SPRING 2024
$470,786 | 41 Grants
DISTRICT $53,749 / 5 GRANTS
Pawsitivity with Pups | $1,140
Will provide time with a Certified Creature Comfort Therapy Dog during times of instructional, emotional and behavioral need.
Applicant(s):
Danielle Malysa
School(s):
Primary Centers
All Elementary Schools
LCJ Summit Middle School
Summit High School
Grade/Area:
Grades K-12
The Reading League Professional Development Partnership | $6,000
This grant is designed to provide professional development to our elementary administrators to advance the awareness of, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction.
Applicant(s):
Staci Kaplan
Abigail Emerson
Caitlin Crimmins
School(s):
All Elementary Schools
Grade/Area:
Grade K-5
Number Stackers | $1,974
Math Stackers help build foundational number sense skills, problem solving skills, and provide concrete manipulatives for math concepts in grades K-5.
Applicant(s):
Courtney Nelson
Debbie Yendrick
Danielle Greco
Myung Shin
Melissa Fusari
Linda Stanziale
School(s):
Primary Centers
All Elementary Schools
Grade/Area:
Grade K-5
Reflex Math | $40,035
Building math fact stamina
Applicant(s):
Ian Bell
Trudy Cohen
School(s):
All Elementary Schools
Grade/Area:
Grades 1-5
Book Break Subscription | $4,600
BookBreak brings 2-4 bestselling elementary authors to schools each month via live stream.
Applicant(s):
Cindy Abramov
Courtney Kaczynski
Jill Mills
Carole Stubeck
Shea Williams
School(s):
All Elementary Schools
Grade/Area:
Grade 1-5 Library
PRIMARY CENTERS $31,355 / 3 Grants
School Playground Communication Board | $5,724
Install communication boards on school playgrounds to create more opportunities for inclusion, positive social interactions, and further develop student's effective communication and language skills outside of the classroom.
Applicant(s):
Rachel Cohen
School(s):
Jefferson Primary Center
Wilson Primary Center
Grade/Area:
Preschool /Kindergarten
Flexible Seating | $24,881
To provide 3 Kindergarten classrooms with a truly flexible learning environment.
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Applicant(s):
Jennilee Curran
Amanda Digricoli
Kelly Klaif
School(s):
Wilson Primary Center
Grade/Area:
Kindergarten
"Paws"itive Impact | $750
This program will provide time with a certified Creature Comfort therapy dog during times of instructional, emotional and behavioral need.
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Applicant(s):
Evan Kozak
Donna Schneider
School(s):
Wilson Primary Center
Grade/Area:
Preschool and Kindergarten
ELEMENTARY $105,631 / 20 Grants
Building Mobile Workspaces for Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics | $3,858
Mobile, magnetic whiteboards and magnetic math manipulatives will be used to create alternative small group workspaces that improve student engagement, collaboration, and learning in math lessons.
Applicant(s):
Danielle Greco
Denise Touhey
School(s):
Brayton Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 1-5
Hands on Science with a Schoolyard Bird Habitat | $4,239
Bird feeders, nesting boxes, and bird feed will be used to create a schoolyard bird habitat that will be used alongside lessons and projects in which students will explore bird science and nature in a hands-on and engaging way.
Applicant(s):
Chris Miller
School(s):
Brayton Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 3
Calming Corners for Emotional Regulation and Independent Reading| $11,944
Purchase of shelving and comfortable seating to create calming reading corners that encourage emotional regulation and independent reading, while also improving book storage and organization for the third-grade classrooms.
Applicant(s):
Chelsea Simao
Christina Inghilterra
Chris Miller
School(s):
Brayton Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 3
Saving Our Stories | $1,405
The primary purposes of this grant are to preserve student writing, improve the condition of our book collection, and prolong the lifespan of our books.
Applicant(s):
Jill Mills
School(s):
Franklin Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Library
The Sensory Path| $1,500
The Sensory Path is designed to transform a space in our school into a creative and safe space for movement, which provides appropriate proprioceptive and vestibular sensory input to help decrease sensory-seeking behaviors and increase cognitive function.
Applicant(s):
Lea Audino
School(s):
Franklin Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 1-5
Active Learning Through Whiteboard Tables to Spark Engagement | $10,427
This grant proposal requests funding for whiteboard tables in our special education and grades 2-5 classrooms at Franklin School.
Applicant(s):
Esther Loor
School(s):
Franklin Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grades 2-5/ Special Education
Can You Hear Me?| $10,843
The purpose of this grant is to enhance learning with the use of the FrontRow Juno FM systems in the remaining classes without one at Franklin Elementary School.
Applicant(s):
Esther Loor
School(s):
Franklin Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Library & 6 classrooms
"Paws" & Breathe | $500
Paws & Breathe will provide time with Certified Creature Comfort Therapy Dogs during times of instructional, emotional and behavioral need.
Applicant(s):
Ashley Purdue
Esther Loor
School(s):
Franklin Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grades 1-5
American Revolution Reenactment| $1,000
Students will engage in authentic reenactment from the American Revolution that has a wide range of hands-on historical activities that will cover military and civilian life at this time.
Applicant(s):
Ian Bell
School(s):
Jefferson Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 4 Social Studies/ ELA
Enhancing ESL Learning | $5,012
ESL teachers are requesting flexible furniture and learning rugs for students in different small group instruction areas to promote collaborative learning.
Applicant(s):
Melissa Acabou
Marija Landeka
School(s):
Jefferson Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 1-5
From Chaos to Calm: Creating Well-Managed 1-5 Classrooms with Classroom Screen | $440
Classroom Screen is a versatile online whiteboard that goes beyond just displaying presentations. It offers features specifically designed to support 1-5 elementary teachers in managing their classrooms and engaging their students.
Applicant(s):
Nataly Farias
School(s):
Jefferson Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 1-5
Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors: Diversifying Our Classrooms Libraries | $1,879
This grant will increase representation of diverse characters in ESL classroom libraries by acquiring high quality fiction series and picture books with diverse characters, written by diverse authors.
Applicant(s):
Marija Landeka
Melissa Acabou
School(s):
Jefferson Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 1-5
Reading Success with Decodable Texts | $2,347
This grant will provide special education teachers and struggling readers with access to high-quality decodable texts.
Applicant(s):
Marissa Kaufman
Diane Dreisbach
School(s):
Jefferson Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grades 1-3/Students with IEPs
Comfortable Seating | $4,593
This furniture will provide a space for students to work together, share information/life stories and help students find comfort and relax.
Applicant(s):
Shea Williams
School(s):
Jefferson Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Library/Lego Wall
You Have a Friend in a Therapy Dog 2.0 | $2,400
Therapy dogs will provide a soothing, calm, comforting environment for readers to practice reading aloud and assisting students to clam their emotions in small and larger group settings.
Applicant(s):
Diane Dreisbach
Marissa Kaufman
Jessica Cuskie
School(s):
Jefferson Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grades 1-5/Resource Center/ABA Classrooms
American Revolution Reenactment|$1,000
The students will learn about life during the American Revolution by seeing it play out in front of them and by rotating through different stations that cover military and civilian life during that time in history.
Applicant(s):
Cherylin Fano (DeCarlo)
Lori Weller
Cara Capone
Gabriella Allegra
School(s):
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 4
Optimizing Potential: Enhancing Productivity, Well-being, and Learning Preferences through Adjustable Standing Desks | $36,243
Standing desks, designed to accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences, foster increased achievement and success among students, ultimately maximizing their full academic potential.
Applicant(s):
Lori Weller
Cherylin Fano (DeCarlo)
Cara Capone
Gabriella Allegra
School(s):
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 4
Reading Starts Here! | $3,003
This grant will equip teachers and empower second grade students with a renowned and empirical resource to facilitate and enhance small group reading instruction which aligns with the Summit Public Schools curriculum and goals.
Applicant(s):
Katherine Melilli
Olivia Podsiebierski
School(s):
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grade 2
Comfort for Inclusion | $2,108
This grant will provide the inclusion classrooms with the tools necessary to make all of the space in our classrooms conducive for comfortable, focused working and learning.
Applicant(s):
Lisa Bolton
Tara DiGiovanni
Kristin Doehner
Juliana Venezio
School(s):
Washington Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grades 1-5/Inclusion Classrooms
Cricut Maker for Washington School | $890
This grant will provide updated Cricut cutting machine and material for the entire Washington School faculty and Staff.
Applicant(s):
Jessica O'Connor
Lauren Banker
School(s):
Washington Elementary
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Grade/Area:
Grades 1-5
MIDDLE SCHOOL $267,019 / 11 Grants
LCJSMS Pond Cleanout | $900
This grant is for the clean out of the LCJSMS pond provided by Full Service Aquatics
Applicant(s):
Maria Rommel
School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
Grades 6-8
The American Revolution in New Jersey | $250
Students will be exposed to various historic artifacts from the American Revolution to enhance their understanding of the time period.
Applicant(s):
Kate Polles
Justin Liss
School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
Grade 7/Resource English
STEAM Teachers (Design/Innovation Teacher and a Theatre Technology & Film Teacher) at Lawton C. Johnson Middle School | $210,000
We are seeking funding from the Summit Educational Foundation for two key roles at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School: a Design/Innovation Teacher and a Theatre Technology & Film Teacher, whose contributions to our STEAM initiative will foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, enrich our performing arts program, and prepare our students for a dynamic, global landscape, aligning with the boardís goals and ensuring a high-quality, well-rounded education.
Applicant(s):
Scott Hough
Dr. Joseph Cordero
School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
Grades 6-8/Cycle Courses
LCJSMS Science Olympiad | $6,374
Science Olympiad is a STEM-based competition with events throughout the year and a chance to compete with other students locally and nationally.
Applicant(s):
Jenny Chismark
School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
Grades 6-8
You have a Friend in a Therapy Dog 2.0 |$1,200
Therapy dogs will provide a calming and comforting presence for students in a safe environment during academic instruction. The therapy dogs will assist in calming students and helping to decrease anxiety, overstimulation, and escalating emotions.
Applicant(s):
TranLe Hill
School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
ABA classroom
The Social Institute - Year 2 | $14,000
The Social Institute (TSI) is an online program and robust resource that supports parents and educators with articles and information so they can facilitate conversations aimed to empower students to make high- character decisions both online and offline.
Applicant(s):
Nicole Finnegan
School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
Grades 1-8
Challenge Day | $6,000
An impactful full-day experience for 100 8th-grade students and 25 staff members where barriers are broken down, learning and acceptance are promoted, and the teachings from the day are disseminated to the entire school population through the careful selection process of a group of students that represent the demographics of our building.
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Applicant(s):
Monica Galasso
School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
Grade 8
First Choice, Second Chance by Stephen Hill | $7,000
An impactful 75-minute student assembly program with a combined approach of persuasive storytelling, practical prevention, and human connection, followed by intimate breakout sessions in the second part of the program.
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Applicant(s):
Monica Galasso
School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
Grade 8
Peer Leadership | $3,820
The Peer Leadership program will continue to empower a selected group of 8th grade to become student ambassadors and lead programs throughout the school.
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Applicant(s):
Stefanie Jurista
Cristina Casani
School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
Grade 6-8
iRobot School Pack, 30 Root Robots | $7,000
The purpose is to purchase iRobot School Pack, 30 Root Robots to provide hands-on application of text based coding to further interest and experience in STEAM.
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Applicant(s):
Jennifer Mitterko
Lisa Genua
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School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
Grade 7/Robotics & Coding
Panorama: A View of the Whole Child | $10,475
Panoramaís Student Success platform offers a comprehensive, actionable view of every student, allowing staff the ability to leverage this information to provide support for individual needs and progress within a unified system.
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Applicant(s):
John Ciferni
Laura Muller
Jenna Colineri
Amy Sweeney
School(s):
LCJ Summit Middle School
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Grade/Area:
Grade 6-8
HIGH SCHOOL $13,032 / 2 Grants
Artist Visit for Art & ELL Collaborative Project | $5,185
Artist Maria de Los Angeles will give an artist talk, then lead a printmaking activity with the selected students.
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Applicant(s):
Silvia Vicente
Kelly Wright
School(s):
Summit High School
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Grade/Area:
40 Students from the ELL classes and upper level Art classes
SHS Science Olympiad | $7,847
Science Olympiad is a STEM-based competition with events throughout the year and a chance to compete with other students nationally.
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Applicant(s):
Benjamin Fischer
Violet Wallerstein
School(s):
Summit High School
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Grade/Area:
Summit High School