Impact Report 2022-23 : simplebooklet.com

A Letter from the Executive Directors One year ago we were offered the position of Co Executive Directors of the Hamilton Education Foundation The objective given to us was to take the Foundation to the next level Our Foundation has been in existence since 1992 We saw the need to honor our history while staying true to our mission statement We wanted to move forward with new and innovative ideas while maintaining the programs that have sustained us for over 30 years We started small by updating our policies and procedures We looked at Education Foundations in the area to see what we could incorporate We then examined all facets of our Foundation to see what we could improve upon We set some lofty goals Update our grant processes Be more visible to our district and the community Raise more money for teachers and students The new grant process has been slow to implement but as of this report it is up and running Both applicants and reviewers should have a more streamlined experience To be more visible to the district and community we started a digital newsletter theGive and updated our website Both provide information on events and grants we awarded The Foundation also sponsored six events open to the public Our fundraising had a banner year We hosted the most successful gala in our history Our new Winter Blast event for the younger kids was very well attended and our job fair continues to be popular with businesses in the area We were able to give away over 100 000 to teachers and students This is a record for us Looking back over the year we are proud of our accomplishments but we did not do this alone We have a board of dedicated trustees all volunteers who give their time and energy to help improve our Foundation school district and community We are grateful to each of them for trusting us as we navigate the HEF in a new direction As we continue our forward momentum we would like to thank all the people and businesses who supported the Foundation with sponsorships volunteering and attending our events We truly could not do this without all of you Thank you again for your support of the Hamilton Education Foundation Kristen Kidd Julie Carpenter 2 Mission Our mission in partnership with the community is to fund Enhanced Extended and Enriched learning opportunities for students and educators in the Hamilton School District Executive Committee Co Executive Director Kristen Kidd Co Executive Director Julie Carpenter Chair Scott Wellens Vice Chair Dan Muehlenbach Treasurer Tom Seiler Secretary Kristin Licklider Board of Trustees Ken Ezrow Fritz Kidd M D Kirk Langenkamp Greg Treichel Sarah Viera School District Liaison Paul Mielke Ph D

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the GIVE N E W S L E T T E R HAMILTON FOUNDATION Enrich our Extend Academic Enhance Family Community STUDENTS INNOVATION PARTNERSHIPS HamiltonEducationFoundation org Quarterly Mailings theGIVE is our quarterly newsletter we send out to HEF subscribers It has updates on our fundraising events and other tings we have been up to If you want to be a subscriber scan the QR code to go to our website and sign up UPCOMING EVENTS HAMILTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION SAVETHE DATE OCT 21TWENTY TWENTY3 6 30 11 IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE YOU WON T WANT TO MISS OUR FALL EVENT GERMAN POLKA BAND BEER TASTING FOOD MORE SAVE THE DATE Hamilton School District Community Families SAVE DATE 4 13 2024 THE WINTER Feb 10th Blast 10am 2pm Ages Toddler thru 12years Location Silver Spring Intermediate School SSI 20 24 Gala 3

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Hamilton Education Foundation is a non proft foundation supporting the Hamilton School District which consists of 8 schools Willow Pre K Marcy Elementary Lannon Elementary Woodside Elementary Maple Elementary Silver Spring Intermediate Templeton Middle School and Hamilton High School Our foundation s goal is to fund raise and offer opportunities for students and teachers to apply for grants to assist in their goals and dreams TEACHER GRANTS Project 360 Grants up to 360 are available at the beginning of the school year to help teachers prep their classrooms New Horizons Grant Grants up to 750 are available for unique innovative classroom projects Excel Grant Grants from 751 and up are available to fund Cultural or Educational projects and equipment and or resource costs for the classroom Technology Grant Grants from 751 and up are available to fund technology projects and or equipment for the classroom or for a course of study Grants for the Arts Grants from 751 and up are available for enrichment programs in the Arts These may include artists in residence artists from outside the school district programs and projects that will enrich the learning experiences of students in all areas of the arts curriculum including performances in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center Educator Enrichment AKA STEPS Grants up to 1 500 are available for off campus seminars workshops and conferences Maximum of three grants a year per per teacher STUDENT GRANTS Ventures in Education Grant A grant of up to 1 500 is available to fund students traveling for an educational experience during the school year This grant is not for summer enrichment projects see STARS Grants for Students Students Taking Advantage of Renewal in Summer STARS Grants for students are available to students in K 11 for off campus enrichment programs for the summer time only HEF Wrezic Scholarship HEF in conjunction with the Wrezic Family is proud to offer scholarships to graduating Hamilton High School seniors Marjorie Wrezic impressed with the quality of the education her grandchildren received in our district established this scholarship in 2013 through the Hamilton Education Foundation to honor the memory of her husband Ralph Wrezic NEW in 2023 2 scholarships will be given to students looking to pursue a career in the Trades Up to 7 scholarships awarded annually 4000 renewable for a second year GO TO HamiltonEducationFoundation org to learn more or apply 8

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TEACHER GRANTS SCHOOL GRANT AMOUNT New Horizons Grant Too Good For Drugs In The High School Hamilton Too Good for Drugs High School prepares students with the skills they need for academic social and life success Students Kristin Hasbrook learn and apply social skills and as they prepare to navigate the challenges of social and academic pressures Marcy Excel Grant Around the World in 180 Days Elizabeth Sidders Around the World in 180 Days is a way to improve the daily read alouds by creating a Read Around the World program This Beth Hess Melissa program will expand the classroom libraries to include more multi cultural books Latona Kim Power Templeton Project 360 Natalie Elfering Engineering and construction accents for the classroom Lannon Shelly Brown New Horizons A large carpet on the tile floor for students to sit on and have designated sitting options Silver Spring Colleen Casper Shelby McDougal Templeton Julie Odefey New Horizons This grant is to revamp the Lunch Bunch experience for students New Horizons This grant provides flexible seating options within the classroom Willow Kristin Leaman New Horizons A central focus island shelving unit a sturdier safer more appealing piece of furniture that will hold bins that contain student tools that are the focus of the 4K academic learning experiences 503 5115 176 429 524 727 524 Lannon Maple Marcy Woodside Excel Grant Hamilton Arts and Community Education HACE Program Silver Spring Templeton Hamilton Funds given to cover the royalties of upcoming performances 450 Tyler Schoemann New Horizons Hamilton A upgrade to a class set of scientific calculators as well as calculators for upper level mathematics course for students to borrow 784 Kristine Winters Silver Spring Marquea Goike STEPS Grant for Teachers Steps to ISTE ISTE will give me the opportunity to learn resources and pedagogy to bring back and share with not only my staff but also with the other technology instructional coaches Lannon Julie Taylor Hamilton Sheri Turnacliff Jacque Gorski Templeton Karen Zielinski Excel Grant Classroom Calm Down Kits Calm down kits are designed to help students find a safe space to deal with their emotions and feelings STEPS Grant for Teachers Film Produc on Training Summer training on so ware for film produc on to teach and create unit plans A student from MATC will provide training on our specific so ware New Horizons Grant Build a Thinking Classroom 7 Rolling whiteboards for the classroom Students will be working on ver cal dry erase boards in groups of 3 to tackle low floor high ceiling cri cal thinking problems that will be suitable for all levels of learners 385 3042 450 699 9

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TEACHER GRANTS SCHOOL GRANT AMOUNT SCHOOL GRANT AMOUNT Lannon Maple Marcy Woodside Silver Grants for the Arts Portable Display Boards Spring Templeton Hamilton The goal of the Hamilton School District K12 Art department is to professionally display students artwork Amber Skaros Becky Vaughn Brianne Strelow within our schools and throughout our community The display boards will be used at individual schools as Christine Woywod Veettil Derek Malcore Jay Bergemann Katie Cormican Maria Grewe well as collectively at community events such as the district art show 2935 Templeton Laura Nemetz New Horizons Grant To introduce level one novels in the target language to 8th grade students to enhance comprehension Teacher s manuals to provide 584 comprehensive activities for students Spanish English dictionaries for student use in class to increase vocabulary and improve communication Hamilton Jeanna Tinus Helen Geracie Andrew Renee Sara Koser STEPS Grant The Annual NAREN Conference National At Risk Education Network NAREN brings together educational practitioners involved in Alternative Education and is dedicated to providing professional development for teachers and staff working in alternative school programs and with students at risk 1000 New Horizons Grant STEM Club Silver Spring STEM Club is a new club brought to SSI The goal is to support and encourage 5th and 6th grade students who are interested in 320 Marquea Goike STEM pathways Project 360 Templeton Filling the room with Science themed posters paper borders lights and gadgets to make the classroom feel like a science lab 245 Chaz Kochevar where students are excited to learn and can put themselves in the mind of a scientist Lannon Brian Balfany Excel Grant Classroom Just Right Libraries This grant will allow an addition of personalized resources to classroom libraries based on grade level appropriate reading levels as well as relevant and integrated content 3800 Lannon Maple Marcy Woodside Excel Grant Elementary Humanities Brian Balfany Cathy Drago James Texts for students that incorporate reading with science math and social studies concepts Edmund Katie Richie Michele Trawicki 15 000 Templeton New Horizons 601 Maggie Condon Posters and cubbies to update the mucic room Hamilton Justin Seely Excel Grant Differentiating and Enriching Fitness Education Updating the fitness center and the weight room to help the curriculum closer align with real world application 16 000 10

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STUDENT GRANTS SCOLARSHIP SCHOOL Hamilton Silver Spring Templeton Woodside Grant 1 Student National Student Leadership Conference Aerospace Program 1 Student Focus Summer Program Software Engineering MSOE 1 Student Whitewater Forensics Camp 6 Students HOSA International Leadership Conference Dallas TX 1 Student Pancreas Biology Understanding the physiological mechanisms of Diabetes Progression Vanderbilt Summer Immersion Research Program 1 Student Smith Wallbridge Color Guard Clinic 1 Student Lake Country Playhouse s production of Matilda 1 Student Advanced Medical Neuroscience Internship 1 Student International Thespian Festival 1 Student WASC Leadership Camp 1 Student Introduction to Radio Control Builders Workshop 1 Student UW Madison STEP Program Leadership Service 1 Student MSO Intermediate Robotics Challange 1 Student Code Ninjas Camp 3D Design Print 1 Student Camp Invention Wonder AMOUNT 1500 760 200 1500 1250 150 300 100 500 410 100 460 175 100 100 SCHOOL Ventures in Education Grant AMOUNT Silver Spring Templeton Hamilton 8 Students Robotics Club Liberty Science Center FLL Invitational Tournament Trip Jersey City NJ 8 Students DECA International Career Development Conference ICDC Orlando FL Trip Templeton Hamilton Templeton 19 Students 8th Grade Students Washington D C Trip 6 Students Hamilton High School Spanish Immersion Trip 10 day trip to Costa Rica 6 Students Wisconsin Association Of School Councils Educating Engaging and Empowering Young Leaders in WI Hamilton 34 Students Charger Band New York Trip 829 1000 5700 1500 480 6800 SCHOOL HEF Wrezic Scholarship AMOUNT UW Madison Emily Hokanson 4 year college Studying Veterinary Medicine 8000 University of Jacob Saunders 4 year college Studying Finance South Florida 8000 MATC Rayanna Parnitzke 2 year college Studying Cardiovascular Technology Echocardiography 4000 UW Madison Mitchell Stachowiak 4 year college Studying Applied Mathma cs 8000 11

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TEACHER GRANTS SCHOOL GRANT AMOUNT Silver Spring Excel Grant Team Teaching with Technology Callie Lauer This grant is for using a mobile interactive touch monitor for small groups and team teaching opportunities Hamilton Technology Grant 3D Printing Technology Joe Premo Alan Mamerow This grant will allow for 8 3D printers for the tech ed dept This technology will impact over 200 students each year Woodside Project 360 Bronwyn Phillips A new pair of microphones and a green screen to enhance the new broadcasting station at school The students have taken on Cate O Connell the sole responsibilities of script writing filming and editing 3411 5734 135 Templeton New Horizons Grant 8th Grade Camp Materials for Camp Whitcomb Mason Rebeccah Derks As 8th grade students begin their transition from middle school to high school they are being given the opportunity to participate 587 8th Grade in some team building activities at Camp Whitcomb Mason Teachers Hamilton New Horizons Molly Dederich Calculators and storage to revamp the classroom for student use 740 Templeton Tim Christman Hamilton Kristin Hasbrook Tricia Rigg Excel Grant Math talk is a great way to get students to understand and develop math language Having ways to do math talk can be difficult Having white boards for students to work on and then have discussions about can help their math talk grow New Horizons Motivational Mondays This is an activity to build a positive school community and educate the student body on mental health during advisement announcements Templeton Kaylee Gresl Excel Grant Our special education students in the essential elements classes have a classroom that does not fit everyone s needs Adding flexible seating options sensory equipment and alternate lighting for a more welcoming and inclusive environment Willow Lori Konshak Lannon Peggy Bingen Project 360 Cabinets for above a counter and bookshelf in the classroom A restructured classroom that is more free flowing for the students and allowing more space for small group teaching New Horizon Cabinets in the learning space will accommodate safe storage while still accounting for quick access which is especially important with learners who can be highly distracted 2400 744 5647 398 687 12

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OPTIONAL WAYS OF GIVING Volunteers are the heart of our organization and make a real difference You can help provide essential resources and enrichment opportunities Our volunteers donate their time and talent to support Hamilton Education Foundation and our initiatives Who are our VOLUNTEERS HEF volunteers are community members HSD parents high school students realtors and other businesses who make a positive impact by doing good work right here in our own neighborhoods Together we are building a stronger community and you can too We hope you will consider contributing your time and talent TRUSTEES BOARD MEMBERS serve on a variety of committees throughout the year We are always looking for backgrounds in finance marketing event planning IT and more EVENT HELP Our events are volunteer driven so we re always looking for additional helping hands to ensure our success STAY CONNECTED All of our events are communicated via our website and our Facebook page Please Like the Hamilton Education Foundation on Facebook to be notified of these events as they are posted If you would like more information on volunteering for our events Kristin Licklider klicklider hamiltoneducationfoundation org or becoming a trustee Dan Muehlenbach dmuehlenbach hamiltoneducationfoundation org ADDITIONAL GIVING OPTIONS OF GIVING PAYROLL DEDUCTION Contribute through your employer s giving campaign Be sure to designate Hamilton Education Foundation MATCHING GIFTS Double or triple the value of your gift Check to see if your employer has a matching gift program PLANNED GIVING Learn how you can leave a legacy of education CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP Support education while promoting your business ENDOWMENTS SCHOLARSHIPS Ensure continued funding for critical programs Create or contribute to an Endowment Fund Memorials Donate to Hamilton Education Foundation in honor of a loved one GO TO HamiltonEducationFoundation org to learn more 13

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HEF SPONSORSHIP BECOME A SPONSOR Over the past 31 years the Hamilton Education Foundation has raised and granted over 2 million dollars to teachers and students We have also awarded 50 000 in scholarship money to deserving Hamilton High School students This past year we raised more money than ever before The Foundation now has a quarterly newsletter and more ways for people to be involved We are proud of the work we have done and are looking forward to continuing this success in the coming year An exciting announcement Our annual sponsorship program will allow you and your business to be a part of this success We have FIVE events planned this upcoming year and with a sponsorship you can be recognized at all of them Please see the attached sheet for more information The Foundation is making a difference in the lives of our teachers and students and impacting our surrounding community We hope that we can count on your support as we begin this next school year Thank you for your consideration Please feel free to contact us with any questions Kristen Kidd Julie Carpenter Co Executive Directors 5 STAR 5000 Name Logo displayed in the following places Website Social Media theGIVE Newsletter Events Marketing Gala VIP identified Table with Premium Seating 10 Tickets for Gala Foundation Fest Winter BLAST and Ladies Night Announcement of Sponsorship at All events HHS Job Fair Table if applicable 4 STAR 2500 Name Logo displayed in the following places Website Social Media theGIVE Newsletter Events Marketing Gala VIP identified Table with Premium Seating 8 Tickets for Gala Foundation Fest Winter BLAST and Ladies Night Job Fair Table if applicable 3 STAR 1000 Name Logo displayed in the following places Website Social Media theGIVE Newsletter Events Marketing Gala VIP identified Table with Premium Seating 4 Tickets for Gala Foundation Fest Winter BLAST and Ladies Night Job Fair Table if applicable 2 STAR 500 Name Logo displayed in the following places Website Social Media theGIVE Newsletter Events Marketing 2 Tickets for Gala Foundation Fest Winter BLAST and Ladies Night Job Fair Table if applicable GET YOUR HEF Sponsorship TODAY 1 STAR 250 Name Logo displayed in the following places Website Social Media theGIVE Newsletter Events Marketing Job Fair Table if applicable If paying by check make check out to Hamilton Educa on Founda on in memo Stars Sponsorship Mail payment to HEF P O Box 473 Sussex WI 53089 Dona ons please call to set up pick up Strong Schools Strong Businesses Strong Communities The Hamilton Educa on Founda on is recognized as a tax exempt organiza on by the IRS under Sec on 501 c 3 EIN 39 1711043 14

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HEF Thank You 2023 SPONSORS George K Tallman Trust 5000 S P O N S O R S H I P Michael Gwen LaFond QuadGraphics PowerTest 2500 S P O N S O R S H I P Dairyland Bus 1000 S P O N S O R S H I P Urology Associates Plunke Raysich Architects LLP Fortress Planning Group Edward Jones Alison Gilman Aquino AAMS Financial Advisor Mosquito Authority Pest Authority Neumann Developments Inc Sussex Area Service Club SASC Blaze Landscaping Chuck s Main Street Auto Shecterle Family Brookfield Culver s Op mist Club Buelow Ve er Sussex Lions Club Woodman s Food Market Ridgeview Dental Group LifeTouch Photography 250 S P O N S O R S H I P 500 S P O N S O R S H I P Con Cor Company Inc American Landscape Dairyland Energy 250 S P O N S O R S H I P Quad Ram s Contrac ng M3 Insurance Solu ons Trawicki Electric Next Level Planning Wealth Management Server Products Inc Espire Homes Culvers Frozen Custard Ace Precision Machining Chamber of Commerce Heiser Ford Landmark Credit Union Mathnasium Lunar Landings Waukesha State Bank Froedtert Associated Bank Sussex IM Donations In Kind Crazy Beau ful Concierge Aeste cs The Bartola a Restaurants The Big Backyard Bunzel s Meat Market Generac Power Systems Songbird Hills Golf Club Ironwood Golf Course Pink Lemonade Salon Bou que Main Street Framing Milwaukee Milkmen ROC Founda on Jilly s Car Wash Annmarie Kramer Bubba s Frozen Custard Mount Olympus Resorts Water Theme Park Wisconsin Timber Ra lers Cooper s Hawk Winery Restaurant Butler Inn Lakefront Brewery No Mosquitos For You EAA German Fest Milwaukee Inc Marcus Majes c Cinema Milwaukee Admirals The Healing Place Farm Peace Yoga Milwaukee Art Museum Village Bowl Chad Mindy Steighner Waukesha Swimtas c Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club Bonefish Grill BMO Harris Bank Sussex Green Bay Packers Costco Milwaukee Food City Tours Morningstar Golfers Club Timbava Wildlife Park Lake Geneva Cruise Line Hamilton High School Ba lehouse Laser Combat Loca La e Everyday Bliss Yoga Massage Milwaukee Irish Fest Lakeshore Chinooks Ace Hardware Discovery World Colder s Inc Jay Bergemann Art Educator The Chiropractors Christopher Rebholz DC Get Salty Lit Zin Uncommon California Italian Board Brush Crea ve Studio Jake s Restaurant Tap In Golf Bar Shelley s Hallmark Cousins Subs Aqua Beauty Lounge Med Spa Glaze Po ery Nothing Bundt Cakes Brookfield Knollwood Farm Ltd Craig Berns Salon Spa Courtney Stacy Willson Jerry Lohr Sunset Playhouse Broadlands Golf Club Rise Shine Food Truck Teri Groth Photography Auto Zone North Star Bistro Kendra Sco Adventure Rock Wanaki BK Hills Storms Golf Ar san 179 Maxims Pizza Cra ers Brewers Organics Two Maids A Mop of Pewaukee Old World Wisconsin Wisconsin Historical Society Cra y Cow People s Park Wisconsin State Fair Waukesha County Parks The Children s Play Gallery Chef Pam s Kitchen Marketplace Friends of the Domes Cecilia Grizzard Milwaukee Public Museum Cutco Silver Lake Auto Fairways of Woodside Sandi Blackwell Kristen Fritz Kidd Julie Carpenter Sco Wellens Dan Muehlenbach Kris n Licklider Tom Seiler Ken Ezrow Jessica Morrissey Joel Herriges Kirk Langenkamp Greg Treichel Sarah Viera Paul Mielke 15

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