Volume 16 | September 2019
FOUNDATION NEWS
The mission of the District 95 Educational Foundation is to raise funds and provide resources for additional innovations that empower all learners to achieve personal excellence.
Come Support Our Fall FUNdraiser!
Thank you to our Wizards Game Sponsors!
Foundation Insight- Did you know...
Harlem Wizards Game
The Harlem Wizards are coming to LZHS to play the D95 Ankle Breakers (D95 teachers, staff and administrators) on Tuesday, October 22, 7PM. Click HERE f or tickets. Buy tickets and be entered into a raffle for new prizes each week! Dr. Kelley Gallt will be coaching, and representatives from EACH school will be playing! Follow us at @D95Foundation for the latest! Gather your teams, troops, and clubs and come together for this FUN night! Which school will win bragging rights for getting the most people there?
Cultural Diversity Fair
The Foundation is planning an Inaugural Cultural Diversity Fair for Sunday, April 26, 2020. If you would like to volunteer to be part of the planning committee, please email Erica at foundation@lz95.org . Our first meeting is September 24 at 9AM- reach out if interested.
AmazonSmile
You can support the Foundation by doing your shopping on Amazon! The Foundation is able to receive 0.5% of eligible purchases through the AmazonSmile program. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know- same products, same prices, same service! All you have to do is shop   HERE  and the Foundation benefits.
What does the Foundation do?
  • Teacher innovation grants
  • Resources for District 95 initiatives such as Lego League, Film Festival, Science Fair, and STEAM Summit
  • Partner for high school internship opportunities
  • Academic funding for under-resourced students
  • Author in Residence
  • Basic needs for under-resourced students through Joanie's Closet
Board of Trustees
Sandra Frampton- Chair
Tom Lilly- Immediate Past Chair
Lisa Warren- Treasurer
Ann Marie McConnell- Corporate Secretary
Lisa Ballotti- Vice Chair Communications
Andy Spetter- Vice Chair Grants & Initiatives
Kelley Gallt- District 95 Superintendent & Trustee
Brad Bailey- Trustee
Katie Gazdacka- Trustee
Jennifer McGrath- Trustee
Allen Ordeanu- Trustee
John Sfire- Trustee Emeritus
Erica Chianelli - Executive Director
Thank you to our Corporate Partners
District 95 Educational Foundation | 847-540-5494 | foundation@lz95.org | www.district95foundation.org