Educational Foundation of Watertown, Inc., WI


	Our Mission… "To Provide Grants for Local Classroom Projects" Established in 1999, the Educational Foundation of Watertown, Inc. (Wisconsin) is a non-profit organization who acquires and distributes financial resources for the purpose of promoting and strengthening community participation in educational opportunities for both public and private schools throughout the Watertown Area School District. Winter 2012 / Spring 2013 Newsletter The Educational Foundation of Watertown, Inc ., is a 501{c}3 foundation, providing local funding for classroom equipment, projects and/or programs in the Watertown Wisconsin area schools, public and private. Teachers submit grant applications in October. Grants are awarded and posted on this website in November. Each year, we receive more applications than we have funds available. We invite individuals and local businesses to join in helping fund additional classroom projects. Donations may be made online from the (Donations) page. Businesses contributing to the Foundation will be listed on the "Sponsors " page with a brief description of the business' operation or service. We can provide a link to your business website, too. Local students will thank you for participation in this community effort because, "Today's Children - Tomorrow's Leaders" and Donations Help Fund Local Classroom Projects __________________________________ Our Goals and Objectives… The Education Foundation of Watertown, Inc. seeks to promote excellence in education through the use of its resources including, but not limited to the following: S timulate outstanding academic achievement and provide enhanced learning opportunities to students I ncrease local business, civic and private sector involvement within the schools of the Watertown area R ecognize outstanding achievement by teachers and support staff E ncourage creative and innovative educational enhancements Promote and maintain use of the most recent technologies in teaching and learning P rovide schools, students and teachers with financial support through grants and/or scholarships ____________________________________


	Foundation Board The Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of trustees who operate independently of any other board, organization, or entity. Randy Phelps President Kathy Wagner Vice-President Mara Thompson Secretary Neale Jones Co-Treasurer Nate Salas Co-Treasurer Jeff Allen Administrator/Educator Tammy Bird School Board Rep. John David Watertown Retailer Former Watertown Mayor Kim Erdmann Chamber of Commerce Cindy Gremmels Retired Educator Julie Jones Watertown Retailer Brian Konz Financial Advisor Doug Linse School Business Manager Ronald Stuebs Retired Educator John Ulsvik Retired Jefferson County Judge _________________

Use of Funds

"Your Donations Help Fund Local Classroom Projects"

The Foundation functions to promote excellence in education through the use of its resources. This is being done primarily by distribution of grants directly to classroom teachers for their use in classrooms, directly impacting student learning. Grants focus on these types of uses:
· Learning Enhancement
· Technology for Learning
· Innovative Resources
· Professional Recognition

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Grants and Applications

The Educational Foundation of Watertown has been issuing grants to teachers since its inception in 1998. Scores of teachers have been awarded the opportunity to help increase student learning by providing, otherwise unattainable tools and experiences. Each donation goes to help fund these grants.
Donations may be made:
"In Memory of ..."
"In Honor of ..." or
"In Celebration of ..."

Grant applications will be solicited from local elementary and secondary teachers, both public and private, within the Watertown Unified School District. Applications are due, October 12.

Information and procedures are posted on the website.
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Mailing address:
Educational Foundation of Watertown, Inc.
P.O.Box 243
Watertown, Wisconsin 53094
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Winter 2012 / Spring 2013 Newsletter