eudora schools
INSIDE
ESF "Principal for a Day" Opportunity for Community Leaders
PRINCIPAL
FOUNDATION
PERSPECTIVE
newsletter & annual report fall 2017
's
250
1
staff welcome cups
hot dogs served at the staff tailgate
Text
From the ESF Board
180
food & need requests fulfilled
55
golf teams
23
2017-2018 Eudora Schools Foundation Board Members
3,155
annual reports mailed
guest principals
1,581
one flash mob at staff convocation
3
students impacted by classroom grants
267
Lindsey Hoover, ESF President linzy8@msn.com
1,550
graduation year of kindergarteners at welcome picnic
dollars given to honor teacher excellence
785.542.4905|foundation@eudoraschools.org|PO Box 500, Eudora, KS 66025|www.eudoraschools.org/foundation
free throw shots by EHS students
Students today need to enter the world after high school as engaged and energized citizens, confident and ready to take flight and make a difference. The Eudora Schools Foundation (ESF) is working hard to help all Eudora students on their journey to do just that. The ESF’s mission is to raise funds to enrich the student experience, reward teacher excellence, and make our schools the very best. Through the generosity of our community, we have already been able to provide more than $50,000 in classroom enhancements and professional development for our students and teachers. My personal goal as ESF President is simple: I want to make this outstanding school district even better. Eudora is a very special place and the excellent schools play a huge role in the success of our community. I invite you to read this issue of our annual report to learn about a few of the projects we have been working on. They include 14 new enrichment programs at Eudora Middle School and you will also learn about the first ever ESF Principal for a Day Program held in the Spring of 2017, where community members were invited to learn about Eudora schools firsthand through the eyes of our students. I am excited for the future of Eudora schools and the role that the Foundation can play in it. On behalf of the ESF Board, I invite you to be a part of the 2017-2018 year. You can do this by contributing to the annual campaign, participating in our annual golf tournament, or by signing up to join this year's Principal for a Day Program. Please take some time and learn about the Foundation and our amazing Eudora schools. There are many ways to get involved besides those listed above, so please don’t hesitate to contact me to learn what you can do to help. Thank you for your loyal and continued support of the Eudora Schools Foundation.
" i give to team cardinal" employee campaign gifts
volunteers honored
2
62
books for "battle of the books"
Lindsey Hoover, President Matt Bova Dirk Lehmann Ken Sarber Kania Shain, Past President Abram Chrislip Caleb Lewis Marti Stadalman Claire Harding, Pres. Elect Don Grosdidier Shawna Mateo Bryan Maring, BOE Representative Erika Cundiff, Treasurer Lance Handley Matt Peterie Shanda Hurla, Executive Director Chrissy Mayer, Secretary Lauri Kuntz Belinda Rehmer Steve Splichal, Superintendent
53
annual campaign dollars raised
22,706
By the Numbers | 2016-2017
2 0 2 9
Lunch Bunch Book Club | Grant Recipient: Heather Moore
“As a staff member, it was nice to see the students getting so involved in their investigations. At first, I wasn't sure the students were going to like conducting simple investigations, but I found kids wanting to keep conducting their investigations way past the time they were supposed to put away supplies.” – Kari Heide, 2nd Grade Teacher
These kits allow 2nd grade students the opportunity to perform high-quality experiments and observations utilizing materials scientists would use in a real lab setting.
ESF school spotlight
Solid & Liquid Learning Kits | Grant Recipient: Kari Heide
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.
Battle of the Books | Grant Recipient: 5th Grade Teachers
“ESF gave my students the opportunity to read, discuss, and embrace rich traditional literature. Students were able to experience literature discussions in a new way. They were excited to talk about the books, read the next set of pages, and become introduced to our new books. Reading came alive in our classroom!” – Heather Moore, 3rd Grade Teacher
ESF school spotlight:
5
This book club encourages 3rd grade students to fluently read books, comprehend the text, and respond to a work of literature. It also helps to foster students' love of reading outside of regular classroom time.
4
Pictured above Kansas State Rep blah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blah.
shining examples
EUDORa elementary SCHOOL
Students work as teams throughout the school year to read as many books as they can. This competition helps students become independent readers and also provides a way to motivate students to read. The competition ends with a trivia-style battle at the end of the school year.
"Battle of the Books is a really good reading program that has been made great through the generosity of the Eudora Schools Foundation (ESF). We are very thankful to ESF for partnering with us to get kids to read independently!" - Kyle Stadalman, 5th Grade Teacher
Through this special ESF grant, EMS offers an enrichment program with 14 engaging before or after-school programs. Each one recognizes the need and importance of additional hands-on learning opportunities - particularly at this pivotal time in a middle school student's life. Programs range from First Aid to Computer Coding to a Book Club to Sport Statistics.
EUDORA HIGH SCHOOL
EUDORA MIDDLE SCHOOL
“The most exciting part of the project is the reactions when students have completed the construction of the generator and see that it does generate an electric current.” – Joe Pickett, EHS Physics Teacher
6
“The best thing we made using the Makey-Makey boards was the game controllers. We also learned that dry play-doh doesn't transmit energy. It was so fun to try. And fail. And try. And fail. And try. And SUCCEED! This experience taught perseverance and team work." – Betsy Lawrence, 6th Grade Science Teacher
Mail: your check to the Eudora Schools Foundation, 1310 Winchester Rd, PO Box 500, Eudora, KS 66025
“My students gained a much richer and deeper development of language than I could've provided otherwise… they have confidence in reading and listening, more confidence with speaking and writing, and they seemed to enjoy it enough so that many of them read ahead because they had to know what happened next!" – Melanie McQueen, EHS Spanish Teacher
“I'm so glad to have the enrichment program in place to offer programs to students that will benefit them now and in the years to come. So excited that half of the 7th grade has signed up.” – Danielle Young, EMS/EHS School Nurse
Online: make a secure donation at http://squareup.com/store/eudora-schools-foundation
An Opportunity to Enhance Learning
High school culinary art students have the unique opportunity to operate a fully equipped juice and coffee station serving the student body and staff at the high school.
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
Juice & Coffee Stand | Grant Recipients: Cathie Klein & Jack Low
Spanish Novels & CDs | Grant Recipient: Melanie McQueen
Students in 8th grade have the opportunity to explore a classic piece of literature that is timely in relating to their personal development.
KidWind Physics Kits | Grant Recipient: Joe Pickett
SPECIAL SPOTLIGHT: EMS Enrichment Program
“Without the grant, the project would not have happened. We want the students to have meaningful work here at the school but in order for that to happen, we need supplies. The solar powered car sets were necessary for there to be a quality engineering project for students to complete.” – Paul Kaldahl, 8th Grade Teacher
KidWind Physics Kits allow 11th and 12th grade physic students to construct small working wind turbines while engaging in challenging, current, and relevant science.
“I received several top-notch projects at the conclusion of the novel. Several students went above and beyond
The Outsiders Classroom Novel Set | Grant Recipient: Heather Adams
“Students learned valuable lessons in time management, organization, and demands in the operation of a small business.” – Cathie Klein, EMS/EHS Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher
7
GO TO PAGE 11 TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN MAKE MORE OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES A REALITY!
Middle school and high school foreign language students can build interpretive skills in order to attain Spanish proficiency in interpersonal skills.
Makey-Makey Circuit Boards | Grant Recipient: Betsy Lawrence
and were excited to turn in their projects.”
– Heather Adams, 8th Grade Teacher
opportunities
Solar Powered Cars | Grant Recipient: Paul Kaldahl
This grant gives 8th grade students an enhanced understanding of physics, meteorology, and chemistry as they create their own solar powered cars.
Makey-Makey Circuit Boards enhance the learning of 6th grade science students by giving them hands-on tools to investigate and learn about electricity and electrical engineering.
Steve Splichal, USD 491 Superintendent
The Eudora Schools Foundation wanted to give local community and business leaders a-close-up view of a day in the life of a principal. Participants were assigned to one of the three district school buildings to spend the morning with principals in order to better understand their complex roles and to gain perspective on the school system from within. In turn, community leaders shared their expertise and provided perspective on their business’ needs and opportunities for collaboration. Kueffer started his morning at EES with principals Amy DeLaRosa and Seth Heide. He and the nine other guest principals assigned to that school learned about day-to-day operations, went on a tour of the school hosted by fifth grade students, and had the opportunity to talk with the principals, teachers, and students about successes and challenges in the school. “One of the moments that stands out the most was the meeting in the conference room with the administrators and having a question and answer session,” said Kueffer. “I was impressed how open they were and willing to answer any question… it showed their willingness to be vulnerable and share their challenges at the school with the public. I was especially impressed with the principals’ strong character, passion, and their desire to provide a quality education for our kids.” Meanwhile at Eudora Middle School, assistant principal Shannon Hayden was busy welcoming his ten guest principals and going over the agenda for the morning. “I wanted the guest principals to see how a regular Wednesday happens in our school. I wanted them to see how things have changed since they were in school, whether it was them learning about new technology, what the day-to-day schedule looks like, or for them to understand our state standards,” said Hayden. Each school created a unique morning itinerary for the guest principals, which often included meeting with students, talking with faculty, or participating in student activities or a special program. It also provided an opportunity for these community and business leaders to meet each other. “When we started off in the conference room it was cool that many of these community members met each other for the first time,” said Hayden. “As an administrator, I was impressed by the genuine interest and desire of our guest principals to take part in the day. They had a willingness to hear our needs and wanted to learn more.” The Foundation designed the Principal for a Day program as an opportunity to build stronger community relationships, learn from community leaders’ expertise and perspective, and expand collaboration that benefits our Eudora community as a whole. It was the first time this program has been offered with the plan of offering it to more community and business leaders each spring. “This opportunity was unique from my 10-years of experience in education. I have heard of kids serving as principals as a class reward, but never heard of community members as guest principals,” said Hayden. “It was fantastic to have these community members involved at the ground level and to experience what we do every day. I learned from them as well… it was well worth my time.”
"
OF THE EUDORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
please report to the
8
#CARDINAL PROUD
OPPORTUNITIES
eing asked to come to the principal’s office was somewhat of a surprise for Eudora community member, Clint Kueffer. After all, Kueffer was a pretty good student when he attended school twenty years ago. Kueffer was raised in Douglas County and attended Baldwin Schools. After graduation from KU, he and his wife, Sarah, started their business, Integrity Midwest Insurance, and in 2003 he moved his family to Eudora. They currently have two children that attend Eudora Elementary School (EES). When the letter arrived inviting him to be one of the thirty guest principals participating in the Eudora Schools Foundation Principal for a Day program, Kueffer was willing. “It was pretty easy to say yes to the invitation. It was actually an honor to be invited,” said Kueffer. “I saw it as an opportunity to become more connected to the community. It was a great opportunity to meet school administrators and tour the buildings.”
PRINCIPAL's office
9
B
The best learning doesn't occur in a vacuum -- it takes a community. This program is an excellent opportunity to build the bridges that engage community leaders in student learning and allow us to understand what our community needs from the schools we all invest in.
Thank You Donors
the reason we give ...
An Opportunity to Make a Difference
2017 GUEST PRINCIPALS
Tana Ahlen, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial David Barnhart, Optometrist, Eudora Eye Care Jaye Cole, Director, LMH Therapy Services Bill Edwards, Police Chief, Eudora Police Department Lori Eisenhour, Owner, Hometown Graphics Brian Fassold, Clinic Director, SERC Physical Therapy Lance Handley, Store Director, Gene’s Heartland Foods Joe Hawkins, Physician, Eudora Family Care Megan Hedden, Pharmacist, AuBurn Pharmacy Leslie Herring, Asst. to the City Manager, City of Eudora Jeremiah Holcomb, Pastor, The Refuge Christian Church Jason Hoover, CEO, Kaw Valley State Bank Jim Karleskint, Member of the Kansas House of Representatives Peter Kautz, Administrator, Eudora Medicalodges Darin Kearns, Pastor, Hesper Friends Church Jamie Knabe, Owner, Country Road Farms Clint Kueffer, President, Integrity Midwest Insurance Shan McAleer, Pastor, St. Paul United Church of Christ Rachel Mixon, Branch Manager, Central Bank of the Midwest Shaun Musick, Financial Svcs. Professional, High Pointe Financial Group Maribeth Orr, Physician, Eudora Family Care Jeff Peterson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Tim Reazin, Mayor, City of Eudora Philip Schonberg, Owner, Schonberg Tree Service Gary Scott, Director, Eudora Parks & Recreation Tim Shepard, Owner, Shepard Plumbing Ben Terwilliger, Executive Director, Eudora Community Museum Rachel Weitekamp, Owner, Sunflower State Dance Mike Westerhouse, President, Westerhouse Inc. Carol Wohlford, Director, Eudora Public Library
ESF Statement of Financial Position
Make a secure donation online at: bit.ly/ILoveEudoraSchools
as of June 30, 2017
11
To join us next year, please contact Shanda Hurla at 785.542.4905 or foundation@eudoraschools.org.
-Jill & Mark Dodge
10
The morning concluded with the thirty guest principals meeting at the Eudora – De Soto Technical Education Center at Eudora High School for a luncheon hosted by Eudora superintendent, Steve Splichal. Participants had the opportunity to chat with each other and share what they learned from their experience at each school. “This event was beneficial to me as a business and community member and I would definitely encourage others to participate,” said Kueffer. “I think it is important to know where tax dollars are being spent and the accountability of our taxes and with what I saw… I couldn’t have been more delighted and impressed with what was happening in our Eudora Schools… extremely impressed.”
Donors (gifts up to $99) Aaron and Mandy Shockley American Digital Security Amy & Justin Rhoads Amy Boucher Amy Giffin Amy Shanks Andrea Pyle Angela Kennedy Angie Brown Anonymous Anonymous April Peavey Ashli Olivera Aurora Brune Becky Plate Beth Swanson Beth Zimmerman Betsy Lawrence Betty Thoennes Brady & Audrey Bell Brandi McCormick Brandon Lewis Brett Misse Brian and Linda Wilkin Brian Tener Camille Kerr Catherine Klein Chrissy Mayer Christopher Lounsbury Cindy O'Reilly Cody & Megan Bryan Cynthia Lewis Dain & Katie Hammerschmidt Dana VonHolten David & Phillis Durkin Dawn Buehler Deanna Brown Debbie Burchett-Carden Dennis & Ruth Burks Erik Peltzman Erin Cromwell Erin Welsh Eugene & Shirley Crawshaw Gretchen Schreiner Haley Archer Heather Adams Heather Grant Holly Dudley Holly Kracl Holly Reanier Jaime Meyers Jamee Mason James Barnard Jamie Grado Janna Pattison Jason Peters Jeff Hatfield Jen Sweany Jennifer Pate Jeremy Thomas Jessica Gurney Jill Freisberg John & Jeannie Vonderbrink Joyce Williams Julie Burk Karen Ashley Kari Mack Karla Cleveland Kassondra Mountain Katherine Pittz Kati Strickland Katie Lewis Kayla & Kellen Wilhelm Kelley Woods Kelly Mulvihill Kim Hunter Kim Maples Kim Stanley Kimberly Lancaster Kristen Sells Kristin Fager Kristine Schnebly Kyle Deterding Lance Handley Laura Lewis Leah LeRow Lindsay Frank Lion's Club Lisa Redlin Lois Sims MaKayla Snider Marcia C. Smith Marj Spence MaryJo Swann Megan Whitebrand Melanie McQueen Melissa Hagar Merritt & Sharon Musick Mitch Tegtmeier Morning Pruitt Nate Robinson Nathan & Jessica Fortner Nicole Rheuport Otto Buche Pennie & Kurt Von Achen Perry & Joyce Perkins Rebecca Killen Renee Mueting Roberta LaFontaine Ryan Jacobs Sandra K Campbell Sara Cross Shane & Lauri Kuntz Shannon & Hannah Hayden Shannon Pickett Stephanie Culala-Burnett Stephanie Culver Susan Carnagie Teresa Carnagie Tiffany Hall Tiffany N McCandless Tracy Boyle Victoria Case Virginia Rapplean Wendy Regehr Red Level Donors ($100-$249) Amanda Ellis Amanda Garrison Amy Brown Amy Zeimetz Andi Bock Andy Wingert Ashley Golay Barbie Hartwell Bertha Nichols Bill & Marsha Gordon Bonnie Daigh Brenda Clark Brent & Kimberly Grosdidier Brett Culver Bryan Maring Cara Kimberlin Charis Grosdidier Chris & Amanda Brunkow Christy Miller Dan & Betty Thoennes Dan Peterson Danielle Young David & Faye Goldstein David Mohlman DLR Group Doug & Shawna Mateo Dustin and Angie Young EYCFA Jacqui Folks Jason & Becky Sullivan Jody Gregory Joni Becker Josh and Frances Lyons Josh Townsend Julia Rickertsen Julie Dunnaway Kari Neis Kyle Stadalman Lindsey Sanchez Lisa Foltz Marcia Bagby Marion & Vicki Johnson Mark & Jill Dodge Matt Bova Meghan Reardon Michael Campbell Michael & Hillary Brunin Michelle Plegge Midwest Bus Sales Inc Mike Kelso Nowland Financial Services Rebecca Topil Ron Abel Ryan & Jeanette Owens Sarah & Gary Walters Scott & Jody Keltner Shannon Oury Stanley and Kay Byrne Steven & Denise Kendall Susan & Darwin Eakins Theresa Wilcox Toby & Staci Prawl Vestana "Tana" & Michael Ahlen Navy Level Donors ($250-$499) All Copy Products Inc. Amy DeLaRosa Arthur J. Gallagher Beth Dixon Caleb Lewis Carol Wohlford Central Bank of the Midwest Chris & Theresa Abel Edgar & Donna Grosdidier Eric & Ashli Votaw Eric & Kristin Magette Eudora CPA Picnic Assoc. Fred & Brandy Wingert Gambino's Pizza Gene's Heartland Foods Gretchen Herron Jacob & Melissa Cline Jason & Sparkle Oehlert Jerri Harris John H. Hay DDS, Inc. Judy Erpelding Kent & Linda Runyan Lawrence Memorial Hosptial/Eudora Family Care Little Learners Daycare Lynell Haggard Mize Houser & Company P.A. Morgan Hunter Education Natalie Miller Pur-O-Zone Reynolds Lawn & Leisure Security Benefit/OFG Seth & Kari Heide Shepard Plumbing Construction: Tim Shepard Stephanie Pascua Steve Grosdidier TIAA Your Cause, LLC. Tyler & Heather Baker Universal Construction Westerhouse, Heating & Cooling, Inc. Wolf Diagnostic & Automotive Repair Inc. Cardinal Level Donors ($500 & up) Anonymous ATA Storage Auburn Pharmacy Centimark Corey Marchetti David & Deborah Barnhart Dirk & Roberta Lehmann Don & Mary Grosdidier Douglas County Community Foundation Edward Jones Financial: Jeff Peterson EMS STUCO Eudora Animal Hosptial Eudora Eye Care PA Garland Industries -Jarrett Thummel Guy & Kania Shain Hamm, Inc. Hometown Graphics LLC. Hoss & Brown Engineers, Inc. Inter-State Studio Jason & Erika Cundiff Jason & Lindsey Hoover Jeff & Jaime Peterson Jim & Amy Gabriel Jim & Belinda Rehmer Joe & Shanda Hurla Kaw Valley State Bank Ken & Tina Sarber Kroger Lathrop Gage LLP Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association Lawrence Memorial Hosptial/Eudora Family Care Lisa Moffitt Mark & Dianne Chrislip Mark & Julie Clobes Mark Hernandez Mateo Chiropractic Melba Conner Network for Good RD Johnson Ross & Marti Stadalman Shawn & Claire Harding Stevens & Brand LLP TJ & Denise Dietz Vanguard Charitable Willis Towers Watson Gifts In Kind All American Sports Amy DeLaRosa Amy Durkin Arete Community Fitness Bill Bowerman Checkers Costco D-Dubs Bar Doug & Shawna Mateo Gene's Heartland Foods Hamm, Inc. Harps Foods Jason & Erica Cundiff Jason & Lindsey Hoover Jock's Nitch Joe & Shanda Hurla Kania Shain Kelli Ludlum Lauri Kuntz Lawrence Memorial Hospital Mark Hernandez One Window Photography Ryan Lawn & Tree Schneider Electric Security Benefit State Farm Insurance State Farm: Mike Grosdidier Steve Hipp Taco John's USD #491 Waddell Reed Walmart Wolf Diagnostic & Automotive
Mark and I moved to Eudora nine years ago for many reasons. We both grew up in small, tight-knit communities and wanted that for our family. We heard many great things about the schools in Eudora and how they provide many big school opportunities while keeping the small town feel. The Eudora Schools Foundation helps to give so many of those experiences and opportunities for all the students as well as the teachers and staff. We both strongly believe that contributing to the Foundation helps support them in their endeavors to give back to teachers and provide students with innovative learning experiences. Some years we have been able to give more than others but we have always made the decision to give, because we believe so strongly in the mission of the Eudora Schools Foundation.
Mail your check to: Eudora Schools Foundation 1310 Winchester Rd PO Box 500, Eudora, KS 66025
Assets Cash 24,915.87 Investments 31,866.73 Accounts Receivable 413.00 Total Assets 57,195.60 Liabilities Funds Held for Women's Soccer 9,055.25 Total Liabilities 9,055.25 Net Assets Unrestricted Net Assets 45,495.70 Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 2,644.65 Total Net Assets 48,140.35 Total Liabilities & Net Assets 57,195.60
ENHANCING
PO Box 500 Eudora, KS 66025
#C A R D I N A L P R O U D
STUDENT
ONE MORE EXAMPLE
