Franklin Township Warrior Education Foundation
Congratulations to our
2023 Grant Winners!
​FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Aspects of Video Awards
Michael Pinnix
Experience real life professional producing and directing through guest lectures, master classes, and showcase their artistic abilities, using the latest state of the art technology, software and multimedia.
Race, Gender, and Equity in America
Anisha Kakar
Students will have the opportunity to meet leaders of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey; to interview them, discuss how they can make a difference, and become actively involved in creating change in the community.
​FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL @ Hamilton Street Campus
Author Visit
Margaret Auguste
Increase students’ appreciation for literature that is culturally relevant by inviting an author to explain their writing process and learn how culture and ethnicity influenced the author, and interact with the students to inspire ideas.
Multimedia Digital Apps
Luizette Armise
Increase students’ interest in the use of technology to transform 2D printed images into a variety of educational 3D models using Silhouette Portrait.
Family Engagement Nights
Trey Mitchell and the Climate/Culture Committee
By hosting two Family Engagement Nights, involving families in fun-filled evenings in order to build community and strengthen the school/home partnership.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Calming Corner
Katherine Young and Quiyon Peters
Provide a quiet, comfortable space for students to reset when they feel anxious, or overwhelmed to decrease feelings of irritation, anger, sadness; a space to self-regulate before returning to a classroom setting to acclimate back to the learning environment.
Stress and Fidget Sensory Development Area
Melissa Langan
Create a safe space where students have access to a variety of sensory items to assist them in developing their emotional regulation.
​ELIZABETH AVENUE SCHOOL
Inclusive Life Science Lab
Shana Ponna
Provide hands-on materials to help Autistic students connect to Life Science topics, examine objects encased in heavy duty acrylic which will safely allow them to be included in manipulative learning.
Diversity Night Festival Materials
Cindy Jimenez
The Diversity Night Festival relates to our district equity plan and the principles of our districtwide Culturally & Linguistically Responsive (CLR) training to respect and champion the diversity and life experiences of all community members.
Reading Nook
Miranda Danielle Ramirez
Create a quiet reading nook providing a chance for students to escape into their books in a cozy space as well as a calm down center.
​FRANKLIN PARK SCHOOL
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Readers of the Month
Jaime Means
Displaying Students of the Month pictures on the Wall of Readers to motivate practicing reading independently and become fluent readers.
HILLCREST SCHOOL
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The Garden Club
Mei Hui, Adrianna King, and Meenaxi Patel
Through participation, students will learn about life science, plants, animals, and earth science, life cycles, habitats, weather, climate patterns, soil composition, and symbiotic relations between different organisms.
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PINE GROVE MANOR SCHOOL
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Science Lab
Kristen Calhoun
STEM time to explore materials for STEM Day through a science lab activity that students can take with them.
Quiet Reading Nook
Miranda Danielle Ramirez
Create a quiet reading nook providing a chance for students to escape into their books in a cozy space as well as a calm down center.