TEF Quarterly ~ Summer 2024

Summer 2024

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CONTENTS 4 TEF PEACH SALES

Thompson Education Foundation has a peachy new way to support the Scheer Student Opportunity Fund and enjoy the one of the most delicious fruits of summer!

6 2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Thompson Education Foundation congratulates all TSD graduates and honors our 2024 scholarship recipients.

10 SOUNDS OF CENTERRA

Grab your lawn chairs, a blanket and your dancing shoes and meet TEF at Sounds of Centerra on July 19th. We’ll be jamming out to That Eighties Band and recognizing TSD alumni!

11 HELP KIDS SUCCEED

Our annual school supply program gets much needed supplies and backpacks into the hands of students as they start the school year. Sponsorships and donations are vital to the program’s success.

12 SCHEER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sponsorships are selling fast for the 2024 Scheer Memorial Student Opportunity Fund Golf Tournament. Foursome signups open on July 1.

15 MOONLIGHTING TEACHERS

Laugh along as Moonlighting Teachers poke good-natured fun at just about every facet of the world of education.

SUPPORT TEF MONTHLY GIVING ABOUT TEF

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Grilled Peaches and Prosciutto For Glaze: 1 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoon sugar Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil (as needed to brush on peaches) 4 ripe peaches 16 slices of prosciutto Bring glaze ingredients to a boil, reduce to simmer and reduce by half.

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Slice each peach into 4 wedges and wrap a thin slice of prosciutto around each one. Secure onto a wooden skewer (smaller skewers work best for turning the peaches.)

Heat grill to a medium temperature. Brush olive oil onto each peach skewer and place on grill, basting with sauce and turning as needed until prosciutto has crisped and peaches are soft.

Serves 4 with a side for a meal or 8 as an appetizer.

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A peachy new way to support Thompson Education Foundation Thompson Education Foundation is taking orders for boxes of peaches to support the Scheer Student Opportunity Fund. The Fund removes barriers for Thompson School District students to embrace individual academic, leadership, recognition and extracurricular opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach due to financial need.

These juicy and delicious peaches are sourced from C & R Farms, located on the Western Slope. Orders will be accepted until late July.

Peaches make great gifts! Pick Up Day will be scheduled for early-mid August (weather & harvest dependent).

Thank you for your support!

Order Information: Sponsored by: connect.thrivent.com/together-financial-group

9-lb box: $35 18-lb box: $50 No order limit!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Bob Ball Track & Field Scholarship Anders Johnson, Loveland High School Elena Torres, Loveland High School Christine-Lewis Hastings Memorial Scholarship Hannah Prindiville, Loveland High School Clarence W. McCauley & Juanita L. McCauley Scholarship Aryana Landis, Mountain View High School Conner Larrew, Loveland Classical School Hazel Daly, Loveland High School Doyle & Luvesta Frances Jones Scholarship Connor Jorrisen, Berthoud High School Jaci Taylor, Berthoud High School Kailey Guzman, Berthoud High School Seth Jacob, Berthoud High School Erna & Neil Mentzer Music Scholarship Arie Dekkers, Loveland High School Follow You Dream Scholarship Anna Tobey, Thompson Valley High School Kimberly Castaneda-Prieto, Mountain View High School William Santana, Loveland High School Ford Scholarship Elizabeth DeClement, Loveland High School Peter Swing, Loveland Classical School Jabaily Community Service Scholarship Lizette Rodriguez, Thompson Valley High School Lorenia Flores-Gamez, Mountain View High School Nayelli Rodriguez, Thompson Valley High School

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Kathryn Propp Memorial Scholarship Aiden Hurst, Loveland High School Emma Baldwin, Loveland High School Hannah Almstead, Loveland High School Marguerite Chase, Mountain View High School Law Office of McFarland & Lord Scholarship Phoebe Jones, Berthoud High School Lehigh Memorial Women’s Golf Scholarship Savannah Klenk, Loveland High School Live Laugh Love Believe Scholarship Jordanna Beets, Ferguson High School Loveland Big Thompson Kiwanis Scholarship Hazel Daly, Loveland High School Peter Swing, Loveland Classical School Loveland Golden K Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Booker West, Thompson Valley High School Ethan Sutton, Thompson Valley High School Loveland Philo Scholarship Connor Jorrisen, Berthoud High School Jaden Jorgenson, Loveland Classical School Jordanna Beets, Ferguson High School Loveland Rotary Club Scholarship Ayden Kemp, Loveland High School Bailee Roberson, Loveland High School Booker West, Thompson Valley High School Caroline Soliz, Mountain View High School Christopher Padgett, Loveland High School Connor Jorrisen, Berthoud High School Devynne Byloo, Loveland High School Ellory Hansen, Loveland High School Ethan Sutton, Thompson Valley High School

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Loveland Rotary Scholarship (cont.)

Jaci Taylor, Berthoud High School Jaden Jorgenson, Loveland Classical School Noah Hughes, Thompson Valley High School Peyton Hendricks, Loveland High School Phoebe Jones, Berthoud High School Savana Wilson, Mountain View High School Loveland Sertoma Club Scholarship Jaden Jorgenson, Loveland Classical School Mary Ann & Velma Jean Memorial Scholarship Briar Crockett, Loveland High School Ellory Hansen, Loveland High School McKee Ferguson Scholarship Anna Sutterfield, Ferguson High School Ariah Lujan, Ferguson High School Ariana Everett-Allen, Ferguson High School Jordanna Beets, Ferguson High School Judith Noble, Ferguson High School Kaylee Dornseif-Briles, Ferguson High School Ryan Auvigne, Ferguson High School Yasmin Rutherford, Ferguson High School Nick Wiesen Memorial Scholarship Addison King, Loveland High School Popenhagen Educational Scholarship Kara Wenger, Mountain View High School Lucy Bufton, Loveland High School RE/MAX Alliance Local Excellence Scholarship Anika Seter, Mountain View High School Ayla Colley, Thompson Valley High School Hannah Prindiville, Loveland High School Jordanna Beets, Ferguson High School Phoebe Jones, Berthoud High School Salomonson/Fickel Scholarship Connor Jorrisen, Berthoud High School Reece Stratmeyer, Berthoud High School

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Scotty Weissmann Scholarship Christopher Padgett, Loveland High School Jess Smith, Loveland High School Payton Bundy, Loveland High School Tambryn Searle, Loveland High School Sethre Scholarship Christopher Padgett, Loveland High School Elizabeth DeClement, Loveland High School Sierra Marie Krizman Memorial Scholarship Aiden Robinson, Loveland High School Peyton Hendricks, Loveland High School Stuart & Barbara Boyd Scholarship Ayden Pream, Berthoud High School Phoebe Jones, Berthoud High School Ted & Mabel Thompson Loveland Valentine Scholarship Aiden Hurst, Loveland High School Jaci Taylor, Berthoud High School Jaden Fitzpatrick, Thompson Valley High School Keegan O’Connell, Loveland High School McKayley Lane, Loveland High School Paxton Walker, Mountain View High School TEF Scholarship Isaac Kreutzer, Thompson Valley High School John Shier, Thompson Valley High School Seth Jacob, Berthoud High School Tim Gibson Memorial Scholarship Jess Smith, Loveland High School

TEF 2024 Community Scholarship Awards

91 New Awards: $240,181.96 42 Renewals/Deferrals: $117,000

133 GRAND TOTAL: $357,181.96

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Support TEF programs at the 16th annual Sounds of Centerra concert series. We’ll be recognizing TSD alumni and offering a chance to win some fun prizes and experiences.

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 19, 7 to 9 pm • Cost: free to the public

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SCHEER FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT

Presented by • 6:30 am Breakfast/Coffee • Check-In • Mulligans, Pro Shots & Loose Ends Upgrades • Driving Range Open Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

• Welcome Opening Announcements Foursome signups begin+on July 1: https://www.thompsontef.org/golf-tournament •Fund 7:20 Golfers The Scheer Golfam Tournament is a in funcarts way for our district staff and local community members• to come to provide 7:30together am Tee Off opportunities for TSD students. All proceeds from the golf tournament benefit TEF’s Scheer Student Opportunity Fund. The Fund provides • to12TSD pm Lunch served at Clubhouse gap funding students to embrace individual academic, leadership, recognition and extracurricular opportunities that would otherwise inaccessible due to financial need.

• Brief announcements andbethank yous

our Sponsors Sponsors Thank you to our

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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.

Donate on our website

Donate with Venmo

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

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In celebration of our 35th anniversary, Thompson Education Foundation has set a lofty goal: raise $35,000 in support of the many programs that provide exceptional educational experiences for students and teachers in Thompson School District.

YOU CAN HELP! Just think... if 1,000 of our donors and supporters donate an extra $35 this year, we will reach our goal. And this is a scalable gift... donations in multiples of $35 help us get there even faster and increase the impact.

You can also help us reach our goal by signing up for TEF’s Monthly Giving Program. Your monthly donation supports over 70 TEF programs that provide opportunities to students and teachers in Thompson School District. It’s easy to sign up and your giving is self-directed.

MONTHLY GIVING

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 $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

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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