Lancers Light the Night
Hope you can join us for the "Lancers Light the Night" benefit for The East Fund on February 25, 2012. Come for food, fun, and fundraising for The East Fund. Look for an invitation in your email or posted on this website by the end of January.
The East Fund would like to thank thes following businesses, families, and community members for their donations to the Lancers Light the Night event.
We appreciate their support for our school and hope that the SME community will support them.
| Aestheticare | Ace Hardware |
| Kevin Yoder | Behind the Wheel |
| Clark Family | Decloud Studios |
| DeGoler Family | Delaware Interiors |
| Fitness Together | For All Occassions/Clark Stationery.com |
| Great Harvest Bread | In Clover |
| KC Hopps | KC Downtown Marriott |
| Lucky Strike | Maday Family |
| Massage Envy | My Ubby |
| NE Furniture Mart | Noodles and Co. |
| Overland Park Awards | Panera |
| PV Merchants | Mike McGuire/Cathy Bennett |
| Smart Feet | Sopra Salan |
| South Shore Golf Club | Spanglers |
| Stradinger Family | Title Boxing |
| Tower Cleaners | Trader Joe's |
| Tulip | Village Flower |
| Waldo Pizza | Waterway |
| Julie and Tom Cook | Ginnie and Brad Derusseau |
| Kitzi and David Dingley | Tristan and Tim Duncan |
| Ann and Tom Faerber | Ann and Dick Hall |
| Megan and Jim Hise | Julie and PJ Johnson |
| Karen and Billy Knabe | Missy and Ed Kuklenski |
| Lathrop and Gage LLP | The Manalo Family |
| Missouri Band and Trust | Barbara and Chris Nichols |
| Piper and James Reimer | Rebecca Ruble and Neil Recker |
| The Sykes Family | Mary Beth and Grover Simpson |
| Tax Favored Benefits | Debbie and Tom Ward |
| Jenny and David Wentz | |
2010-2011 Grant Awards
Solar Power - equipment that will be used to motivate discussion of alternative and renewable energy as well as provide students with an opportunity to study and analyze data. This data can be used in classroom instruction by science, math, and economic teachers. The power generated from the Solar Array will be donated to SMSD.
Percussion Equipment - that will expand the marching band pit ensemble. The equipment includes a Yamaha Xylophone with cover, a Yamaha Marimba with Tough Terrain Frame and cover, and shipping fees. These instruments will be used by both marching and concert bands.
Orchestra Uniform Project - 80 dresses and 45 tuxedo packages for the orchestra program. The present orchestra uniforms are in disrepair and they do not have any spare uniforms for the girls if an increase in the incoming class occurs.
AP Annual Conference - funding for AP conference, travel expenses and lodging/meals. This conference includes workshops, exhibit of new classroom textbooks and technologies as well as networking between colleagues from across the United States.
Choral Music Robe Project - 30 robes and 35 stoles. This purchase allows the entire choir to wear formal robes at performances. SME presently has the largest choral music program in the state of Kansas with approximately 380 students participating this year. This number has grown significantly in the last few years and the choir did not have enough robes to outfit their choir.
35 mm SLR Film Cameras - 20 film cameras for the photography department. The photography department has six sections of photo per semester with an enrollment of 300 students per year. These cameras will be utilized in these classes.
Music Technology - creation of a small recording and composition room. Orchestra students could use this room to arrange, compose, and record music. The room will also be available to music students in other departments.
Audio Visual Equipment for Technology Students - purchase of equipment to support the Tricaster that has already been purchased by the school. The Tricaster and this additional equipment allow the Journalism program to conduct high definition live and studio broadcasts. This equipment can be used to broadcast sporting events, music performances, instructional videos, and much more. Daily video announcements and weekly addresses from the principals, athletic director, and student leaders can be filmed and published. The equipment purchased from this grant includes a professional camcorder, wireless mic system, photo studio lighting, a wheeled run bag, and other technical equipment.
Portable Sink and Accessories for Ms. Peggy Bell’s classroom - a portable sink and EZ Flow Water Sensor along with an EZ Fill and Roll Dolly. This sink will be used in Ms. Bell’s special education classroom for science and art projects. Currently this classroom does not have access to water in the room and must haul water buckets and pitchers to their classroom if water is required for experiments and any cleanup.
SME Late Bus - a late bus for students staying after school to work with teachers, participate in activities after school, or who are part of the East for Excellence tutoring program. The East Fund granted $2,164 for the late bus last year.
Link Crew - continued training for the Link Crew program. This grant provides training for a new Link Crew coordinator. Link Crew is a program providing orientation and on-going support to help with successful transitions for freshmen into our school. This program has previously received $11,538 for start up training and a refresher course.
You are Invited to Apply
The Shawnee Mission East Education Excellence Fund—The East Fund—invites students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators to enhance learning and teaching at SME by submitting proposals for student programs, professional development, and technology.
To apply, complete a Grant Application and return to The East Fund mailbox in the office or send to Julie Sykes at sykesfamily@kc.rr.com. There are three grant cycles for the 2010-2011 school year -- late summer, fall, and late winter.
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2011-2012 East Fund Board and Committe Chairs
BOARD
President: Joan Beahm jmbeahm@hotmail.com
President-Elect: Julie Foster jjf5@att.net
Secretary: Jennifer Benson jenben@kc.rr.com
Treasurer: Connie Patton conniepatton@aol.com
CHAIRPERSONS
Adminstrative: Deb Schneider dschneider@sprintmail.com
Alumni Relations: Tim Pickell tvp@westwoodlaw.com
Communications: Margy Ronning margyronning@gmail.com
Communications: Dorothee Werner mwerner2@kc.rr.com
Post Grant Evaluation: Jenny Wentz jcwentz@yahoo.com
Development: Melissa Anthony mvanthony@sbcglobal.net
Feast for East: Kelly LeGard legardkk@kc.rr.com
Feast for East: Beth Richardson bethyrich@aol.com
Nominating: Julie Johnson jbjohnson100@gmail.com
5 Year Review: Sarah Higdon sbhigdon@att.net
Grants: Julie Sykes sykesfamily@kc.rr.com
Show Off Your Lancer Pride with a SME Yard Sign!
The East Fund is offering custom-designed yard signs with your student's activities. Download the order form today.
The signs measure 23.5x18.5 and are made of 1/4 inch Sintra. They can be personalized as you like it, with your student's name or school activity for $50. You can also add 3 additional activities for $10 each.
Questions? Contact Melissa Anthony at mvanthony@sbcglobal.net.
Why an Endowment Fund? Why Now?
Parents and friends of Shawnee Mission East are taking action to maintain educational excellence at our school.
You can donate to The East Fund right now! Access & print donation form
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