Innovative Grants Awarded 2003-2010

Innovative Grants Awarded 2003-2010

Chariho Community Educational Projects Grants

Awarded From 2003 to 2010

2010

· Richmond Elementary, Jean Mandeville jean.mandeville@chariho.k12.ri.us. $1,000

"Insect" is a project to work cooperatively with the second grade teachers using the science kit and integrating it into each of the specialist areas. This continuity will enable the students to make connections with nature and the arts.

· Ashaway Elementary, Karen Mann & Clare Ornburn karen.mann@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Lighthouses in Rhode Island” – Funds would be used to purchase Flip video cameras with accessories to be used in the classroom by students. Students will research lighthouses in Rhode Island and build a model. They will then film their models from different perspectives to answer questions.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center, Michelle Steever, michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 538

“People of Ancient Times” - The 6th grade teachers have created a project that incorporates social studies content standards with ELA writing standards and information literacy skills. Students will write a research paper in MLA format incorporating research, Cornell Note Taking, and writing skills.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center, Michelle Steever, michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Document Cameras” - Teachers need classroom equipment that provides live image capture of documents, pictures, textbooks, and three-dimensional objects. 10 IPEBO document cameras would be used in science classrooms in grades 6 - 8 for larger than life image projection.

· Chariho Middle School , Diane Kissinger diane,kissinger@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

“Manikins/first Aid Training” - The funds will be used to purchase 2 junior manikins. This will provide students with Rescue Breathing, Choking, and CPR Training as part of their American Red Cross Babysitter Certification.

· Chariho Middle School, Cheryl Lightfritz cheryl.lightfritz@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Sensory Garden” - Funds will be used to complete 120 foot long pathway that is not wheelchair accessible.

· Chariho High School, Grade 10, Vin Levcowich vincent.levcowich@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 794

“Good vs. Evil” - This project is twofold. First, using graphic novels a different type of literature. Second, this project is to teach the art of persuasive writing. All graphic novels selected for the project focus on the concept of good vs. evil.

· Chariho High School, Library Media Center, Mary Moen - mary.moen@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 350

“Design a Bookmark” - The "Create a Bookmark" contest is a collaborative project that is designed to draw attention to reading as well as to showcase students' artistic talents. Funds will be used for the printing of the 8 winning bookmark designs.

· Career & Technical, Linda Musch lsmus@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Thanksgiving” - Cross Generational Dinner that the Students will plan, prepare, and serve to the senior citizens in the community.

· Career & Technical, Jill Shurtleff – jill.shurtleff@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Cosmetology Community Project” – Purpose of the grant is to purchase supplies that are needed to provide half-price services to the senior citizens who reside in the area.

· Career & Technical , Linda Musch – lsmus@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Ronald McDonald House” – Purchase food supplies to provide dinner at Ronald McDonald House once per month. Goal is to gain experience in catering and transporting food.

· Chariho High School , Ben Jordan/Mary Moen – mary.moen@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 110

“Healthy Decision Making” – Purchase 5 videos to support healthy decision making in bullying, teen dating, dysfunctional families, etc.

· Chariho High School , Keith Moreau – keith.moreau@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 600

“The Lightning Thief” – The purpose is to purchase 100 copies of the contemporary novel to be used in the mythology unit.

· Chariho High School , Susan Davis – scdav@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Enjoying Poetry” – Funds would be used to purchase variety of poetry books to be used in a Poetry Unit.

· Chariho High School, Lynn Norton/Mary Moen - mary.moen@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 358

“Graduation Portfolio”- Funds would be used to purchase digital cameras and related equipment to be used for portfolio requirements and AP Art program.

· Chariho High School, Margaret Arsenault mmhow@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 100

“The Blind Side” - Funds would be used to purchase a book about Michael Ohr which will be used in an integrated unit about Tolerance and Coming of Age.

· Chariho Task Force, Terri Censabella – terri.censabella@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 760

“Natural Helpers” – Funds will be used to purchase a laptop and digital camera. Natural Helpers will use the equipment to take photographs and develop a power point presentation for the incoming 5th grade class each spring called "Chariho Middle School ROCKS". This presentation is intended to alleviate fears and anxieties of entering the middle school.

· Chariho High School, Susan Davis scdav@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 300

“Serendipity” - The purpose of Serendipity is to encourage adults and students to form a reading partnership and for participants to experience reading as an enjoyable, recreational activity. Funds will be used to purchase multiple copies of a book chosen for the Book Club.

2009

· Richmond Elementary, Tami Neill tami.neill@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Handwriting without Tears” - The purpose of this program would be to make handwriting a natural and automatic skill for children. This program works nicely with special needs students as well as typical developing students.

· Chariho Middle School Grade 8, Stephen Cormier – stephen.cormier@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 600

“Salt Marsh Nursery” – Funds would be used to purchase 8 Grow Light Systems. Students would be involved in the Save the Bay Salt Marsh Nursery Program. They would visit an area salt marsh in the fall and learn about the different species of plants that grow in these areas and collect seeds to start seedlings in early Spring to plant later to help the marshes.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center, Michelle Steever michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 450

“U.S. Presidents” - The new curriculum now places special emphasis on the first 10 presidents, specifically their political platform, highlights and challenges of their presidency. The funds would be used to purchase books that are specific to these topics.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center, Michelle Steever michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 450

“Native Americans” - The new curriculum now places special emphasis on the specific tribes and region characteristics. The funds would be used to purchase books that are specific to these topics and so students will have access for research projects.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center, Michelle Steever michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 345

“Flip Video” - The funds will be used to purchase 3 Flip Camcorders. With this equipment, students would be able to easily videotape and download evidence of their learning. These videos may be added to power point presentations, photo story, movie maker, etc.

· Chariho Middle School, Cheryl Lightfritz cheryl.lightfritz@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 285

“Digital Camea/Printer” - Our students have special needs that prevent them from being able to go home and tell their family about their school day. Through the use of digital pictures we can create the communication for the family so they may see what they have been learning.

· Chariho High School, Grade 10, Vin Levcowich vincent.levcowich@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 672

“Human Rights and Resiliency” - This project will incorporate the, First They Killed My Father: A Cambodian Daughter Remembers by Loung Ung. The book connects to the 10th grade's overarching theme - coming of age. Because of the book's message, all students, especially those considered to be "at risk" will have a positive connection.

· Chariho High School, Library Media Center, Mary Moen - mary.moen@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

“Chariho Reads” - Funds 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.

· Career & Technical, Linda Musch lsmus@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 750

“Thanksgiving” - Cross Generational Dinner that the Students will plan, prepare, and serve to the senior citizens in the community.

· Ashaway Elementary , Karen Mann – kmman@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Discovering Quality Literature” – Purpose of the grant is to replace 46 old worn-out books with a new edition to put them back into circulation.

· Charlestown Elementary , Cynthia Reiser-Jones – cerei@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 900

“Playaway Digital Audiobooks” – Purchase 20 Playaway Digital Audiobooks to update listening resources for students.

· Charlestown Elementary , Holly Manchester/Nancy Sherman – holly.manchester@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

“Kids on Keyboards” – Research shows a signigicant gain in math and science for students who participate in music lessons. Purpose is to pilot a music program where second graders get a weekly piano lesson followed by in class practice time.

· Hope Valley Elementary , Kerry Pastore/Mary Ann Mello – kapas@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 590

“Hands On Reading Manipulatives” – The purpose is to purchase of hands on reading manipulatives to help teach phonics in the classroom Research shows that using a kinesthetic approach helps to reach all children.

· Chariho Middle School , James McMonigle – james.mcmonigle@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 152

“American Burying Beetle” – Funds would be used to purchase supplies to participate in the restoration of an endangered species. Participants will trap carrion beetles in order to ascertain if any of the target beetles are in the local area.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center, Kate Kelley kate.kelley@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 477

“Filling in the Gaps” - Funds would be used to purchase additional copies and additional books in some newer curriculum areas like War of 1812, types of government, composers, robotics, etc.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center, Kate Kelley kate.kelley@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 481

“Reaching Out to Reluctant Readers” - Funds would be used to expand our collection to provide more titles for the reluctant readers especially our most popular authors and/or series.

· Chariho Middle School , Susan Davis scdav@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 450

2008

· Ashaway Elementary, Franca Corina – franca.corina@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Reading Benchmark Assessment” – New assessment kits will be used by classroom teachers to conduct running record assessments. The kits have been updated and will provide teachers with an abundance of summative data to guide instruction.

· Chariho Middle School, Kerri Warbuton – kerri.warburton@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

“Sensory Garden” – Created an interactive sensory environment that will serve the needs of all Chariho students and community members.

· Chariho Middle School Grade 8, Stephen Cormier – rid22984@ride.ri.net $ 703

“Blutrack Project” – This project purchased Blutrack supplies and stopwatches to support physical science activities on motion and energy.

· Chariho Middle School Grade 7, Catherine Peters – cathy.peters@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

“Rhode Island History” - The goal of this project is to provide literacy rich social studies classrooms with sources on Rhode Island history to support the Rhode Island grade span expectations in Rhode Island History curriculum.

· Chariho High School, Library Media Center, Mary Moen - mary.moen@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

· Chariho High School, Library Media Center, Mary Manning – mary.manning@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 358

“Computer Copyholders” - With such limited space in the Library Media Center, the computers are positioned close together, which doesn’t allow students to place reference material next to the computers so they may type. With copyholders attached to the computers, this problem is solved.

· Chariho High School, Library Media Center, Mary Manning – mary.manning@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 1,000

“Improving Literacy with Audiobooks” – The purpose of this project is to continue purchasing audiobooks to engage the reluctant and remedial reader in the same novels as their peers.

· Career & Technical Center, Linda Musch – lsmus@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 950

“Ronald McDonald House Dinner Project” – Purpose of the grant is to prepare dinner for the Providence Ronald McDonald House , so that the students gain experience in catering and transporting food..

· Richmond Elementary School, Mary Ellen Sposato mespo@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Multi-sensory Phonics and Reading”- To purchase a variety of hands on and reference materials to use in implementing a hands on, multi-sensory approach to teaching phonics and reading to both struggling and grade level readers.

· Richmond Elementary School, Tami Neill tami.neill@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

· Chariho Middle School Grade 6, Etta Zasloff elzas@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 438

“Dig It!” - This project strengthens the connection of social studies, literature, and drama by providing every student in the production with a complete script of the play “Dig It!”, a musical tale of ancient civilizations, by John Jacobson, to be used as a classroom book selection during reading instruction prior to developing the play for performance to all parents and all other sixth graders in the school.

· Chariho Middle School Grade 7/8, Nicole Allen and Silvana Andrews Nicole.allen.@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 534

“Literature Circle Read-a-thon” - The purpose is to teach common theme to multi-level literature based groups, to combine literature with community service project to enhance the lives and learning of needy preschoolers, and to strengthen the values and integrity of the Middle School students.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center, Michelle Steever michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 528

“Media Creator” - To purchase software and supplies in order to enable teachers to transfer video streaming files to DVD’s for playback in the classroom on more traditional equipment.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center, Michelle Steever michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Ancient India” - In order to better align the K-12 Social Studies Curriculum with the Natural History Standards, Ancient India is a new topic added to the curriculum. This grant will purchase books on Ancient India and improve the small collection.

· Middle and High School, Michele Shadoian mlsha@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Mentor – Chariho” - This grant will enhance the Mentor Program in Chariho. It will provide training for new mentors.

· Chariho High School, Michele Merlino Michele.merlino@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 150

“Elizabeth Buffam Chase House Project” - This project will provide for quilting supplies to be used in the Family and Consumer Science program. At the completion of the project, these donated quilts will be provide to the recipients at the Eizabeth Buffam Chase House.

· Chariho High School, Michele Merlino Michele.merlino@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 150

“Breads for the Food Pantry” - This Family and Consumer Science Project would incorporate a community service/nutrition lesson in the Parenting/Child Development classes. The goal will be to incorporate a hands-on lesson in child nutrition to students and to bake fruit/nut bread or whole-rolls to be brought to the Community Food Pantry.

· Career & Technical, Linda Musch lsmus@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Healthy Snacks” - Primary purpose of the project is for older students to work with the younger student in the preparation of healthy snacks. The students will travel to each elementary school in the District to: act as role models, practice public speaking, teach how to read and understand labels, and teach the proper way to prepare food.

· Career & Technical, Jull Shurtleff jill.shurtleff@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

“Cosmetology Community Service” - The purpose is to provide Cosmetology students with an ongoing service project by providing all free services to the people who are from the area and use the Wood River Health Center. The grant will purchase supplies needed to perform the free service.

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.

· 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 $1,000

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 $1,000

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 11^th 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 Moen – mary.moen@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 10^th 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.

2006

· Chariho High School, Phys. Ed. Department, Mike Nedwidek - mike.nedwidek@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000*

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 5^th 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, Phys. Ed. Department, Michael Shiels - michael.shiels @chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000*

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 8^th 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 student and interested adults.

· Richmond Elementary School, Jeanne Garr, Mary Ellen Sposato, & Allison Ward -j eanne.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 - m ichele.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

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 & 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 - t odd.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

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.

2005

· Chariho High School & Middle School, Michael Reeves - michael.reeves@chariho.k12.ri.net $1,000

Funds provide materials and training for adventure programming. Adventure programs are activities that help students learn respect, cooperation, teamwork, problem-solving, and have fun in the process.

· Chariho High School, Barbara Volpe - BV2521@cox.net $ 600

Grant will buy the novels Tuesdays with Morrie and Five People You’ll Meet in Heaven. The two novels will enhance the Grade 11 honors program by adding literature from contemporary authors to the “old classics”.

· Chariho Middle School, Donna Walsh - donna.walsh@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

Program organizes the school into smaller-than-class-size groups who will have a hands-on opportunity to research bridge building, organize a construction company and, over three years, build a model bridge.

· Chariho Middle School, Paul DeRita - paul.derita@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

Funds will buy the equipment and materials needed to introduce middle school students to the world of plastics. They will explore most common methods forming raw plastics into useful products.

· Chariho High School Library Media Center, Mary Moen - mary.moen@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 386

Grant will create Literature Circles and read-aloud opportunities using books from the 2006 Rhode Island Teen Book Award list. Six copies of eight different titles will be available for teachers and students to use.

· Charlestown Elementary School, Cynthia Rieser-Jones - cerei@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 815

Monies will purchase DVD’s that enhance the school’s science curriculum. Students will benefit from access to new science concepts and enhanced technology. The DVD’s replace aged science videos in poor condition.

· Chariho High School Library Media Center, Elisabeth Sinwell - ehsin@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 490

Funds will purchase copies of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. This handbook will help students write better research papers.

· Chariho Career & Technical Center, Linda Musch - lsmus@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 700

Project has having Culinary Arts students visit each elementary school to teach students from K through 4^thgrade about the value of eating healthier snacks. Funding covers the cost of healthy snacks and transportation.

· Chariho Career & Technical Center, Grace M. Pagel $ 900

Grant provides the EMT Training Program with funds for student transportation to emergency rooms and ambulance corps where they can gain greater appreciation for the operation of emergency medical facilities.

· Chariho High School Library Media Center, Mary Moen - mary.moen@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

Funds 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.

· Chariho Career & Technical Center, Jill Shurtleff - jill.shurtleff@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

Project introduces Cosmetology students to the value of community service. Services such as free hair styling are provided at senior housing facilities so that the needs of seniors with limited budgets are better understood.

· Chariho Career & Technical Center, Ken Bickford - ken.bickford@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 600

Project exposes Grade 9 students to the opportunities available in the construction industry. Students will seek construction projects from schools and the community then purchase the materials needed to build the projects.

· Chariho Career & Technical Center, Jeff Domingoes - j.domingoes@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

Funds buy software that controls of all the computers in a classroom from a single work station. Drafting & Design students can then watch at their own desks as the teacher develops drawings on his or her desk top.

2004

· Richmond Elementary School, Grades 3 - 4; Maureen Ciuryla, maureen.ciuryla@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

The project uses audio tapes with books to help students overcome severe reading disabilities.

· Chariho Middle School Reading Program; Susan Davis - susan.davis@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

The Reading Lab at the middle school created home/school partnerships of students, teachers and parents to help all parties better understand their role in improving student reading skills.

· Ashaway Elementary School, Grades 3 – 5; Kelly Gordon - kelly.gordon@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

The project promotes healthier lifestyles among students by supplying them with pedometers used to monitor time spent achieving physical activity milestones set by the physical education staff.

· Chariho High School, Social Studies Dept; James Peters - james.peters@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

This project increases students’ awareness of the history of the three towns in the school district. Students created Internet presentations that can be accessed by residents and visitors to region.

· Chariho High School, Library Media Center; Elizabeth Sinwell - ehsin@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

The goal is to teach students to use oral, written and graphic means to better communicate with an audience. The funds bought the computer tools needed to create effective multi-media presentations.

· Richmond Elementary School, 3^rd Grade; Jeanne Garr & Martha Stuart - jeanne.garr@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

The project purchased three Roamer Robots that were “taught” to draw various geometric shapes. The robots help young students convert mental images into real geometric designs.

· Woman’s Resource Center of South County Amy Retsinus & Alicia Ciprian - acipriano@wrcsc.org $ 500

The project created support groups that are open to female high school students who wish to discuss issues involving relationships and gender in an educational and confidential setting.

· Chariho High School Library Media Center; Elizabeth Sinwell & Mary Moen - mary.moen@chariho.k12.ri.us

$1,000

The grant continues a community-wide program begun in 2003. A book is selected and copies circulated round the community. Copies are read by students, parents and faculty then discussed in after-hours programs.

· Chariho Middle School, Technology Students Association, Paul DiRita - paul.derita@chariho.k12.ri.us

$ 900

The grant partly funded a program to improve students’ critical thinking skills by having them build robots. The funds bought a portable computer that can change the robots’ skills during in competitions outside the school.

The next four applications were done more economically by merging them into two grants and sharing resources.

· Chariho High School After School Art Club, Synora Matacia - synoramatacia@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 900

· Chariho High School Arts Center, Debra Engel - dengel@excite.com $ 900

These two grants approached arts appreciation using different mediums but culminated in Public Gallery Nights and had need for a common need for a display case to safely display students’ art projects. The two awards were for art materials. The Chariho Career & Technical Center was awarded $500 build the display case.

· Charlestown Elementary School, Grade 4, Heidi Fee & Susan Killingbeck - heidifee@cox.net $ 300

· Charlestown Elementary School, Grade 2, Laurie Pearce $ 300

Both projects involve bird observation that requires bird feeders of various types and other materials. Grade 2 students will create a field guide for local species while Grade 4 is creating a mini-refuge adjacent to the school.

2003

· Chariho Middle School, 6^th Grade; Jennifer Gleason - jen.gleason@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

A project to create vivid mental imagery using descriptive language. Funding is for digital cameras to take pictures of scenic South County locations and create vivid written descriptions from the photos.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center; Kate Kelley – kate.kelley@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

A project to improve the 6^th grade student magazine by purchasing desktop publishing software for the media center. Software eventually will be used for many middle school applications.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center; Michelle Steever – michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,400

A grant to foster a passion for good literature by involving 5^th graders from the Middle School, Hope Valley and Ashaway in the Rooster Games. The games apply information from assigned readings to creative thinking exercises.

· Charlestown Elementary School PTO - hollyeaves@cox.net $1,000

Funding for expansion of the elementary school playground for children ages 5 – 12. Total cost of the project is $24,000 with $12,000 in hand and $10,000 pledged from Town of Charlestown.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center; Kate Kelley – kate.kelley@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

Funds to be used to purchase 29 books on tape or CD to create an audio library for all students at Chariho Middle School. Audio books address the needs of students who are struggling and reluctant readers.

· Ashaway Elementary School; Karen Mann – karen.mann@chariho k12.ri.us $ 910

This project raises awareness of cultural diversity. The entire school spends one school year learning the culture of Mexico. Students will see Mexican performers, authors, artists, books and foods and observe several Mexican holidays.

· Charlestown Elementary School, 3^rd Grade: Lori Rathbone – lori.rathbone@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 500

In 1998, a project began to teach students about other towns. Two puppets traveled by Internet to other locales where students added to a diary accompanying the pup pets. Funds added 10 Atlases so students could follow each puppets’ trip.

· Chariho High School Library Media Center; Elizabeth Sinwell – ehsin@chariho.k12.ri.us $1,000

The project bought 100 copies of The Secret Life of Bees and then enlisted students, teachers, parents and others from the Chariho area to read the book. It united high school and adult readers in a common experience focused on literacy.

· Chariho Middle School Library Media Center; Michelle Steever – michelle.steever@chariho.k12.ri.us $ 715

The funding bought cameras and software needed to publish an online newspaper for the school. Students were then able to discover more about the world of journalists, editors, photographers, layout designers and other newspaper staff.

· Hope Valley Elementary School; Elizabeth Pare - uerj2065@aol.com $1,000

The project engaged all of the school’s students in creating an interactive mural depicting Hopkinton’s past, present and future. The mural focuses on ten familiar town destinations. An educational flip pad is attached next to each sites’ picture.

Total Funds Awarded from 2003 - 20010 $81,671

* Partially funded grant requests

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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