Gardner Edgerton Schools Foundation
Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 2
YOU DID IT
Congratulations – you exceeded the voluntary payroll deduction goal of $15,000 to support the Gardner Edgerton Schools Foundation. Over 110 staff members (See List) pledged $18,010 for 2023, including teachers, secretaries, custodians, paras, counselors, librarians, interventionists, specialists, food service staff, along with building and central office administrators. It’s not too late to participate. Click HERE to sign-up.
These donors will be receiving a free GESF t-shirt along with a Nothing Bundt Cake. These items will be delivered to your school by the end of the January.
Drawing winners:
$100 Amazon Gift Card - Jenny Murray, Edgerton Elementary
$100 Amazon Gift Card - Shawn Fitzmorris, Madison Elementary
Bed & Breakfast (Weston Firefly Inn) - Terri Purcell, Gardner Elementary
Crazy Good Snack Day - Edgerton Elem for having the greatest percentage of staff participation
TAL GRANTS CHECKS DELIVERED TO TEACHERS
Teaching and Learning grants were pursued by staff members requesting financial assistance to support classroom initiatives. Due to generous donations from external sources, $20,000 was made available. Our PRIZE PATROL delivered checks throughout the school district supporting educators for a wide variety of innovative projects (click HERE to view list). Congratulations to the 15 recipients and the nine schools they represent. Take time to recognize these excellent educators.
Colby Kromminga
Grand Star
Jennifer Cusick
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Kristin Sechler
Julie Rains
Sunflower
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Laura Brewer
Sunflower
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Denise Rousselo
Trailridge
Michelle Meyer
Grand Star
Jeanne Fitzgerald
Madison
Melinda Brown
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Crysta Baier
Edgerton
Aaron Batterbee
GEHS
Emily Horner/Alyce Dickerson
GEHS
Jennifer Toman
Wheatridge
Paula Smith
Moonlight
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Kelly Erickson
Edgerton
WE CARE FUND – Impacting Families for the Holidays
Using revenue from the October cornhole tournament and a generous donation from NextEra Energy Resources, multiple families in need received assistance during the holidays. We had families experiencing major medical bills and loss of employment. As a result, the WE CARE Fund ensured that children had presents underneath the tree on Christmas morning. In one situation, a utilities bill was paid so a family could have heat during the cold month of December. This is one of many ways the Foundation support students, staff, and their families.
GiveBack2Schools – Sign Up Today
An easy way to support the academic, activity, and athletic endeavors of our eleven schools, is to sign-up for GiveBack2Schools, one of our newest partners. When you patronize over 60 businesses in JoCo, our schools will benefit financially because these locations (restaurants, stores, companies) have pledged a percentage of your bill to the school of your choice. You can also select the Foundation as the recipient. Click here or logo to sign up.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is committed to supporting YOU and our students. This group of dedicated professionals includes alums, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members. Click link for pictures and bios: https://www.usd231.com/o/foundation/staff
The Gardner Edgerton Schools Foundation works cooperatively with USD 231 to generate funds to enhance and stimulate the educational experience for students and staff in the school district. If you or someone you know wants to partner with the Foundation, contact Tim Brady, Executive Director. bradyt@usd231.com or 913.856.2031