Grants Awarded 2006

 

Chariho Community Educational Projects Grants 

Grants Awarded in the Spring and Fall 2006 Cycle

 

CCEP Grants Funded – Spring 2006

                                                                                                                            

Chariho High School, Phys. Ed. Department, Mike Nedwidek - mike.nedwidek@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                $1000*

        Purchases of badminton & table tennis equipment to help generate increased student participation in Phys. Ed. Classes.

 

Chariho Middle School, Library Media Center, Michelle Steever- michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us                                             $443

        Purchases science kits to help align the 5th grade science curriculum with new regional standards.

 

Chariho Middle School, Library Media Center, Kate Kelley - kate.kelly@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                                 $471

        Provides extra library books to loan to students who are unable to purchase books recommended for summer reading programs.

 

Chariho Middle School, Physical Education Department, Michael Shiels - michael.shiels@chariho.k12.ri.us                           $1000*

         Funds equipment needed to start a beginners physical fitness program for all middle school students.

 

Chariho Middle School, Library Media Center, Michelle Steever - michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us                                            $400

         Furnishes Federal City introductory materials that help 8th graders better appreciate the annual class trip to Washington, DC.

 

Charlestown Elementary School, Nancy Sherman - nancy.sherman@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                                           $372

         Supplies materials to train parent volunteers from Charlestown and Ashaway Elementary Schools to play recorders so they can help

         implement the recorder skills testing program previously conducted by student teachers.

 

Chariho Middle School, Library Media Center, Michelle Steever - michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us                                            $346

        Implements a comprehensive Internet Safety Awareness program for all middle school students.

 

Chariho Regional School District Art Center, Debra Engel - debra.engel@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                              $400*

       Funds acquisition of art supplies, advertising and printing assistance needed to publicize a guest artist lecture series for Chariho high

       school art students and interested adults.            

* Partially funded grant requests

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                  Total Funds Awarded in Spring of 2006                                                                $4432.00

 

 Grants Funded in Fall of 2006

 

Richmond Elementary School, Jeanne Garr, Mary Ellen Sposato, and Allison Ward -jeanne.garr@chariho.k12.ri.us                      $1,000

The grant is designed to promote and excite students about reading in the fourth grade by participating in America’s Battle of the Books program.  Funds will be used to purchase “Books on Tape” and listening centers so that all students may have access to a wide range of Grade 2 through 6 reading levels.  The culminating activity will be a participation in friendly competition in May.

 

Chariho High School, Michel Merlino   michele.merlino@chariho.k12.ri.us.                                                                                                   $629

Child Growth and Development grant will provide funding for one realistic infant simulator.  Students will be responsible for making informed decisions about child care and will gain insight into the tasks and temperament needed to be a responsible parent.

 

Chariho High School, Mary Moen   mary.moen@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                                                                              $1,000

The grant continues a community-wide program begun in 2003.  The book, The Memory of Running by Ron McLarty, will be circulated round the community.  Copies are read by students, parents, and faculty then literacy events are planned with the public libraries.

 

Chariho Middle School Library Media Center,  Michelle Steever  michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us                                        $535.50

The goal is to enable students to create new information, not only to consume it.  Funding  would provide headphones and microphones so that students would be allowed to record voice narratives to add to Powerpoint presentations, photo story videos, and other programs.

 

Chariho Middle School Library Media Center and Grade 7, Michelle Steever - michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us                   $400

Students will learn about the Underground Railroad, the rules people played, the signs runaway slaves needed to understand during their escape, and the risks these people took to escape and to stand by their beliefs.  Funds will be used to purchase multi-level books so that all may participate in the discussions and projects.

 

Chariho High School Todd Grimes and Ben Jordan - todd.grimes@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                                           $ 1,000

The goal is to provide all Seniors with up-to-date training in First Aid/CPR/AED in partnership with the American Red Cross in preparing students to become informed and  compassionate citizens.  The funds will be used to purchase sets of DVD’s and Manuals.

 

Chariho Career & Technical Center, Linda Musch - lsmus@charih.k12.ri.us                                                                                             $900

The project will be having Culinary Arts students visiting each elementary school to teach K through Grade 4 students about healthy eating habits and how to make healthy snacks. Funding covers the cost of healthy snacks.

 

Chariho Middle School Library Media Center, Michelle Steever - michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us                                       $535.50

The goal is to raise reading comprehension at the Middle Level.  Funds would provide listening center equipment to enable groups of students to listen to books on audio tapes which research has found listening to orally presented material improves vocabulary and comprehension to the less able reader.

                                   

Total Funds Awarded in Fall of 2006                                                                $6000.00

                                   

Total Funds Awarded in 2006  -  $10,432.00

 

 

An electronic copy of each grant application is available, via email, for anyone who wishes more details. 

Please direct any requests to Chris Philips, President (jchrisphilips@aol.com).

 

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