Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Upper Deerfield Township School District
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Seabrook Elementary
Mailing Address: 1385 Hwy 77
City: Bridgeton
State: NJ
Postal Code: 08302
Main Phone: 856-455-2267
Main Fax: 856-451-1930
Organization Website: https://www.udts.org/
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Tax exempt (ID #21-6000308)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/10/2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: ASL Theatre
Project Description:

Thank you for your time and consideration in funding this request.

I am submitting this grant request on behalf of the Upper Deerfield Township School District from the Charles F. Seabrook Elementary School building. We are a PreK-3 to 2nd grade elementary school with approximately 400 students located in Cumberland County, New Jersey. For over a century we have served the families of Upper Deerfield, as we are a multigenerational school, with grandparents, parents and now children walking the same halls (some having the same teachers). Not only have we supplied a solid education to our students but many community events as well, such as Community Days, Trunk or Treat, and the 5K run.

For the first time in our history, a volunteer is coming in to assist the teachers to teach our students American Sign Language, as well as some aspects of the Deaf culture. The students will learn the signs for colors, family members, animals as well as various holiday signs. There is hope to celebrate their year of learning with a field trip to put their new knowledge to the test.

I am requesting $7,700 to take our K-2 students on a field trip to the Levoy Theatre in Millville, New Jersey, to watch the performance of Hands Up Silent Theatre’s Disney Little Mermaid Jr. This production is unique as it is not only in English, but also in American Sign Language. This performance is targeted to schools throughout New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area including schools for the Deaf. The total amount of this grant will go to cover the expenses of the trip including transportation and tickets for the approximate 250 students plus staff to attend.

Total Project Budget: $7,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Student activities and potential grants

Project Duration: 1 day
Geographical Area Served: Cumberland County, NJ
Age Group To Be Served: k-2nd grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Maura
Contact Last Name: Mazza
Contact Title: Special Education Teacher
Contact Phone: 609-364-4920
Contact Email: mazzam@udts.org