TEF Quarterly ~ Fall 2024

Fall 2024

About this newsletter The TEF Quarterly is published as an educational resource and outreach tool for the Thompson Education Foundation and Thompson School District community.

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CONTENTS 4 GIVE35

TEF is celebrating 35 years of supporting Thompson School District. We’ve set a goal of raising $35,000 to commemorate this milestone... and you can help!

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TEF & COLORADO GIVES DAY

TEF is excited to participate in this year’s Colorado Gives Day on December 10, 2024.

Early giving begins on November 1 with lots of great incentives!

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The Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche are back in action and you can give back to TEF by attending their games!

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HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO

Join us for a spooktacular street festival on Halloween weekend and support Thompson Education Foundation.

9 TEF BOARD OPENINGS

Thompson Education Foundation is looking for board members who are dedicated to public education and interested in serving their community.

Apply today!

SUPPORT TEF MORE FROM TEF

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TEF MONTHLY GIVING ABOUT TEF

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THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY NIGHTS WITH THE DENVER NUGGETS SCAN TO PURCHASE! VS MAIN NIGHT Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets Friday, November 8th, 2024 7:00pm • Ball Arena

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A portion of every ticket purchased will benefit the Thompson Education Foundation & TSD Schools!

Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 7:00pm • Ball Arena

Thompson School District neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document.

ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT:

https://nuggets.ksetickets.com/thompsonschools Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis and subject to availability.​​ SEATS ARE LIMITED! Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

All sales are final – no refunds or exchanges permitted.

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For more information, please contact Alexa McMahon at 303.405.1196 or Alexa.McMahon@TeamKSE.com

Thompson School District with the Colorado Avalanche

*Thompson School District neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document*

VS COLORADO AVALANCHE

WNNIPEG JETS

Wednesday, January 22nd • 7:30PM • Ball Arena

SCHOOL PRICED MATCH

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COLORADO AVALANCHE

MINNESOTA WILD

Friday, February 28th • 7:00PM • Ball Arena

SCHOOL PRICED MATCH Prices subject to change at any time. All sales are final, no refunds.

Both games in this offer include a ticket to a Colorado Mammoth home game for their 2024-25 season!

Please keep a look out in the email provided for more information on your school’s game.

TO ORDER TICKETS:

Avalanche.KSETickets.com/ThompsonSchoolDistrict For questions please contact Griffin Hall with the Colorado Avalanche at 303.718.7959 or email Griffin.Hall@TeamKSE.com

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Is looking for board members!

History

Do you: • Care about public education?

• Enjoy serving the community?

Thompson Education Foundation (TEF) was incorporated in 1989 by a group of area residents that were dedicated to the vision of providing a charitable vehicle to assist and enhance activities in Thompson School District. The foundation has been a proactive organization since 1995. The foundation is a qualified charitable organization and holds a 501(c)(3) designation. All gifts to the foundation are deductible to the extent provided by existing laws.

Thompson Education Foundation’s mission is exceptional educational experiences for students and educators in Thompson School District. Thompson Education Foundation promotes initiatives, fosters relationships and provides financial support to enhance educational opportunities for students and staff in Thompson School District.

The foundation is honored to have an outstanding board of directors composed of area individuals who are committed to our schools and who give of their time, talents and resources to support the mission of the foundation.

Through foundation sponsored fund accounts and as the manager of restricted external fund accounts, TEF provides scholarships students, awards grants to teachers and schools, recognizes educator excellence, supports a broad spectrum district programs and activities, provides support for homeless students, offers the Help Kids Succeed school supply program and helps with special projects in Thompson School District.

Board Expectations

The board’s purpose is to: govern, set policy, serve as institutional advocates, lend professional expertise, identify and cultivate sources of private support, exhibit ethical and fiscal accountability and articulate the vision and mission to the community General Expectations: The general responsibility is to develop strategic policy and work with staff to implement initiatives.

Directors should actively participate in decisions on matters of policy as they come before the board and should initiate those discussions when they feel such discussions will best serve the interests of the organization.

1) Support the foundation’s mission, purposes, goals, policies and programs while knowing its strengths and challenges.

2) Offer expertise and assistance as needed to support foundation staff.

3) Attend activities and events sponsored by the foundation whenever possible.

Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/tefapp

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MORE FROM TEF 2023 Annual Report

Click here to learn about the foundation’s fiscal performance and impact.

TEF BOARD POSITIONS

Are you interested in serving on a board of directors that helps support students and teachers in the Thompson School District?

Then you should apply to serve on Thompson Education Foundation’s board! Click here for more info.

SO MANY WAYS TO SUPPORT THOMPSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Donations from community members and organizations help support students and staff in TSD. Each gift contributes to life-changing educational opportunities offered by TEF.

EOY Nominations

Nominations for the 2025 Educator of the Year awards open on Monday, January 6, and close on Sunday, February 9.

Pelican Jo’s TEF Fundraiser

Donate on our website

Every Thursday in October, grab a bite at Pelican Jo’s Pizzeria in Loveland and mention the TEF fundraiser: 50% of the proceeds from your order will be donated back to TEF!

Donate with Venmo

Call our office at 970-613-5074 to discuss setting up a scholarship or customizing your gift.

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Thompson Education Foundation Monthly Giving Program Monthly giving is an easy and convenient way to increase your level of financial support for TEF and get more involved in our mission. Your monthly donation can be program specific or support our general unrestricted fund. This means your support follows your own individual passion, whether that’s athletics, academic enrichment or school preparedness. Plus, your monthly donation gives TEF a strong source of revenue, allowing us to plan for future expansion over several months or even years in anticipation of evolving needs within Thompson School District.

Why does monthly giving make sense for me as a donor?

• Convenience- Monthly donations are automatically processed, so there’s no need to input your payment information or mail in your donation every time you want to give.

• Flexibility- Adjust your donation amount over time.

• Self-directed giving- Choose a specific program to support, or support multiple programs.

How does monthly giving benefit Thompson Education Foundation?

• Your monthly donation provides a predictable source of fundraising revenue that supports ongoing projects, future growth and unexpected expenses.

• As a monthly donor, you have the potential to offer a greater lifetime value to TEF than one-time or occasional donors, creating a lasting impact on Thompson School District and our community.

How do I become a monthly donor?

1. Decide which fund you want to support: The Monthly Giving Program currently offers HKS Heroes (Help Kids Succeed school supply program); Scheer Student Opportunity Squad (SOS) (Scheer Student Opportunity Fund); All Star Support Team (Student Athlete Fund); and the TEF Strength Fund.

2. Click on one of the above funds to access the donation page, or visit each page under “Our Services”.

3. Decide on your monthly level of support, choose to make a recurring donation, provide your contact and payment information, and you’re all set!

https://www.thompsontef.org/monthly-giving

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TEF IMPACT

ABOUT TEF

• Music and arts programs are enhanced with support for visual art consumable supplies and musical instrument repair • One in 10 students receive a supplyfilled backpack each year through the Help Kids Succeed school supply program • 800+ unhoused TSD students receive resources to overcome barriers to classroom attendance and success • Over $3 million in post secondary scholarships awarded since 2015 • Educator excellence is celebrated with the annual Educator of the Year awards • Teacher grant programs create new classroom experiences for students • Field trip opportunities for all 2nd and 4th grade students to explore local learning areas • Individual student experiences made possible through the Scheer Student Opportunity Fund • TSD student athletes have access to opportunities that would otherwise be financially inaccessible through the Student Athlete Fund

Thompson Education Foundation (TEF) enhances educational opportunities for students and educators in Thompson School District (TSD). TEF removes barriers and supports experiences that students need to more deeply engage in their academic environment.

As a bridge for the community to support students, TEF is grateful to those who continually step forward to assist students and educators in TSD. Your involvement guarantees TEF’s mission to provide exceptional educational experiences continues through our programs and initiatives.

We look ahead to 2025 and beyond ready to grow and expand support for TSD. We are excited to share this journey with you.

TEF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Paul Baron Lauren Haug Rick Bowles Barbara Kruse Stephanie Chapple Dr. Marc Schaffer Brian Cullins Celeste Smith Will Delmar Matt Thies Cody Fullmer Sarah Walgast Brandy Grieves Lori Hvizda Ward

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