New for 2016! Scholastic Reading Club announces James Patterson's $1.75 Million Dollar Pledge to Save School Libraries

The 2016 Patterson Partnership Application

Let’s get started with the basics. Please tell us a little about yourself and your school library.

ENTER YOUR SCHOOL’S INFORMATION

NAME OF SCHOOL

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

SCHOOL PHONE

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S PHONE

SCHOOL STREET ADDRESS 1 (No P.O. Boxes)

SCHOOL STREET ADDRESS 2 (No P.O. Boxes)

SCHOOL ZIP CODE

SCHOOL CITY

SCHOOL STATE

SCHOOL WEBSITE (If Available)

ABOUT THE STUDENT POPULATION IN YOUR SCHOOL

GRADE LEVELS

# OF STUDENTS

AMOUNT YOUR SCHOOL’S BUDGET SPENDS ON STUDENTS PER CAPITA

ENTER YOUR INFORMATION

APPLICATION MADE BY

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

STREET ADDRESS 1 (No P.O. Boxes)

STREET ADDRESS 2 (No P.O. Boxes)

ZIP CODE

CITY

STATE

PHONE

PREVIOUS RECIPIENT SUCCESS

HAS YOUR SCHOOL RECEIVED A PATTERSON
PARTNERSHIP GRANT IN THE PAST?

If yes, please share the story of how the funds were used to improve your school’s library.

Be a Force to Help Improve School Libraries

Please share the story of your school library, including past efforts that have made improvements,
and your great ideas to help create a brighter future.

AN INSPIRED PAST (What Have You Already Done?)

Explain how you’ve gotten kids excited about reading, built up community involvement in your school’s library program, and/or increased library use at your school.

HOW WOULD YOU SAY IT IN A HEADLINE?

PLEASE TELL US IN DETAIL

Tell the story of any students in particular who have benefited from the great idea that has already been implemented in your school.

AN EVEN BETTER FUTURE (What Else Would You Like to Do?)

Tell us about the great idea that you would like to implement to improve your school library.

HOW WOULD YOU SAY IT IN A HEADLINE?

PLEASE TELL US IN DETAIL

WHAT WILL IT TAKE?

LIST THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS NEW IDEA A REALITY

Please provide a breakdown of the expenses involved:

EXPENSE DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT (rounded)

ADD A LINE REMOVE

TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED

If a grant is awarded, to what institution should the check be issued?

SCHOOL NAME

Please name the teacher to whom you would like Scholastic Reading Club
to donate a matching number of Bonus Points

TEACHER’S FIRST NAME

TEACHER’S LAST NAME

Date of Application:

Applications may be submitted by teachers, librarians, administrators, or parents on behalf of any U.S. school that services students in grades PreK through 12. Applications must be made online by completing and submitting the application form found at: scholastic.com/pattersonpartnership. In all cases, the vetting process will include obtaining approval from the principal of the school to confirm that requested funds will be accepted for the purpose defined in the application. A total of $1.75 million will be available for distribution in awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. The full list of grant recipients will be announced at scholastic.com/pattersonpartnership by the end of 2016. It is anticipated that all entrants will be notified if they’ll be receiving a grant by the end of September 2016.