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1. Cohasset Education Foundation about The mission of the Cohasset Education Foundation is to work in partnership with our schools and the community at large to promote excellence in Cohasset’s public education. The Cohasset Education Foundation (CEF) was founded in 1992 and reinvigorated in 2006. The Cohasset Education Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, financed completely through private funds, that works in close coordination with teachers and school administrators. The CEF will continue to provide the incremental resources for programs and materials that are not covered by the Cohasset School District’s operating budget. The CEF invests broadly in the following categories: 21st century classroom, expansion of the core curriculum, after-school enrichment, college preparation and professional development. With the help of over 900 generous donors, the CEF has raised over $1.6 million in donations over the last eight years to promote excellence in the Cohasset public schools. The CEF fundraises through events such as the spring gala, the spelling bee and through its annual campaign. Contributions can be made to the Project Fund, which supports approved grant proposals, or to the Endowment Fund, a principal-preserved permanent fund. Undesignated gifts are divided equally between the two funds. Grant applications are submitted by teachers and administrators, reviewed by the CEF’s Grants Committee, and approved by the CEF Board. From 2007-2014, the CEF awarded sixty six grants which impact the education of every Cohasset student every week. The CEF has invested over $781,818 directly in the schools and has also built a principal-preserved endowment to ensure the long-term health of the Cohasset school district. If you would like more information about the Cohasset Education Foundation, please see our website www.cohasseteducation.org. CEF board of directors Jen Thomas, President Katie Dugan Jen Ognibene Cindy Matheison, Vice President David Farrag Carrie Thomas David Dwyer, Treasurer Lisa Fulton Deb Thomas Caitlin Appleton, Secretary Arna Lewis Bill Tierney Kristin Berndt Kao Li Liz Woodard Andy Corry Katie Norton The CEF works in partnership with our schools and the community at large to promote excellence in Cohasset’s public education

2. CEF Grants grants awarded2007-2014 Total $779,318 grants by recipient grants by category 2013-2014 grants Thanks to your generosity, last year the CEF awarded 12 grants totaling $61,836! Theatre / Arts Program (HS)………………………………………………………….…………….…………………….……….…$12,500 Enhance the auditorium sound and lighting equipment to provide a more energy efficient system and a more enjoyable experience. Co-funded with the Cohasset PSO and South Shore Music Circus. Learning Commons(MS/HS)…………………………………….………….………………………………...………...………….$12,000 Phase One of the effort to reconfigure library into a “learning commons” that will allow students and faculty to work collaboratively with open space and access to on-line research tools. Articulating the College Process (HS)………………..…………………………………………………..……….…….………$7,500 Fund speakers, informational evening event and creation of parent/student handbook to make college admissions process more transparent. Digital Literacies Writing Program (DH)………….……………………...…………………………..……….…….………$7,398 Create a series of technology-enhanced lesson plans for writing instruction in line with common core and new writing curriculum. FIRST LEGO™ League Robotics Program (MS/HS)……………….………………………..….………….…………….$6,525 Continue to support after-school club for students to design, build, and program robots as part of the global FIRST LEGO™ Tech Challenge teams. Rock Climbing Wall (OS)………………………………….……………………….…………………………………………………….$3,740 Enhance physical education curriculum with a rock climbing wall. Facilitating Learning Through Technology (DH)………………….……..…………..…………………….….…………$3,350 Pilot use of technology to augment the learning experience for children with disabilities or executive function weaknesses. Model UN Club (MS/HS)……………………………………………………………..………..……………….………….….………..$2,446 Support creation of Model UN club to promote knowledge and articulation of global issues. Three Season Green House (OS)……………………………………………………………………….………………..…………..$2,219 Install green house that will enhance students to engage in and observe the planting/growing process through the school year. Co-funded with the Cohasset PSO. Digital Lobby Sign (DH)……………………………………………………………………….………………..………………..……..$1,900 Showcase student work and programs through pictures and video in the front lobby. Brain Pop Software Program (OS)……………………………………………………….………………..………………..……..$1,200 Leverage new technology in the classroom by providing activities in line with common core across all subjects. Immigrant Experience Program (DH)………………………..……………………….………………..………………..……..$1,058 Teach students about the history of immigration through two musical assemblies and linked classroom activities.