2023-24 Friends of the Foundation Brochure

Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation

Our Mission

To generate and guide philanthropic resources to promote excellence in education in the Lee’s Summit R7 Schools. Your funding fosters innovation among our teachers, students and staff. With your help, they can dream about how to achieve their goals and then access Foundation resources, provided by donors like you, to turn their dreams into a reality.

Pleasant Lea Middle School Robotics Team is presented with their $800 grant check for an FTC Starter Kit.

SPONSORSHIP LET’S TALK

Friends of the Foundation sponsors impact our students every day!

As a Friend, you help promote excellence in education by contributing toward resources, materials and programs for students in the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. Take a look below to see how our funds are being allocated for the ‘23-’24 school year!

$88k Technology Updates

Funding assistance for up-to-date tech needs in schools.

$60k Classroom Grants

Classroom grants promote excellence and knowledge, and allow teachers to enhance their classrooms with materials and resources.

$45k Real World Learning Opportunities

• Geometry in Construction: workstations in high schools

• Environmental science investigation project supplies for K-2 students district-wide

• Birdhouse Build Project: supplies for 5th-grade students district-wide

$15k

New Teacher Grants

Provide NEW LSR7 teachers a grant to get their classrooms up and running.

$10k Student Led Grants

Grants awarded to middle and high school student groups to fund projects for programs and clubs.

$8.5k Parent Night Resource Fair & Seminar

Event open to all LSR7 families, providing access to community resources, and information regarding prevalent issues facing today’s youth. Supporting student mental health and wellbeing.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Additional details on page 6.

For more information and to make your donation.

Taste of Lee’s Summit

The Pavilion at John Knox Village

Saturday, March 2, 2024

The 25th Annual Taste of Lee’s Summit event will feature a live and silent auction, games, prizes, libations, and samplings of food from over ten local restaurants.

Race for the Future

Lee’s Summit West High School

Saturday, October 14, 2023

The 27th Annual Race for the Future Event will feature:

• 5k (walk or run)

• Kids Dash Fun Run

• Continental Breakfast Items

• Games & Activities for Kids

• T-Shirt for 5k Participants

• Option for Virtual Participation

Race for the Future 2022 School Participation Winner: Hazel Grove Elementary.

Taste of Lee’s Summit 2023: Local restaurants, one of a kind auction items and fun & games.

Community Breakfast Sponsor Table: $500

September 29, 2023, Summit Lakes Middle School, 7:00AM

• Table for 6

• Breakfast Buffet

• Sponsor Recognition at Event

• Recognition in LSEF Eblast and Social Media

• Program features: student performances, LSEF highlights, LSR7 District updates and guided tour through 6th grade wing (‘22 renovation & expansion)

Race for the Future Booth: $100

Friday, October 14, 2023, 7:00AM

• 6 ft. table and 2 chairs, no electricity provided

• Estimated attendance of 800

• REQUIRED: Booths to provide complimentary family-friendly game or activity