African Americans of Character--$1,500
To introduce the Normandy Park School community to admired African Americans, they will observe Black History Month with a celebration that will include a student created museum, African American storytelling, a Faith Ringgold art study, and jazz. Students from other schools will be invited to visit the museum. In addition, there will be an African American tea time ceremony and refreshments with families.

Colonial Symphony Music Education Program--$5,000
The Colonial Symphony will conduct a music education program that augments the MSD program. There will be Master Classes for instrumental students, a joint concert with professional musicians, and Composition Classes. In addition, a Mentoring Program for students at Frelinghuysen will take place. Hopefully, the new Mentorship program for Frelinghuysen students will help correct the imbalance of support available to minority students.

Cultural Arts Grant--$15,000
$2,000 for each school and $1,000 for LLC. This is a pilot program for the 2005-6 school year. Each school will be awarded money to be used solely for artists-in-residence or outside speakers. At the end of the 05-06 school year, we will evaluate the pilot.

Fantastic Fudge Company--$350
This project allows a third grade class to start its own business, and as a result introduces the class to all aspects of the business world. In turn, each child will learn the importance of giving back and sharing with his/her community. The money earned will go to a worthy charity.

Hillcrest Library Project--$750
The library at Hillcrest is being modernized and updated. The MEF is contributing to this worthwhile effort.

Latin American Field Trip--$1,380
This program is a cross-curricular study of the art, music, folktales, language, environment, and geography of Latin America. The childrenbs learning will be celebrated at the spring concert and art show. Morristownbs Hispanic population continues to expand, and Normandy Park feels that it is important to learn about and celebrate this growing melting pot of Latin American cultures in our schools and town.

Multiage Community of Gardeners--$1,350
The garden will be an annual endeavor involving every child of the Normandy Park School. The planning and construction of an organic garden of vegetables with beneficial insects will integrate the curriculum and incorporate the multiple intelligences. This project which will include a plot for each class, the study of plants and insects, and the use of the vegetables will involve math concepts, science, social studies, health, and the language arts.

Music Movement Language and Literacy-Co-Treat--$1,000
This is a service delivery model developed in the preschool disable program that brings the related services of speech and occupational therapy into the classroom setting. It incorporates music for movement and literacy for language. The activities will be recorded and shared with parents. In this way, the parents will be able to continue these activities with their children at home.