Author: dbelisle

Wesley’s Way Foundation was able to help purchase art supplies for a classroom at Bartlett Elementary School in Goffstown, NH. This donation reaches 180 students in grades 1-4. Below is a description from Lisa Blanchette, the Art Teacher at Bartlett:

Students can either work with the “demo of the day” or explore independently in the center of their choice. They are encouraged to work as artists, developing their own ideas and interests. Bartlett students have embraced this approach, enjoying the freedom to express their creativity. A highlight is our new “3D Design Center,” which has quickly become a favorite. Before this year, students had limited exposure to three-dimensional art, creating mainly two-dimensional pieces due to a lack of an art room. In the 3D Design Center, students use recycled materials to create sculptures and “inventions,” promoting skills like problem-solving, collaboration and measuring. The results have been impressive, with creations ranging from robots to buildings and animals.

Lisa Blanchette, Art Teacher

Our donation included the following items:

• Cool shot hot glue gun sticks
• Hot glue gun gloves
• Cardboard tools (cutters, punches, cardboard saws)
• Acrylic paint
• Colored tape, adhesive paper
• Craft sticks and wood cutters
• Miscellaneous & Embellishments – Pom poms, wikki stix, brads, wiggle eyes

We hope that these items will allow the students to show their creativity and artistic abilities!

We are happy to announce that the second scholarship payment was made from the recently established Wesley’s Way Scholarship Fund, where a $6,100 award was given to a student from Hooksett, NH. This recipient is a junior currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science at Boston University.

Wesley’s Way Foundation wishes this student the best of luck in their studies and their future career in Marine Science!

November 20, 2022

Wesley’s Way Foundation is excited to announce the establishment of our annual Wesley’s Way Scholarship through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

Our foundation’s mission includes improving water safety and supporting educational opportunities in our community, and the establishment of this permanent scholarship will help further this mission while financially assisting students as they pursue their college degree in meaningful fields of study.

The scholarship is available to NH residents only, and will be awarded annually to one individual who is pursuing a degree in Ocean Sciences (ocean engineering or oceanography) or in Education (focusing on early childhood education, preschool education, or elementary education).

The scholarship is administered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, the largest provider of publicly available scholarships in New Hampshire. They will award the scholarship to a student pursuing a degree in either Ocean Sciences or Education, while factoring in financial need.

For more information about applying for a scholarship through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, please visit their website at https://www.nhcf.org/how-can-we-help-you/apply-for-a-scholarship/.

Wesley’s Way is happy to continue helping NH school children by providing items requested by classroom teachers. This year, we were able to reach 998 students by funding a variety projects at various schools in NH. These projects should help students with important skills such as math, reading, art, science, and more!