Benjamin Monahan, high school mathematics teacher, and Kerry Lombardi, sixth grade teacher, received grants from the Susquehanna Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) at the Forest City Regional School District board meeting on Dec 2.

Pictured (l-r) are: President Robert McNamara, Forest City teacher Kerry Lombardi, and PASR Ed Support Chair Ellen Holdredge. PASR Education Support Chairman, Ellen Holdredge and President, Robert McNamara made the presentations.

Because of budget cuts that school districts have experienced in the last few years, a grant was created by PASR to make possible a program or activity that might not have been possible due to budget constraints. Due to the generosity of one member, a second grant is now possible. The funds were donated in memory of former PASR members Hendrick Marr, Joan Peters, and Mary Ketterer.

Lombardi plans to use the funds to purchase boots and/or nets for her students to use when they perform a stream study to determine the health of that ecosystem at an overnight science camp. This hands-on experience will help bring science to life.

Benjamin Monahan was awarded the second grant. Peter Jordan, high school principal accepted the grant on his behalf.

His grant will be put towards purchasing a “Forest City Regional” flag. The flag will instill pride within the students and community and promote school spirit. Visitors will know that it is the home of the Foresters.