Submitted on May 14th, 2015
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--Section 1: Organization Information--
Name of Organization: Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School
Mailing Address: 286 South Second St
Name of Project Contact Person(s):
Melissa Scanlon (Teaching & Learning Specialist)
Phone: 508 997-4511 ext 2432
email:
Beverly Tavares (PTO Vice President)
Cell: 774-263-2800
email:
Rosa M. Goncalves (PTO Treasurer)
Cell: 508-951-0808
email:
Phone: 508 997 4511 ext 2432
E-mail:
Type of Organization: Public (town, city, municipality, special
district, government agency)
If Other:
Description of Organization and Mission:
The Alfred J. Gomes School has a student population of 746. 142
of those students are identified as Limited English Proficiency
and 647 students are identified as low income. Many of our
school's families lack the language skills and/or money to pay
fees for sports, dance or recreational activities. Most houses
surrounding our school have no yards and physical exercise is
limited to indoor play.
Alfred J. Gomes School will continue to ensure students are
provided with a quality education and meaningful learning
opportunities. As families are the first educators of our
children, we encourage you to continue to be a part of your
child’s education through the various family involvement
activities planned throughout the year. We look forward to
fostering partnerships between students, staff, families, and
community as we work together to educate our children.
On average, how many individuals does your organization serve per
year? 746 students along with their families
How did you hear about the CPC? RWU almuni
--Section 2: Project Description--
Title of the Project: A.J. Gomes School Playground
Project Location (Address, City, State, and Zip):
286 South Second St
New Bedford, MA 02740
General Project Description (you may attach a longer narrative if
necessary):
At the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year, our playground on
the north side of the school building was vandalized and burned
down. The building is 1/4 of a mile long and for the preschool
through grade two students loss of that playground has
significantly limited our students' ability to engage in
developmentally appropriate play.
Therefore, we would like to replace our lost playground.
Potential Scope of Work/Tasks for RWU CPC:
Part 1:
*Design a playground appropriate for children ages 3-8
*Design plans/drawings need to be on budget
*Materials used to build the playground need to be appropriate
and safe for children
*Design plans/drawings need to take in consideration the specific
needs of children that have special needs: physically,
academically and emotionally.
Part 2:
*Build new playground
What will be the final product output for this project? (survey,
website, design plans, drawings, etc.):
Part 1: Design plans/drawings for new playground
Part 2: Build new playground
Proposed Project Schedule (when the tasks/project needs to be
completed): We are currently working with our school PTO to raise
money to fund the new playground. We are hoping to begin
construction of the playground early spring 2016.
Please provide the names and contact information for any staff
members or volunteers who will be playing a primary role in the
proposed CPC project.:
Melissa Scanlon (Teaching & Learning Specialist)
Phone: 508 997-4511 ext 2432
email:
Beverly Tavares (PTO Vice President)
Cell: 774-263-2800
email:
Rosa M. Goncalves (PTO Treasurer)
Cell: 508-951-0808
email:
What resources/previous work would the CPC be building upon that
you already have completed? (Please select all items that are
applicable):
- Strategic Plan
- Architectural or building plans
What active support would your organization be able to contribute
should your project be selected? Funding
--Section 3: Project Outcomes--
Please describe how this project will benefit your organization
and the advancement of your mission: It is our hope to make the
playground a place where preschool, early childhood and children
with disabilities can utilize developmentally appropriate play
equipment in a safe environment. Simultaneously, families can
engage in purposeful and recreational fitness by tending the
gardens and children can build muscle with healthy physical
activity.
Please describe how this project might benefit the overall
community, including specific groups that could benefit from this
project (i.e. target populations, neighborhoods, specific
town/city/region).: The projected playground will be utilized
before, during and after school hours. Many parents and
caregivers within our community are in need of transportation or
means of getting to suitable public play areas.
Please explain why you have chosen to seek assistance from the
RWU CPC with your project request, instead of undertaking the
project using fee-for-services from a paid professional: We are
an urban public school that has a very limited budget.
Therefore, we have been utilizing various community organizations
to help us complete this project at the lowest cost possible.
Also, a RWU graduate is part of the school leadership team.
Please describe how this project will benefit RWU students.: RWU
students will have an opportunity to design and build a
playground for students that many high needs. The majority of
our students are limited English proficient and low income. Most
of our students don't have safe play areas for appropriate
outdoor play. RWU students will not only utilized their learned
skills from the classroom but, better the life of 746 urban
children.
--Section 4: Financial Information--
What is your organization’s annual operating budget? Please
include a copy of your most recent budget with the application in
Section 6..: For the playground project all funds have been
raised through our school PTO. The school building budget is
separate and can not be used to fund this project due to a
limited budget.
What are your major sources of funding? Funding raising has been
completed through our school PTO. The school PTO has hosted
various events and school fundraisers.
How much funding from your annual operating budget is set aside
for this project (if any)? Our school building budget is separate
from this project. All funds raised by our school PTO is being
used to fund the playground project.
--Section 5: Private Sector Involvement--
Have you or your organization discussed the project with
practicing professionals (e.g. architect, engineer, planner,
consultants, etc.)? : Yes
If no, please explain why:
--Section 6: Supporting Documents--
Budget for the current fiscal year:
List of current Board members:
Copies of supporting resources identified in section 2 as needed
to support your application:
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