2014-2015 Annual Report to the Community

Our mission is to support and

enhance the legacy of

excellence in Eden Prairie

Public Schools

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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

What is the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS)?

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!

Your gifts do make a difference!

Since its inception in 1998, FEPS has awarded

over $700,000 in grants, scholarships and

computers.

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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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.

FEPS Grants Awarded in 2014-15

“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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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.

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.

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

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

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

Sydney Galleger Memorial Scholarship

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.

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.

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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: Riley Tillitt

Griffiths Family Scholarship in Engineering, Manufacturing and Business: Josh Liberko

Griffiths Family Scholarship in Health Sciences: Ron Steinhoff

Randell D. Voas Memorial Scholarship: Katie Velek

Matheson Family Technical School Scholarship: Amy Mand

Matheson Family Technical School Scholarship: Christopher Wivholm

The Class of 1973 Spirit Scholarship: 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

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.

Bennett Morgan

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:

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.

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)

Photos courtesy of Danika Kurisko & Abby Rechkin, EPHS Students

Pat Sexton, Bill Prem, Bryan Schug, Lisa Birno

Renee Rushdy & Ken Robinson (Photo courtesy of Eden Prairie News)

Robert Brown

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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

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

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

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

2015 Taste of Eden Prairie Auction Donors Doug & Jane Nemecek New Horizon School Nutritional Weight and Wellness Oak Point PTO Jon Oberle Old Chicago Old Log Theater

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Taste 2015 Planning Committee

2015 Taste of Eden Prairie Sponsors

Nancy Gallman, Edina Realty

Pampered Paws Pop-Up Party Rental

Bronze Sponsors A-Z Rental AmeriTrak Biffs Brandi Warmbier, State

Farm Agent

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

Byrne Law Office, LLC Detello’s Pizza & Pasta Eden Prairie News Ehlers & Associates i9 Sports Jo Nelson, Coldwell

Banker Burnet Realty Trio Supply Company

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!

Thank you, Taste supporters! Photos courtesy of Akila Pai, EPHS Alum

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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.

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

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!

Photos courtesy of Jackie Smith, EP

Sincere Thanks to: EPHS DECA/BPA Eagle Vision News National Honor Society EPHS Student Council EPHS Choir EPS Printing Services

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

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

Thanks to our prize & gift bag donors:

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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.

Thanks to our silent auction, prize, and gift bag donors:

Thank you, Golfers!

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

Thank you to our 2015 Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors:

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

Associated Bank Egan Company Prairie Electric

Stratasys Twin Cities Orthopedics Walser Foundation

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Endowment Donors

Founders’ Circle ($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 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

EP Teachers & Staff Members Support FEPS

Thank you to all EP Teachers & Staff who 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

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 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 FEPS President, 2014-2016

FEPS President, Cathy Bockenstedt

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Curt & Mary Connaughty Detello's Pizza & Pasta Becky & Douglas Duchon Eden Prairie Education

Association Eric & Kathy Educate Ehlers EPHS Math Department Sue Feigal-Hitch Sheila Fitzgerald Chad Flies Fortress Investment Services General Sheet Metal Co. Kevin & Mary Gustafson Mark & Beth Hagberg Dave & Michelle Hawkins HealthSource Chiropractic &

Progressive Rehab Daryl & Brenda Heck John & Julie Heinmiller Ann Hertzog-Olson Bill Heyman Steve Hines & PJ Clark

Hines Bruce & Terry Hutchins Connie & Duane Hytjan Jeff & Laura Jamar Therese & Joel Johnson Mark & Suzan Kammer Frank & Sally Kline Joel & Anne-Marie Knorr Scott & Jeanne Knutson Kodiak Customer Lettering Mike & Lisa Koepke Tim & Mary Lenker Jerry & Ginny Leppart Carrie Lindon Larry & Kathy Link Andy & Megan Malone Marsh & McLennan ** Thomas Mattison Tom May Carol Meyer Mark & Kris Miner Mike & Andrea Mohan Dave & Linda Mona Kathryn Moore Morris Leatherman Co. Eric Motzko Jason & Adrienne

Mutzenberger Paul & Karen Nelson New Horizon Academy Marc & Jenn Nienaber Brian & Martha Nordmann Britt & Karen Norton Aaron & Lisa Orwick Kevin & Marijo Ose Bill & Susan Paulus Carla Pihowich Tom & Janet Platner The Pohlen Terris and

Kasper Team at Morgan Stanley

Angie F. Roesner Jessica Salden George Schell Matt Schmidt Greg & Heather Schu William & Barbara

Partners in Excellence ($5,000 - $99,999) Pat & Anne Byrne Harold Griffiths Paul & Bev Matheson The Prouty Project

Platinum ($2,500 - $4,999) Associated Bank Egan Company Stratasys Twin Cities Orthopedics Walser Foundation

Gold ($1,000 - $2,499) Abra Auto Body & Glass Shirley Boyd & John Estall Eden Prairie Ministerial

Association Brad Ericksen & Esti

Ollerman Flagship Bank Minnesota Randy & Ranee Jacobus Kennedy & Graven,

Chartered Lions Tap Inc. Jeff & Holly Parker Jim & Jennifer Rogers Jeff & Liz Sloan *

Silver ($500 - $999) Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Barnes & Noble Cathy & Paul Bockenstedt The Dobler Family Karen Donohue Eaton Corporation Nick & Jan Eian * Jim & Tamarra Giertz Hildi Inc. Jardin Magico Spanish

Immersion Day Care and Preschool

Rick & Deb Karulf Maureen Oates Jon & Karen Oberle Pampered Paws Jamal & Renee Rushdy Kevin & Noelle Sheehan Bonnie Theis & Joe Martin Bill & Malyn Wrobel John & Linda Zimmerman

Bronze ($100 - $499) A to Z Rental Center Michelle Ament AmeriTrak GPS Anchor Bank John & Cindy Anderson Association of Metropolitan

School Districts Aaron & Cammy Bahner Nancy Benz Ken & Carol Bomben Michael & Karla Bratrud Karen Busack 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

Om Prakash Govindarajan 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

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 952-975-7205 so we may correct it.

* Also a 550 Club Member ** Company match donation

Thank you FEPS supporters!

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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

* 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)

For more information please contact

Sarah Cheesman at 952-975-7205 or

scheesman@edenpr.org or visit our website