Early Childhood Reading - Store - School, Library, Public Agency

Early Childhood Reading - Store - School, Library, Public Agency

Organization Information

Organization Name Woodbine Elementary School Mrs. Christy Heatherly 495 Broadwood Rd. Woodbine, GA. 31569 United States 912-576-5245 Fax Number 912-576-3778 cheatherly@camden.k12.ga.us

Website http://wes.camden.k12.ga.us/

Which best describes the organization? EDUCATION-Primary & Secondary

What is the organization's Mission Statement:

The mission of Woodbine Elementary School is to educate students to become productive and responsible members of our society. We believe that students can be motivated to learn academically, personally, and socially. We believe students should be self-disciplined. We believe students should develop a sense of pride and respect for the rights and properties of others. We believe the home, school, and community contribute to the success of students. We believe students should develop technological skills. We believe developmentally appropriate learning activities enhance learning at all levels. We believe students should have understanding of differences in others through cultural awareness.

What year was the organization founded? 1994 Is the organization a part of a State, the United States, or the District of Columbia (i.e., a public school, public agency, or public library)? yes

Is this donation being requested exclusively for public purposes? yes

Tax Status Schools, Libraries, Hospitals, Churches, Govt units

Organization Tax ID 12345678910

Do you have any Target Team Members serving on your board? no

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As a way to increase reading with younger Title 1 students we would like to start an afterschool reading club for students in 2nd and 3rd grade. Students would use an E-Reader and E-Books to read books, write on their book blog, and create Wordle's for their books to display in the school. The Aluratek Libre Digital Book Reader would be purchased from Target. The advantage for students at this age using this technology would provide them technology to look up unfamiliar words, enlarge the text, and have their books read aloud if needed.

Mrs. Christy D. Heatherly Media Specialist 495 Boradwood Rd. Woodbine, GA. 31569 912-576-5245 Fax Number 1-912-576-3778 cheatherly@camden.k12.ga.us

Proposal Information

Request Amount $2,000

Program Title After School Reading Program Targeting Reading Success

Program Start Date 10/03/2012 Program End Date 03/06/2013 Proposal Detail:

Which best describes the primary focus of the program? EDUCATION-Reading-Extended Learning Time

Please provide an overview of the program. The media center has purchased some E-Books for students to use next year. THe after school reading program would allow students time to work with non-fiction and fiction text on E-Readers to learn content knowledge, but mostly for the love of reading. This club would allow students from a Title 1 school the ability to use E-Readers to enlarge text, have text read aloud to them, and to highlight and look up unfamiliar words. Books are very special and the use of E- Books can increase reading proficiency by allowing them to manipulate the functions of an E-Book.

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Provide a description of how the program will demonstrate success in increasing the reading proficiency of elementary students. In order to determine an increase in reading proficiency, the media specialist and administration would review AFL Scores and STAR Reading Growth.

What year was this program first implemented? 2011

What is the organization annual budget? 300

What is the proposed program budget? 2000

List the 5 primary expenses for the program budget. E-Readers from Target E-Books

List committed and potential funders of this program. Include the funder's name and funding level. Southeastern Bank - $100 Southeast Georgia Health Systems - $300

What other income sources are being used to support this program? We are currently looking for sponsors.

Are there any recognition opportunities for Target? yes

If yes, list any recognition opportunities. e.g., newsletters, website, etc. Our website would list the Reading Club as one of the school's activities and provide information about funding from Target. A newspaper article would be written with a picture showing the students using the E-Readers and how this opportunity was provided by Target. Information about the program and Target's funding would be shown on our Media Blog.

Would there be any volunteer opportunities for Target? yes

If yes, list volunteer opportunities that would be available. Volunteers are always welcome at Woodbine Elementary School. For this program, volunteers could show students and teachers how to use the technology. Volunteers could serve as a Reading Buddy and have students read aloud to them and ask guiding and critical thinking questions.

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When answering the following questions, please think about the mission and/or primary focus of the organization as well as the majority of people served by this program.

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Indicate your best estimate of the percentage of those served by this program for each of the Ethnic Groups below.

African 0

Asian 0

Asian Indian 0

Black or African American 35

Latino or Hispanic 5

Native American or Alaskan Native 0

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0

White or Caucasian 55

Other Ethnic Group not specified above 5

Indicate your best estimate of the percentage of those served by this program for each Gender listed below. Female 50

Male 50

100%

Indicate your best estimate of the percentage of those served by this program for each of the Age Groups listed below.

Elementary School Grades K-5 (5-10 years old) 100

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Indicate your best estimate of the percentage of those served by this program for each Population listed below.

Active Military 0

Blind/Vision Impaired 0

Deaf/Hearing Impaired 0

Economically Disadvantaged 50

LGTBA (Allies) 0

General Population 30

Immigrants/Newcomers/Refugees 0

Persons with a Developmental Disability 10

Physically Impaired 0

Single Parents 10

Veterans 0

Project Program Zip Code 31569

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What are the anticipated outcomes of the program? Increase reading in lower grades and increase reading proficiency.

What key metrics do you plan on collecting to determine if the outcomes have been achieved? Fluency Rating, Reading and Vocabulary Growth

How many people do you anticipate will be served by this program? Please enter one whole number only 45 In 2013 we will be asking grant recipients to complete a program evaluation.

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