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.

Mary Sorenti 2019 Summer Reading Grant Application

Please submit by June 15th.

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Cell Phone Number *

Please list School District, or type Retired Tutor *

Please list the names and grade level of up to three students.

FIRST NAME only of Student One *

Grade Level of Student One *

FIRST NAME only of Student Two *

Grade Level of Student Two *

FIRST NAME only of Student Three *

Grade Level of Student Three *

Please write a brief description of the follow up activity you have planned so that the children not only read books, but have an opportunity to discuss them. *

I understand that, if awarded this grant, I will mail or email receipts to capecodreading@gmail.com by August 30th. *

Yes, I will send receipts by 8/30/19

My Cape Cod Reading Council Membership is current and expires: *

Submit

Mary Sorenti 2018 Summer Reading Program Grants have been awarded to:
Jeanie Bogosian ~ All K-3 Schools in Barnstable
Mark Kelleher ~ Plymouth South/ Plymouth Community/ Middle Schools
Brenda Mazzeo ~ Centerville Elementary
Chaitra McCarty ~ Hyannis West Elementary
Linda Silk ~ Hyannis West Elementary
Meredith St.Onge ~ Hyannis West Elementary
Shirley Stolte ~ Hyanis West Elementary