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- School:
- Tommie Barfield Elementary
- Subject:
- Language Arts
- Teacher:
- Molly Skudnig
- Students Impacted:
- 590
- Grade:
- K-5
- Date:
- August 13, 2017
Investor
Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.
Champions For Learning - $372.34
Original Grant Overview
Goal
Our goal is to celebrate our annual Literacy Week, with parents and students, in a memorable way.
Parent involvement in a child's early education is consistently found to be positively associated with a child's academic performance (Hara & Burke, 1998; Hill & Craft, 2003; Marcon, 1999; Stevenson & Baker, 1987).
Each year a theme is selected to celebrate literacy for a week long extravaganza. With daily activities including a Literacy Night in which parents join in the fun, the week is always unforgettable. This year we are requesting funds to help with signage and Dr. Seuss theme related literacy activities.
What will be done with my students
Each day of the week has a special literacy based activity attached to it. We celebrate reading in many ways including, inviting guest readers from our community, counting how many minutes we have read collectively as a school, dressing up as book characters, decorating classroom doors like book covers, and so much more! Students are encouraged to read for extra time during this week. Each class dedicates special time to reading and writing in special ways. Sometimes reading and writing together and sometimes independently. It is a special week in which we celebrate our students ability to read and write.
Benefits to my students
When parents are involved in education, the research proves that our student achievement increases. This week and family night event will allow for fun family collaboration. Students will work to study Dr. Seuss as they prepare for activities throughout the week. Also, parents will have the opportunity to get involved in Literacy Night where we play literacy games that are selected based on data based needs. Parents play the games with teacher support and are able to replay many of the activities at home to support literacy.
Budget Narrative
These items will help significantly with making this year's literacy week a memorable one. The works of Dr. Seuss will be spotlighted throughout the week and especially on Literacy Night.
Items
| # | Item | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectra Artkraft Duo-Finish Paper, 36"X1,000', Flame | $81.95 |
| 2 | Cardstock White 250 Sheets-Amazon.com | $6.09 |
| 3 | Cardstock Variety Colors 500 Sheets- Amazon.com | $28.78 |
| 4 | Creative Converting Touch of Color 250' Plastic Tablecover Banquet Roll, Classic Red | $23.88 |
| 5 | Creative Converting Touch of Color Plastic Tablecover Banquet Roll, 250', White | $23.06 |
| 6 | Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat, I Can Do That Game | $34.13 |
| 7 | Eureka Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat Computer Paper, Package of 50 Sheets | $11.17 |
| 8 | Hygloss Products Bleeding Tissue Assortment- Multi-Color Assortment 12 x 18 Inch, 100 Sheets | $7.79 |
| 9 | Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Collection | $31.89 |
| 10 | Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection | $37.63 |
| 11 | Dr Seuss Party Room Decorations - Book Character Group Life Size Cardboard Stand Up | $39.99 |
| 12 | Eureka Large Dr. Seuss Characters Deco Kit | $5.99 |
| 13 | Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat Room Decor - Thing 1 and Thing 2 Stand In Photo Prop | $39.99 |
| Total: | $372.34 |
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