Announcing the 2010-2011 Feast for East
Celebration Tradition - Lancer Blues & BBQ
Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Milburn Country Club
Join in the fun, socialize with old friends, and meet new ones as patrons of SME come together for an evening of celebrating the great tradition of SME by supporting this live and silent auction.
How can you get involved? Please think of what you can donate to the auction. We are looking for gift certificates, services, trips, etc. See the donation form for more information. If you would like to volunteer your time, donate items, or help underwrite the auction, please contact this year's auction chairs: Deb Schneider at cdschneider@sprintmail.com or Jenny Wentz at jcwentz@yahoo.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.
Enhance learning & teaching at East
East Fund Accomplishments Since 2004
- About four dozen grants awarded.
- Grant awards totaling more than $290,000.
- Technology advancements in most departments.
- Professional development training for counselors and faculty.
- Programs galore for our students.
- Lots of fun Feasts and Fiestas for parents and adult friends.
Visit the Grants pages to see the many areas The East Fund has impacted Shawnee Mission East in its brief history. Each and every student has benefitted.
Click Contribute to see how you can donate or volunteer.
Thank you for your interest in making SME the best that it can be!
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 juliesykes48@gmail.com. There are three grant cycles for the 2010-2011 school year. Application deadlines are September 3, November 5, and February 4.
- Learn more about receiving a grant...
- Get tips and ideas for writing successful grant applications...
Board Meetings
The East Fund Board generally meets the last Wednesday of each month during the school year. Meetings are held in the conference room in the main office. To confirm the date, contact Andy Morrison, amorrison@saint-lukes.org.
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
Please note: We are in the process of revamping the way Grant award information is presented on the site. Please bear with us. In the meantime, please e-mail jmbeahm@hotmail.com with problems.
Thanks!
Updated 2/2/10