ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM SPONSOR
OVERVIEW
A commitment at this level allows you to follow a class from kindergarten through grade 5, the elementary years, where 16 youngsters will form the basics for an educational lifetime.
The hope is that you can, if possible, renew your gift each year for 6 years as the class travels through the elementary school grades and you can watch the children grow and learn.
Your donation will help pay the teacher’s salary which is the largest classroom cost, but supports the person who is most influential for the students.
IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S LIVES
Each classroom has a maximum of 16 children and most start out together in their kindergarten cohort and stay together throughout. They speak fondly of those formative years and the impact it had on their core beliefs about school and character. On average, 94% or more of CCS students graduate from high school on time (the average in Waterbury is now about 70%).
Whether they pursue further education, technical training, or join the job force, they ultimately become positive members of the community. Current alumni are social workers, police detectives, firemen, bank tellers and parents of CCS students!
BENEFITS
As a Sponsor, you/your company will be recognized in the following ways:
- Follow children through the elementary school grades of K-5 where you can get to know each other; you become part of the 16 that stay together throughout.
- Get involved with your class (e.g., read to the class, visit for special occasions, become pen pals, etc.)
- Plaque outside the classroom that follows the class each year
- Tokens of appreciation that vary from class photos to artwork & more
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Social media recognition
- Potential tax benefits (check with your financial and tax advisors)
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM SPONSOR
OVERVIEW
A commitment at this level allows you to follow a class through the challenging years of preadolescence and see them start to transform from children to young adults.
The hope is that you can renew your gift each year for 3 years until they are ready to graduate from CCS and move on to high school.
Your donation will help pay the teacher’s salary and the special subjects (e.g., language, science labs) and activities like sports, dances and yearbooks, which are part of the middle school experience.
IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S LIVES
Each classroom has a maximum of 16 students, all going through personality and attitude changes. They are seeking acceptance and, at the same time, trying to figure out who they are as individuals and what path their future might take.
Whether they pursue further education, technical training, or join the job force, they ultimately become positive members of the community. Current alumni are social workers, police detectives, firemen, bank tellers and parents of CCS students!
BENEFITS
As a Sponsor, you/your company will be recognized in the following ways:
- Invited to follow children through the middle school grades 6-8 at whatever level of involvement we both determine is appropriate
- Plaque displayed outside the classroom that follows the class each year
- Tokens of appreciation that vary from class photos to artwork & more
- Recognition in the Annual Report that is shared with approx. 2,000 active donors
- Social media recognition — Facebook (1,300 followers), Instagram and E-mail blasts (recipient list of 1,200)
- Potential tax benefits (check with your financial and tax advisors)
MENTORING PROGRAM SPONSOR
OVERVIEW
School mentoring programs increase the positive relationships students have in their lives, by boosting factors that can lead to educational success, such as connectedness to the school and peers; improved relationships with teachers, staff and other adults; confidence; and use of other supports such as tutoring, counseling, and educational planning.
Our adult mentors are paired with one or two students with whom they will be paired throughout the school year. They meet once a week after school and enjoy a snack, have conversation time, play games, and assist with homework if needed.
A mentor’s primary role is to be a caring adult for the child and these pairs often form strong bonds that can last for years after the student has moved on from CCS.
PROGRAM COSTS
- Paid Mentoring Coordinator from within the teaching staff
- Supplies such as games and classroom tools
- Snacks and supplies for parties
- Indirect costs associated with coordinating volunteers, attendance tracking, and building space
SPONSOR BENEFITS
As a Mentoring Sponsor, you/your company will be recognized in the following ways:
- Invitation to see the program in action
- Benefits for gifts of $1,000 or more as outlined for Better Futures Society Members (e.g., exclusive invitations to school events, student artwork, school marketing materials)
SCIENCE SPONSOR
OVERVIEW
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were established in 2015 and are required by the Connecticut Department of Education and incorporated into the CCS curriculum. They were developed by states to improve science education for all students and hold promise to reduce opportunity gaps for girls, Latinos, African Americans, English learners, students with disabilities, low-income students and others who have been historically underrepresented in science education and careers.
IMPACT ON STUDENTS
Research studies show that kids who experience STEM early through hands-on learning are the ones who will be best equipped to develop a strong understanding of STEM concepts as they get older. STEM related studies are associated with college bound youth and the ability to procure lucrative jobs.
PROGRAM COSTS
- Part-time middle school teacher with specific expertise in science and technology
- Furniture and Supplies for the science lab
- Support of Family Science Night and an annual Science Fair
- Indirect costs associated with the science program
SPONSOR BENEFITS
As a Science Sponsor, you/your company will be recognized in the following ways:
- Invitations to science classes, Family Science Night and the Science Fair
- Sponsors at $5,000 or more are displayed on a plaque outside the science lab
- Benefits for gifts of $1,000 or more as outlined for Better Futures Society Members (e.g., exclusive invitations to school events, student artwork, school marketing materials
TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR
OVERVIEW
The modern classroom is now dependent on tools that were introduced only a few years ago. At CCS, every student (including pre-K) is assigned either a Chromebook or iPad. Each classroom has a SmartBoard and every administrator works with a desktop or laptop computer. It is conceivable that 175 devices could be in use at the same time so the infrastructure to support this volume needs to be strong with steady support available during operating hours.
Access to technology and the skills to use it are critical to students pursuing their education and
those going into the workforce. These children from low-income households need at least the
same basic tools as their well-off peers to compete in the future.
PROGRAM COSTS
- Internet Access with Comcast at 300 Mbps speed
- Monthly fee to Brayton Associates for maintenance and phone support
- Equipment needed for infrastructure like modem, wi-fi boosters and cabling throughout the building
- Indirect costs associated with service coordination and electrical power
SPONSOR BENEFITS
As a Technology Sponsor, you/your company will be recognized in the following ways:
- Tour to see technology in use by students and staff
- Benefits for gifts of $1,000 or more as outlined for Better Futures Society Members (e.g., exclusive invitations to school events, student artwork, school marketing materials)