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District Fifteen Educational Foundation
2008-09 Mini-Grant Selections Announced
The District Fifteen Educational Foundation presented its 2008-09 mini-grant recipients to the Board of Education in December 2008 for acceptance. A total of nine classroom programs and six technology initiatives were funded this year, for a total grant disbursement of $25,452.16.
It is the District Fifteen Educational Foundation’s mission to acquire resources for use in programs and projects that enhance and supplement the educational experience of District 15 students. To that end, the foundation has awarded mini-grants totaling over $66,000 in the past three years.
This year’s mini-grant recipients are:
Programs
- Operation Snowflake—Meghan Richards
- Science Made Simple—Nicolle Mallon
- Sing, Play Move and Drum: Our differences in perfect harmony—Yu-fen Smith
- Learn and Play Classroom Carpet—Georgianne Harms
- Implementing PBIS Universal Phase III—Erin Freeman & Sharon Dooley
- Operation Integration—Megan Schlobohm, Niko Bubaris, Amy Berry & Arlene Wada
- Early Childhood Special Education English/Spanish Literacy—Sarah Erb
- Read Your Way to College Book Club—Stefanie Rittner & Nicole Esposito
- Sensory Regulation Room—Mindee Pinto & Carrie Holt
Amount granted for programs: $13,178
Technology
- Improving Student Achievement with Microphone—Michelle Scott
- Wireless Collaboration—Amy Berry
- Using GPS to Improve Social Studies Skills—Kathleen Cochrane
- Enhancing Writing and Independence—Cathleen Rustman, Christine Kujawa, Sheri Beattie & Cherie Laufenberg
- Science and Technology Modules—Matt E. Hanson
- Writing ELMOS—Terry Clark & John Stoesser
Amount granted for Technology: $12,274.16
For more information regarding the mini-grant program, please contact foundation chairman Dave Seiffert at 847-858-4948, or Tina Huss, administrative assistant, at 847-963-3160.
Kelly Miller Circus (PDF 230KB)
Friday-Saturday, September 18-19, 2009
The District Fifteen Educational Foundation and Rolling Meadows Park District are proud to present the Kelly Miller Circus. There will be elephants, tigers, and horses along with flying trapeze artists.
Mark your calendars now and look for further information in backpacks. Plan to walk the midway and enjoy a fun family day with entertainment sure to please all ages.
For more information regarding the Kelly Miller Circus, please contact Tina Huss, administrative assistant, at 847-963-3160.
Bowl for Education (PDF 37KB)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
In lieu of the annual Hearts of Gold dinner dance and auction, the District Fifteen Educational Foundation will host its first-annual Bowl for Education night.
“We have decided to forego the more exclusive Hearts of Gold gala this year and opt for events that bring opportunities to district families at an affordable cost,” said Dave Seiffert, Foundation chairman.
Bowl for Education will be held from 6-10 p.m., January 31, 2009, at Brunswick Zone, 519 Consumers Ave., Palatine. Tickets for the 21-and-older event are $40 per person and include two games of bowling, soft drinks and appetizers. In addition, the event will include a silent auction, raffle and recognition of the 2008 mini-grant recipients.
Items are still needed for both the raffle and auction, said Tina Huss, Foundation administrator. “If business and community members would like to donate an item or cash, we would be grateful,” Huss said. All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
For more information regarding Bowl for Education, please contact Foundation chairman Dave Seiffert at 847-858-4948, or Tina Huss, administrative assistant, at 847-963-3160.
Response was so positive for the first District 15 Family Day at CoCo Key Water Resort that two more dates have been scheduled.
“The first CoCo Key event was a huge success—we had 466 parents and students attend,” said Tina Huss, District Fifteen Educational Foundation administrative assistant.
The additional times and dates will be from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, and Sunday, May 31, 2009.
Wristbands are $18 per person for this family-fun event at Sheraton Chicago Northwest, 3400 W. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights. Children under age 2 are free. Pre-ordered wristbands must be picked up at the District Fifteen Educational Foundation booth at CoCo Key by 3:30 p.m. the day of the event. Those without pre-orders may purchase a water resort wristband at CoCo Key at the regular day pass rate of $39. Due to space limitations and to receive a group discount, reservations are required.
Reservations must be received by March 2 and May 25 for the corresponding Family Day event. Forms and checks should be sent to:
District Fifteen Educational Foundation
P. O. Box 664
Palatine, IL 60078
For more information, contact Tina Huss at 847-963-3160.
Mark your calendar for the first-ever District Fifteen Education Foundation “Family Night with the Wolves.”
This family-friendly minor league hockey event is set for 7:30 p.m. March 13, 2009, at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Participants will be able to choose from three different packages, ranging in price from $17 to $28 per person.
A special way to Thank a Teacher …
The end of the school year is a wonderful time to recognize special people who make a difference in your and your children’s lives. If you are looking for a unique way to honor teachers and school staff at this time of year, consider the District Fifteen Educational Foundation’s “Teacher/Staff Tribute” program.
Contributions received will be used to fund programs such as teacher mini-grants and technology for District 15 schools. This year, the Foundation is focusing on raising money for its teacher mini-grant program and for additional technology items requested by teachers and staff.
Use the Teacher/Staff Tribute form to designate a contribution of any amount in recognition of a teacher or staff member. Each person named will receive a letter from the Foundation acknowledging the gift that was made in his or her honor.
All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, and you will receive a letter acknowledging the gift for tax purposes. If your company offers a corporate matching gift program, please be sure to include the appropriate forms.
About the Foundation
The mission of the District Fifteen Educational Foundation is to acquire resources to be used for programs and projects to enhance and supplement the educational experience of District 15 students.
The Foundation is an autonomous 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that supports programs not funded by the traditional tax-based educational system.
Questions? Call Tina Huss, 847-963-3160.
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