Grants Awarded 2007

 

Chariho Community Innovative Projects Grants

Grants Awarded in the Spring and Fall 2007 Cycle

 

CCEP Grants Funded – Spring 2007

·         Chariho Middle School Library Media Center,  Michelle Steever     michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us                   $ 505

Playaways, the world’s first self-playing digital audiobook would enable students to listen to a book without requiring any additional equipment on their part.  The Library will purchase 11 audiobooks that would be available to check out of the library just like any other printed material.  This would allow differentiated instruction, and motivate students who would not ordinarily choose a lengthy book to read but will encourage students to listen to a book at or slightly above their reading level.

·         Chariho Middle School Grade 7/8,  Dan Potts   dan.potts@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                                 $ 1,000

Fly Fishing Club: The goal of this program is three fold.  First to provide the students with an opportunity to learn how we interact with each other and our natural world, specifically water resources.  Secondly, to provide exposure to a life long physical and mental health activity, fly tying and fly fishing.  Lastly we are trying to engage students in a learning activity to increase their understanding of macro-invertebrate populations within the Wood Pawcatuck Watershed so they can make positive decisions about this precious natural resource.

·         Chariho Tri-Town Task Force   paulaatcttf@cox.net                                                                                                           $ 1,000

Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Education for Parents of Teenagers: The project will    provide 3 to 4 parent sessions on the current use and abuse of alcohol and other drug as well as education on current topics, such as internet use, mental health issues, etc. The goal is to educate Chariho community members to be informed in the current trends that put our children at risk.

 

        

* Partially funded grant requests

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                  Total Funds Awarded in Spring of 2007               $2,505.00

 

 Grants Funded in Fall of 2007

·         Ashaway Elementary School, Library, Karen Mann – karen.mann@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                  $ 500
Playaway Books: to provide “playaway” portable audio books to upper elementary students, especially reluctant readers, to encourage their interest in the library and reading.

·         Richmond Elementary School,  Mary Ellen Sposato - mespo@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                             $ 1000
Teaching Writing Traits: To create a collection of picture books and ‘write traits’ writing lessons to utilize in the classroom to help students to become strong writers.

·         Charlestown Elementary School, Music, I.Rondeau & D. Fitts -  donna.fitts@chariho,k12.ri.us                                 $ 1000
Bowed psaltery lessons will be taught in the After School Hours Fun Leaning Program.  There will be short lessons about medieval history incorporating information about the instrument’s origins.

·         Chariho Middle School, Library Media Ctr., M. Steever - michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us                                    $ 500
Renaissance Literature – The purchase of books on the Renaissance will develop the small collection on the topic providing more students access to quality print materials that will align with the recently changed social studies curriculum.

·         Chariho RYSE Program, David Kennedy – dmkennedy44@cox.net                                                                                       $ 785
Provide the RYSE building with 2 sets of television, DVD player, and cart.  This equipment will help support and reinforce the academic lessons through audio and visual means.

·         Chariho High School, Grade 11, K.Moreau & M. Arsenault – keith.moreau@chariho.k12.ri.us                                       $ 350
The Glass Castle -The 11th Grade theme in English focuses on the American Dream.  The purchase of this contemporary novel allows students to engage in real-world experiences of a person who over came enormous obstacles and persevered despite them.

·         Chariho High School, Library Media Ctr., Mary Manning – mary.manning@chariho.k12.ri.us                                    $ 400
Great Books will provide 29 audio books in the library which will help remedial and reluctant readers enjoy the same novels as their peers.  The goal is to open them to the idea of reading as part of their every day life.

·         Chariho High School,  Danette Bray – danette.bray@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                                                 $ 350
Chess Club – The purchase of equipment to start a club at the High School will bring students together to compete in a challenging and healthy activity in which the skills learned can be utilized throughout their life.

·         Chariho High School, Grade 10, V. Levcowich – vincent.levcowich@chariho.k12.ri.us                                                     $ 500
I Am the Messenger – The purchase of 45 copies of the book will be incorporated as part of the 10th grade overarching theme – coming of age.

·         Chariho Career & Technical Center , R. Picard – richar.picard@Chariho.k12.ri.us                                                          $ 500
Auto Restoration – Automotive Department has been working on restoring a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.  The grant would help to purchase parts and supplies to modify the exhaust system to comply with Federal Standards.

·         Chariho Career & Technical Center, J. Shurtleff – jill.shurleff@Chariho.k12.ri.us                                                         $1,000
Cosmetology Community Service – Grant would purchase supplies for the Cosmetology student to go into the community.  They would offer free services to all senior citizens of Chariho.  They will be partnering with Community Food Pantry of Charles town, Canonchet Cliffs, and Wood River Health.

·         Chariho High School, Library Media Center,  Mary Moen - mary.moen@chariho.k12.ri.us                                      $1,000
Chariho Reads Project - Funds to continue the annual program that circulates a carefully chosen book among students, teachers, staff and parents.  Subsequent discussions in school and after school promote inter-generation communications.

 

                                                                                           Total Funds Awarded in Fall of 2007                $8085

                                   

Total Funds Awarded in 2007  -  $10,590.00

 

 

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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