Special thanks to Weldall for being the Appetizer Sponsor for the 2024 Evening for Education! We appreciate your support! #WEFEFE2024 #StrongSchools #StrongBusinesses #StrongCommunities
Special thanks to GE HealthCare for being the Presenting Sponsor/Champion of Education for the 2024 Evening for Education! We appreciate your support! #WEFEFE2024 #StrongSchools #StrongBusinesses #StrongCommunities
SDW Class of '24! 10 days left to apply! Don't leave money on the table! Apply NOW for a WEF held scholarship. You have until 11:59pm on 3/18/24! We have SO many opportunities--don't miss out! It's easy! Create a Profile, Do the Eligibility Quiz, http://sdwone.us/wefscholarships
Thanks to Clair Mitchell (Horning), Tracy Dominiak (Butler) & Amie Brooks (Les Paul) for sharing their 2023 Grant "Strategic Readers with Movement, Mindfulness & Mentors" We loved meeting author Adam Gidwitz & seeing him inspiring your readers! #GrantsInAction #WEFGrantsWorkED
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Sign up to help at our April event! (Students should be in high school or older!) #WEFEFE2024 #StrongSchools #StrongBusinesses #StrongCommunities https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084BA5A62FA4F49-47960347-2024#/
Due to overwhelming demand, online ticket sales for the 2024 Evening for Education are now closed. We do have a few seats available, please call our office at 262 970-1143. A few sponsorships remain! Reserve yours now! http://sdwone.us/efe2024 #WEFEFE2024
Time to start working on a 2024 grant application if you haven’t already! Only a few weeks remain to submit a request for a project, program or educational tool that would enhance student learning. Visit https://bit.ly/WEFGrantInfo for all the details. #WEFGrantsWork
We are always looking for committee members & volunteers! There is a place for you. Our Board is created from this pool of individuals & it's a perfect way to get first get involved! Call us, email us, or visit our website! https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/o/wef/page/get-involved
You can still order tickets for the WEF NIGHT at the BUCKS GAME! While the flier says 2/26 for best seats, the website is open until 3/1! Make some plans, share with your family and friends and kick off Spring Break at the Fiserv Forum cheering on your Milwaukee Bucks! #GoBucks
We could not do what we do without great partners within the School District. Thank you for your help and your never ending support. We appreciate you! #WEFGrantsWork #PartnersInEducation
Our final introduction is our Executive Director, Lynnette Kalmadge. She'll be celebrating 6 years with WEF this March & is proud of the work she & our dedicated Board have accomplished over the years & of our overall growth. Reach out to her to get involved!
Help us spread the word about our grant program! Do you know a School District of Waukesha teacher, staff member or administrator? Tag them below or share this post to encourage them to apply for funds from WEF. Details are found here: https://bit.ly/WEFGrantInfo. #WEFGrantsWork
TGIF! Early morning donut drop offs to both South High School and Hillcrest Elementary to say thanks and congrats for being the winning secondary & elementary schools, raising the most money in the District's Casual for a Cause Program! Thanks to all teachers who donate!
Introducing Janaka Subotnik! Believe it or not, Janaka joined us as an our intern while she was in college, and not only serves as our Board Vice President, she also chairs our Grants & Raffle/Auctions teams. She is always willing to jump in & we appreciate her time and talents!
Next is Dr. Gene Shoemaker, our Board President. Gene has served on our board in many capacities, for many years. He serves on multiple committees, his dental practice is one of our Annual Sponsors & he is always willing to help with ANYTHING that we need! Thank you Gene!
Next up is Dr Jim Sebert, the Superintendent in the SDW. While he is a non-voting member on our Board, he provides us with valuable input on how we can best impact opportunities in the District. He has jumped in with both feet and is always very engaged! Thank you, Jim!
Welcome to our newest Board Member, Kelly Savelkoul! Kelly has served on our Grants committee, helped out at multiple events & her company is one of our annual sponsors! We're excited to have you on the team Kelly-you're going to do great things! Thanks for offering to serve!
Looking for something FUN to do with your family & friends during Spring Break this year? COME CHEER ON your MILWAUKEE BUCKS at the Waukesha Education Foundation Night at the Fiserv Forum on Sunday 3/24/24! Order on our special link and enjoy special pricing, lower ticket fees and (if we sell enough tickets) some add on perks!
Order By 2/26/24 for the best price.
Questions? Email Paul at Paul.growt@bucks.com or call 414 227-0584. Tickets and Availability are subject to change. No ticket required for children under the age of two. No exchanges or refunds. Offer not available at Fiserv Forum ticket office and tickets may not be resold.
Today's WEF Board shout-out goes to Brian Running! Brian has served multiple terms on our board, was integral in helping us set up our 501c3, and provides legal guidance when needed to be sure that we are running our foundation with the utmost integrity. Thank you Brian!
TGI-Roddy! Today's Board Shout out goes to Amanda Roddy, who has been serving on our board for the last year. Amanda brings with her a wealth of community knowledge and is a dedicated supporter of students & educators in our school district. Thank you for all you do Amanda!
