
PROJECTS

PROJECT 4
MINORCA COURTYARD PROJECT
​We're transforming the Minorca Courtyard into a vibrant, functional space for students and staff to gather, learn, and grow. At the heart of the courtyard is a central walkway lined with commemorative pavers, honoring families, students, alumni, and community members who purchased a brick to leave their mark on CGPA. You can still be part of this legacy by purchasing a brick during our annual Brick Sale! Your support will help bring this meaningful and lasting project to life, creating a space that celebrates our shared history and fosters connection. Thank you for helping us make this vision a reality!
PROJECTED COST - $50,000
STATUS
This multi-year project is almost fully funded. We seeking approximately $2,000 to finish funding this project.

PROJECT 5
8TH GRADE CLOSE UP TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Help us provide an unforgettable educational experience as our 8th graders explore the nation’s capital, learning firsthand about government, history, and civic engagement. This year, we aim to raise $2,500 to assist with chaperone costs, ensuring that all eligible students can attend. Typically, Close Up participation is limited to groups of 10 students, as each group generates funding for a chaperone. Without additional funding, 6 students may miss this incredible opportunity. We believe no student should be prevented from attending due to a lack of chaperone funding. It’s our goal to make this a recurring initiative, so every eligible 8th grader has the chance to experience Close Up. Your support can make a difference!
PROJECTED COST - $2,500
STATUS
To date, we’ve raised $370 toward this goal, but we need your support to close the gap.

PROJECT 6
Enriching Our Music Program
With the addition of Mr. Slesnick to the CGPA faculty, the halls are once again filled with music, bringing new energy and inspiration to our students. This project aims to enhance student access to music education by providing much-needed resources, including musical instruments and sound equipment for school productions and events. By supporting this initiative, you’ll help foster creativity and talent across our school community.
PROJECTED COST - $2,500
STATUS
The project is still in the funding stage, and we look forward to making it a reality with your generous support. Thank you for helping us bring the gift of music to our school community!

PROJECT 7
Teacher's Lounge Improvements for the Lower Academy
Our hardworking teachers deserve a space to recharge and collaborate. Your contributions will support the much-needed upgrades to their lounge, promoting a positive and supportive environment.
PROJECTED COST - $2,500
STATUS
The project is still in the funding stage, and we look forward to making it a reality with your generous support.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

PROJECT 1
MOBILE LAPTOP CART WITH LAPTOPS (COMPLETED)
​The Eagles Nest Fund is raising money to purchase laptop carts with 25 laptops so that they can be moved between classrooms. Our initial goal is to raise enough money for one cart but we would love to be able to provide each grade with at least one cart with laptops.
PROJECTED COST - $10,950
Mobile Cart - $900
Laptops - $402 per laptop
STATUS
With the support of families and community, we purchased 25 laptops and a mobile cart have been donated to the school as of May 2020.
15 laptops and cart donated 9/18/19
10 laptops donated 5/5/20

PROJECT 2
COURTYARD LANDSCAPING
The school's courtyard facing Minorca Avenue is used by the kindergarten and first-graders during their weekly art classes, dismissal, tutoring and other activities. The courtyard lost some trees and the paved walkway is in need of a facelift. We are looking to add some new plants, mulch and design and repair the area and give it a fresh new look.
PROJECTED COST - $10,000
Pavers
Mulch
STATUS
We are refreshing the courtyard in phases.
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We installed engraved bricks on part of the walkway and were able to level and repair broken pavers in one section.
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This summer we received donations for landscaping material (mulch and borders) from Home Depot, Coral Gables Bar Association, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, GradePower Learning and Mr. Mark Trowbridge.
Pavers repaired July 23, 2019
Mulch donated August 9, 2019

PROJECT 3
A/V EQUIPMENT
This historic auditorium is in need of some new A/V equipment such as a new screen and some speakers so that the students can hear themselves on stage as well as improve the audio for the audience as well.
PROJECTED COST - $4,500 - $7,500
4 Speakers, Stands, Microphone and Cables - $1500
Electric Projection Screen - $3,000 - $6,000
Lighting (spot lights) for the stage
STATUS
With the support of families and community, we purchased 25 laptops and a mobile cart have been donated to the school as of May 2020.