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Grants
Please click here to download our 2010 Grant Program Application Form.
Grants Awarded (1998-2008)
All grants listed below were awarded by the Franklin Education Foundation entirely by funds raised from local businesses, organizations and individuals in the community. Since 1998, more than $173,313 has been awarded in grants to Franklin public school teachers and staff, thanks to the generosity of the community!
Elementary School Grants
Oak Street - to create multicultural, social studies units and to create a Web site for sharing those resources with teachers across the system. JoAnn Tavalone and Kristen Eickmann
Kennedy - to bring in an art historian to discuss works from different cultures throughout history. Interactive discussions include slides and artifacts. Kathleen Merten
Parmenter - to create a schoolyard habitat for local animal and plant life. Theresa D'Amato
Kennedy - to create a computerized writing center for students. Gary Mazzola, Ann Williams
Davis Thayer - to develop and implement an economics curriculum. Rena L. Heleniak
Jefferson - to design multiple intelligence science units, which meet the science curriculum frameworks. Charles Graham, Barbara Mitchell and Heather Murray
Kennedy - to purchase a video camera and digital camera to allow students and teachers to create multimedia presentations. Meredith Doherty
Oak Street - to create a multiple intelligence artistic and musical curriculum. Erika Hession, Janet Lettieri, Beth Melo and David Weiner
Davis Thayer - creation of an extended day math and reading program for at-risk students. Shirley Babcock
Jefferson - to create an audio learning center for learning disabled students. Susan Borchard
Jefferson - for materials and training to introduce fundamental algebraic concepts at the elementary school level. Ruthann Archibald
Oak Street - to implement Authors Circles with use of AlphaSmarts individual word processors. Students create and edit work easily, providing time for peer discussion/analysis. Jessica Wright-Mullin
Kennedy - create resource center to enhance poetry instruction. Includes audio & video equipment and a variety of books, anthologies, and other resources. Ann Williams and Jill Schreiber
Jefferson - "Kindergarten Classroom Supply Closet for Sensory and Motor Development" This project provides a variety of equipment and materials for fine motor development and sensory stimulation that support learning for all kindergarten students. Beth Bohannon
Parmenter - "Poet-in-Residence" The poet-in-residence will work with all K-5 classes to enhance poetry instruction as part of an extended school-wide poetry initiative related to skills required by the Curriculum Frameworks. Judith Bassignani and Barbara Blake
Davis Thayer - "Lending Library for Before School Breakfast Book Club" Multiple copies of selected books will be purchased for 5th grade students participating in the Before School Breakfast Book Club. Program enhances love of good literature by expanding selections beyond standard curriculum. Melissa Cacciapaglia and Ellen Pierce
Early Childhood Development Center - "Franklin Resource Guide Family" This project will support the publication of a Family Resource Guide and enhance the Resource Center which benefits families in Franklin. An online version of Resource Guide will be accessible through a link on the Franklin Website. Bernadette M. Conroy
Kennedy - "World Book Online" World Book Online resources will be utilized by students and faculty for special projects. Carol DiNatale and Linda Galasso
Kennedy - "Box City" An all-school interdisciplinary unit will enable all students in grades K-5 to participate in creating an extensive scale model of the Town of Franklin. Charlene D'Onofrio
Jefferson - "Open Circle Curriculum" supports the acquisition of authentic literature for grades K- 5 that spotlights bullying and the strategies for dealing effectively with it. Don E. Cowart
Jefferson - "Multicultural Literature for Kindergarten Student" Multicultural books will expand kindergarten students' view of the world and support them in considering how they are alike and different from others in such areas as physical attributes, family living arrangements, housing, cultures, and recreational activities. Deborah Winterroth
Parmenter - "Fifth Grade After School Book Club" Books will be purchased to support an After School Book Club that will foster the love of reading and discussions related to good literature. Kathy Carlson
Oak Street - "Fourth Grade Social Studies Web Site" Online social studies/geography research projects for fourth grades across the district will be collaboratively developed and linked to the new Massachusetts fourth grade history standards. The project will incorporate an interactive WebQuest. Teachers will create an ever-growing database that supports the content-based inquiring method. JoAnn Tavalone and Sean O'Shea
Jefferson - Multicultural read-aloud books will be used with first graders to challenge them to begin thinking critically about their world and their place in it. Nancy Rae
Oak Street - "n My Shoes - Disability Awareness" Fifth grade students will participate in an interactive program on disability awareness presented by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Mimi Feerick
Jefferson - "Firsthand" writing program will assist teachers in developing writing goals and mini-lessons for students and provide students with the content and context to become good writers. Don Cowart
Parmenter - "First Grade Math Night" will assist parents in learning how to provide necessary problem-solving instruction and practice. A resource book of problem-solving activities will also be developed for teachers. Ellen Sabonosh and Maureen Frangioso
Jefferson - Kindergarten Literacy Centers will be established for four kindergarten classrooms to provide materials that enrich and support pre-reading skills. Cathy Clough
Parmenter - Books supporting Open Circle themes, such as understanding feelings, problem-solving, teasing, and bullying, will be purchased for K-5 students. Carol Staniunas
Oak Street - "Reading Prevention/Intervention Program" Scientifically based reading research will be used to develop an early intervention program for struggling second grade readers. The five building blocks of the program align with the district's reading curriculum and state assessments. Shawn Connelly, Emily Laliberte, Kate LaRose, Shannon Novick, Tracy O'Brien
Kennedy - "Traveling Math Boxes" will be developed for grades K-5 so that students can practice math concepts at home with parents. Belinda Arnold and Charlene D'Onofrio
Davis Thayer - "Journey Through Genres": Literature books will be purchased and curriculum revised to integrate subject matter at various reading levels in math, science and social studies. Keri Brown and Kristina MacRury
Oak - "Fifth Grade Investment Club" enables students to learn the fundamentals of investing in the stock market thought using an interdisciplinary approach that includes learning how current political, environmental and economic events can impact the outcomes of their investment decisions. Beth Buswell Mary Doherty, Suzanne Grant, and Donna Reynolds
Davis Thayer, Kennedy and Parmenter - "Everyday Math Trade Books" enables school libraries to purchase math trade books to support the Everyday Math program in each school. Judi Bohall
Davis Thayer - "Modeling Mathematics Instruction" provides teachers access to portable document cameras that will be used to support development of student mathematics skills, particularly as they relate to answering MCAS open response questions. Margaret Miller
Keller and Sullivan Middle School - "Hands-on Equations" supports the purchase of equation kits for grades 3-8 to provide students with a visual and kinesthetic approach to learning algebraic concepts. Ruthann McHugh and Caryn Parnell
Davis Thayer - "Lucy Calkins Writing Program" produces competent writers using the Lucy Calkins approach and mentor texts to model writing skills being taught. Kristina MacRury, JoAnne Tavalone, Keri Siciliano
Jefferson - "Literature to Understand Disabilities" provides children's and adult literature that increases awareness and knowledge of learning differences and supports children's and staff's understanding of the disabilities and learning needs of all children. Freddi Faye Salden, Amy Cardin, Debi Montana Rhonda Hevenor
Davis Thayer - "Starter Library for English Language Learners"supports the establishment of a resource and lending library of literature for the English Language Learners (ELL) program. Deb Ward and Alysa Buchanan
Middle School Grants
Horace Mann - "A Backyard History Project of Franklin" where students research a prominent founding family and trace his/her genealogy and significant events as they shaped Franklin history. Carolyn Fortuna and Chris Cleverdon
Horace Mann - to enhance the current Holocaust unit through the creation of a student memorial quilt and to fund a panel discussion with Holocaust survivors. Rob Vacca and Beth Powers
Horace Mann - "Project Adventure." To develop a physical hands-on learning activity kit that requires small groups of students to work collaboratively to solve problems. Sheila Schamber and Mardi Donovan
Horace Mann - "Enhancing communication and cultivating a more effective relationship between school and family." A psychotherapist and LICSW lead a yearlong series of monthly parent groups to increase involvement and enhance parenting skills. Roberta Oehley and Chandler Creedon, Jr.
Horace Mann - to continue parent workshops and establish a Parent Education Interactive Web site and Resource Center. Chandler Creedon, Jr. and Roberta J. Oehley
Remington - to develop and implement curriculum extensions that provide highly motivated students access to innovative alternative study units. Timothy Farmer
Horace Mann - "Women Mentoring Women." To develop a program that includes data collection and comparison between science and language arts to ascertain performance. The program targets a group of young women to ensure equity and excellence in the science classroom. Vicki Golburgh and Carolyn Fortuna
Horace Mann - "Primary Sources for Civil War Unit." To build a library of primary sources - visual, musical, art, novels and short stories - from Civil War time period. Primary sources are appealing and challenge students to use an open-ended learning approach. Jim d'Entremont
Horace Mann - to create a library of music and audio books to complement and supplement the World Language classes. Emily Hollembaek
Remington - to provide physical education instructors with the models and materials needed to provide cooperative activities that develop teamwork, leadership and self-confidence. Liane Jalette and Mardi Donovan
Horace Mann - to foster local student/business connections. K. Chris Cleverdon, Allyson Deguire, Carolyn Fortuna, Cece Gauthier, Vicki Golburgh and Mary Smith
Horace Mann - to establish video club that involves student representation from each cluster in every grade. The club will create a video yearbook. Joe Corey and Noreen Langmeyer
Horace Mann Middle School at Sullivan - "Deana's Fund Educational Theatre Programs" This program promotes healthy relationships among peers, and helps to prevent harassment, bullying, and relationship violence. Issues are presented to each grade level through a dramatic, interactive 3-person play. Curricula, classroom activity books and planning guide are provided to teachers prior to performances. Roberta Oehley
Horace Mann Middle School at Sullivan - "Top One Hundred Classic American Films" As an after-school activity, this project enables students to compare depictions of American society in film through viewing, analysis, and discussion. Carolyn Fortuna
Horace Mann Middle School at Sullivan - "Composer in Residence" A piece of music will be commissioned specifically for a middle school band, and the composer will serve as an artist-in-residence during the year to assist the students in interpreting and performing the composition. Vicki Garino
Horace Mann Middle School at Sullivan - "Costume Wardrobe for A Midsummer Night's Dream" Costumes will be provided for use by 8th graders at both middle schools studying "A Midsummer Night's Dream" . Costume-based learning enhances student understanding of characters and content. Carolyn Fortuna
Remington - "Joseph Burchac, Native American Expert" This award-winning author and storyteller will perform and interact with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in their study of Native American culture through literature. Carol Lewenberg and Rhonda Havenor
Remington - "Vernal Pools as Outdoor Classrooms" Vernal pools will be used as outdoor classrooms. The vernal pool ecosystem will be a model for understanding other ecosystems, communities, and populations. The program also provides real world experience with environmental issues and their impact on the community. Jonathan Twining, Russ Holden and June Thall
Remington - "Expansion of Ecosystems Unit" The ecosystems unit will be expanded to include a comparison of a vernal pool ecosystem to a perennial stream ecosystem located near the school. Jonathan Twining, Russ Holden and June Thall
Remington - Sumner McClain, Storyteller and Promoter for Cultural Diversity" Mr. McClain will perform an original narration commemorating the life of Martin Luther King. Additional classroom work supplemented the performance. Carol Lewenberg and Rhonda Havenor
Remington - "Eight Grade Spanish Reading Program" A multi-level Spanish reading series, based on novels, will be offered to eighth grade students. Carol Martin
Horace Mann at Sullivan - "History Day Print and Video Resources for Students with Disabilities" New print and video resources will be available to students with disabilities so that they will be able to conduct meaningful research and create credible projects. James D'Entremont and Leigh Young
Horace Mann at Sullivan - "Tolerance and Diversity Theme Books for Inclusion Students" Special books with tolerance and diversity themes will be available to students, many of whom have significant reading difficulties, so that they will be able to participate in class discussions and related projects. Carolyn Fortuna
Horace Mann at Sullivan - "Hydrogen Fuel Project" A hydrogen fuel cell exploration project will be offered to students during an after-school engineering activity. Lauri McLeland and James Schliefke
Horace Mann - "Alternative Maps and Atlases for Middle School" Alternative maps and atlases will be used by teachers across disciplines to offer opportunities for students to develop a better understanding of global demographics, cultures, and geography. Sarah Lane, Debra Grant, Cecelia Gauthier, Carolyn Fortuna
Horace Mann - "Enhanced Curricula Materials for Advanced Students" Provides high level, technology and inquiry-based science enrichment materials for advanced eighth grade science students. Vicki Golburgh
Horace Mann - "Personal Fitness Program for High Risk Students" Provides a special fitness program for those students who are the highest risk for health problems and will supplement regular Physical Education classes. It aims to improve fitness levels, nutritional habits, and self-esteem. Sheila Schamber and Christine Mahan
Horace Mann - "Health Snack Shop Operated by Special Needs Students" A snack stand and "healthy foods" will be purchased to enable special needs students to gain vocational and social skills through selling the snacks to middle school classmates, who will also benefit by being able to purchase nutritional snacks. Marilee Gleason
Annie Sullivan - Art room walls will be transformed by permanent art work to be planned, designed and executed by 2005-2006 art classes. Tina Guarino
Horace Mann - An interdisciplinary unit will be developed to study the factors that influence settlement using geographic and scientific concepts. David McGovern and James Schliefke
Horace Mann - "Newsflash" Students will develop and present daily life broadcasts of school announcements, relevant news stories, and weather via classroom television. Brenda Lee Vanoyer
Remington - "Literacy Materials for Students with Reading Disabilities": A classroom-based library of books, magazines, and other print materials will be established for students with reading disabilities to foster literacy skills, expand their general knowledge, and foster connections to other types of reading . Karen Lindblom
Horace Mann - The "Homestead" Platform and its surrounding area will be used as a cross-disciplinary, self-contained learning platform and will be made available to all departments in the school. Bruno Nosiglia
Annie Sullivan - "Composer-In-Residence": Creation of an original instrumental and vocal musical composition for the student groups; composer will rehearse with students during the year. Meredith Smith
Remington - "Potato Hill Poetry Workshop" : Supports the development of poetry appreciation and writing skills through a one-day workshop and other pre- and post-activities. Denise Ghiloni
Annie Sullivan - "Incredible Art Room - Part 2": Students will research artists and then transform the ceiling tiles into paintings in the style of various artists. Tina Guarino
Remington - "Lights, Camera, Action": Students will research and create film documentaries to address media production, an often-overlooked standard from the English Language Arts curriculum frameworks. Mary Cotillo
Remington - "Enrichment Writing Workshop" with author Michael Tougias, who will work with interested student writers in an enrichment extension program to assist them in building their writing skills. Carol Lewenberg and Rhonda Hevenor
Horace Mann - "Hands-On Learning Center" will enable at-risk students to work in the center to develop their academic abilities through woodworking and related activities. Bruno Nosiglia
Horace Mann - "Ecosystems and Nutrient Cycles," an aquatic learning center will be created to allow students to conduct authentic research in the roles that organisms play in the ecosystem. Ellen Forman and James Schliefke
Horace Mann - "A Manga-Anime Club" will be offered during the enrichment period to provide students with a place to learn and practice this art form, be exposed to appropriate novels and movies, and to explore different aspects of Japanese culture and customs. Christina Renaud
Remington - "Classroom-based Library" continues the acquisition of books, magazines, and other print materials tailored to the specific interests and abilities of students who have significant reading disabilities so that they may develop their literary skills. Karen Lindblom
Remington - "Using Technology to Study Plate Tectonics" project integrates new technologies and Internet-based multidisciplinary lessons to expose students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts as they relate to studying the earth s structure and history. Keith Turner
Sullivan - "Science Exploration Program" involves middle school seventh grade students in learning more than 30 hands-on science activities and then conducting them with grade five students to interest these students in science and also to assist them in transitioning to the middle school. Susan Fortin
Horace Mann - "Current Events Based Mapping Program" is a program that intertwines with the current seventh grade world geography curriculum. David McGovern
Remington - "Jeff Yalden," an internationally renowned lilfe coach will present to middle school students. Dr. Joan Koss-Cole
Horace Mann - "Kinesthetic, Problem-based Learning" supports purchase of materials and equipment required to create and beta test a synergistic program to enhance core curriculum learning by the application of multidisciplinary knowledge in a kinesthetic (hands-on), authentic, problem-solving lesson. Bruno Nosiglia
Remington - "Geometer's Sketchpad" supports the purchase of software for all three middle school computer labs to support math studies. Jeffrrey Chafee, Colleen Donahue, Caryn Parnell
High School Grants
FHS - "Genetics." To purchase accelerated seed stock for the newly renovated FHS greenhouse. Students grow plants and collect data to recreate Mendel's genetics experiments. Students plan, design and implement a long-range project while working in small groups. Mary Condon
FHS - "Public Sculpture." To allow students to meet with artists and members of the Franklin Memorial committee to understand the process of creating sculpture in public places. George Ratkevich and John MacPhee
FHS - "Empty Bowls I, II, and II." To create ceramic bowls and set up a soup night that includes the sale of the bowls to help the local food pantry. Program encourages art students to use their creative endeavors to help the needy. Alicia Bell and John MacPhee
FHS - "ArcView Business Analyst" software that enhances classes in Geographic Information Systems, Entrepreneurship classes and Distributive Education/Marketing classes. Franklin is among the first school systems in the state to offer this challenging learning experience to students. Laraine Hawkins
FHS - to operate and maintain the Franklin High School greenhouse for use by all students and incorporate hands-on learning into core curriculum. Catherine Polis
FHS - for an Artificial Terrestrial Structure Project that designs, builds, installs and monitors artificial housing for small animals living near the high school. Kevin Enos
FHS - "Videos/Advanced Technology." To enable technology students to learn, explore and utilize advanced technologies such as Avid Cinema. Students and faculty edit professional videos to emphasize points within their lessons. Nancy Bloom and Cheryl Arena
FHS - to establish a literacy support program for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Catherine Dellea Polis
FHS - to prepare curriculum units which integrate art with social studies. Through these units, students use art as a tool for understanding different periods in history. Frances Peters and John MacPhee
FHS - to purchase a portable projector for the PC that enables multiple teachers and departments to interface with a class using modern technology. Joseph Gormley
FHS - to purchase a video camcorder to support the growth of the media production capabilities in the Theater Arts and Film Department. Marushka Waters
FHS - "Dangle Duo" which supports Project Adventure by offering different and challenging activities for students in physical education classes and co-curricular activities. Michelle Downing and Mardi Donovan
FHS - to supply students with digital camcorder and production software to create videos and Web pages related to class assignments and other projects. Nancy Bloom and Cheryl Arena
FHS - "GIS Remote Sensing Lab and Classroom" Provides digital cameras, as well as other equipment and supplies to expand the capability of the GIS classes to complete numerous community mapping projects. Students will work with various town and community organizations to gain real life experience. Laraine Hawkins
FHS - "Encouraging Careers in Math, Science and Technology for High School Junior Women" Female professional will meet with students to discuss career opportunities. Students will also access new career exploration software. Kathleen Woods
FHS - "Establishing a Student Gallery at Franklin High School" Provides freestanding art display panels to support the establishment of a student gallery, which will feature rotating, student-managed art exhibits. Alicia Bell, Michael Caple, Amy Wilcox
FHS - "Filming and Editing Software" Supports high school theatre students in completing a variety of visual communication projects that will enhance their ability to design, implement and evaluate creative projects linked to personal interests and growth. Marushka Waters
FHS - "Using NEC VT45 Projectors to Enhance Teaching and Learning in Grade 9 World History" Ninth grade social students will develop their oral, written, and technology presentation skills through researching and developing PowerPoint presentations that may include music, art, photography, voice over and text layout. Sharon Hansen
FHS - A range of books will be provided for inclusion students with reading disabilities so that they can participate more effectively in class discussions. Carolyn Fortuna
FHS - "Medium and Message" Students will read primary resources, analyze messages from print and visual media, and create their own media messages. Carolyn Fortuna
FHS - Equipment will be purchased to enhance astronomy instruction, which will include offering three family astronomy nights. Dr. Karen Robblee and Donna Marble
FHS - "Longitudinal Ecology Project" Students will conduct field research on the human impact on the well- being of aquatic and terrestrial habitats surrounding Franklin High School. Lisa Baumgartner and Dr. Karen Robblee
FHS - "Technology (cable and NEC projector) for Contemporary Issues Classroom" to provide live cable access and support students in creating videos, DVDs, Powerpoint presentations, and websites. John Leighton
FHS - "Outdoor Ecological Sculpture Park" : A sculpture park will be created on school grounds to emphasize the importance of environment and art. Lauren Jezierski
FHS - "Language Project" supports a variety of interactive world language activities that will be developed through the use of technology. Projects will include PowerPoint presentations on countries, online Internet research to support language studies, and the production of a video. Kerry Thistle, Edith Nelson Jane Hey, and Debra Murphy
FHS - "Calculus Curriculum" supports the development of math understanding using the TI-Nspire technology. Elaine Belastock
FHS - "Senior Project Pilot Program" focuses on new academic activities for seniors during the 2008-2009 school year. Tamatha Bibbo
FHS - "Technology Carts for Social Studies" supports the purchase of six technology carts to enhance instruction and student presentations in Franklin High School social studies classes. John Leighton, Kevin McCarthy, Anne Marinelli, Johanna Maclean, Michele Connolly, Michael Walsh
FHS - "Shakespearean Costumes" generates a wardrobe of Shakespearean costumes for teachers to share across all grades in the target school with their students within scaffolded, performance-based, curriculum-mandated units. Carolyn Fortuna, Marissa Arthurs, John Koch, Kate Lawson
FHS - "Music Sound Recording Lab" is a music, midi keyboard and sound recording lab for the implementation of a multi-disciplinary unit on music composition, sound recording, engineering and new CD product development. Nancy Schoen, Mike Peacock
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