Impact Report
I want to express my gratitude for the incredible support the Timber Ridge Foundation has provided to our school. They have generously supplied materials and resources to create the best possible learning environment for our students and strengthened our efforts in achieving academic excellence. I am truly thankful for TRF and the generosity of our school community. You made it possible for us to have an amazing academic year!
We hear it often: What does the Foundation do? When I donate, where does the money go?
Allow us to invite you in to the journey of how far and wide your dollars went this year at the Ridge! Your donations impacted EVERY student and teacher. We are proud of our Wolfpack, and our hope is that after reading this, you’ll be a little prouder too
Wolfpack PRIDE,
Your 2023-2024 Foundation Board
$108k Invested IMPACT SNAPSHOT (AS OF 4/30/24)
$90k Raised 506 Students impacted every day!
TIMBER RIDGE FOUNDATION
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JOURNEY
MESSAGE FROM DR. MCGILL
$108,189
Did you know?
Timber Ridge was honored this year as Cobb County‘s Literacy Leader!
Our largest investment this year was $31,500 in support of literacy goals at our school through programs like Lexia Core5 (whole school), a full library of Just Right Decodable Readers (K-2), and Flocabulary (4-5).
INVESTMENT SPOTLIGHTS
High Touch High Tech
Professional Development
In-house science field trips led by scientists! Every grade experiences 2 per year, and 1st grade loves them so much, they opted for 3 this year!
Investing in our teachers so they can bring the newest ideas and fresh teaching methods back to the Ridge
STEM Lab
Investing in new technology and hardware to keep our STEM Lab going as a state-of-the-art learning environment
$8k invested
Supported science standards in a hands on, memorable way Magnet Makers, Cosmic Capers Fossil Fun, Force of Course...just to name a few!
$5k invested
Mr. Baumer attended the GMEA Music Educators Conference
Mrs. Pretorius, Mrs. Davenport, and Mrs. Knight earned their MetroResa Dyslexia Endorsement
$11k invested
New 3D printer
New Ozobot kits
Decodable Reading Library 15.3% Lexia Core5 12.8% STEM 10.4% Clubs Monitor 8.1% High Touch High Tech 7.9% Learning Commons 6.5% Class Supplies 6.5% Environments 6.1% 5th Grade Trip 3.6% Math/Science 2.6%
FUNDS
INVESTED
iPads so every class can go 1:1
New
Versatiles math manipulatives for 2nd Grade
AFTER LITERACY, WHAT OTHER ACADEMIC AREAS DID TRF SUPPORT?
Specials:
$1000 budget each for PE, Music, and Art
5th Grade Trip: $3800 to cover every student’s Historic Trolley Tour + Teacher Admission/Housing
1st grade learning environment rugs
3rd grade - Generation Genius Art supplies
Math: $1500 for math manipulatives like Versatiles
+ equipment for TRN
Jekyll Trip Trolley Tour
Science: $1300 for a school-wide subscription for Generation Genius
Learning Commons: $7000 for new mobile book shelves + new equipment for Timber Ridge News Network
HIGH TOUCH HIGH TECH
IN HOUSE FIELD TRIPS
LAB
STEM
FUNDS RAISED
$90,000
Thank you, Wolfpack!
Our main source of funds is the Donation Drive. Your family’s investment at the beginning of the school year is the main driver of what resources we can say YES to on Day 1. We start the year academically strong because of your generosity!
BY THE NUMBERS
13 clubs
$18k raised
10 sponsors
$8k raised
Clubs give back 12% of tuition! We added 3 new clubs this year: Dreamweaver Dance, Happy Kidz Yoga and Builder Bunch Lego Sculpting
We have great businesses owned by Timber Ridge parents that faithfully support the Foundation year after year!
2 fundraising events
$18k raised
Art Show added new elements: a slideshow featuring the artistic process and a pottery demo
Color Run expanded with record numbers! 26 sponsors, 310+ runners, and over $16k raised!
Donation Drive 49.3% Clubs 19.9% Color Run 18.4% Community Sponsors 8.9% Art Show 1.9% Company Match 1.6%
PHOTOS (L TO R)
DID YOU KNOW?
WHERE DID WE EXCEL?
Our Donation Drive fell short of our goal, but we had 81% of the school participating. That’s a big number and shows the strength of our Wolfpack
Two classes had 100% participation and 15 classes had 75% participation. That means 17 out of 25 classes earned an ice cream party for their level of participation in the Drive! Wow!
WHERE CAN WE GROW?
Our Company Match gifts were down this year. Would you consider looking into your company’s charitable giving options?
We ask for your direct donation only once, at the beginning of the school year. But if you missed it, it’s never too late to donate. Anyone can donate (grandparents, neighbors, friends) and any amount counts!
Some of our amazing clubs: Dreamweaver Dance, Drama Club, Guitar Club
A few of our Platinum Sponsors and TR Parents: Dr. Ofodile with DESSNA, Greg Mintz with Clear Skies Restoration, Shai Jiwani with Altitude, Dr. Valvani with Pinnacle Orthopaedics
Fundraisers: Art Show, Color Run
Trivia Time!
Which class was the first to reach 100% participation in Donation Drive AND the only class to have 100% participation in the Color Run? Find out on page 6!
Q: How does the funding process work?
Before the school year begins, we sit down with Dr McGill and go over the educational needs for the year that won’t be covered in the County budget In recent years, the biggest requests have been program licenses (like Lexia), curriculum, and STEM Lab technology and hardware We look at each request and ensure it aligns with our purpose of supporting academic goals. After the big purchases are made in August, grant requests can be submitted, either for an entire grade level going in on something together or each teacher individually. Dr. McGill vets and approves each grant request, and we fund it! Thanks to this community, we have never had to turn down a request due to lack of funds.
Most of our funding occurs within the first few months of the year, which is why we hold Donation Drive as soon as school starts. We want our teachers and students to have everything they need on Day 1!
Our goal is always to use all the donations generated within the same school year. Your giving directly affects your student’s educational experience for the whole year.
It’s not all serious business...
Monster Movie Mash is our annual ‘thank you’ event that celebrates the generosity of our community at the end of Donation Drive. We revamped the event this year, adding food trucks, a photo booth, and a movie screening in addition to the traditional costume contests and dance party.
Trivia Answer: Mrs. Houghlin!
A:
DONATION
CLASS TO HAVE 100% PARTICIPATION
COLOR RUN
1ST CLASS TO 100% PARTICIPATION IN
DRIVE ONLY
AT THE
Who is the Timber Ridge Foundation?
In 2005, a group of parents gathered to discuss County and State budget cuts in education and their impact on Timber Ridge. The group suggested forming a foundation to offer Timber Ridge parents and the local community ways to contribute to enhance the curriculum and address the educational needs of the school. The suggestion was met with overwhelming support by parents, teachers, and school staff. Soon after, the Timber Ridge Foundation (TRF) was formed as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Board of Directors for SY2023-2024
President
Corrie Duckworth president@timberridgefoundation.org
Treasurer
Carol Hoeller treasurer@timberridgefoundation.org
Secretary Ashley Mintz secretary@timberridgefoundation.org
Communications
Stephanie Bullock timberridgefoundation@gmail.com
Donation Drive
Haley Freshour, Jess Wardell, Lauren Ramsey donations@timberridgefoundation.org
Spirit Nights
Sarala Waller spiritnights@timberridgefoundation.org
Administrators
Community Sponsors
Amy Bruce, Elizabeth Thomas sponsors@timberridgefoundation.org
Clubs / After School Activities
Brittney Varia, Dana Sobel activities@timberridgefoundation.org
Monster Mash
Katy Robertson monstermash@timberridgefoundation.org
Company Match
Stephanie Stewart companymatch@timberridgefoundation.org
Art Show
Ali Shah artshow@timberridgefoundation.org
Color Run
Kim Brammer, Mandy Raines colorrun@timberridgefoundation.org
Dr. Shannon McGill, Shannon Wise shannon.mcgill@cobbk12.org, shannon.wise@cobbk12.org
Join us next year! We always need parents who want to partner in our mission of creating rich learning environments for all!
We couldn't have done it without your generous Thank you to all our donors and volunteers. support. Did you know? You can access all of our past weekly eFolders on our website! Check out the archive for more photos, event recaps, and writeups detailing all of our educational investments for the year. timberridgefoundation.org timberridgefoundation@gmail.com /timberridgefoundation Save the Date! July 29 @ 4p Class Listing Popsicle Party