District 31 Education Foundation
The West Northfield School District 31 Education Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization established for the purpose of accepting contributions, gifts, and bequests to enhance the educational environment of School District 31, which includes Winkelman Elementary School and Field Middle School. Questions about the Foundation should be directed to Margaret Grouzard, Foundation Board Chairman, at the address and phone number listed above. |
2010 5K Fun/Run -- Sunday, September 26 |
The community is invited to participate in the District 31 Education Foundation’s 5K and 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, September 26, at Techny Prairie Park and Field in Northbrook beginning at 9 a.m.
The early bird registration deadline is September 13 for the discounted fee of $15 for adults and $10 for students in kindergarten through high school. Only those registered by September 13 will be guaranteed a T-shirt and goody bag. Those who register after September 14 will receive these items as supplies last. The registration fee beginning September 14 is $20 for adults and $15 for students.
Race details and a brochure will be available soon. Participants may register online at www.signmeup.com/70487.
Medals will be awarded to overall male and female 5K runners, as well winners in each category for males and females by age groups. Age divisions are: 11 and under; 12-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60 and over.
According to Margaret Grouzard, Education Foundation Chairperson, the purpose of the Fun Run/Walk is to promote wellness not only within the school district, but throughout the community in a fun and healthy way! Proceeds earned from the event will benefit students in District 31 by funding technology and providing teacher grants for special programs.
Sponsorships Available for 5K Race Sponsorships are now being accepted starting at the $250 level. For more information on how to become a sponsor, please click here for details... |
The 2009-2010 Foundation Board |
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Foundation Receives Grant from Allstate - March 2010 |
(Photo) Elli Klooster, Allstate Corporate Relations Communication Consultant (second left), presented a $10,000 grant to District 31 Education Foundation Board members Debbie Silver, Alexandra Nicholson and Bonnie Schoenberg to fund safety and security enhancements to the buildings. |
Foundation Grants - 2009-2010 School Year |
(Photo left to right) Maria Kalant, Winkelman Principal; Jeanne Brunner, Winkelman science teacher; Debbie Silver, Foundation Board Member; and Margaret Grouzard, Foundation President. |
A $4,000 grant was awarded to Field Principal Erin Murphy and teachers Tina Bishop, Andrew Fenton, Kim Kiraly and Julie O'Connor to attend the the National Middle School Conference in Indiana in November. This annual conference brings middle level educators together to share and present current research and best practices in the field.
(Photo left to right) Field staff members Andrew Fenton, Julie O'Connor, Erin Murphy, Tina Bishop, Kim Kiraly and Foundation President Margaret Grouzard. |
A $700 grant was awarded for the Winkelman Literacy Night program to be held on Wednesday, February 17, for Winkelman students and their families. The grant covers raffles, supplies and a thank you breakfast for teachers who are volunteering to lead various literacy sessions during this evening program. The emphasis of the grant is for literacy instructional innovation. |
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A $3,380 grant was awarded to literacy teachers at Winkelman and Field Schools to attend the International Reading Association's Annual Convention in Chicago from April 25-28. This professional development opportunity will involve the District's four reading specialists, as well as language arts grade level representatives and a support service representative. Each staff representative will attend one day of the three day conference. Their attendance supports the literacy focus in the schools. The emphasis of this grant is for instructional innovation. Following the meeting, each participant will share information at a half-day institute day. |
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Education Foundation Sponsors Family 5K Run/Walk - October 2009 |
For more information, results and photo galleries, click here.
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Foundation Benefit |
The Giving Tree |
Donors can support the activities of the foundation by purchasing an engraved leaf or stone that becomes a permanent fixture on the wall in Field School. It is also a wonderful way to honor a graduate, a favorite teacher or a loved one.
For more information contact: |
The District 31 Education Foundation Board includes: (seated left to right) Debbie Silver; Bonnie Schoenberg; Margaret Grouzard, Chairperson; Lisa Oblonsky, Vice Chairperson; Blair Klein; (standing left to right) Donna Simone; Lisa Klapper; Erin Murphy, Field Principal; Dr. Alexandra Nicholson, Superintendent; Chris Martin; Maria Kalant, Winkelman Principal; Nancy Kim, Field Teacher Representative; Jeff Noe; and Trina Lauter, Winkelman Teacher Representative (not pictured). 
The District 31 Education Foundation received a $10,000 safety grant from Allstate in March to upgrade building security including doors and locks. Allstate will be awarding an additional grant of $30,000 for safety and security later this year.
National Science Teachers' Conference - October 2009 
National Middle School Conference - November 2009
Winkelman Literacy Night - 
School Psychologist Convention - March 2010
International Reading Conference in Chicago - April 2010