"We the People" Program at Normandy Park School - $3,550
Normandy Park School’s 2024–2025 project, “We the People,” was a year-long, school-wide initiative designed to highlight the new Social Studies curriculum through engaging, cross-curricular experiences. Each grade level explored a unique theme that connected to the overarching goal of fostering community, citizenship, and national identity. Students read biographies, created original artwork, performed patriotic music, and participated in physical education activities like baseball to deepen their understanding of American culture and history. A highlight of the year was the Spring concert, where students performed traditional songs and also honored members of the Armed Forces by having them stand when their branch was sung.
Funding from the Morris Educational Foundation supported essential supplies for music, art, physical education, social studies, and reading, helping to bring each subject to life. This meaningful project strengthened school spirit, connected families, and made learning both powerful and memorable.
