|
Grants AwardedOver the last decade, CAPE has provided almost $300,000 in grants to support nearly 100 unique projects. Take a look at all of the past year's grants.
About Grants | Grant Application | Grant Reimbursement | Grants Awarded 2019-2020 | 2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | 2013-2014 |
2018-2019 CAPE Grant Awards
“GMS Beautification Project,” Galvin Middle School, Lead Applicant: Julie Ghostlaw
The goal of this grant is to improve the physical space of the outdoor area of the Galvin near the library doors and front of the building, as well as some specific spaces inside the building. The project will be spear-headed by 7th graders in conjunction with their reading of the novel, “Seedfolks,” by Paul Fleischman. Similar to the characters in the novel, students will be creating a positive space at the Galvin to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their classmates.
The goal of this grant is to improve the physical space of the outdoor area of the Galvin near the library doors and front of the building, as well as some specific spaces inside the building. The project will be spear-headed by 7th graders in conjunction with their reading of the novel, “Seedfolks,” by Paul Fleischman. Similar to the characters in the novel, students will be creating a positive space at the Galvin to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their classmates.
“Dog Strong, Healthy Hearts and Bodies,” Canton High School, Lead Applicant: Adam Hughes
This grant will be used to purchase rowing machines and heart rate tracking watches for Canton High School. These items will help students improve their cardiovascular endurance, fitness, and heart health through Canton High School’s wellness classes, and its extra-curricular strength and conditioning program.
This grant will be used to purchase rowing machines and heart rate tracking watches for Canton High School. These items will help students improve their cardiovascular endurance, fitness, and heart health through Canton High School’s wellness classes, and its extra-curricular strength and conditioning program.
“Electricity and Magnetism Hands-On Investigation Kits,” Galvin Middle School, Lead Applicants: Andrea Stuart, Lisa Winchell, Matt Masciarelli
This grant will enable the purchase of additional classroom sets of Lauri “Fun with Magnets” kits, and Elenco Electronic Snap Circuit kits, as well as rechargeable batteries and charger sets for the 7th grade science department. Recent changes to the State’s science and technology/engineering curriculum frameworks required 7th grade science teachers to include concepts of magnetism and electricity. The teachers sampled some of these kits last year. They were a success. Students, however, expressed an interest in spending more time exploring and experimenting with the kits. This grant will supplement the current supply of kits and allow students more time to create experiments of their own design.
This grant will enable the purchase of additional classroom sets of Lauri “Fun with Magnets” kits, and Elenco Electronic Snap Circuit kits, as well as rechargeable batteries and charger sets for the 7th grade science department. Recent changes to the State’s science and technology/engineering curriculum frameworks required 7th grade science teachers to include concepts of magnetism and electricity. The teachers sampled some of these kits last year. They were a success. Students, however, expressed an interest in spending more time exploring and experimenting with the kits. This grant will supplement the current supply of kits and allow students more time to create experiments of their own design.
“Observational Drawing Instructional Props,” K-12 Art Classes, Lead Applicant: Patricia Palmer
Drawing from observation is a skill that students of all ages need to practice in order to be able to accurately record and visually interpret the world around them. Teachers have noticed that when they give students real life subjects to draw from, students are also more excited about their learning. Our K-12 visual art teachers currently use props in their classrooms that they’ve collected over time. This grant will enable each school to have a consistent collection of drawing props, and thereby enable teachers to create and develop more engaging learning opportunities.
“The materials that I was able to purchase support our department's long term goal to expand and enrich student learning in the area of observational drawing. The Visual Art teachers were overjoyed with the materials and the learning opportunities in the area of observational drawing that they supported for students.”
- Patricia Palmer, the CPS Visual Arts Coordinator
“GMS Sensory Stations,” Galvin Middle School, Lead Applicant: Amy Muldoon
This grant will provide the necessary work supplies needed to create, build and maintain a series of “Sensory Stations” throughout the Galvin Middle School building. These stations can be used by any student who many require a movement- or sensory break. The stations will be designed and created by students through project based lessons.
“Spanish Dancer,” Galvin Middle School, Lead Applicant: Laurie Moore
This grant will fund a visit by a Spanish dancer from the Putney School in Vermont. He will perform for the Middle School Spanish classes. This performance will enhance students’ learning about the culture of dance in Hispanic countries.
“MFA Visit,” Canton High School, Lead Applicant: Theresa Hadley
This grant funds a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for 40 Canton High School photography students to view primary source photos in the Museum’s photo archives.
“Home Base Improvement Plan,” Canton High School, Lead Applicant: Sharon Bolduc
“Home Base” is a transitional service introduced at Canton High School in 2014. It provides Canton High School students with clinical and academic support needed to help them return to school following a lengthy absence due to medical, social/emotional, or disciplinary issues. It also serves as a safe space for students who have ongoing mental health, academic, and social/emotional needs that may make it difficult for them to participate in their regular classes. This grant will be used to make the classroom space that houses these services more welcoming, functional, and calming.
“Brain Break Boxes,” Luce Elementary School, Lead Applicant: Dory Fish
“Brain Break Boxes” are a collection of activities available to students who are exhibiting elevated levels of anxiety. They contain such items as logic puzzles, task cards and instructions for a variety of yoga positions. This grant will fund the creation of a variety of these boxes. They will be placed in all Grade 5 classrooms at the Luce, as well as in the Grades K-4 school psychologist room. The expectation is that these boxes will help disrupt any negative and anxious feelings a student may be experiencing, allowing him/her to quickly resume participation in class work.
“Sensory Pathway,” JFK Elementary School, Lead Applicant: Gina Todesca
A “Sensory Pathway” is a creative and playful way for kids to build sensory pathways – or connections in the brain - that are responsible for sight, touch, sound, etc. When following a designated Sensory Pathway, students are asked to complete complex, multi-stage tasks. This can help them develop motor skills (like balance, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness). It can also provide over-stimulated students with a much-needed break, enabling them to sit still and focus for longer periods of time in the classroom. The money from this grant will be used to build a Sensory Pathway at the JFK that will be available to all grades, and benefit students and teachers alike.