District 62 Foundation
District 62 Mini-grant application.
The application is due Friday August 31, 2012. You can request a Mini-grant in any amount up to $1000. Rather than have grants in the amounts of 250., 500., 750., and 1000., you can request the exact amount you need as long as it is $1000.00 or less.
D62 Foundation Mini-grant Application, Fall 2012 - When you send your completed signed application, and 3 copies. The completed application should only include the cover sheet, signature sheet, and the 2 question pages. A total of 4 pages that are the actual application. Please do not include rubric/scoring information.
Thank You! – On February 24, the School District 62 Foundation Board hosted a Benefit Dinner at Café la Cave in Des Plaines. On behalf of the children in the District 62 schools, the Foundation Board members would like to thank all of the community members, businesses, state and local officials, teachers, and parents who supported this fundraising effort.
 The nearly 200 individuals who attended enjoyed a lovely dinner, outstanding musical entertainment provided by the popular Bottle Band from St. Luke's Church in Park Ridge, a silent auction, and raffles. Many thanks to all who attended and to our major donors--Café la Cave, the Des Plaines Education Association, Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc, Jeanine LaCerba of Gigi's Blossoms and Baskets, Maxine and Doug Hubbard, Burke and Sue Oehrlein of Oehrlein & Oehrlein P.C., R. C. Wahl Jewelers of Des Plaines, and Wight and Company. Thanks to your generous support, the Foundation was able to raise over $14,000 for our mini-grants and other programs that benefit all of the children in grades K-8 in the District 62 schools. Anyone interested in more information about the Foundation can contact us at 847-824-9556 or via e-mail at d62foundation@gmail.com.
Debbie Post, President
School District 62 Foundation
Popping into Learning
Terrace students now have the opportunity to watch short, curriculum-based videos in the classroom. This school year, Brain Pop Jr. was introduced in many classrooms at Ter>race Elementary with the help and support of the District 62 Foundation. Last spring, a few Terrace teachers wrote a grant to the District 62 Foundation to get web access to Brain Pop Jr. At the end of September, Terrace was granted access to this award winning website.
Brain Pop Jr. features two animated characters, Moby and Annie, who introduce new concepts to students in short five to ten minute videos. Terrace teachers may also use this site to reinforce skills that are taught in their classrooms.
This year, the foundation awarded 39 grants, including the Brain Pop Jr. access. The foundation is funded by endowments, an annual benefit, and Cents for Kids.
You can check out a free Brain Pop Jr. movie each week at brainpopjr.com.
Foundation Delivers Good News to D62 Teachers
The District 62 Education Foundation "Prize Patrol" del ivered balloons and grants to 89 teachers and administrators Thursday morning that prompted tears, smiles, and enhanced learning experiences for students.
Once a year, the group makes its annual surprise visit to teachers around the district who submit grant applications. This year, the foundation awarded 39 grants totaling $35,000, which is $12,000 more than the previous year. Endowments, an annual benefit, featuring entertainment, a banquet, silent auction, and Cents for Kids, an employee payroll deduction program, fund mini-grants.
Foundation Continues Commitment to D62 Students
During the July 18th Board of Education, Debbie Post, District 62 Foundation President, reviewed the annual activities and achievements of the Foundation.
During the 2010-2011 school year, 29 mini-grants totaling $23, 000 were awarded to District 62 teachers in ten schools. Individual grant amounts ranged from $250 to $1,000. Proceeds from the annual benefit and Cents for Kids funded the grants.
Benefit, Fundraising, and Membership Committees will convene to discuss potential benefit themes, fundraising projects, and procedures and processes for recruiting and seating new Board members, plus an additional classification of membership will be researched for possible inclusion this year.
An online program/donation service, "Donors Choose," will be promoted by the Foundation to assist teachers with funding classroom needs that do not fit the mini-grant criteria or deadlines. A letter will be drafted to explain this service.
Board meetings will take place the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM in the Leon Smaage Administration Center to make it easier for employed board members to attend. A light supper will be provided.
Post reiterated her commitment to the Foundation, its members, projects, and purpose. She would like the Foundation to extend its outreach to the community to build community involvement and support.
President Murphy thanked Post and the Foundation board for providing numerous opportunities for District students. Murphy also announced that Sharon Lynch will serve as the Board's liaison to the Foundation.
The Foundation is a 501©3 non-profit organization.
To donate to, or volunteer with the Foundation, contact Debbie Post at 847-894-7390.
Foundation Activities Shared with Board of Education – Monday, July 18, Foundation President Debbie Post presented highlights from the 2010-2011 school year and previewed Foundation activities for the new school year.
To read more in Board Briefs...
Foundation Officers Elected
The District 62 Foundation, a non-profit organization organized to create additional opportunities for all District 62 students by funding programs and projects that promote student development through enrichment activities; encourage staff creativity and excellence; and develop connections between the schools and the community, is pleased to announce election of its 2011-2012 officers:
- Debra Post, President
- Susie Adams, Vice President
- Maxine Hubbard, Corresponding Secretary
- The following officers will continue serving:
- Sue Oehrlein, Treasurer
- Marcy Vedral, Recording Secretary
- Betty Murphy, Past President
Please contact Mindy Ward, director of community relations, for more information, to donate or volunteer at 847-824-8070 or wardm@d62.org.
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