Dedicated to
supporting and enhancing public education
North
Stonington
Education
Foundation
The North Stonington Education Foundation is a
501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization
founded in 2004 to support and enhance our town’s public education
For the 2005/2006 academic year the NSEF
funded more than $13,000 in Grants and Programs
Early Literacy Read At Home Project
Kindergarten and first grade students receive bags of books to read
aloud at home each week.
Many of the books are not readily available in the library or
bookstores.
Kindergarten In Space
This is a project based science activity which enabled teachers to guide
children through an in-depth study of outer space, integrating all
subject areas. The students designed and built a rocket ship and
created astronaut suits.
One Book One Region
Each
year since 2002, a group of area librarians have met to choose one book
for local citizens to read and discuss.
For the first time North Stonington actively participated in the One
Book, One Region project. Three books were chosen--one for adults,
one for young adults and one for children. For adults, Louise
Murphy's The True Story of Hansel and Gretel
was selected.
More than 100 books were purchased, a book discussion held, and the
adult book author met with the community and high school students to
discuss her book.
Wheeler Traverse Wall
The NSEF has provided an innovative way for middle school and high
school students to meet the Connecticut state physical fitness standards.
Climbing on the wall enhances the students’ physical, social, and
emotional skills.
Wheeler Library’s Summer Reading Program
Wheeler Library's Summer Reading Program, "Dive in! Be an Ocean Explorer
at Wheeler Library", received funding from the North Stonington
Education Foundation to purchase new materials for the children's room,
strengthening the library's collections and giving the community's young
patrons many reasons to continue reading through the summer. More
than 200 children participated in this summer program.
Exploring Engineering Through the Submarine
This program is meant to foster an interest in engineering using the
submarine as a way to identify the various engineering disciplines
needed to design, build, and test a product.
Middle School Ceramic Tile Mural
Middle school students are currently working on a ceramic tile to be
installed in the hallway of Wheeler
Middle School.
The mural shows plants and animals found in different habitats
within North Stonington.