Sorenti Grant

Mary Sorenti Summer Reading Grant

Mary Sorenti is a long-time member and supporter of CCCILA. She served as treasurer for more than 25 years. Mary also volunteered countless hours in several Cape Cod schools tutoring young learners. We invite you to apply for the Summer Reading Grant that was established in her honor. Allington and McGill-Franzen (2013) have established a correlation between lack of access to book ownership for summer reading and the widening of the rich/poor learning gap. They advise providing books that students choose to read and scheduling activities for book discussion and sharing. Poorer students lose more due to the summer slide, increasing the rich/poor learning gap.
Applicants must have a current Cape Cod Reading Council Membership.
Goals of the Grant

Prevent summer reading/literacy slide.
Help close the rich/poor reading/literacy gap.
Facilitate the selection and purchase of books for summer reading.
Provide opportunities for young readers to participate in book discussions and related activities.

Submit an application in support of 1- 3 disadvantaged children in Grades K-11.

Provide a plan with follow up opportunities for book discussion and sharing.
A $50 stipend will be awarded for each child.
Upon completion of the grant and activities, the applicant will be asked to submit receipts and share a brief summary of the experience with colleagues.

2018 Sorenti Summer Reading Grant Application

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone and Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

List First Names and Grade Levels of 1-3 Students *

Please include a brief description of your plan to help each student select three books to read over the summer. Explain follow up opportunities for book discussion and sharing. *

Submit

Mary Sorenti 2017 Summer Reading Program Grants have been awarded to:
Jeanie Bogosian ~ All K-3 Schools in Barnstable
Beverly Bruce ~ South Shore Charter Public School
Sara Cannistraro ~ Hyannis West Elementary
Mark Kelleher ~ Plymouth South/ Plymouth Community/ Middle Schools
Debbie Leary ~ Barnstable intermediate. Until September 2016
Brenda Mazzeo ~ Centerville Elementary
Terri O'Hara ~ Hyannis West Elementary
Lauretta Pfeifer ~ Centerville Elemenatry School
Erin Porter ~ Station Avenue Elementary
Linda Silk ~ Hyannis West Elementary
Shannon Waldron ~ Centerville Elementary School