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Parents are their babies first teachers. Our project will help educate parents about the
importance of reading and provide them with tools to begin their journey. Reading is
fundamental to academic success and therefore my students and I would like to provide the
parents of newborn babies with books. The books will be delivered to 100 new parents at the
hospital post-delivery. We would like to include 1 bilingual childrens book, brochures with
Discuss the anticipated results (outputs and/or outcomes) for the request.
We anticipate that once we start the program more parents will read to their children and value
reading. Through this program we will be equipping children with the tools they need to become
successful students. A student not reading at his or her grade level by the end of the third grade
is four times less likely to graduate high school on timesix times less likely for students from
low-income families ( Reading Partners 2017). Furthermore, reading determines socioeconomic
status. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a division of the U.S.
Department of Education, children who are read to at home enjoy a substantial advantage over
children who are not read to at home. It is for these reasons and more that this is an important
issue. Through our project, we hope to have parents anticipate this program so that it can
become a part of the culture. As the program grows, we hope to expand and be able to provide
This will also provide an opportunity for my students to give back to the community. The
students can see the benefits of reading and realize the impact it has on society. Moreover, when
and if they become parents, they will continue to promote reading and the cycle will continue.
Indicate what process and/or impact information will be collected to measure and
demonstrate success.
We will also include a reply card and survey card in the literacy packet. Parents can provide
follow up information to learn more about free reading programs and their local library.
Furthermore, we will have a survey where they can comment on the effectiveness of the program
for their families. The reply card will include contact information so that the parents can share
pictures and testimonials which we will share via our Meadowcreek Media Center website,
If your request is only partially funded, will you be able to complete the project?
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Applications must be submitted to the Foundation President: Ms. Lynnette Aponte no later
than Friday, September 30, 2016. Applicants are required to include anticipated expenses
and are permitted to submit one page of supporting documentation.
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Signature of Applicant Date
Principals Signature_______________________________________
Amount Approved_______________________________________