Find It Fund It Florida - Hillsborough Education Foundation
Dad's Building Relationships with Character
- School:
- Graham Elementary School
- Category:
- Character Development
- Teacher/
Administrator: - Meghan Flaherty
- 199040
- Students Impacted:
- 280
- Grade Levels Impacted:
- K-5
- Date:
- October 2, 2023
Investor
Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.
T-Mobile Foundation - $1,529.00
Project Goal
At this time, Graham Elementary has an All Pro Dad Chapter where father-figures are invited to monthly meetings with their students to learn/discuss a character trait (responsibility, problem solving, creativity) through a structured and facilitated session.
It is our goal to increase parent attendance by providing engaging activities at meetings and to take home to continue the discussions around character development which will directly support student academic success.
How Project Benefits Students
Meetings are scheduled monthly on days that our weekly attendance is low (wednesdays) so they are encouraged to attend and be on time to school.
"Dads" are welcomed on campus and get bite sized ways that they can assist their child at home with Reading.
Students with behavior challenges are able to work with their parent in a non-disciplinary way.
Families will have the ability to transfer their learning to home with take home bundles (activities, books, games)
The project specifically targets "dads" which is often an overlooked parent when it comes to educational responsibilities. All Pro Dad gives dads a place where they can be an active participant with their children.
We are establishing a male mentorship program with a local church, students who participate, will be able to attend with their mentor.
Here is our direct link to our wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MKS310O0W43X?ref_=wl_share
Expected Outcome(s)
Increased attendance
Decreased behavior incidents
Increased parent involvement
Increased student achievement (Reading)
A sense of belonging (dads)
Community Engagement
Detailed Cost Summary
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MKS310O0W43X?ref_=wl_share
Monthly meetings cost $30-50 in supplies
The books selected depict diverse families that represent the families we serve at Graham. Books are also suggested literature that is a continuation of the character building lessons taught each month through the APD curriculum.
The games selected are meant to encourage family time at home in a low-pressure environment.
Items
| # | Item Description | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Activities: 46 Read Aloud Books (about perseverance, responsibility, problem solving, overcoming challenges, diverse families) | $629.00 |
| 2 | Family Activities: Games (boardgames, cards) | $200.00 |
| 3 | Family Activities Organization (bins) | $50.00 |
| 4 | Meeting Supplies: Coffee & Breakfast Snacks | $200.00 |
| 5 | Meeting Supplies: Copy Paper | $50.00 |
| 6 | Meeting Supplies: Activities (building towers, painting, puzzles, knots, basic craft supplies: tape, yarn, fabric, cups, plates, toothpicks, marshmellows, foil, marbles) | $300.00 |
| 7 | Meeting Supplies: Signage (communication about future meetings) | $100.00 |
| Total: | $1,529.00 |
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