Funding that directly supports how students learn. This category includes programs and resources that expand educational opportunities, strengthen foundational skills, and enrich the academic experience for Bridlemile students.

Examples:

• Academic support such as reading or learning specialists

• GROW Portland garden education program

Funding that supports the day-to-day learning environment and the teachers and staff who make it possible. This category focuses on practical classroom and school needs—shared supports that help teachers and staff create meaningful educational experiences and a well-equipped, welcoming environment for all students. If it directly impacts student learning and access to education, it belongs here. These investments help ensure classrooms are well-equipped and teachers and staff feel supported.

Examples:

• Educational supply funds for teachers and staff

• Classroom and grade-level funds for student events

• Field trips that extend learning beyond the classroom

• Beginning-of-year school supplies for students

• Showing appreciation for our teachers and school staff, such as meals and small gestures that support morale and community

• Student technology, including Chromebooks

Funding that addresses immediate, school-wide needs that affect students’ daily experience.

While some of these needs are traditionally the responsibility of the school district, gaps can occur. When those gaps affect student safety, access, or readiness to learn, the Foundation works in partnership with school leadership to support the school while pursuing long-term solutions.

Examples:

• Safety equipment, such as walkie-talkies, so that every classroom can communicate

• School improvements like repainting the playground and parking lot lines

• Operational or infrastructure needs identified by school leadership

• Aspirational: larger projects such as playground upgrades
  These investments help keep the school safe, functional, and ready for learning.

Funding that builds connection, belonging, and school spirit.

This category includes inclusive, school-wide events that bring students, families, and staff together and are organized by the PTA. These shared experiences help strengthen the community that surrounds and supports our students.

Examples

• Community movie nights

• Monster Mash

• Other shared events open to the entire school community
  Strong community supports student success.