The purpose of the St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation is to raise, steward and distribute resources to enrich the education of students in the St. Joseph Public Schools District.
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Foundation awards $50,000 in scholarships to the Class of 2024
Ten seniors were awarded scholarships at a reception for scholarship benefactors, award winners and their families. Each scholarship is $5,000 and can be used for tuition, fees, books and on-campus housing. Foundation President Sam Abdelnour, commented, "The scholarships are competitive and are funded by individual donors who care deeply about SJPS students and their futures. We would love to expand the program even more to impact as many students as possible."
Congratulations!
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L to R front: Jade Alpert, Eva Martinez Larios, Hannah Webb, Clara Berry
L to R back: Jakob Diamond, Kayla Valdes, Cecelia Ruchti, Zachary Borre, Andrew Barlow, Anirudh, Ale
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Distinguished Alumni Charlie Grandy Offers Advice to Graduates
"I think it's important to recognize that all of us...and I mean all of us, no matter how bright, talented, athletic, good-looking, skilled or otherwise equipped we may be for the future...face doubts and insecurities at various points in life (often with good reason). In spite of those moments, I encourage you not to let your doubts and insecurities dissuade you from exploring your interests, passions or even an area about which you're uncertain. Try something, set your pride aside, be willing to fail even if you've given everything you have (and eager to push yourself to your limits)."
~Charlie Grandy, Class of 1983
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UPTON 6th Grade Field Trip
Blue Paradox Exhibit
Museum of Science and Industry
"The kids learned so much about plastic in the oceans which enhanced our unit of study in English Language Arts, Our Changing Oceans. The students made so many connections with the wonderful science exhibits. We wanted to share our appreciation of the Foundation grant to support this 6th grade trip."
~Mrs. Dies, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. LoPresti
Upton Teachers
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“One fact I learned about plastic pollution: we can fix it” ~Tanya | |
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“It was so cool in the mirror room how the ocean was all around you, very immersive, fun, and unique. The information about pollution was sad." ~Oliver
“ I learned that 40 million tons of plastic pollution end up in the ocean every year.” ~Landon
“I learned that the US is the country that produces the most plastic, which is sad.”
~Shareen
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“One fact I learned is that in 2040, there will be enough plastic in the ocean to cover all beaches on earth” ~Gavin
“The Blue Paradox was one of my favorite parts and it was super cool” ~Grace
“The Blue Paradox exhibit was so cool and I loved it, especially the movie. Now I don't even want to use plastic anymore.” ~Madison
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Summer Send Off Book Grant
"It was a good day at the high school as students received their Summer Send Off books. Many thanks to the SJPS Foundation, Forever Books, and our SJHS library team for making this happen."
~Dr. Jamie Culver
SJHS English Teacher
Teacher Librarian
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Book Bonanza Grant
"Building a positive reading culture continues to be a high priority for SJPS. We are committed to early literacy development, as well as fostering a love of reading. The Foundation has made a substantial investment in this area of focus and we are grateful for their partnership."
~Mrs. Kristen Bawks
Assistant Superintendent
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We can offer no greater gift to our children than to dedicate ourselves to educational excellence.
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April Memorials
We offer our sincerest sympathies in your bereavement. Gifts to the SJPS Foundation in memory of loved ones are a fitting tribute, and will assist the Foundation in our mission to raise, steward and distribute resources to enrich the education of students in the St. Joseph Public Schools.
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In Memory of Ted Kuball
Dona Weiland Abel
Ren Baldwin
William E. Benner
Ed & Trudy Bishop
Colleen & Ken Bollivar
Lynn Bowen
Roseanne Brogno
Judith Fowler
Mike & Liz Garey
Bob & Anne Gottlieb
Kari Lamancusa
Jim & Beth Mandarino
Bill & Jane Marohn
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In Memory of Ted Kuball continued
Courtney Mehan
Bill & Jan Metzger
Steve & Patty Nordberg
Passaro, Kahne, Taylor Law Offices
Kathryn Peirce
Amy Porritt-Peirce & Michael Peirce
Kristin Posey
James Sinay
Gary & Barbara Walker
Char Wenham
In Memory of Tom Miller
Ren Baldwin
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J.C. & Nancy Anderson
Roseann Brogno
John Burg
Bob & Joan Judd
Cecilia Diaz & Luis Lopez
Kris '89 & Sean '85 Ebbert
Fleming Brothers Oil Co.
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Linda Baillif Marshall & Ken Marshall
Pat and Carol Moody
Thomas E. Nelson & Prudence Barrett Nelson
Kristopher and Kelley Rich
Sue Stewart '81
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SJPS Teacher and Staff Giving
Thank you teachers, administrators and staff for all you do for our students.
GO BEARS!
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Kristina Allen
Connie Bacolor
John Bacolor
Heather Bartz
Kristen Bawks
Lauri Berry
Greg Blomgren
Kimberly Borlin
Lauren Borre
Alaina Brady
Erica Brown
Kristin Burnette
Heather Caid
Gandalf Church
Michelle Cohoon
Andrea Confer
Jenna Covert
Christine Crandle
Lara Crawford
Jamie Culver
Matt Culver
Lara Crawford
Deborah Darr
Heidi De La Foret
Linda DeLapa
Megan Dongvillo
Colleen Elkins
Gary Etter
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Kimberly Fordham
Melissa Foster
Jennifer Francis
Kelsey Froelich
Brenda Graham
Kevin Guzzo
Jenna Hawkins
Joseph Haydon
Daniel Hernandez
Allie Hoskins
Jill Hubble
Jamie Huber
Jason Huber
Joyce Hunter
Cindy Igoe
Kaitlyn Karpus
Maria Kern
Lisa Knuth
Carolyn Kodis '13
Laura Kovnat
Jesseca Lafayette
Amber Lange
Stephanie Lear
Ann LeClear
Bridget Lorenz
Katie Mandarino
William McComber
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Angela Mellott
Samantha Miller
Mary Ann Milletics
Kim Mishler
Dana Morris
Nita Nicholie
Kara Nicholson
Tracy Olson
Amy Peterson
Sara Petrosius
Andrew Pratley
Natalie Rank
Kathy Reck
Joe Rommel
Susan Schweir
Sara Smith
Traci Smith
Sara Smothers
Tina Uzelac
Brianne VanHekken
Gail Wadel
Tracy Wagner
Amanda Wallace '12
Dana Walsworth
Ashley Wells
Ryan White
Melanie Wolf
Jeanna Younger
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SJPS Foundation | 2580 S. Cleveland Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-926-3252 | ww.sjpsfoundation.org
The St Joseph Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation.
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