Excellence in Education Fund awards grants to Monroe students

More than $28k was awarded to enhance educational experiences

Several grants were awarded recently through the Monroe Excellence in Education Fund. Front row, from left, are Katlyn Trumm, Donna Cairy and Kate Kelley. Middle row, from left, are Brenda Davis, Sarah Compton, Erin Dyer, Noel Herbst, Savannah Bettin and Ron Markham, chair, Monroe Excellence in Education. Back row, from left, are Lauren Burke, Nichhole Jordan, Leigh Lierman, Jennifer Newcomer, John Ditter and Nick Faessler, the LEO Fund.

excellence grants — Several grants were awarded recently through the Monroe Excellence in Education Fund. Front row, from left, are Katlyn Trumm, Donna Cairy and Kate Kelley. Middle row, from left, are Brenda Davis, Sarah Compton, Erin Dyer, Noel Herbst, Savannah Bettin and Ron Markham, chair, Monroe Excellence in Education. Back row, from left, are Lauren Burke, Nichhole Jordan, Leigh Lierman, Jennifer Newcomer, John Ditter and Nick Faessler, the LEO Fund.

MONROE — The Monroe Excellence in Education Advisory Board awarded $28,392 on June 3 for 17 projects to enhance educational experiences for Monroe students. Since its inception in 2002 the Foundation has awarded over $150,000 in grants to Monroe schools and students.

The Monroe Excellence in Education Foundation responds to the need of schools in the School District of Monroe wanting to start new, innovative programs or extend current services. The foundation provides the flexibility for addressing changing needs to advance the most promising, creative approaches in the education of children. Grants from the foundation have strengthened ties between generations and have encouraged community participation in schools. This year’s projects included:

The LEO Fund: Playground Communication Boards — Abraham Lincoln Elementary; Adapted Service Learning — Monroe High School; Anxiety Parent Book Club — Northside Elementary; and Wobble Stool & Zenergy Ball Seating — Parkside Elementary.

Scott Schmidt Excellence in Education Endowment Fund: Cordless Tungsten Grinder — MHS Technology Engineering Department; Frederick C. and Helen R. Rehmstedt Northside Elementary EIE Endowment Fund; Happy Therapy Lights — Northside Elementary; and Breakout EDU — Northside Elementary.

Monroe Class of 1977 Education Fund: Outstanding Educator; Class of 1949 Education Fund; and Fun Little Exploration Creativity Projects.

Monroe Excellence in Education Fund: Living Biographies — Abraham Lincoln Elementary; Ukulele Program — Abraham Lincoln Elementary; Design Jet Engineering Plotter — Monroe High School; Heart Rate Monitors — Monroe High School; Virtual Team / Class Training — Monroe High School; Science Olympiad Team — Monroe Middle School; Second Step: Child Protection Unit — Abraham Lincoln, Northside and Parkside; and Expanding Expression Tool Kits K-1st – Parkside Elementary.

The Monroe Excellence in Education Fund is a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc. For further information on the Monroe Excellence in Education Fund, contact Linda Gebhardt, donor services representative, Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, at 608-328-4060 or linda@cfsw.org.