.NEWSLETTER & ANNUAL REPORT
FALL 2018
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EUDORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
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The following pages highlight a few of the innovative programs and resources that have been funded through donations to the Eudora Schools Foundation (ESF). Donor support impacts student achievement, teacher excellence, and helps to make Eudora schools the very best. The ESF serves all of the district’s 1,700 students and 250 staff members, and is sustained by the community, individuals, businesses, alumni, parents, school employees, and others that contribute to the success of Eudora students. We invite you to read the stories on the following pages to see the wonderful impact you are making in Eudora schools. Get ready to stand up and clap!
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"I was able to read multiple stories about different learning disabilities to first grade classrooms. The students loved hearing about characters in the story that related to peers. These stories lead to great discussions about inclusion, how to treat others with respect, and how to problem solve different situations." - Jill Dodge, Librarian
EUDORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
My favorite season has arrived. The cozy season, the good book by the fire season. The season of gratitude and, for me, the season of reflection. As the Eudora Schools Foundation (ESF) Board looks to the end of 2018, we reflect that it has been truly a magnificent year- in fact it was a $100,000 year! This dollar amount includes funds raised, external grants won, and a handful of ongoing long-term projects to which we’ve committed. It took a strong and committed team to get us to this milestone. And this same team, Team Cardinal, took on an epic project with the Outdoor Fitness and Learning Center at Eudora Middle School. The ESF partnered with local business leaders, were awarded community grants, and made donor dollars stretch farther to build an incredible facility for students. What a triumph of community spirit! I am so privileged to be able to serve my Eudora community by helping do the work of the Foundation. The ESF’s purpose is to enrich the student experience, reward teacher excellence, and make our schools the very best. This season I am thankful for our generous and committed donors. I am grateful and proud that my sons attend one of - if not THE - best small schools in Kansas populated with innovative educators, enrichment opportunities, and dedicated staff. Lastly, I invite you to join me in giving a gift to our “I Love Eudora Schools” annual campaign (see page 6 for giving details). I can’t wait to see what happens in the next year with so many great initiatives planned. With gratitude,
Coding and Circuit Tools Grant Recipient: Kaylyn Stout Allows first grade students the opportunity to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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A Standing Ovation for
Inclusive Library Grant Recipients: Hillary Brunin, Allie Davis, and Jill Dodge Enables students and teachers access to engaging and child-friendly inclusive literature. The overall goal is to cultivate a culture of empathy and understanding where all students can be successful.
ESF GRANT RECIPIENTS
"I have been able to teach self-monitoring, individual responsibility, and self-advocacy in a very different way. Many students in my classroom, as well as others outside of my classroom, have benefited from these watches and I feel grateful to work at a school where teachers are given the means to try 'out of the box' ideas." - Dave Powers, WEBS Teacher
innovative education
Claire Harding, President Lindsey Hoover, Past President Chrissy Mayer, President-Elect Abram Chrislip, Treasurer Matt Bova, Secretary Candace Dunback Robby Giffin Don Grosdidier Ed Hurtig Lauri Kuntz Dirk Lehmann Caleb Lewis Shawna Mateo Cara McNorton Sparkle Oehlert Matt Peterie Belinda Rehmer Ken Sarber Marti Stadalman Bryan Maring, Board of Education Member Shanda Hurla, Exec. Director Steve Splichal, Superintendent
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2018-2019 BOARD MEMBERS
785.542.4905|foundation@eudoraschools.org|PO Box 500, Eudora, KS 66025|www.eudoraschools.org/foundation
Claire Harding ESF President clairemarieharding@gmail.com
Watchminders Grant Recipient: Dave Powers Provides special education students with a means of self-monitoring their own behavior in the interest of creating lasting positive behavioral change, improvements in academic outcomes, increased levels of responsibility, and a means for self-advocacy training.
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"My students get very excited every time they see STEM on our schedule. It has become part of their routine, and most often the favorite. Getting to watch my students interact and work together to solve a problem has been very rewarding. They are very proud of themselves when they successfully navigate the 'Code and Go Robotic Mouse' through the mazes." - Kaylyn Stout, First Grade Teacher
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Go Direct Sensors Grant Recipients: Paul Kaldahl, Roberta LaFontaine, and Betsy Lawrence Enhances the learning of all middle school students by providing them with probeware equipment. Just like real scientists, students will have instant and accurate data collection and representation that will save time and increase lab accuracy.
Spanish Library Grant Recipients: Melanie McQueen and Kim Lancaster Allows middle and high school students enrolled in Spanish the opportunity to improve their literacy, vocabulary, comprehension, background knowledge, spelling, grammar, and writing.
“As Eudora Middle School enrollment has continued to increase, the demand for outdoor space for physical fitness/physical education class activities, after lunch ‘outdoor time’, outdoor reward time space, and general outdoor classroom time has skyrocketed. Our students will benefit from many more opportunities to be outside. I cannot thank our community partners and the Eudora Schools Foundation enough for making this project come to life at EMS.” - Jeremy Thomas, Eudora Middle School Principal
First Aid Grant Recipients: Sondra Garner and Danielle Young This enrichment program teaches Eudora Middle School students basic universal skills on how to save a life. This program might inspire them to work in the medical field or help in a babysitting incident.
"We have had students who have asked us to recommend other novels because they enjoyed reading the novels in the library. The novels provided additional culture study of different customs and countries which is not always possible on a daily basis in the classroom." - Melanie McQueen, Spanish Teacher
Culinary Video Equipment Grant Recipient: Jack Low Provides high school culinary arts students the unique opportunity to create video cooking demonstrations. Students practice and teach their culinary techniques while being video taped and projected on an overhead screen allowing other students to receive a maximized view of the cooking demonstration.
Vision Stimulation Grant Recipient: Danielle Young Provides health career students with the unique opportunity to use low vision simulation kits. These kits provide students a hands-on experience that allows them to empathize with, while gaining skills, those who have impaired or low vision. "There were several students who were surprised at how much vision deficits effect your day-to-day life and care. We did an exercise on attempting to pour water into a medicine cup while having low vision and students stated how they understood now why those with low vision have to get so close to see while pouring and how easy it could be to make a mistake in pouring the right amount of medication for themselves." - Danielle Young, Health Careers Teacher
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Outdoor Learning Center (cover) The ESF received a $10,000 grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation. With additional support from multiple community donors, the ESF was able to create a new 5,978 square foot addition that includes space for an outdoor classroom, life-size chess, two small basketball courts, tether ball, four-square, speed ladder runs, hopscotch, agility dots, a painted bean bag toss area, and plans for more.
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Make a secure donation online at: bit.ly/ILoveEudoraSchools
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Mail: your check to the Eudora Schools Foundation, 1310 Winchester Rd, PO Box 500, Eudora, KS 66025
Assets Cash 28,803.94 Investments 36,289.71 Total Assets 65,093.69 Liabilities Due to USD 491 (Teacher Fellow) 5,000.00 Total Liabilities 5,000.00 Net Assets Unrestricted 51,892.75 Temporarily Unrestricted 8,200.94 Total Net Assets 60,096.69 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $65,093.69
Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2018
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donations from October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
I grew up in Eudora on Birch Street. In fact, my parents met while they were both students at Eudora High School. When my husband and I got married and started looking for a place to settle down, Eudora was at the very top of the list. We wanted to raise our children in schools that would truly care about them, as well as provide opportunities to prepare them for college. We are so thankful we made the decision to live in Eudora. We often share that every single teacher that our three girls have had has made a positive and lasting impact on them. The Eudora Schools Foundation (ESF) has brought so many unique opportunities to our schools, teachers, and students. This past year, our girls specifically loved the new enrichment opportunities offered at the middle school. There were so many possibilities that they had a hard time narrowing down their lists! We give because we value the ESF’s mission and appreciate the work that is being done. We are grateful for the emphasis on helping bring support and opportunities to all students. The Eudora community is a better place because of ESF initiatives. Thank you ESF for all that you do! - Jeanette, Ryan, Haley, Sydney, and Karley Owens
Donors (gifts up to $99) Abby Vieux Revell Amber Jackson Amy Boucher Amy Millis Andrea Pyle Angela Kennedy Angie Brown April Peavey A'sha Pruitt Ashli Olivera Aurora Brune Barbara Keltner Barbie Hartwell Beth Swanson Beth Zimmerman Betsy Lawrence Bill & Marsha Gordon Bonnie Neis Brandon & Tiffany Parker Bre Burks Brenda Wiley Brette Misse Brie Winder Camille Kerr Cara Kimberlin Carl & Amanda Isenburg Carole Hoover Carolyn Kimberlin Carrie Jackson Cathie Klein Cathy Smith Cecilia Pruitt Charles & Margaret Peterson Chris & Amanda Brunkow Chris & Amanda Ellis Chris & Candace Dunback Christie Feuerborn Christopher & Ann Lounsbury Christopher Durkin Christy Miller Cliff & Verna Downing Corinne Zimmers Costco Dain & Katie Hammerschmidt Dana Neis Darren & Judy Erpelding David & Phillis Durkin Deborah Becker Denise Sanders Denise Thrailkill Diane Garcia Kenny & Diane Massey Dianne Huggins Donna Oleson Doug & Anissa Norris Doug & Renee Mueting Douglas & Marilyn Rankin Earl & Theresa Wilcox Edward & Mildred Jankowski EES Staff Activities Eric & Kelly Ahlander Erin Cromwell Eudora Lions Club Gary & Crystal Hinman Gary & Janice Parker Gary & Molly Pratt Gretchen Schreiner Haley Archer Heather Adams Heather Grant Heather Moore Hilary Groninger Hillary Brunin Holly Reanier Hope Cundiff IJack Low Jaime Meyers James Barnard Jamie Jordan-Smith Jann Jarosz Jannell Lorenz Jason & Karen Koehn Jason & Sarah Tharp Jennifer Sweany Jeremy & CarlyThomas Jerri Aherns Jerry & Cynthia Reasoner Jessica Johnson Jill Freisberg Joanie Henley Pearson Joe Zlatnik John & Jeannie Vonderbrink Jon & Stacey Dines Joni Becker Joseph & Kristi Bobek Josh & Katie Lewis Julie Burk Julie Hammes Julie Mohlman Justin & Eryn Ridinger Justin & Ivory Titus Karen Ashley Karla Cleveland Kati Strickland Kaylen Ortiz Kelly Johnson Kelly Mulvihill Ken & Ruth Stoner Kevin Hoehns Kim Lancaster Kim Lauber Kristen Born Kristin Fager Kristine Schnebly Kurt & Pennie Von Achen Kyle & Bethany Stadalman Kyle & Sara Deterding Kylie Powell Lance & Sarah Handley Larry Blattner Lauren Davley LeAnn Schwindt Leslie Schrader Linda Gilroy Linda Troutfetter Lindsay Frank Lisa Moffitt Lois Hardenbrook Marcia Smith Marion & Vicki Johnson Mark & Jill Dodge Meaghan Orlando Megan Cleveland Megan Whitebrand Melanie McQueen Melissa Zinn Melody Buchholz Merritt & Sharon Musick Michael & Rita Harding Michael Brunin Michele Hunt Michelle Baumann Mike & Robyn Kelso Mindy Neeley Misty McCormick Morning Chase Morning Pruitt Nate & Abby Robinson Nate & Jessica Fortner Nichole Carroll Nicole Rheuport Nikki Neis Ingram Patrick Kelley Phil Green Rebecca Killen Regina Mayer Rita Garrison Smith Rob Behrens Ron & Amy Shanks Ruth Burks Ryan & Stephanie Jacobs Samantha Holcomb Sara Cross Sara Lindsay Savannah Newman Scott & Tiffany Russell Shane & Lauri Kuntz Shannah McAleer Shawn & Jamee Mason Sondra Garner Sonja Ingram Yates Staci Simpson Susan Carnagie Susan Cooper Susan Schiffelbein Suzanne Boyle Teresa Carnagie Thad & Mary Jo Swann Tim & Ami Bruce Toby & Staci Prawl Todd Miller Tracy Simon-Amyx Victoria Case Walmart Zach Stover Red Level ($100-$249) Abram & Sarah Chrislip Amanda Garrison Amy Brown Ashley Golay Becky Topil Bertha Nichols Bree Wilson Brenda S. Clark Caleb Galemore Carol Wohlford Charles & Erma Fisher Cheryl Rife Cindy O'Reilly Danielle Young Darwin & Susan Eakins Deanna Brown Denise Kendall Edward Jones Eric & Kristin Magette Ernie Simon Eudora Elementary PTO Full Bright Sign & Lighting Gabriel and Jessica Reding Harps Herbert Weidensaul Holly Kracl Jaime Hackmann Jerri Harris Jim & Amy Gabriel Josh & Frances Lyons June Adams Justin & Chrissy Mayer Justin & Lisa Foltz Justin Azbill Keith & Marj Spence Kellen & Kayla Wilhelm Lawrence Surgery Center Linda Wilkin Dave & Lisa Redlin Marcia Bagby Mary Handy Conley Matt & Shelby Peterie Matt Bova Meghan Reardon Michael & Tana Ahlen Michael Campbell Michelle Plegge Mike & Barb Keltner Mitchell & Erin Tegtmeier Nissen Services Peter & Amber Moody Peter & Andi Bock Renee Davis Shackelford Ron Abel Ryan & Jeanette Owens Scott & Jody Keltner Seth & Kari Heide Shannon & Hannah Hayden Shirley Crawshaw Smith & Mary Jane De Voe Stan & Kari Neis Family Stan & Kay Byrne Steve & Julie Splichal Tim & Ronda Shepard Ty & Janna Pattison William Powell Wise Photography Navy Level ($250-$499) Amy DeLaRosa Angie Young Becky Plate Becky White Ben Elder Brian Keegan Brian Keller Caleb Lewis Corey Marchetti Daniel Ranjbar, DDS, PA Danny & Laura Lewis Eudora CPA Picnic Association Eudora Eye Care Eudora Family Care Eudora Youth Football & Cheerleading Association Gambino's Pizza Harold Reusch Honey Creek Disposal Service I.O.O.F Eudora Lodge #42 John H. Hay, DDS Julia L Rickertsen Laird Noller Automotive Little Learners Early Childhood Center MCM Concrete Minerva Rebekah Lodge #146 Morgan Hunter Education LLC Otto & Patricia Buche Pur-O-Zone Reynolds Lawn & Leisure Robby & Amy Giffin Security Benefit Shepard Plumbing Steve Grosdidier TIAA Tim & Lynn Reazin Tyler & Heather Baker Watco Companies Cardinal Level ($500-$999) Arthur J Gallagher ATA Storage Auburn Pharmacy David & Deborah Barnhart Dirk & Roberta Lehmann DLR Group Don & Mary Grosdidier Eric & Ashli Votaw Guy & Kania Shain Holy Family Catholic Church Hometown Graphics Hoss & Brown Engineers Inter-State Studio James & Joleen Simon Jason & Sparkle Oehlert Jim & Belinda Rehmer Julie Rickertsen Lathrop Gage LLP Lawrence Area Reading Council Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene Lynn Electric Mark & Diane Chrislip Mark & Julie Clobes Mark Hernandez MidAmerican Credit Union Nabholz Construction Corporation Peggy Miller Refuge Christian Church Ross & Marti Stadalman Susan De Voe Theresa Abel Thomas John Giffin Foundation TJ & Denise Dietz Westerhouse Gold Level ($1000 & above) Anonymous Doug & Shawna Mateo Douglas County Community Foundation EMS Booster Club Eudora Animal Hospital Hamm Inc. 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Mail your check to: Eudora Schools Foundation 1310 Winchester Rd PO Box 500, Eudora, KS 66025
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Financials Assets Cash 13,635.04 Investments 27,421.40 Total Assets 41,056.44 Net Assets Unrestricted 39,791.12 Temporarily Unrestricted 1,265.32 Net Assets 41,056.44
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