July 2009 Vol. 3 "Believe in our students. Believe in our staff. Believe in KCKPS!" www.kcksffe.org
19th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
The Kansas City Kansas School Foundation for Excellence 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held June 3rd, at the Sunflower Golf Course. Shotgun began at 12 noon with 36 teams ready to golf. Each year the Foundation awards twelve $3,000 scholarships to seniors from the five high schools in our district. The scholarships are funded through our Annual Golf Tournament.
The Golf Tournament is becoming more successful each year. The Masters of Ceremonies, were Brett Anthony (NBC News) and Will Sheilds (Former NFL & Hall of Fame). The KCK School Foundation for Excellence and the Kansas City, KS Public Schools are building relationships with our community, bridging support of our school initiatives and the achievement of the district's goals.
Through these partnerships, this year the KCK School Foundation awarded 20 additional scholarships, with seven being $2500 renewalable scholarships for 4 years. The KCK School Foundation For Excellence had 59 applications for our original 12 scholarships. We were able to award a total of 32 scholarships from the 59 applicants.
The goal for 2010 is to double the awards for scholarships.
Mission of the Foundation
To provide support to further the educational experience and success of students and staff of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools.
Vision
All students will achieve at high levels, graduate with the professional skills, resources and aspirations to continue their education.
Foundation supports the following:
Teaching for Learning Grant
Each year, the Foundation dedicates money toward enrichment grants that help fund creative, inspiring projects that are beyond the district's funding capacity. Funding has been provided for special events, field trips, technology needs, musical instruments and more. Applications for Teaching for Learning grants are available to district staff each August and are due back to the Foundation office the last working day of September.
Scholarships
The Foundation currently offers 32 scholarship opportunities to students who attend the five area high schools. These scholarships have been created through the generous donations of company sponsorships and local patrons that have supported the Foundation events and programs.
Message From the Foundation Staff
The Kansas City Kansas School Foundation has gained a renewed focus and an increased commitment toward expanding the vision and mission of the organization. The economy has negatively impacted per-pupil funding which has resulted in a decrease in student and staff services. Now more than ever, it is critical for the Foundation to play a more ubiquitous role with financial support.
The Kansas City, Kansas School Foundation for Excellence needs for our students of the urban core:
- Improve student achievement so students may be more competitive in a global economy.
- Strengthen participation in under funded areas such as art, music, physical education, and athletics.
- Strengthen infrastructure by supporting programs that will ensure academic growth and student achievement.
- Funding scholarship financial support for ACT — SAT study and testing.
The Kansas City, Kansas School Foundation for Excellence supports the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) District 500. We strongly believe that diversity is an attractive characteristic which will assist students with knowledge of a global economy.
