2012-2013 Annual Report
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2012-2013 Annual Report Douglas County Who We Are Educational Foundation Message from the Board Leadership Board of Trustees The Douglas County Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Just over 20 years ago, a group of community leaders founded the Douglas County which works with corporations and organizations to enrich education Educational Foundation (DCEF). These leaders realized how important it is to support our schools. in Douglas County to develop private resources to enrich education Amy Sherman within Douglas County schools for the fulfillment of lifelong learning Board Chair Over the last year, DCEF has enthusiastically continued that tradition of supporting experiences of our students, citizens and community. students, schools, and staff. We are extremely proud of our contributions and support. The Foundation achieves this mission by directing support where Allison Therwhanger, CPA Just this year, DCEF recognized outstanding teachers appropriate toward the following objectives: Secretary/Treasurer and staff at the annual Apple Awards; worked closely with the Administrators Scholarship Fund to raise • facilitate learner development through enhanced educational money for 12 DCSD student scholarships; celebrated an Ray Moribito activities for all ages within the community; DCEF Past President 11 year partnership with Whole Foods; provided more than 600 children with school supplies totaling $20,000 • enrich individual life experiences by promoting cultural activities in in cash and donations; partnered with a variety of Douglas County Board of Education organizations to raise dollars for our schools; provided the arts and humanities; Douglas H. Benevento dozens and dozens of grants to schools, to teachers for professional development, and to students; managed • support the professional growth of teaching by encouraging new John Carson the DCSD Senior Employee Program; sponsored and and creative ideas for delivering education; and Daniel J. Gerken assisted with the Girls & Women in Sports Luncheon; and, sponsored and hosted the 8th Grade Career Expo. • promote school and community partnerships by encouraging individuals and organizations to share resources. Dr. Elizabeth Celania-Fagen In addition to funding grants, DCEF supported Douglas County School District, more than 100 chapters or booster clubs across the Superintendent district. DCEF chapters have raised millions to support individual schools, athletic teams, and programs. Our What We Do support included accounting services, tax preparation, Members at Large providing liability insurance, financial support, and informing chapters about best The Foundation provides grants to schools, teachers and classrooms practices and fundraising opportunities. and assists in raising money for program initiatives such as Career Kate Blair Connect, field trips, scholarships, school supplies and outdoor This year, DCEF initiated two new fundraising events. Participation in Colorado Gives education, to name a few. Wes King Day and hosting an annual luncheon honoring DCSD schools is something we plan to grow and foster into significant revenue streams to support our programs. We are also The Douglas County Educational Foundation also sponsors and Rhonda Lord building new strategic partnerships with community organizations and businesses to coordinates Community Nights with the major sports teams and develop new educational resources. William R. Schroeder, Jr. attractions in the Denver Metro Area. These events serve to raise This annual report outlines our accomplishments. We invite you be a part of DCEF and money for schools and also provides discounted tickets for families to Linda Watson join us in supporting DCSD schools. enjoy a day or evening attraction without breaking their budget. David Weaver Sincerely, The Douglas County Educational Foundation also hosts several Amy Sherman fundraising events such as golf tournaments, luncheons and galas, to Jim Yates Chair, DCEF Board of Trustees raise money for the benefit of our students. 2 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2012-2013 Annual Report Douglas County “Thank you for filling Schools and Departments Who Benefited in 2012-2013 How Schools and Departments Benefited School Supply Drive all of the school supply orders for our teachers and Ameribotics More than 600 students learning centers. It was like and teachers were Academy Charter School Early Childhood Education Platte River Academy In partnership with the DCEF, Ameribotics presented two special classes for children in kindergarten through 3 grade and grades 4 - 8. Students Christmas around here supported by school worked with and learned how to program robots, as well as explored various robot competition challenges across the globe. The Ameribotics Lab is when the DCSD mail truck Acres Green Elementary eDCSD: Colorado Cyber School Pine Lane Elementary supply donations the home of Team USA - International Robot Olympiad and host of the 2013 - 15th Annual International Robot Olympiad - in Denver. came by. Everyone is so in 2012. The DCEF American Academy - Castle Pines Eldorado Elementary Plum Creek Academy grateful for the supplies!” Apple Awards distributed almost 400 American Academy - Parker Flagstone Elementary Ponderosa High School backpacks, filled with An estimated 900+ guests honored teachers and District staff during the eighth annual Apple Awards, an event created to recognize excellent ~ Melanie Stone, supplies, to as many Arrowwood Elementary Fox Creek Elementary Prairie Crossing Elementary and innovative employees. More than 200 amazing Douglas County teachers, support staff and administrators, representing every school, were Administrator, Hope Online students. Thirty-eight Aspen View Academy Franktown Elementary Ranch View Middle School celebrated. Learning Academy Co-op classrooms were also Bear Canyon Elementary Frontier Valley Elementary Redstone Elementary Career Connect - High School recipients of donated “The Career Expo was a huge items. More than 20 organizations and individuals Ben Franklin Academy Gold Rush Elementary Renaissance ELOB School This hands-on program gives DCSD students the opportunity to talk with professionals in various career fields, learn success. Our kids loved it and donated cash and supplies, and 24 volunteers Buffalo Ridge Elementary Heritage Elementary RMSEL about their industry and discover the educational preparation required to succeed in those careers. In the 2012 - 2013 our teachers found it very worked more than 100 hours, to make this program school year, 200+ DCSD students and employers participated. helpful and insightful. Please such a success. Cantril Pre-School Highlands Ranch High School Rock Canyon High School know this day will stay with Castle Rock Elementary HOPE Online Charter School Rock Ridge Elementary Career Connect 8th Grade Expo Employee Appreciation BBQ our kids for a long time. Thanks Castle Rock Middle School Iron Horse Elementary Rocky Heights Middle School This event was designed to expose students to a variety of career options and give them an opportunity to ask again for a job well done!” DCEF values the contribution made by District Larkspur Elementary Roxborough Pri/Int employers questions. Douglas County municipalities and businesses financially sponsored the event and 79 employees and supports a variety of employee Castle View High School ~ Karen Tarbell, Principal, employers from Douglas County and Metro-Denver participated, hosting over 4,000 8th grade students from 14 Challenge to Excellence Legacy Point Elementary Saddle Ranch Elementary Cimarron Middle School appreciation events including the summer bar-b-que. Douglas County schools. Fittin It In 5K Chaparral High School Legend High School Sage Canyon Elementary Community Nights Cherokee Trail Elementary Lone Tree Elementary Sagewood Middle School In April 2013 the Douglas County Educational District families were provided opportunities to enjoy professional sporting events with the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Foundation, in conjunction with the Douglas Cherry Valley Elementary Mammoth Heights Elementary Sand Creek Elementary Mammoth and the Colorado Rapids. Children, parents and District staff also enjoyed watching the Colorado Rockies and had fun at Elitch Gardens County School District and the Bolder Running Cimarron Middle School Meadow View Elementary Sedalia Elementary Theme Park and the National Western Stock Show, all at a substantially reduced cost. More that 9500 people, from every school in the District, Company, presented the 2nd Annual Fittin’ It In 5k participated in the many recreational events throughout the year. Race in Highlands Ranch. This event promotes the Clear Sky Elementary Mesa Middle School Sierra Middle School health and well being of the entire Douglas County Cloverleaf Home Education Mountain Ridge Middle School SkyView Academy Douglas County Outdoor Education Center community. Copper Mesa Elementary Mountain View Elementary Soaring Hawk Elementary Created in 2012, the DC Outdoor Ed Center provides students with the opportunity for local outdoor education. Through scholarships from Girls and Women in Sports the Foundation, students, teachers and staff have benefitted from outdoor learning and team building Cougar Run Elementary Mountain Vista High School South Ridge Elementary experiences at the Center. This event, which is held in conjunction with the Coyote Creek Elementary Northeast Elementary Special Education National Girls and Women in Sports Day, honors Cresthill