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Dena Gooch Eakle Memorial Fund Elementary Education Circle of Investment

Dena Gooch Eakle Memorial Fund for Elementary Education

Academic & Technical Education

Established Circle of Investment

Carson Kirk initiated this circle in memory of his grandmother, Dena Gooch Eakle. Dena taught third grade at Franklin School for many years, inspiring her daughter Carolyn to become a teacher as well. This circle funds elementary education throughout the district and was celebrated in 2005.

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Grants & Initiatives Supported Through This Circle of Investment

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  • GRANTED IN 2025-2026

    Rooney BizTown #4

    $1,500

    Rooney Elementary School • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 125 Students Impacted
  • GRANTED IN 2025-2026

    Stay Afloat Swimming at The Kroc Center

    $2,500

    Providing students with access to swimming instruction, building confidence in the water while promoting lifelong health and safety skills.

    Baldwin Elementary School, Denman Elementary School, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 60 Students Impacted
  • GRANTED IN 2024-2025

    Flexible Seating for Denman Elementary Library

    $1,441.62

    Denman Elementary School • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 520 Students Impacted
  • GRANTED IN 2023-2024

    Climate, Culture and Attendance!

    $2,049.63

    Incentives to improve overall attendance

    Rooney Elementary School • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 490 Students Impacted
  • GRANTED IN 2021-2022

    Pioneer Valley Literacy Footprints Kindergarten Kit

    $3,000

    Materials to grow the Kindergarten Guided Reading Library

    Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School • Kindergarten • 100 Students Impacted