for students in need. Cards from office supply stores could be used to purchase copies. Cards from local book stores would be used to support class and SSR reading projects. Cards from local home improvement stores would provide needed supplies for student experiments. Cards from restaurants could be used to thank volunteers or reward teachers.

I –General Support of Hughes

Item	Number Received	Distributed	On Hand
1- Sponsor Honor Roll Party (4 times a year)
2- Sponsor BUG (Bringing Up Grades) Recognition Parties
3- Provide Snack Foods to reward students for “Jobs Well Done” (Skittles, Starbursts, candies…)
4- Sponsor local field trips to museums or plays

J –Supporting GTT (Gateway to Technology)

More details on Mr. Stover's website

Item	Number Received	Distributed	On Hand
Bendy Straws
Hot glue gun glue sticks
Large and small paper clips
Balloons ... Regular party balloons
Ping Pong Balls
EImers Carpenters Glue
Card Stock
Pipe cleaners
Generic zip lock storage bags (sandwich, quart, gallon)
3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive
1/4 inch grid paper
Victor Mousetraps

If you have any questions, please contact:

Jeff McCoy

e-mail: jbmccoy@greenville.k12.sc.us

phone - 355-6281