FOUNDATION INSPIRATION Quarterly Newsletter [September 2023]

FOUNDATION INSPIRATION QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

September 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Thank you to all our supporters who help the Paulding Education Foundation (PEF) grow throughout the years. PEF has come a long way since its inception in 2006, which started with a $25,000 donation from Georgia Power The PEF achieved 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in 2007, and raised a whopping $500. Fundraising efforts expanded, and we were able to offer four $1000 scholarships to a deserving graduate of each Paulding County School District (PCSD) high school

Fast forward to last academic year, we awarded $70,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors and $35,000 in grants to PCSD schools and teachers Additionally, PEF also funded $1,200 in backpacks through Paulding Family Connection. We also persistently fund seed money for eighth graders, who will have a chance to receive up to $30,000 in scholarships once they graduate, through the REACH Georgia statewide program.

This academic year, we have already donated $10,000 in grants to new and returning teachers to buy classroom resources and supplies. PEF strongly supports PCSD teachers, staff, and leaders through fundraising efforts that support ou $ l budget. The PEF also strives to manage our as in a way that ensures students of today and in the future always have access to scholarships.

Thank you to our board of trustees as well as the PCSD for your support and contributing to our success. We look forward to another outstanding academic year with the support of our members and sponsors

Jim Ashworth

2023 Administrative Pre-Planning at GreyStone Power Corporation

SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO THE TOP 3 GIMME 5 FOR EDUCATION CONTRIBUTORS

Late May of 2023, the Paulding Education Foundation (PEF) began campaigning for leaders, teachers, and staff of the Paulding County School District (PCSD) to become or remain members of the PEF. Many people within the PCSD made a commitment to give at least $5 for education via monthly payroll deductions to PEF However, there are a few schools who are going above and beyond in recruiting their leaders, teachers and staff to become or remain members of the PEF through our "Gimme 5 for Education" initiative, and they deserve our public display of gratitude and recognition.

The following schools are the top 3 leading contributors to the "Gimme 5 for Education" initiative:

70 % participation from the teachers and staff at New Georgia Elementary

68 % participation from the teachers and staff at McGarity Elementary 53 % participation from the teachers and staff at Dallas Elementary

PEF TRUSTEE SPOTLIGHT PCSD SUPERINTENDENT STEVE BARNETTE

Paulding County School District (PCSD) superintendent Steve Barnette serves as a nonvoting/ex-officio member of the Paulding Education Foundation (PEF)'s Board of Trustees His insight, contributions, and partnership with the foundation adds great value to the work we do He cares for the needs of the PCSD, even if it means getting his hands dirty, on the first day of school, to help a parent at Burnt Hickory Elementary School get their car started

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PCSD Superintendent Steve Barnette helping a parent with car trouble on the first day of school

CONGRATULATIONS TO MORE 2023 Scholarship Award Winners

We have more scholarship award winners. Although this scholarship and all others are administered by the Paulding Education Foundation (PEF), this scholarship is sponsored by the Logan's Crossing Manufactured Home Community Owners and Management. The scholarship seeks to encourage K-12 students to attend school regularly, study hard, graduate and achieve a grade point average (GPA) of a 3 0 or higher so they can also qualify for the HOPE Scholarship program

Let's celebrate these additional scholarship award winners, their accomplishments as well as their future endeavors!

REGISTER OR VOLUNTEER FOR, OR SPONSOR THE VILLAGE 5K & FAMILY FUN RUN

The Village 5K & Family Fun Run (+ Members Appreciation Event), presented by the Paulding Education Foundation (PEF), is happening from 8 a m to 3 p m , Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Mulberry Rock Park (Dallas, GA). It is an annual event aimed to bring students, staff, and leaders of Paulding County Schools, their families, and community members together to engage in fun, healthy, family-oriented activities

Registration is NOW open for the race. Don’t miss your opportunity to run, walk, or simply have fun in this AJC Peachtree certified race in support of the Paulding County School District (PCSD)!

You can register to enter the race and learn more about becoming a volunteer, sponsor, vendor, or a donor by visiting the following website: https://pauldingeducationfoundation.com/5k-family-run/.

TRIVIA QUESTIONS ANSWER FOR A PRIZE

(1) What is the oldest school a part of the Paulding County School District (PCSD)?

(2) How many middle schools are a part of the Paulding County School District (PCSD)?

(3) Name a race route sponsor of The Village 5K & Family Fun.

Scholarship award winners in photo (L-R): Kai-Lynn Diamond; Charlotte Jones; and, Mycah Kelley

Congratulations to the June 2023 trivia questions winner NADINE LABOSSIERE!

The 2023-2024 application and award cycle for the "Getting Started" grant program has concluded. Once again, the Paulding Education Foundation (PEF) awarded 100 teachers with mini grants of $100 to exclusively purchase items listed on their application Checks have been delivered to each awardee and teachers were able to get their new school year started with extra money to buy what is needed to better their classrooms. Check out photos of the awardees below.

2023 GETTING STARTED GRANT PROGRAM AWARD RECIPIENTS

Award recipients included: Mrs. Tarrant, Mr. Bell and Mrs. Woloszczak (Abney ES); Mr. Young, Mrs. Lester, Mrs. Haywood and Mrs. Chapman (Allgood ES): Ms. Cochran, Mrs. Estes and Mrs. Patrick (Austin MS); Ms. Phillips, Mrs. Gore, Mrs. Dankert and Mrs. Lockridge (Hutchens ES): Mrs. Micale and Ms. McCarver (McClure MS); Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Jabat, Mrs. Brinkley and Mrs. Echols (Nebo ES).

Award recipients included: Ms. Lineberry and Ms. Gordon (Northside ES); Ms. Buffington and Mr. Petti (Paulding County HS): Mrs. Studdard and Mrs. Atcheson (Poole ES); Mrs. White, Mr. Keen and Mrs. Mitchell (Scoggins MS); Mrs. Leachman and Ms. Walls (South Paulding MS); Mrs. Conner, Mrs. Kirkham and Mrs. Matthews (Union ES)

Award recipients included: Mrs. Clark, Ms. Mayfield and Ms. McLeroy (East Paulding MS); Mrs. Dilts and Ms. Deskins (Dugan ES): Mr. Whited and Mrs. Briggs (Moses MS)

2023 GETTING STARTED GRANT PROGRAM AWARD RECIPIENTS

Award recipients included: Mrs. Sowerby, Ms. Thrasher and Mrs. Duncan (Ragsdale ES); Mrs. Emerine, Ms. Pavlak and Mrs. Hogan (Panter ES): Mrs. Londraville Ms Biddle and Mrs. McG

Award recipients included: Mrs. Quirello and Ms. Fuller (North Paulding HS); Ms. Corley, Mrs. Bryant and Mrs. Powers (Shelton ES); Mrs. Paris and Ms. Vinson (Dobbins MS); Ms. Yarmoluk, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Vickrey and Ms. Kirk (Hiram ES); Mrs. Starmer, Mrs. Blake, Ms. Willingham, Mr. Bearden and Ms. Degenaar (McGarity ES).

ward recipients included: Ms. Cousins, s Curtis, Mrs Sanders and Dr Abdich (New Georgia ES); Mrs McDill, Mrs Owens-Williamson and Mrs. Bigler Baggett ES); Mrs. Dunton, Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Knauff (New Hope Education enter); Mrs. Mahaney, Ms. Parascando, Mrs. Harris and Mr. McConnell and Ms. Brown (South Paulding HS); Ms Morrow, Mrs Compton, Mrs Leptrone and Ms. Atcheson (Dallas ES); Ms. Zelinski, Ms. Garrett, Ms. Labossiere, Ms. West, Ms. Reynolds and Ms. Walburn (Roberts ES); Mrs. Davidson and Mrs. Head (Herschel Jones MS); Ms. Cowan and Ms Sheppard (Hiram HS); Ms Ali, Mrs Hancock and Mrs Nwaoafor (East Paulding HS)

7th Digital Learning Day

18th Downtown Christmas Open House Main Street

20th24th Thanksgiving Break

25th

25th

4th Annual Christmas Tree LIghting Holly, Jolly, Fest

Festival of Trees

Downtown Dallas

Angie Holland

Cassie Condra

Drew Hook

Genevieve Cole

Jana Stegall

Jayson Phillips

Jennifer Gavant

Jim Ashworth

Jim McMichen

Karen Emory

Karen Vines

Missy Cusak

Parnick Jennings

Rebecca Cooper

Sandy Kaecher

Steve Barnett

Treasurer Trustee

Executive Board Member at Large

Vice Chair

Trustee

Executive Board Member at Large

PCSD Representative (Non-voting)

Chair

PCSD Executive (Non-voting)

Trustee

Secretary

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Superintendent (Non-voting)

Brittney McBrayer

Jim McMichen

Judy Mazzeo

Lauryn Johnson

Program Events Manager

Executive Director

Business Manager

Program Events Manager