Shakopee First Grade Reading Day
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$450
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
April 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Scott
Project Overview
Partner with Shakopee Rotary and Shakopee Public Schools to present a musical program and library information for children participation in "Shakopee Celebrates Reading" program.
Project Details
770 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$450
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,000
Direct expenses
$2,450
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participating children will enjoy the live music performance and receive a positive reading message and information on the library and its services. The library will build partnerships with local community groups and schools
Measurable Outcome(s)
700+ first-graders enjoyed an engaging musical performance featuring interactive songs and stories and promotion of reading and the library as part of Shakopee's annual First Grade Reading Get Together. The Shakopee Rotary and Shakopee Public Schools worked together to coordinate the event to generate excitement about reading in all Shakopee area first-graders. The students enjoyed the performance by Jack Pearson, and the community partners appreciated our contributions.
Source of Additional Funds
Shakopee Public Schools
Project Details: Fiscal Year
Source of Additional Funds
Shakopee Rotary Club
Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
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