Foundation Annual Report 2014-2015

2014-2015 Annual Report to the Community
Our mission is
to support and
enhance the
legacy of
excellence in
Eden Prairie
Public Schools
What is the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS)?
FEPS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 1998, with a mission “to support and enhance the
legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie public schools.” We accomplish this mission by:
 Raising money through fundraisers and annual appeals, through the generosity of people like you
 Funding teacher and staff grants across all Eden Prairie public schools
 Funding educational projects in collaboration with other Eden Prairie community organizations
 Managing memorials and scholarships as directed by the donor
 Honoring staff, students, alumni and volunteers who make a significant difference in our schools
Thank You!
Generous support from individuals and businesses in our community allows
FEPS and Eden Prairie educators to respond quickly to the latest in
innovative teaching ideas, to inspire each student every day. Our students
deserve the best so they can excel in our world.
In 2014-15, FEPS raised $123,500 in donations from individuals and
businesses and through fundraising. FEPS annual fundraisers include the
Taste of Eden Prairie, the Golf Classic, and the 5K for Eden Prairie
Schools. Funds are also raised through Spring & Fall Teacher Appreciation
Gift programs and an Annual Appeal.
Over $700,000 invested in our schools, teachers & students!
Since its inception in 1998,
FEPS has awarded
over $700,000
in grants, scholarships and
computers.
Your gifts do make
a difference!
Teacher Appreciation Gift Program
Every fall and spring, FEPS sponsors a Teacher
Appreciation Gift Program that enables community
members to say thank you and show their appreciation to
EP Schools’ teachers and staff members. With a minimum
donation to FEPS, a gift and personalized thank you card
are delivered to the honoree. In 2014-15, almost $5,000
was raised through these programs and more than 200
teachers and staff members were recognized.
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FEPS Grants Awarded in 2014-15
Science and Engineering in Elementary Schools: Provide Renewable
Energy and Green City Challenge Kits to enhance the LEGO robotics
science lessons for each of our six elementary schools' 6th grade programs.
4th Grade Maker Movement Materials for all 4th Graders: Provide
Maker 3D tools and raw materials that will support invention and individuals
who learn best by doing.
Early Literacy Skills Builder Curriculum Software Licenses for K-8:
Provide licenses for the Early Literacy Skills Builder Curriculum Software
for students with moderate to severe cognitive abilities.
Yoga Calm Training at Cedar Ridge: Provide an innovative educational
method to reduce anxiety and stress in students during the elementary
school day.
Handwriting Without Tears at EHSI: Provide Classroom Kits and
training to help students who would otherwise struggle with handwriting.
3rd Grade & Art Specialists Collaborative Materials at OP: Provide
collaborative materials so that students can relate artistic ideas and
meanings to their learning about different cultures.
Outdoor Learning Lab Materials at PV: Provide an outdoor learning
space including rain barrels, composters, and wind/solar equipment to
engineer.
ProScope Mobile Cameras at PV: Provide ProScope Mobile Cameras,
which will allow first graders to enlarge microscopic pictures with their iPads.
Stress Kits for Guided Relaxation at CMS: Provide kits to help nurses
provide data driven strategies for anxiety reduction and calming in middle
school students.
Social/Emotional Special Education Learning Materials at CMS:
Provide Social/Emotional Learning Materials for special education students.
Core Program at EPHS: Expand the offerings and enable the tracking of
students and interventions within the CORE Program.
Teleprompter for Broadcast Journalism at EPHS: Provide a teleprompter
for EagleVision studios.
Router Tables at EPHS: Provide router tables for use in Tech Ed Cabinet Shops and Woodworking Classes.
TASSEL Transition Program Residency at the Education Center: Provide residencies to invite professional
teaching artists from Upstream Arts into the Transition Program for young adults with disabilities.
“My Book Day” for 1st Grade Students: A collaborative project with the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary to provide
books and promote literacy to EP’s youngest readers. This was FEPS 3rd year participating in this event.
PROP Backpacks: Provide backpacks and school supplies to PROP for EP students starting the school year.
“We are so appreciative of the ongoing support that FEPS provides for our students and teachers. This teacher driven
project will continue to enhance and expand the opportunities for each Eden Prairie elementary student to learn
engineering principles embedded in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) standards
through problem solving and creation. Our teachers continue to do great work to personalize learning for students and
this collaborative project will continue to build on that energy.” Josh Swanson, Assistant Superintendent
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FEPS is proud to administer and accept donations designated for specific scholarship funds. This year, two scholarship
funds were established; the Sydney Galleger Memorial Scholarship and the Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund.
Sydney Galleger Memorial Scholarship
On Monday, June 15th, 2015, the Eden Prairie community suffered a tremendous loss when EPHS junior Sydney Galleger
passed away. Sydney’s family asked that in lieu of flowers a donation could be made to FEPS to establish a scholarship in
memory of Sydney. FEPS joins the Galleger Family in thanking those who contributed to this scholarship.
All About Children
Pediatrics
Altour
Andrea Arendt
Julie Balon
Cynthia Bandur
Maria Barbosa Twigg
Bearpath Golf and
Country Club
Lynn Bjorkman
Beth Black
Jose Blanco
Mary Blauert
BMS Intermediaries, Inc.
Alan & Betsy Bohlig
Jill Boyd
Leanne Brown
Laura Burnison
David Buuck
Kristin Callahan
William & Tammy
Campbell
Kevin Campion
Kim Caputa
Catholic Mutual Relief
Society of America
Amy Cavello
Leslie Clark
Lisa Cline
Nancy Conboy
Barbara & Clayton Condit
Michael Connealy
Kyle & Suzanne Crowe
Goldyne Cunningham
Charles & Beverly Davis
Jana Davis
Joan Davis
Daniel DeMarce
Carrie Derks
Thomas & Brenda Dolan
Trevor Dorr
Michele & Kirk Dunbar
Eden Prairie Orthodontic
Associates
Paul Egeland
Paul & Rhonda Ehlert
Lee & Jan Ehresman
Brian Engel
EPHS DECA
Jane Erie Moen
John Faustman
Richard Fischer
Leona Fox
Debra Francis
Lorene Freehill
Nancy Gallas
Joan Galleger
Paul & Sarah Gallenberger
Brenda Gempler
Roxane Gilje
Patty Glorvick
John Goergen
Jeffrey & Julie Graen
Kenneth & Barbara Graft
Dale & Kathryn Gustafson
Michelle Hagen
John & Janet Hallett
Scott Hallett
Stephen & Paula Hari
Thomas Harjes
Margaret Harnan
Jan Harris
Steve & Julie Hartle
Brad & Sharon Heath
Grace Helgeson
Carie Heller
John & Nicole Higgins
Leah Hoedeman
Dr. Holmberg
Brandon Hopkins
James & Clarice
Hornbacher
Jeffrey Huss
Hysjulien and Associates
Scott & Jackie Jagodzinski
Jeffrey & Laura Jamar
Andrea Janssen
Deborah Jensen
Paul Jevnick
Mark & Emily Joern
Colleen Johnson
Kendall Jones
Catherine Joyce
Michael & Nancy Keller
Mark Kiesow
David & Kirsten Kimball
Carl & Ronda Kirk
Patrick & Norma Klein
Scott & Jeanne Knutson
Dean & Janell Kraus
Wendy Kraus
Pauline Lagerquist
Patrick & Debra Lalley
Mailand & Suzanne Lane
Kathy Lawrence
Jacqueline Liberko
Lind Family Foundation
Melisa Linder
Teresa Loso
Mike Lupo
Patrice & Bruce MacGibbon
Daniel Madsen
Judith Martin
Timothy & Janice Maudlin
Nikole Maus
Tara Maxwell
William & Joyce McDevitt
Lynette McLaughlin
Carole McMonigal
Medtronics
Todd Mickelson
Earlon & Carol Ann Milbrath
David & Karen Miller
Mark & Kris Miner
John & Susan Minnich
Andrea Moen
Karen Moen
Phil Moen
Scott & Julie Moller
Lyndon & Julie Moquist
John Morris
Larry & Sandra Mundorff
Carolyn Munkelwitz
Michael & Christi Murphy
Michael & Joan Murphy
Chad Nelson
Ron & Cathy Nelson
Chuck & Susan Netell
Susan Nixon
Cathy Oates-Bockenstedt
Carmen Olson
Rolf Olson
Mary O'Meara Moynihan
David & Vicki Oster
Charles & Angela Ott
Jordan Panning
Park Dental
Partner Reinsurance Co. of
US
William & Susan Paulus
Robert & Beverly Pearson
Phoun Phoulavan
J & C Plaisted
Michelle Pokrzywinski
Jeff & Mary Prouty
Kathy Punke
Heidi Quirk
Dixie & Aarne Rairamo
Scott & Julie Ramlo
J & C Rasmussen
Gary Raymond
Barb & Scott Richter
Jim & Mary Roane
Jim & Jennifer Rogers
Gretchen & Dave Rosa
Lisa Ross
James & Susan Rossman
Mary & Michael Rusinko
Sanford Faculty & Staff
Kimberly Schablin
Roland & Janice Schallberg
Craig & Lisa Schmidtke
Cynthia & Bruce Scott
Robyn Seaton
Audra Sendelbach
Matthew & Michelle Shaeffer
Deepak Sharma
Janet & Lee Smith
W & S Sorenson
James & Heather Steel
Jeanne Steiner Eull
Brian Stone
Eugene & Beverly Storms
Francis & Amy Strezo
Kristin Sullivan
Paula & Gary Szalkiewicz
John & Kimberly Thies
Karl Thomforde
James & Kathryn Thomsen
Rebecca Tollefson
Total Program Management
Beth Trautman
Jeffrey & Susan Trnka
True Friends
David & Autumn Tysk
Diane Vance
Greg Vanek
Vasso & Associates
Kathy Vehmeier
Peggy & Scott Verkinderen
Voehl Rehabilitation
Services
Lisa & William Wagoner
Wakefield Hearing Center
Anne Warfield
Julie & Robert Warrick
Wayzata High School Swim
& Dive Team
Frank Weber
Eva Wellman
Kjersten & Scott Welter
Robert Wentzel
Ralph & Katherine White
Kristin Wiley
Robert Wilke
Scott & Teri Wirtch
Jennifer Wood
Deanna Woodring
Albert & Kathleen
Woodward
Malyn Wrobel
Lisa Wu
Julie Yang-Kwok
Gary & Donnis Zespy
Ria Zwart
Thanks also to those who
contributed through other
fundraising efforts.
ECFE Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund
The Early Childhood Scholarship Fund, managed by Eden Prairie Community Education, provides scholarships for outreach
programs, preschool and parent education classes for Eden Prairie families with children ages birth to 5 years. Each year,
scholarship support is requested by over 200 families in need in our community. Job loss, illness or change in family status
can have negative financial impacts. This scholarship fund allows families to not have to choose between paying rent and
providing early childhood education for their children. Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this program
this year.
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FEPS is honored to provide a vehicle through which individuals and
organizations can fund scholarships for graduating seniors at Eden Prairie High
School. We are proud to oversee seven ongoing scholarship programs. Scholarship applications are accepted January through
February of each year. Recipients are announced in May at the EPHS Community Scholarship Awards night. For more
information about FEPS administered scholarships and this year’s recipients, please visit the FEPS website.
Congratulations to this year’s Class of 2015 scholarship recipients:
Holasek-Griffiths Scholarship in Computer Science, Engineering and Business:
Griffiths Family Scholarship in Engineering, Manufacturing and Business:
Griffiths Family Scholarship in Health Sciences:
Randell D. Voas Memorial Scholarship:
Matheson Family Technical School Scholarship:
Matheson Family Technical School Scholarship:
The Class of 1973 Spirit Scholarship:
FEPS would like to thank Scholarship
Chair Deb Karulf for her help in managing
the process and presenting the
scholarships.
Special thanks also to those who helped in
the application and selection process Carol Bomben, Anne Byrne,
PJ Clark Hines, Jo Kallemeyn,
Beth Kreusch, Elaine Larabee,
Ginny Leppart, Bev Matheson,
Paul Matheson, Holly Parker,
and Jeff Parker.
Riley Tillitt
Josh Liberko
Ron Steinhoff
Katie Velek
Amy Mand
Christopher Wivholm
Jon Mehlhaus
From left to right: Deb Karulf (FEPS Scholarship Chair), Christopher
Wivholm, Amy Mand, Ron Steinhoff, Katie Velek, Jon Mehlhaus,
Riley Tillitt, Sarah Cheesman (FEPS Executive Director), Josh Liberko
Recipients and nominees for the 2015 FEPS Legacy Awards were honored at
the Foundation’s 8th Annual Legacy Awards dinner on May 6th at Bearpath
Golf & Country Club. Legacy Awards are given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the success and
reputation of Eden Prairie Schools. Over 150 community members were present to honor award winners and nominees. See
our website for a list of all nominees. Nominations for Legacy Awards are accepted February through March each year.
Congratulations to the 2015 Legacy Award Winners:
Teachers of the Year: Lisa Birno (Forest Hills) and Bill Prem (CMS)
Staff of the Year: Robert Brown (Transportation) and Pat Sexton (CMS)
Volunteers of the Year: Ken Robinson and Renee Rushdy
Alumnus of the Year: Bennett Morgan (Class of 1981)
Student of the Year: Bryan Schug (EPHS)
The FEPS Board thanks Mary Prouty for organizing this event and for overseeing the nomination
process. Thanks also to members of the Legacy Awards Committee - Cathy Bockenstedt, Anne Byrne,
Sarah Cheesman, Suzan Kammer, Colleen Larson, Mary Lenker, Ginny Leppart, and Lynn Zigan.
Robert Brown
Photos courtesy of Danika Kurisko & Abby Rechkin, EPHS Students
Renee Rushdy & Ken Robinson
Bennett Morgan
Pat Sexton, Bill Prem, Bryan Schug, Lisa Birno
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(Photo courtesy of Eden Prairie News)
2015 Taste of Eden Prairie Auction Donors
3rd Lair Skatepark
Abdallah Candies
Adogo Pet Hotel
Afton Alps
Airmaxx Trampoline Park
al Vento Restaurant
Anderson Lakes Animal Hospital
Angie's BoomChickaPop
Angie's List
Anytime Fitness of EP
The Art of Hair
Aspire Beverages
August Schell Brewing Co.
Bachman's, EP
Cindy Bandur, Silpada Designs
Barbette Restaurant
Barnes & Noble, EP
Bearpath Golf & Country Club
Lauren Becker
Bent Creek Golf Club
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Big Thrill Factory
Bill's Toggery
Billy's Bar and Grill
Susan Bissonette & A.L.
Sanderson, Author
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard
School
Costco
Country Inn & Suites,
Chanhassen
Crave
CrossFit Uffda
Crumb Gourmet Deli
Dahlgreen Golf Club
Dale Studios
Dance Arts Centre
Deschutes Brewery
Detello's Pizza & Pasta
Dixon Golf
Drew's Caramel Corn
Eagle Heights PTO
Eden Lake PTO
Eden Prairie Appliance
Eden Prairie Smiles
Jon Edwards
Elements Massage
EP Baseball Association
EP Boys Basketball Association
EP Community Education
EP Elementary Schools
Principals
EP Fire Department
EP Football Association
EP Lacrosse Association
EP Noon Rotary
Board of Directors, EP
Community Foundation
Cathy Bockenstedt
Brave New Workshop
Breadsmith
Mary Joy Breton
Bring It! Studios
Brunswick Zone XL, EP
Bryant-Lake Bowl
Buca di Beppo
Byerly's, EP
Café Latte
Campus Quilt Company
Cannon River Winery
Canterbury Park
The Canvas Tattoo Studio, EP
Capital Genealogy
Nora Calson
Cedar Ridge PTO
Champps
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Chanhassen Jazzercise Fitness
Center
Cilento Photography
Classic Gymnastics
Cloud 9 Car Wash & Detail
Center
CMS PTO
CobornsDelivers.com
The ComedySportz Improv
Theater
The Container Store
Cookies by Design
EP Police Department
EP Schools Superintendent &
Executive Cabinet
EP Soccer Association
EP Soccer Club
EPHS
EPHS Booster Association
EPHS Boys Varsity Basketball
Team
Excalibur Driving School
Exotic Nails
eyebobs
Fat Lorenzo's
Faye's Facial Clinic
Feldmann Imports
FEPS 5K for EP Schools
FEPS Board
FEPS Golf Classic
FEPS Taste of Eden Prairie
Flagship Salon
Chuck & Rhonda Fletcher
Coach David Flom
Floro Chiropractic
Flying Cloud Animal Hospital
Forest Hills PTO
Foss Swim School
Fratellone's Ace Hardware
Fresh Coat Painters
The Furniture Source
Future Concepts Studio + Spa
Nancy Gallman
General Store of Minnetonka
George & the Dragon
Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille
Grainger
Grand Casino Mille Lacs Hinckley
Granite City Food & Brewery
Bud Grant
Green Mill
Kelly Guerin
Stephanie Guerin
Guthrie Theater
Guy Carpenter Inc. LLC
The Hair District, Eden Prairie
HealthSource of EP
Heidi Dockter, Interior Designer,
Gabberts
James Heinmiller
Dave Heller
Holiday Station Store, Dell Rd
Hollydale Golf
Hultgren, Hoxie & Waki
Orthopedics
i9 Sports
Ichiban Japanese Steak House
Idylwood Equestrian Center
Inside Edge Golf
Izzy's Ice Cream Café
Laura Jester
J. Hilburn
JJ's Coffee + Wine Bistro
John Roberts Printing
Joke Joint Comedy Club
KDWB Radio Station
Susan & Dave Kielly
Kinderberry Hill Eden Prairie
Kindermusik with Friends
Kodiak Custom Lettering
Kowalski's Markets
Aimee Krengel
KS95
Landmark Theatres
LearningRx, Chanhassen
Let's Dish
Larry & Kathy Link
Lions Tap
Loffler Companies
The Loft Literary Center
Lola's Lakehouse
Longfellow Grill
M.A. Gedney Company
mackmiller design+build
Maynards
Meg's Island Floral - Meg
Spicher
The Melting Pot
Metropolis Resort
Steve Meyers
Mike Holm Test Prep
Mill City Museum
MN Historical Society
MN Horse and Hunt Club
MN Landscape Arboretum
MN Orchestra
MN Swarm Lacrosse Club
MN Timberwolves
MN Twins
MN Valley Country Club
MN Vikings
MN Wild
MN Zoo
Mister Car Wash
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Museum of Science and
Industry, Chicago
Mutty Paws Grooming
My Gym, Eden Prairie
Doug & Jane Nemecek
New Horizon School
Nutritional Weight and Wellness
Oak Point PTO
Jon Oberle
Old Chicago
Old Log Theater
Ruhland's Strudel Haus
Schuler Shoes
Science Museum of Minnesota
Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
of Eden Prairie
Shea at St. Louis Park LifeSpa
simply bliss photography
Esti Ollerman
Olympic Hills Neighborhood
Book Club
Original Pancake House
The Ott Family
OtterBox
Park Square Theatre
Park Tavern
Allison Parker
Jeff & Holly Parker
Jim Parker
Pasta Zola
Pat's Tap
The Pearl Salon
PedalPub
People's Organic
Pham's Deli
Pilgrim Cleaners
Pioneer Creek Golf Course
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc
Karen Poelstra
Porter Creek Hardwood Grill
Prairie Lawn and Garden
Prairie School of Dance
Prairie Tap House
Prairie View PTO
Prairie's Edge Casino Resort
Pro Fitness Training
Prop Shop
The Prouty Project
Punch Pizza
Smashburger
Sparks Restaurant
Spirit Aikido
Spirit Apparel and Stuff
State Farm - Tom & Brenda
Dolan
Steve O'Toole
Stevie Ray's Improv Club
The Sunnybrook Book Club
Surly Brewing Co.
Loren Swanson
TASSEL Transition Students,
EP Schools
Tavern 4&5
Three Bears Resort
Three Rivers Park District
Thrive Chiropractic
Tiny Acorn Portraits
The Toro Company
Total Wine & More
Trans Alarm
Dr. Curt Tryggestad
Turtle's Bar & Grill
Twin Cities Live
Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria
United Educators Credit Union
Veil Orthodontics
Vineyard Vines
The Vintage - Wine, Spirits &
Beer
John & Anne Walbrun
Raising Cane's
Ramada Plaza Minneapolis
Red Cow
Redstone American Grill
Rice Paper Asian Restaurant
Rinata Restaurant
Roasted Pear Restaurant
Robert Derr DDS Family
Dentistry
Roller Garden Skate Center
Stacey Rosenthal / Hot Ice
Water Park of America
Wellspring Health Center
Which Wich
Wild Boar
Wild Mountain
Woolley's American Steakhouse
Wuollet Bakery, Inc
Yoga Bella Studio
Yogatiques
Youngstedts
Zerorez Carpet Care
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The Taste of Eden Prairie is
one of Eden Prairie’s most
popular events and FEPS
biggest annual fundraiser. More
than 800 people attended this
year’s 13th annual Taste of Eden Prairie at the MN Vikings Fieldhouse
in EP - dancing to the Mark Miller Band, bidding on auction items,
participating in fun games, and tasting complimentary food from 20
participating restaurants. The generous support received from local
businesses, sponsors, restaurants, volunteers, and attendees, helped raise
$65,000 for teacher and staff grants.
A big THANK YOU to Chair Jo Nelson, the Taste of EP Planning
Committee, and over 100 volunteers for their time and dedication
in making this year’s Taste of EP a success!
Taste 2015 Planning Committee
Wendy Autio
Jo Benson
Jennifer Burke
Anne Byrne
PJ Clark-Hines
Sammi Ericksen
Sue Heinmiller
Colleen Jason
Suzan Kammer
Susan Kielly
Crystal Kokal
Mary Lenker
Andy Malone
Bev Matheson
Karen Nelson
Jon Oberle
Esti Ollerman
Jim Olson
Lynn Pahl
Akila Pai
Allison Parker
Holly Parker
Bill Paulus
Susan Paulus
Anne Prideaux
Suzy Rose
Renee Rushdy
Linda Saxton
Sandy Shakya
Noelle Sheehan
Monica Staples
Heather Totin
Bill Wrobel
Lynn Zigan
2015 Participating Restaurants
Bakers Square
Bayside Grille, Excelsior
Berry Blendz
Biaggi’s
ChuckWagon Charlie’s, Chanhassen
Cold Stone Creamery
Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit
Dunn Bros, Smith Douglas More House
EP Schools Catering
Famous Dave’s BBQ
Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille
Jake’s City Grille
Kona Grill
Noodles & Company
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Pinstripes, Edina
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Red’s Savoy Pizza
Tea Source
Wildfire
Thank you, Taste supporters!
Photos courtesy of Akila Pai, EPHS Alum
2015 Taste of Eden Prairie Sponsors
Partners in Excellence
Minnesota Vikings
Platinum Sponsors
Associated Bank
Egan Company
Prairie Electric
Stratasys
Twin Cities Orthopedics
Walser Foundation
Gold Sponsors
Abra Auto Body & Glass
Kennedy & Graven
Schell’s Brewing Co.
Vine Line Distribution
Silver Sponsors
E&J Gallo Winery
Eaton Corporation
Flagship Bank
Lions Tap
Nancy Gallman, Edina
Realty
Pampered Paws
Pop-Up Party Rental
Bronze Sponsors
A-Z Rental
AmeriTrak
Biffs
Brandi Warmbier, State
Farm Agent
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Byrne Law Office, LLC
Detello’s Pizza & Pasta
Eden Prairie News
Ehlers & Associates
i9 Sports
Jo Nelson, Coldwell
Banker Burnet Realty
Trio Supply Company
FEPS’ 6th annual 5K for EP Schools was held on Saturday,
Sept 20th, 2014. Over 450 runners, walkers, parents, kids, and
volunteers participated in this certified 5K Run/Walk and 1
Mile Family Fun Run. More than $15,000 was raised for EP
Schools. The 5K begins and ends at EPHS Aerie Stadium,
proceeding through Round Lake Park along the way. Special
features this year included the EPHS Choir, complimentary
food from local restaurants, a Zumba warmup, event t-shirts,
and swag bags.
Special thanks to Chairs Colleen Jason, Esti Ollerman, and Janet Platner
and to the 2014 5K Committee - Jenny Bachmeier, Robyn Belongie, Jennifer Burke, Sue Heinmiller,
Carie Heller, Suzan Kammer, Susan Kielly, Elaine Larabee, Mary Lenker, Andy Malone, Gretchen Meek,
Kris Miner, Marisa Skees, and Julie Young - for their hard work and dedication!
Thanks also to our emcee Conn McCartan and to photographer Jackie Smith.
Thank you, 5K participants!
Thank you to our 2014 Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors
Egan Company
Prairie Electric
Stratasys
Twin Cities Orthopedic
Walser Foundation
Gold Sponsors
Kona Grill
Wildfire
Silver Sponsors
Anderson Race Mgmt
The Dobler Family
Gallagher Benefit Services
Hildi, Inc.
i9 Sports
Jardin Magico
Kennedy & Graven
Lions Tap
Liz & Jeff Sloan
Bronze Sponsors
AmeriTrak
Anchor Bank
Morris Leatherman
Fortress Investment
Hallberg Engineering
HeathSource of EP
Kodiak Custom Lettering
Kowalski’s Markets
New Horizon Academy
Nothing Bundt Cakes
The Ose Family
Peoples Organic
Road ID
The Urbanski Family
Vote YES for EP Schools
Friends of EP Schools
Frank Bausch
Linda Crosby
Rebecca Duchon
Trisha Erickson
John Steinlicht
David Swift
Rob Wilcox
Thanks to our prize & gift bag donors:
AirMaxx Trampoline Park
Anytime Fitness
Big Thrill Factory
Brunswick Bowl
ChiroClub
Davanni’s
Dunn Bros-Smith Douglas
More House
EP Power Nutrition
Gina Maria’s Pizza
GiVan’s Salon & Spa
Golfsmith
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Green Mill Restaurant
HealthSource of EP
Hildi, Inc.
i9 Sports
Kinderberry Hill
Kona Grill
Lion’s Tap
New Horizon Daycare
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Panino Brothers
Peoples Organic
Prairie Dental
Punch Pizza
Road ID
State Farm Insurance Brandi Warmbier
Surly Brewing Company
TC Running
Timberwolves
Wellspring Health Center
Wildfire
Sincere Thanks to:
EPHS DECA/BPA
Eagle Vision News
National Honor Society
EPHS Student Council
EPHS Choir
EPS Printing Services
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Photos courtesy of Jackie Smith, EP
The 5th annual FEPS Golf Classic was held on June 15th,
2015 at Bent Creek Golf Club in Eden Prairie. More than
60 golfers participated, raising almost $3,000 for teacher &
staff grants. This annual event is a day filled with “best
ball” golf, games, prizes, food, and fun!
Thank You to the Golf Classic Committee Colleen Larson, Jon Oberle, Esti Ollerman, Ken
Robinson and Sarah Cheesman - and to Bent Creek
Golf Club for their help in organizing this event.
Thank you to our 2015 Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors:
Associated Bank
Stratasys
Egan Company
Twin Cities Orthopedics
Prairie Electric
Walser Foundation
Silver Sponsors:
Ben Just Agency, State Farm Agent
Flagship Bank
Bronze Sponsors:
Colleen Larson, Re/Max Results
General Sheet Metal Company
HealthSource of Eden Prairie
Pohlen Terris Kasper Group, Morgan Stanley
Sam Giannakakis, Alerus Mortgage
Ted R Vickerman, Thrivent Financial
Thank you, Golfers!
Thanks to our silent auction, prize, and
gift bag donors:
3 Light Photography
Bent Creek Golf Club
Colleen Larson
Dale Studios
Dunn Bros - Smith Douglas
More House
Eden Prairie Community Ed
Esti Ollerman
Excelsior Brewing
FEPS Board of Directors
Fish Bowl Solutions
HealthSource of EP
Heidi Lindahl
Inside Edge
Kodiak Custom Lettering
Marsh & McLennan Agency
Jim Parker
Jon Oberle
Lifetime Fitness
Olympic Hills Golf Course
Popped Corn, Minnetonka
State Farm - Jim Lindahl
Surly Brewing
Three Rivers Golf District
Nancy Willette
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Endowment Donors
Founders’ Circle
The fiscal strength of FEPS is showing in many
proud ways this year! Our dedicated board of
directors, hard working volunteers, individual and
corporate donors, and excellent new Executive
Director, Sarah Cheesman, are increasing the
impact of donations. Special thanks go to our
former Executive Director, Mary Lenker, for
guiding us through our signature fundraiser and
helping with the transition to our new leader.
Our expanded staff grants funded $87,000 to 14
different programs throughout all of our district
buildings! We hear daily about the engaged
FEPS President,
Cathy Bockenstedt
students and enthusiastic teachers who benefitted
from your generosity. FEPS helped provide
$17,000 in scholarship money to amazing students, making us the largest
scholarship provider at EPHS! We went through a complete audit of all of
our finances, with very positive outcomes, and we’re set to make a difference
again this year!
We are helping great teachers bring excellent opportunities to our
community. Indeed, we host outstanding events, but the success stories from
classrooms show our true impact. FEPS is raising our voice and enabling
excellence! Join us as we continue to grow our programs and make a
difference!
Best wishes,
Cathy Bockenstedt
($100,000 and above)
Harold Griffiths
Paul & Bev Matheson
Jeff & Holly Parker
Leadership Circle
($25,000 - $99,999)
Anne & Pat Byrne
Jeff Leu
Karen Leu
Legacy Circle
($5,000 - $24,999)
Larry & Jo Kallemeyn, on behalf
of Jeffrey Voas, and Jill,
Maddeline, & Mitchell Voas
Legacy Circle
($2,500 - $4,999)
Cathy & Paul Bockenstedt
Ken & Carol Bomben
Eric & Kathy Educate
Jim & Tamarra Giertz
Richard & Deb Karulf
Nancy & Greg Konkel
Jason & Deborah Nowak
Maureen Oates
Scott & Sue Pollino
Jeff & Mary Prouty
Stuart & Sherry Romenesko
Jamal & Renee Rushdy
Kevin & Noelle Sheehan
William & Deborah Sweeney
Bill & Malyn Wrobel
550 Club
($550/year for 5 years)
Nick & Jan Eian
Jeff & Liz Sloan
FEPS President, 2014-2016
EP Teachers & Staff Members Support FEPS
Michelle Ament
Mary Andert
Amy Arneson
Nancy Benz
Lisa Birno
Cathy Bockenstedt
Jan Bowlds
Jill Boyd
Brenda Heck
Mary Campbell
Stuart Campbell
John Clay
Liz Dayton
Connie Hytjan
Becky Duchon
Jennifer Ebert
Linda Enck
Sue Feigal-Hitch
Jeanne Femrite
Sheila Fitzgerald
Chad Flies
Brenda Johnson
Therese Johnson
Suzan Kammer
Stacy Kehrwald
Bryan Klotz
Joel Knorr
Kathryn Kocher
Jill Kremer
Linda Lindahl
Kathy Link
Beth Madsen
Andy Malone
Tom May
Jessica
McCandless
Julie Menk
Carol Meyer
Sarah Moline
Joe Molzahn
Eric Motzko
Jason Mutzenberger
Karen Nelson
Kristine Nelson
Tracy Nicholls
Sheila Nichols
Carol Niemira
Martha Nordmann
Rolf Olson
Kathryn Otos
Kathy Palmer
Bill Prem
Courtney Rau
Mia Rhodes
Katie Rice
Katie Robb
Angie Roesner
Jessica Salden
Matt Schmidt
Terri Siguenza
Mike Skarp
Teresa Sokol
Carole Stein
Laura Stok
Josh Swanson
Jaclyn Swords
Vince Thomas
Dr. Curt Tryggestad
Jody Walsh
Mary Waters-Cryer
Julie Weeden
Karey Willey
Dawn Worley
Thank you to all EP Teachers & Staff who support FEPS!
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FEPS is honored to be the
recipient of donations made:
In memory of:
Sydney Galleger, EPHS
Milo Johnson
In honor of:
Bev Matheson, ASC
Conn McCartan, EPHS
Holly Parker, AMSD Board Chair
Jeff Parker, EPHS
Partners in Excellence
($5,000 - $99,999)
Pat & Anne Byrne
Harold Griffiths
Paul & Bev Matheson
The Prouty Project
Curt & Mary Connaughty
Detello's Pizza & Pasta
Becky & Douglas Duchon
Eden Prairie Education
Association
Eric & Kathy Educate
Ehlers
Platinum
EPHS Math Department
($2,500 - $4,999)
Sue Feigal-Hitch
Associated Bank
Sheila Fitzgerald
Egan Company
Chad Flies
Stratasys
Fortress Investment Services
Twin Cities Orthopedics
General Sheet Metal Co.
Walser Foundation
Kevin & Mary Gustafson
Mark & Beth Hagberg
Gold
Dave & Michelle Hawkins
($1,000 - $2,499)
HealthSource Chiropractic &
Abra Auto Body & Glass
Progressive Rehab
Shirley Boyd & John Estall Daryl & Brenda Heck
Eden Prairie Ministerial
John & Julie Heinmiller
Association
Ann Hertzog-Olson
Brad Ericksen & Esti
Bill Heyman
Ollerman
Steve Hines & PJ Clark
Flagship Bank Minnesota
Hines
Randy & Ranee Jacobus
Bruce & Terry Hutchins
Kennedy & Graven,
Connie & Duane Hytjan
Chartered
Jeff & Laura Jamar
Lions Tap Inc.
Therese & Joel Johnson
Jeff & Holly Parker
Mark & Suzan Kammer
Jim & Jennifer Rogers
Frank & Sally Kline
Jeff & Liz Sloan *
Joel & Anne-Marie Knorr
Scott & Jeanne Knutson
Silver
Kodiak Customer Lettering
($500 - $999)
Mike & Lisa Koepke
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Tim & Mary Lenker
Barnes & Noble
Cathy & Paul Bockenstedt Jerry & Ginny Leppart
Carrie Lindon
The Dobler Family
Larry & Kathy Link
Karen Donohue
Andy & Megan Malone
Eaton Corporation
Marsh & McLennan **
Nick & Jan Eian *
Thomas Mattison
Jim & Tamarra Giertz
Tom May
Hildi Inc.
Carol Meyer
Jardin Magico Spanish
Mark & Kris Miner
Immersion Day Care
Mike & Andrea Mohan
and Preschool
Dave & Linda Mona
Rick & Deb Karulf
Kathryn Moore
Maureen Oates
Morris Leatherman Co.
Jon & Karen Oberle
Eric Motzko
Pampered Paws
Jason & Adrienne
Jamal & Renee Rushdy
Mutzenberger
Kevin & Noelle Sheehan
Bonnie Theis & Joe Martin Paul & Karen Nelson
New Horizon Academy
Bill & Malyn Wrobel
John & Linda Zimmerman Marc & Jenn Nienaber
Brian & Martha Nordmann
Britt & Karen Norton
Bronze
Aaron & Lisa Orwick
($100 - $499)
Kevin & Marijo Ose
A to Z Rental Center
Bill & Susan Paulus
Michelle Ament
Carla Pihowich
AmeriTrak GPS
Tom & Janet Platner
Anchor Bank
The Pohlen Terris and
John & Cindy Anderson
Kasper Team at Morgan
Association of Metropolitan
Stanley
School Districts
Angie F. Roesner
Aaron & Cammy Bahner
Jessica Salden
Nancy Benz
George Schell
Ken & Carol Bomben
Matt Schmidt
Michael & Karla Bratrud
Greg & Heather Schu
Karen Busack
William & Barbara
Byrne Law Office, LLC
Scrimgeour
Terri Siguenza
State Farm - Ben Just Agency
State Farm - Brandi Warmbier,
Agent
John & Connie Steinlicht
Josh & Steph Swanson
Tony & Jill Szcepaniak
Mike & Kari Tarpey
Vince Thomas
John & Lee Thomas
Thrivent Financial – Ted
Vickerman, Financial
Associate
Trio Supply Co
Dr. Curt Tryggestad
John & Jennifer Urbanski
Tom & Ginger Venable
Vote Yes for EP Schools
Robert & LeeAnn Whelan
Andy & Paula Wright
Friends of EP Schools
(Up to $99)
Jackie Ahlers
Mark Allen
Joan Anderson
Mary Andert
Mona Askalani
Vasanth Ayyalu
Lindsey Bakkum
Frank Bausch
Nancy Bergstrom
Lisa & Rick Birno
Charlie & Susan Bissonette
Rick & Janet Bowlds
Jill Boyd
Scott & Tracy Bredehoft
Mary Campbell
Stuart Campbell
Brad Canham
Mica & Chris Carlson
Sarah & Shawn Cheesman
John & Barbara Clay
Linda Crosby
Curt & Carina Cullum
Mark David
Gary & Jana Davis
Liz & Jason Dayton
Mike & Jennifer Dewberry
Radha Doddavenkannavar
Sarah Dombeck
Michael & Elaine Duffy
Jennifer Ebert
Nicholas Effinger
Steven & Linda Enck
Joe Epping
Trisha Erickson
Steve & Laura Errington
Eric & Lynn Falkenstein
Michelle Farinella
Jeanne Femrite
Jodie Fenske
Michele Fisher
Bryan & Michelle Haines
Nora Hansen
Mark & Mary Hartmann
Pete & Mary Hassler
Joe Haugo
Tracy Heitner
Amy Helget Nicklaus
Terri Herbst
Angie Horton
Faduma Ibrahim
Dale & Lea Jacobson
Joy James
Brenda Johnson
Steve & Mary Johnson
Carl Johnson
Lynn Jossi
Kathy Kardell
Donna Kazanowski
Dave & Susan Kielly
Bryan Klotz
Kathryn Kocher
Liisa Kolquist
Melinda & Kevin Kuhn
Suresh Kumar Yadav
Rosalinda Lackner
Leslie Lahti
Van Lee
Jim Leuer
Lyn Levering
Linda Lindahl
Ross & Tanya Lippincott
Ryan Little
Lisa Lukis
Ann Macheledt
Beth & Gregory Madsen
Ann & Robert Martinka
Jessica McCandless
Beth McCartan
Julie Menk
Ed & Jacqueline Miller
Brent & Andrea Moen
Sarah & Brian Moline
Joe & Joanne Molzahn
Jon Moodie
Vandana Murthy
Kristine Nelson
Jane Nemecek
Christina Neumann
Sheila & Charles Nichols
Carol Niemira
Connor & Marlene Novak
Colleen Nuese-Marine
Mark & Carrie Odegard
Rolf & Cindy Olson
Kathryn Otos
Ramakrishna Paladi
Rick & Jeanne Palmer
Kathy A. Palmer
Harvey & Carol Parker
Allison Parker
Kelly Pearson
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Bill Prem
Jeff & Mary Prouty
Ronald Quintero
Courtney Rau
Mia Rhodes
Katie Rice
Barb & Scott Richter
Katie Robb
Randy Rowland
Greg & Kim Rupp
Brett & Jane Sagers
Raizel Bianca Sanchez
Christy & Shawn Schively
Aaron & Rebecca Scholl
Adam Sexter
Daniel & Sarah Sheehan
Scott & Lisa Sieling
Renae Simenson
Mike Skarp
Daniel & Latasha Slinden
Teresa Sokol
Debra Srsen
Yvonne & Stephen Steele
Carole Stein
Rolly & Jennifer Stevens
Niesha Stidger
Laura & J. Stok
Gail Stroinski
Kristin Sullivan
William & Deborah
Sweeney
David Swift
Jaclyn Swords
Jessica Syring
Drake & Terry Talbert
Tuyet Tran & Dung Dang
Lisa Tschetter
Robert & Jody Walsh
Mary Waters-Cryer &
Ken Cryer
Julie Weeden
Robertson Wilcox
Karey Willey
Chrysanthi Williams
Margaret Willis
Ron & Paula Woods
Dawn Worley
Marina Worre
Blake Wragge
Yanfen Yang
Lynn Zigan
Jane Zweber
* Also a 550 Club Member
** Company match donation
Note: Every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy. Please accept our apologies for any
omission or error. If you discover an error,
please contact Sarah Cheesman at 952-9757205 so we may correct it.
Thank you FEPS supporters!
2014 - 2015
Board of Directors
President: Cathy Bockenstedt
Past President: Ginger Venable *
President Elect: Holly Parker
Secretary: Ginny Leppart
Treasurer: Jon Oberle
Executive Director:
Sarah Cheesman
Mary Lenker *
Members at Large
Anne Byrne
Sue Heinmiller *
PJ Clark Hines *
Allan Giese *
Suzan Kammer
Susan Kielly *
Colleen Larson
Andy Malone
Paul Matheson
Karen Nelson
Jaclyn Swords
Bill Wrobel
Lynn Zigan
Donate Today ... Help Bring Dreams to Action!
The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools is completely reliant on personal and
corporate donations. Our schools are limited by financial resources, but not by a
lack of teacher innovation or creativity. Donations serve to expand our grant
programs and allow the foundation to support new initiatives that directly impact
students and teachers. Your gift is tax deductible.
Ways you can help
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Sponsor an event or become a foundation cash sponsor.
Payroll Deduction at your company? Specify the “Foundation for Eden Prairie
Schools” as your charity of choice.
Set up a Scholarship or Program in memory of your loved one.
Appreciation Gifts: Recognize a special teacher or staff member with a
donation in their honor.
Endowment Donation: Leave your legacy with a lasting contribution to the
FEPS endowment.
Volunteer!! We need your time and talent!
Attend an event or two.
* Special thanks to our outgoing
Board members for their dedication,
hard work and support of Eden
Prairie Schools.
FEPS would like to welcome the
following new Board members:
Cathy Haukedahl
Esti Ollerman
FEPS Board 2015-16 (Missing from photo: Sarah Cheesman, Paul Matheson)
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For more information
please contact
Sarah Cheesman
at 952-975-7205 or
[email protected]
or visit our website