TEF Quarterly ~ Summer 2023

Summer 2023

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

HELP KIDS SUCCEED

Our annual school supply program gets much needed supply-filled backpacks into the hands of students as they start the new school year. Sponsorships and donations are always welcome.

2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Thompson Education Foundation congratulates all TSD graduates and honors our 2023 scholarship awardees.

SCHEER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sponsorships are still available for the 2023 Scheer Memorial Student Opportunity Fund Golf Tournament. Foursome signups open on July 6.

TEACHER GRANTS

One of TEF’s signature grants, the Great Idea Grant, which supports teacher-driven classroom innovation, gets a reboot.

SOUNDS OF CENTERRA

Grab your lawn chairs, a blanket and your dancing shoes and meet TEF at Sounds of Centerra on July 28th. We’ll be jamming out to That Eighties Band!

HELP KIDS SUCCEED SCHOOL SUPPLY PROGRAM SUMMER 2023

Each July, TEF staff and volunteers fill 1,400 new backpacks with high-quality school supplies for students and families who need a little financial help preparing for the new school year. This number reflects 1 in every 9 students in the Thompson School District and illuminates the need within our community. The Help Kids Succeed school supply program ensures that supply-filled backpacks are available to any student who needs one.

An economically vulnerable student may have multiple stress points in their family life that can interfere with focus in the classroom. Having necessary school supplies provided for the first day of school removes one stress barrier immediately, opening a pathway to confidence and classroom success.

HELP KIDS SUCCEED ONE BACKPACK AT A TIME

Support the Program! Donations are accepted year-round for HKS at: thompsontef.org/donate

$30 FILLS A BACKPACK

TEF welcomes donations for the Help Kids

Succeed school supply program! When donating, consider that a new backpack filled with supplies for a K-12 student can cost $75 or more. TEF partners with purchasing providers to offer the same filled backpack for $30, allowing your support to go further to benefit more students. A gift of $120 provides backpacks for FOUR students! Donations are accepted year round for Help Kids Succeed.

BUSINESS SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: $750

While school children celebrate summer break, Thompson Education Foundation staff and volunteers are focused on the Help Kids Succeed program by sorting school supplies and stuffing backpacks. Donations are critical to the program’s success, and business sponsorships of $750 much needed supplies for students.

BECOME A SPONSOR

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS

DOES YOUR STUDENT NEED A BACKPACK?

If your family needs assistance with obtaining school supplies, please request backpacks at the school your student is registered to attend starting in August during open hours at each TSD school.

VERY IMPORTANT!

If you have students in different schools, you must go to each school. Elementary, Middle and High school students have different supplies in their backpacks.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

B. Scott Olson Memorial Scholarship

Chance Hill, Thompson Valley High School

Luke Orr, Thompson Valley High School

Zach Orr, Thompson Valley High School

Berthoud High School Scholarship

Jacqueline Carrion-Ramirez, Berthoud High School

Ben Hughes, Berthoud High School

Maryn Maggi, Berthoud High School

Axel Peterson, Berthoud High School

Kayla Petrovich, Berthoud High School

Nolan Simon, Berthoud High School

Bob Ball Track & Field Scholarship

Aleqzander Baker, Loveland High School

Konstanz Searle, Loveland High School

Christine Lewis-Hastings Memorial Scholarship

Taryn Thompson, Loveland High School

Clarence W. McCauley & Juanita L. McCauley Scholarship

Lexi Custer, Berthoud High School

MaRynne Robertson, Loveland High School

Mikayla Robertson, Loveland High School

Doyle & Luvesta Frances Jones Scholarship

Aidan Carr, Berthoud High School

Ian Hopkins, Berthoud High School

Willem Larson, Berthoud High School

Lillian Strait, Berthoud High School

Follow Your Dream Scholarship

Lauren Barr, Ferguson High School

Xavier Biggs, Thompson Valley High School

Kohen Hubble, Loveland High School

Ford Scholarship

Daniel Hatton, Berthoud High School

Holly Jaros, Berthoud High School

Jabaily Community Service Scholarship

Jacqueline Carrion-Ramirez, Berthoud High School

Elliot Harrington, Mountain View High School

Andrea Koly, Mountain View High School

Jaeda Lapp, Loveland High School

Aidan Magruder, Loveland High School

Kathryn Propp Memorial Scholarship

Jacqueline Carrion-Ramirez, Berthoud High School

Allison Mertens, Thompson Valley High School

Bradley Peters, Mountain View High School

Allie Sanders, Thompson Valley High School

Matteo Scalise, Loveland High School

Law Office of Brady, McFarland & Lord Scholarship

Daniel Hatton, Berthoud High School

Lehigh Memorial Women’s Golf Scholarship

Reece Bandemer, Loveland High School

Maryn Harlow, Loveland High School

Live Laugh Love Believe Scholarship

Libby Himes, Mountain View High School

Elsa Whittaker, Loveland High School

Loveland Big Thompson Kiwanis Scholarship

Mary Liakas, Thompson Valley High School

Loveland Contractors/Vocational Trade Scholarship

William Moneypenny, Berthoud High School

Loveland Golden K Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship

Jason Maitta, Thompson Valley High School

Camryn Wiersema, Thompson Valley High School

Loveland Rotary Scholarship

Bailey Arellano, Mountain View High School

Lauren Barr, Ferguson High School

Bailey Bianco, Mountain View High School

Amy Brewer, Ferguson High School

Lexi Custer, Berthoud High School

Kathryn Daley, Mountain View High School

Loveland Rotary Scholarship (cont.)

Erika Garcia Calderon, Ferguson View High School

Mauryise Johnson, Ferguson High School

Andrea Koly, Mountain View High School

Mary Liakas, Thompson Valley High School

Aidan Magruder, Loveland High School

Kayli Olsen, Ferguson High School

Taylor Payne, Ferguson High School

MaRynne Robertson, Loveland High School

Gabriella Saenz, Mountain View High School

Lillian Strait, Berthoud High School

Mary Ann & Velma Jean Memorial Scholarship

Taryn Thompson, Loveland High School

Braden Turner, Loveland High School

McKee Ferguson Scholarship

Lauren Barr, Ferguson High School

Amy Brewer, Ferguson High School

Erika Garcia Calderon, Ferguson High School

Mauryise Johnson, Ferguson High School

Kayli Olsen, Ferguson High School

Taylor Payne, Ferguson High School

Gavin Wadholm, Ferguson High School

Nick Wiesen Memorial Scholarship

Kiren Wimber, Mountain View High School

RE/MAX Alliance Local Excellence Scholarship

Elliot Harrington, Mountain View High School

Anya Knoll, Berthoud High School

Aidan Magruder, Loveland High School

Chloe Rojas, Thompson Valley High School

Salomonson/Fickel Scholarship

Jacqueline Carrion-Ramirez, Berthoud High School

Christian Foxworth, Berthoud High School

Salomonson/Fickel Scholarship

Jacqueline Carrion-Ramirez, Berthoud High School

Christian Foxworth, Berthoud High School

Scotty Weissmann Scholarship

Aleqzander Baker, Loveland High School

Zoey Boudette, Loveland High School

Dylan Lindgren, Loveland High School

Sethre Scholarship

Taryn Thompson, Loveland High School

Braden Turner, Loveland High School

Sierra Marie Krizman Memorial Scholarship

Bailey Arellano, Mountain View High School

Stuart & Barbara Boyd Scholarship

Christian Foxworth, Berthoud High School

Ted & Mabel Thompson Loveland Valentine Scholarship

Bailey Bianco, Mountain View High School

Zoey Boudette, Loveland High School

Kaylee Chavez, Mountain View High School

Ellie Heiser, Loveland High School

Payton Rechkemmer, Mountain View High School

Clara Stewart, Loveland High School

Teen Parent Scholarship

Yami Campos Maldonado, Ferguson High School

TEF Scholarship

Riley Eberhardt, Loveland High School

Luke Orr, Thompson Valley High School

Noa Phillips, Mountain View High School

TEF 2023 Scholarship Awards

92 New Awards: $218,869.71

40 Renewals/Deferrals: $145,500.00

123 GRAND TOTAL: $364,369.71

DR. STAN SCHEER MEMORIAL STUDENT OPPORTUNITY FUND

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Friday, August 4

Mariana Butte Golf Course

Foursome signups begin on July 6: thompsontef.org/golf-tournament

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

The Dr. Stan Scheer Memorial Student Opportunity Fund Golf Tournament is a fun and exciting way for our district staff and local community members to come together to provide opportunities for TSD students. All proceeds from the golf tournament benefit TEF’s Dr. Stan Scheer Memorial Student Opportunity Fund. The Fund provides gap funding to TSD students to embrace individual academic, leadership, recognition and extracurricular opportunities when there are financial barriers in the way.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP $5,000 (industry exclusivity)

• Entry for two golf foursomes in tournament with carts

• Breakfast and lunch for each player

• Name and logo in full color on each tournament golf cart

• Exclusive Start Sign for 18-hole course (“BUSINESS NAME welcomes you…”)

• Opportunity for your representative to take part in opening announcements

• Top logo placement on all printed materials

• Opportunity to give away a branded item (waiting for golfers in their carts)

• Featured as a Presenting Sponsor in social media announcements

• Business name or logo highlighted in TEF staff email signatures for the month of August

• Prominent placement of logo on poster and invitation

• Company banner displayed at the clubhouse

• Recognition in all media releases and printed event announcements

• Text, logo and image recognition on social media

• Logo with link on event website page

CLUB SPONSORSHIP $2,500

• Entry for one golf foursome in tournament with carts

• Breakfast and lunch for each player

• Name and logo in full color on each tournament golf cart

• Prominent placement of logo on poster and invitation

• Company banner displayed at the clubhouse

• Recognition in all media releases and printed event announcements

• Name and logo on custom event signage at assigned hole

• Text, logo and image recognition on social media

• Logo with link on event website page

BEVERAGE CART SPONSORSHIP $1,200 (2 sold)

• Entry for one golf foursome in tournament with carts

• Breakfast and lunch for each player

• Custom sign created for beverage cart

• Opportunity to supply item for goodie bags

• Text, logo and image recognition on social media

• Logo with link on event website page

Sponsor has the choice to provide drink tickets and/or free drinks, cost of drinks not included in the sponsorship.

TEE SPONSORSHIP $1,000 (1 sold)

• Entry for one golf foursome in tournament with carts

• Breakfast and lunch for each player

• 1,000 golf tees engraved with your business name, given to all players

• Text, logo and image recognition on social media

• Logo with link on event website

DRIVING RANGE SPONSORSHIP $1,000

(1 available)

• Entry for one golf foursome in tournament with carts

• Breakfast and lunch for each player

• Custom sign created for driving range

• Company banner displayed at the clubhouse

• Opportunity to have two representatives at driving range

• Text, logo and image recognition on social media

• Logo with link on event website page

HOLE SPONSORSHIP $750

• Entry for one golf foursome in tournament with carts

• Breakfast and lunch for each player

• Name and logo on custom event signage at wassigned hole

• Private greeter at assigned hole to host giveaways or games

• Text, logo and image recognition on social media

• Logo with link on event website page

BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP $1,000

(1 available)

• Entry for one golf foursome in tournament with carts

• Breakfast and lunch for each player

• Custom signage with your logo at breakfast buffet

• Opportunity to pass out promotional material

• Text, logo and image recognition on social media

• Logo with link on event website page

LUNCH SPONSORSHIP $1,000 (3 available)

• Entry for one golf foursome in tournament with carts

• Breakfast and lunch for each player

• Custom signage with your logo at lunch buffet

• Opportunity to pass out promotional material

• Text, logo and image recognition on social media

• Logo with link on event website page

2023 SCHEER FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP FORM

PROGRAM/EVENT

DR. STAN SCHEER MEMORIAL STUDENT OPPORTUNITY FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT

YOUR SPONSORSHIP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

TODAY’S DATE: BUSINESS:

CONTACT:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE:

EMAIL:

BUSINESS WEBSITE:

TOTAL DONATION $

Thank you for your generous support! All payments are a donation to Thompson Education Foundation. You may request an invoice for payment or payment can be made online at: thompsontef.org/donate (click donate now button and select TEF Event Sponsorship in the dropdown menu) or applications can be emailed to: Kim Akeley-Charron kim.ac@thompsontef.org

THOMPSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students and teachers in Thompson School District. We thank you for your generous support!

To claim a charitable donation for tax purposes, please reference our tax exempt number 84-1158256. thompsontef.org 970-613-5074

Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, the Great Idea Grant application window will be from early August to early October for implementation in classrooms that school year.

TEF awards Great Idea Grants to TSD teachers and staff for the purpose of implementing an innovative project within education and instruction to enhance the student learning experience. A teacher or staff member may be awarded grants up to $2,000.

We encourage teachers from each TSD school to submit Great Idea Grant applications this fall.

2023 Application window: Aug. 14 - Oct. 1 Grant decision notices: on or before Dec. 1

Grant application access: thompsontef.org/teacher-grants-1

“Hey, that’s a great idea!”

Support TEF programs at the 15th annual Sounds of Centerra concert series.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and find a comfortable spot on the Great Lawn to enjoy Denver favorite, That Eighties Band.

• Where: Chapungu Sculpture Park Great Lawn (behind Macy’s at the Promenade Shops at Centerra)

• When: Friday, July 28, 7 to 9 pm

• Cost: free to the public

JUNE

Pride Month

Father’s Day: June 18

Juneteenth: June 19

JULY

Picnic Month

Independence Day: July 4

AUGUST

Immunization Awareness

Nonprofit Day: August 17

TEF IMPACT

• 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 $2 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

ABOUT TEF

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 2023 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

Pam Howard

Brian Cullins Lori Hvizda Ward

Stephanie Chapple Dr. Marc Schaffer

Danielle Feeney Celeste Smith

Cody Fullmer Matt Thies

Brandy Grieves Sarah Walgast

Dr. Jason Hatch Eric Weedin

Lauren Haug

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