Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Academia Antonia Alonso Charter
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: La Academia
Mailing Address: 300 N. Wakefield Drive
City: Newark
State: DE
Postal Code: 19702
Main Phone: 3023518200
Main Fax: 3022337376
Organization Website: academiacharterschool.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 46-0667836

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 17, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Classroom Library Refresh
Project Description:

La Academia is seeking funding for a transformative project aimed at enhancing the educational experience of our diverse K-8 student body. The project focuses on establishing a comprehensive and differentiated leveled classroom library for English as a second language (ESL) students, providing them with access to a wide range of books tailored to their individual reading levels and linguistic needs.

Our school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes academic excellence. However, we face challenges in catering to the unique requirements of ESL students, who come from various linguistic backgrounds and proficiency levels. The proposed project aims to address this gap by creating a leveled classroom library that aligns with the diverse linguistic abilities of our K-8 students.

The need for this grant arises from the financial constraints faced by our school in procuring a varied collection of books suitable for different proficiency levels. A well-stocked, differentiated, leveled library is essential for ESL students to engage with literature that is both challenging and accessible, fostering language development and literacy skills. The grant funds will be utilized to acquire diverse books, including leveled readers, culturally relevant literature, and language-learning resources.

By investing in this project, we aspire to empower our students to become confident readers and learners. The leveled library will not only support their language acquisition but also promote a love for reading and learning.

This grant is crucial for the successful implementation of this project, as it will enable us to bridge the resource gap and create a vibrant, leveled library that caters specifically to the diverse linguistic backgrounds and proficiency levels of our students. This initiative aligns with our school’s mission to nurture a culturally responsive learning environment and empower all students for academic success.

Total Project Budget: 88,149.22

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Snap Dragon Book Foundation, Voya, Laura Bush, Association of American Educators, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

Project Duration: ASAP- Several Years, These materials are projected to last us 10+ years
Geographical Area Served: Newark, Delaware Suburban/Urban
Age Group To Be Served: 5-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Danielle
Contact Last Name: Asmus
Contact Title: Grant Coordinator
Contact Phone: 3027505043
Contact Email: dasmus@academiacharter.org