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GROSSE POINTE SHORES The Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education, or GPFPE, is having a very busy year while continuing with its mission of supporting staff and students of the Grosse Pointe Public School System.
On April 26, the Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education announced grants for its spring cycle. Pictured, front row, left to right: Kathy Fisk, GPFPE board member and grants committee co-chair; Courtney Kliman, Defer Elementary; Karen Gallagher, Parcells Middle School; Erika Stout-Kirck, Parcells; and Christie Scoggin, GFPPE vice president and grants committee co-chair.Back row, left to right: Tom Torrento, Parcells Middle School and Grosse Pointe North High School; Principal John Kernan, Richard Elementary; and Nicholas Symonette Jr., Parcells Middle School.
Photo provided by the GPFPE
Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education spring grant recipients announced
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GROSSE POINTES There are many times during Grosse Pointe Public School System educators’ careers in which they would like to bring in certain programs or have students become involved in special projects.
Community remembers councilman, ‘great guy’
In 2017, George McMullen, right, participated in the “An Evening Under the Stars” fundraiser to benefit the Full Circle Foundation. The event was held at the Roostertail in Detroit.
Photo provided by Judy Gafa
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GROSSE POINTE WOODS There’s a feeling of sadness in the community with the passing of Grosse Pointe Woods City Councilman George McMullen Jr.
On Dec. 29, the elected official who made friends everywhere he went lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 63.
A moment of silence was held in his honor at the Jan. 4 Grosse Pointe Woods City Council meeting held via Zoom video conference.
Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education announces grant recipients
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GROSSE POINTES Musical equipment, Chromebooks and math lessons are among the new purchases that will benefit Grosse Pointe Public School System students.
At the Dec. 14 Board of Education meeting held virtually, the Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education announced the recipients of their most recent grant cycle. A total of $30,269 in grants were awarded.
The GPFPE raises money to fund projects not available in the district’s general fund. Grant applications may be submitted by teachers, administrators, students, parents or community members.
“One of the highlights of being on the board is being able to be the grateful recipient for the school district of all these wonderful, wonderful awards,” Board Secretary Judy Gafa said.