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Foundation 205 @Foundation_205

The Foundation 205 is a non-profit dedicated to innovations in education and the advancement of excellence for all Elmhurst public school students.

Joined August 2017
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Meredith Sheriff@mls924
11 May 2023
Congratulations to YSS’s own Amy Thompson, Diane Oliveros and Nelly Avina for receiving the @Foundation_205 Thiemes Grants! We appreciate the Foundation 205 support to help our students! #ThisIsYork @shahebags @ajroub @YorkD205
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We are lucky to once again have students from the @ElmhurstD205 Bridges Transition Center helping us to get your Elevate an Educator gift cards ready for distribution! @Transition205 #WeAreFoundation205 #F205Elevate2023 #WeAreD205
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Foundation 205 is proud to announce the largest number of Thiems grants awarded in a single year! Thanks to your generous donations, $238,436 will fund 46 exceptional projects throughout District 205, touching EVERY student in EVERY school. We can’t wait to surprise our winners!
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This grant expands access for students to learn to code using the Dash Robot and the Classroom Connect coding programs. This programming includes grade appropriate math activities that integrate current math standards. #grantsinaction2022
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Expansion of phonemic awareness and phonics skills is the focus of this grant, which implements a new software tool- Square Panda. Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade will use the software in conjunction with hands on tools to improve their reading skills. #grantsinaction2022
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This exciting, technology-based grant allows teachers to untether from their computers and other devices. The Merlyn system seamlessly integrates multiple technologies into one central control utilizing voice commands, touch capabilities and a remote control. #grantsinaction2022
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These grants support our learners at Madison Early Childhood Education Center. They enhance the process of teaching the kids by fostering cooperative skills (turn-taking, imaginative play, play initiation), as well as providing new gross motor opportunities. #grantsinaction2022
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This grant provided a Cricut machine and accompanying equipment for the Invite to Teach program at York. The Child Development cirriculum teaches students to put their creativity to the test to come up with engaging activities to help the kids learn. #grantsinaction2022
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This grant expands access to drones for students in the 7th grade Project Lead The Way class. Students will gain an understanding of how drones are used, hands-on flight experience, and a collaborative team mindset! #grantsinaction2022 #ignite205 #foundation205 #allinforD205
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As a non-profit organization whose driving purpose is to 'elevate education in Elmhurst,' we are constantly evaluating our impact on students, on educators, and on our community at large. We hope you'll take a moment to view our 2021-2022 Impact Report: drive.google.com/file/d/1V1h…
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D205 18-22 Transition Services@Transition205
3 Oct 2022
A @Foundation_205 grant has allowed @Transition205 students to add grilling to their cooking repertoire w/ a new @WeberGrills grill! The foundation's collaboration has helped identify meaningful ways to support successful postschool outcomes. #BuildingAlliances #OutcomeOriented
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We have some amazing things in store for the kids of Elmhurst District 205 this year! Check out the complete list of Foundation 205's 2022 Thiems grant winners and see what innovative experiences and resources our students can look forward to using! drive.google.com/file/d/1bCj…
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Today is bittersweet as we say farewell to our incredible social media intern, Hailey Walker! Hailey helped elevate our social media presence & provided a fresh perspective that proved to be invaluable. Please wish Hailey well in this exciting next chapter!
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We hope you'll join us in continuing our wonderful tree sale campaign that supports Foundation 205 mission to elevate education within our public schools. Be on the lookout for emails that detail purchasing information! For any questions, email laurenjohnson@elmhurst205.org
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Please welcome Pragna Dave to the Foundation 205 board! #ignite205 #foundation205 #elmhurststrong #allinforD205
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Introducing Foundation 205 board member Jenn Kovacs! #ignite205 #foundation205 #elmhurststrong #allinforD205
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Please welcome Lyle Weseloh to the Foundation 205 board! #ignite205 #foundation205 #elmhurststrong #allinforD205
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You only have one more week to take advantage of our 'adult eat & earn' fundraiser with Chicago-based Cocktail Courier! 10% of your purchase comes back to Foundation 205 when you use the code "Foundation205" at checkout! Head over to: cocktailcourier.com
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Introducing Foundation 205 board member John Lascody! #ignite205 #foundation205 #elmhurststrong #allinforD205
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Please welcome Melissa Ptasienski to the Foundation 205 board! #ignite205 #foundation205 #elmhurststrong #allinforD205
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