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The Kyrene Foundation
Areas of Focus
Kyrene
Foundation
Message from the Kyrene Foundation President
Thank you for your interest in the Kyrene Foundation!
It’s an exciting time of continued growth for the Foundation in serving the Kyrene District and
families within the community. We continue to advance our mission and break new records
with almost $400,000 in annual support! With your help, we continue to provide valuable
resources to the Kyrene community through funding of three key initiatives:
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Kyrene Family Resource Center and other
prevention efforts
Student and School Support
Teacher and Student Grants, Recognition
and Awards
As we take the Foundation to the next level, we appreciate
the support of the local business community and
families within the District, as well as other friends of
the Foundation. Without your generosity in sharing your
time, talent and treasure, our success would not be possible.
If you are interested in supporting the Foundation or learning
more about how you can help, please visit our new website
at www.kyrenefoundation.org.
Beginning Fund
Balance
1. Support for Prevention Services including
character education programs like Rachel’s
Challenge, drug and alcohol abuse awareness,
Parent Summits, the Kyrene Alternative to
Suspension Program (KASP), and the Kyrene
Family Resource Center which supports
families in need with basic supplies: food,
clothing, hygiene, school supplies, and
resource referrals.
Individual/Business
Donations and Grants
$22,400
Government Donations and
Grants
$10,500
United Way Donations
$9,400
Fundraisers
$94,700
411 Ad Revenue
$3,900
2. Support for students and staff including
scholarships for students awarded on a needbasis for enrichment programs, athletics, and
Kyrene Summer programs. Two mini-grant
cycles support teachers who submit an
application for a project, initiative, or supplies
to support classroom instruction.
Interest/Misc.
3. Student and Staff Recognition The SlaterNewman awards recognize 8th graders at
each Kyrene middle school who have shown
leadership and a commitment to volunteering.
At the end of the school year the Foundation
hosts a ceremony recognizing employees of
the year. We provide service awards for those
retiring and at 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of
service in Kyrene Schools.
Jim Steinkamp
Kyrene Foundation President
Jim Steinkamp, President
Sean Rosebrugh, Vice President
Patricia Weegar, Secretary
Lee Jacobs, Treasurer
2013 Members at Large
Kelly Alexander, Nancy Dudenhoefer,
Amanda Hamm, Michelle Garrison,
Kelly Katsiris, Shawn McClain,
Leslie Siegel, Donna Castrenze-Steele
and MarJean Steinkamp
2014 Members at Large
Kelly Alexander, Nancy Dudenhoefer,
Amanda Nosbisch, Michelle Garrison,
Shawn McClain, Donna Castrenze-Steele
and MarJean Steinkamp
Ex-Officio Member
Michelle Hirsch
Honorary Board Members
The Honorable Harry Mitchell and Ben Furlong
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2013 Kyrene Foundation
Annual Financial Summary
The Kyrene Foundation financially supports
a variety of projects. Each contributes to
the unique needs of students and staff in
the Kyrene School District. The Foundation
Board has identified three areas of focus:
Thank you for your continued support of the Kyrene Foundation.
2013 & 2014 Foundation
Board Members
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www.kyrenefoundation.org
kfvolunteer@cox.net
$78,800
Kyrene Foundation Revenue
$600
In-Kind Donations
$255,500
Total
$397,000
Kyrene Foundation Expenses
Family Resource Center
Prevention Services
$70,900
Recognitions & Awards
$8,400
Teacher Mini-Grants
$21,600
Rachels’ Challenge
$10,700
Other Programs
$100
Donation Distributions
$255,500
Fundraising/Promotions
$25,300
Student/School Support
$14,200
Gen. Operating Costs
$22,800
Total
$429,500
Net Income
$32,500
Ending Fund Balance
$46,300
The Kyrene 411 Annual Report production
costs are covered by The Kyrene Foundation,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Kyrene Foundation non-profit
Tax ID # is 86-0607130.
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Volunteers Rock!
This year the Foundation and Family Resource
Center were fortunate to receive over 2632
hours of volunteer service. The Volunteer of
America Organization values volunteer service
in Arizona at $22/hr, so that comes to over
$57,000 in volunteer work! Of course, to us
here at the Kyrene Foundation those hours
are PRICELESS!
Resource Action Committee
The Resource Action Committee (RAC)
is a group of dedicated volunteers who are
passionate about increasing services for
Kyrene families in need. In 2013-2014, the
committee dedicated itself to developing
partnerships to be able to provide families
in need with FRESH food in addition to the
non-perishable food bags already being
distributed at the Kyrene Family Resource
Center. RAC is committed to bringing more
FRESH food experiences to all children in
Kyrene and increasing fresh foods and
vegetables available through the Kyrene
Family Resource Center. Volunteers are
needed for this group. If your passion is
healthy foods for kids…join us!
Contact: kfvolunteer@cox.net
2013-2014 Kyrene Foundation
Highlights
• 7,076 Individuals served through our
programs
• 2,235 Food Boxes distributed
• 2,400 Hygiene Kits distributed
• Nearly 20,000 articles of clothing
distributed
• 1150 backpacks distributed though
“Stuff the Bus”
• 275 Thanksgiving Food Boxes distributed
• 393 families invited to “Winter Wonderland”
totaling over 900 children served
• 82 eighth grade girls dressed for
“Wishes Come True”
• 240 “Summer Activity Kits” distributed
to homeless students in Kyrene
Families in Need
One in four Kyrene students is living in poverty
according to the Federal Guidelines. For the
state of Arizona one in four children are food
insecure, meaning they regularly miss meals.
Food stamp assistance
is helpful but often does
not make the difference
needed to balance a
family budget. Studies
show that when families
are faced with a tight
budget the first place they
cut is the food budget
2013-2014 School Year
• 18,000 students attending Kyrene Schools
• 6,200 students received free or reduced
lunch
A Kindness Revolution
The Kyrene Foundation once
again partnered with the
Tempe Diablos to fully fund
the Rachel’s Challenge
program at all six Kyrene middle schools in the
2013-2014 school year. The Rachel’s Challenge
program provides a powerful presentation and
a series of student empowerment programs
and strategies for students and adults to
combat bullying, feelings of isolation and
despair, and create a culture of kindness
and compassion on a school’s campus. The
program is based on the life and writings of 17
year-old Rachel Scott who was the first person
killed at Columbine High School in the 1999
tragedy. Rachel left a legacy of reaching out
to help students who were picked on, disabled
students, and students who were new to her
school. Shortly before her death she wrote:
“I have this theory, that if one person can go
out of their way to show compassion, then it
will start a chain reaction of the same. People
will never know how far a little kindness can go.”
The partnership with the Foundation and the
Tempe Diablos continues to impact our Kyrene
middle school students in meaningful ways.
• 249 students were identified as homeless
The Kyrene Family Resource Center is a joint
effort between the Kyrene School District and
the Foundation which provides families in need
with access to resources which meet their
basic needs like food, clothing, hygiene items,
school supplies, and resource referral. The
Kyrene Family Resource Center supports the
Kyrene Foundation’s mission of “removing
barriers to learning”.
Non-perishable food bags are designed to feed
a family of four for one week. Our most needed
donations are pasta and sauce, peanut butter,
rice, dry beans, and hearty soups. Friends of
the Foundation collect non-perishable food
items through school, church, neighborhood
and business drives all school year long.
Kyrene Alternative to Suspension
Program (KASP)
KASP students receive character education,
and counseling services to help them process
why they are in the program and how to make
better choices. Student, school and parent
feedback indicates that the KASP program is
making a difference in these students’ lives. In
the 2013-2014 school year, the KASP program
served 104 Kyrene students.
Kyrene Family Resource Center
Food Bags
Foundation Services and
Prevention Efforts
This program, known as KASP, was initially
funded through a federal grant, which has
now ended. Since 2004, it has served over
1,188 suspended 4th-8th grade students who
would otherwise sit home due to poor choices
in school. In KASP students continue their
academics through learning projects in a small
classroom setting that ultimately creates wellrounded, educated citizens.
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Thank you to the Tempe Diablos for their
partnership with the Kyrene Foundation. Both
organizations have committed to split the cost
of the program in the 2014-2015 school year,
allowing our Kyrene middle schools to continue
this valuable program!
Each of our Kyrene middle schools have
started FOR (Friends of Rachel) Clubs to promote the Rachel’s Challenge message of kindness. Many of our schools have integrated the
Rachel’s Challenge curriculum and messaging
into existing structures in the schools.
Clothing
Families who visit the Kyrene Family Resource
Center can receive new and gently used outfits
for their children each month. In addition to our
resource center clothing each fall, the Kyrene
Foundation partners with East Valley Assistance League for “Operation School Bell”.
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Clothing Continued
“Operation School Bell” helps homeless and
economically disadvantaged students shop
for brand new clothing. Students who feel like
they belong at school perform better in school.
Donations of gently used, school-appropriate
clothing are always needed.
Hygiene Kits
Struggling families have to prioritize when
purchasing necessities. The government food
stamp program can be helpful but does not
cover ANY basic items like soap, toothpaste,
toilet paper, or feminine hygiene products.
Approximately 30 hygiene kits are distributed
each week at the Resource Center. Kits contain
six full sized items: shampoo, conditioner,
toothpaste, toothbrush, soap and deodorant.
need with food on school breaks helps children
to be food secure. Thanksgiving food drives
and monetary donations are used to pack
Thanksgiving food boxes. A partnership with
Wal-Mart allows the Foundation to purchase
frozen turkeys at a low wholesale cost.
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland is a holiday gift event to
support Kyrene families in need who have
been identified by school social workers,
school office staff, and the district homeless
liaison. Families who attend are able to select
new toys and gifts for their children. Gifts are
wrapped by volunteers while families enjoy
refreshments and holiday entertainment. Toy
drives are always needed. Please contact us
if you would like to host a drive.
School Supplies
Stuff the Bus Program
The Foundation and Resource Center work
with community partners to collect new
backpacks and supplies to distribute to
children in need at any time during the school
year. Each year the Foundation sets a goal of
1000 complete packed backpacks.
Kathie Cigich
Educator of the Year
Kyrene Pueblo Middle School
Teacher and Student
Grants, Recognition and
Awards
Teacher Mini-Grants
Teachers often spend their own money for
supplies to enhance learning in the classroom.
The Kyrene Foundation supports teacher’s
efforts to seek new and improved ways to
teach. Teacher mini-grants are offered in the
fall and in the spring. Teachers complete
applications and can be awarded up to
$500.00 for materials, supplies or training
that impacts learning in the classroom.
Mike Deignan
Administrative Employee of the Year
Kyrene Akimel A-al
Enrichment and Athletic
Scholarships
Families are assisted year-round with school
supplies needed to complete homework and
special projects. Items include pencils, paper,
notebooks, colored folders, calculators, colored
pencils, crayons, glue sticks, scissors, and
construction paper.
Student and School
Support Programs
cards, card games, board games, spiral bound
notebooks and glue sticks.
Wishes Come True
Not every young lady can afford a new dress
for 8th grade promotion, but every young lady
deserves to feel special! The Foundation and
Resource Center collect gently used dresses
and new accessories for 8th grade promotion
ceremonies.
Every child deserves to feel connected to their
community and school. Students who perform
in extracurricular activities have higher attendance and achievement levels than students
who do not but the cost of providing such
experiences can be draining on a tight family
budget. The Kyrene Foundation supports
thousands of dollars of scholarships through
the Kyrene Community Education Department’s financial assistance program.
Employees are Celebrated
Each year the Kyrene Foundation honors
current and retiring employees for their years
of service. As well, there are three annual
“peer-nominated” staff awards.
Dianne Ross
Support Staff Employee of the Year
Kyrene de los Cerritos
Slater-Newman Student
Scholarship Recipients
The following 8th grade students received
scholarships for their community service in
the name of Ms. Slater and Ms. Newman,the
founders of the Kyrene foundation.
Akimel A-al Middle School:
Greysen Schlas & Daniela Diaz
Altadeña Middle School:
Alexandra Levy & Sydney Mooneyham
Aprende Middle School:
Connor Richards & Lillian Beeson
Summer Activity Packs
Thanksgiving Food Boxes
Days away from school are days without reliable
food for some children. Assisting families in
Friends of the Foundation collect educational
and engaging items for students who are
academically at risk. Teachers create ageappropriate fun and learning activities. Needed
donations are: crayons, markers, decks of
Centennial Middle School:
Emily Horton & Monet Martinez
Kyrene Middle School:
Zacari Tatum & Hannah Eastwood
Pueblo Middle School:
Carmen Reyes & Rebecca Bagwell
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Kyrene
Foundation
Local Business
Supports the Kyrene
Foundation
By Eric Pagano
Senior Manager, FedEx Ground
At FedEx, we recognize that our impact is
greater than the services we provide. We are
committed to being a great place to work and
a caring citizen in the communities where
we live and work. We have always looked for
local organizations to partner with as an outlet
of our charitable contributions and spirit of
volunteerism. When we were approached by
the Kyrene Foundation to participate in their
“Winter Wonderland, 2013” initiative, we were
amazed at the impact it had on the families
involved. To be involved in such an organized
and impactful event really hit our hearts in a
way we could have never expected.
We knew this would be an ongoing, longterm relationship with a great foundation that
had many opportunities for us to be a part of
throughout every year. We have since added
the foundation’s “Stuff the Bus” initiative to
our list of charitable success stories, and
look forward to once again joining the “Winter
Wonderland” in 2014. There are events and
opportunities for every business size and ability
within the Foundation, so I urge everyone to
explore what the Kyrene Foundation has to
offer and get involved! Your heart will thank
you for it!!
Board Member
Supports the Kyrene
Foundation
By Patty Weegar
Board Member Testimonial
When my husband and I moved to the valley
many years ago, I knew the type of school
district in which I wanted to work. After doing
my research, I found Kyrene would be the
place for me, due to its strong commitment to
its students and staff. I retired after serving
30+ years as an educator several years ago,
yet I continued to feel a strong connection to
my Kyrene family and am now fortunate to be
able to help support the Kyrene Foundation as
a Board member.
Parent Supports the
Kyrene Foundation
By Mom of 2nd grade student
Kyrene de la Paloma
Parent Testimonial
“I was finally able to get my own place with my
daughter and when I had signed a lease, I lost
my job before the first rent payment was due.
I was able to get another job but I would have
lost the apartment without the help from the
Kyrene Foundation. I want to thank the Foundation so much for their efforts in helping me
to keep my apartment, it means so much to me
and my daughter to be able to stay in our own
place. Thank you!”
We need your help! For more
information on how to volunteer,
donate money or items, contact
the Kyrene Foundation at
kfvolunteer@cox.net
The Kyrene Foundation
Origin
Foundation Board members
Kelly Alexander (left) and Patty Weegar (right)
As a principal, I often turned to the Family
Resource Center as a resource to my families
in crisis. As excellent as Kyrene teachers
are, it is hard to teach a child who is hungry,
without appropriate clothing, or who is worried
about where he/she might sleep that night.
Time and time again, I saw the Foundation’s
support assist families as they struggled to get
back on their feet. Now, I am so lucky to be
able to work with a group of caring individuals
who give their time to help Kyrene Kids learn
by providing the basics.
I strongly urge community members who have
the same passion to consider supporting the
Foundation with their volunteerism. We are
always looking for individuals who would like to
donate a few hours of time for special projects
or who are interesting in joining the Board as
we determine goals and how to meet them. My
personal reward is knowing that for each child/
family we assist, teachers are better able to
provide the quality education that each student
rightly deserves.
Secretaries and Shoes
Socorro Slater, a Kyrene
secretary, learned of a family
whose five children shared only one pair of
shoes. As a result, each child attended school
just one day per week! So, she took it upon
herself to gather donations of gently used
clothing and shoes which she distributed from
the trunk of her car. Later she was
assisted by Diane Newman, and eventually
they helped create the Kyrene Foundation, a
formal program to assist families in need.
Their work has evolved into our Family Resource
Center located on the Kyrene de los Niños
campus. Hundreds of community volunteers,
supportive businesses, students and teachers at
our schools support the work of the Resource
Center in providing food, clothing, hygiene
items, holiday assistance and other programs
so that EVERY student in Kyrene has what
they need to come to school ready to learn.
The Slater Newman award is given to students
for their excellence in community service in
honor of two secretaries who started helping
students almost 30 years ago.
Meet The Teacher 2014
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Kyrene Schools Points of Pride*
Ahwatukee
Kyrene Akimel A-al
Michael Deignan, (480) 541-5800
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• Student alumnus is a Flinn Scholar recipient
• 2013 Mix-it-up Model School for Tolerance Efforts
• AZ Education Foundation Teacher of Year Top 5
Kyrene Altadeña
Nancy Corner (480) 541-6000
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• The only middle school in the state recognized as a higher
performing school based on AIMS data in all subject areas.
Kyrene Centennial
Jocelyn Sims (480) 541-6400
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• STEM school designated by the Science Foundation
Arizona for the 4th year
• Two student alumni are Flinn Scholar recipients
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
Kyrene de los Cerritos
Darcy DiCosmo (480) 541-2200
• Leadership Academy
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• 27th school to be globally recognized as one of the 1,149
Franklin Covey Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools
Kyrene de la Colina
Kelley Brunner (480) 541-2600
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Two student alumni are Flinn Scholar recipients
• 2013 National ACE Educator of the Year
• Excellence in Aerospace Education Award (AEX)
Kyrene de la Esperanza
Cheryl Greene (480) 541-2800
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
• Energy Bus for Kids, principles and concepts for behavior
Kyrene de la Estrella
Michael Lamp (480) 541-3000
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Kindergarten Pilot of iPads
• After school orchestra and band
• Average classroom teacher experience – 16+ years
Kyrene de los Lagos
Ana Gomez del Castillo (480) 541-3200
• Dual Language Academy
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
• Student Peace Ambassadors and
Principal/Student Advisory Team
Kyrene de las Lomas
Brian Gibson (480) 541-3400
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Beat The Odds Gold and Silver Award winner: implements
six keys to success in schools
• Connecting to Serve: Lomas volunteers tutoring program
• Annual Read with Me literacy event
Kyrene del Milenio
Carrie Furedy (480) 541-4000
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Home to 5 National Board Certified Teachers
• Tempe Diablo Excellence in Education recipients
• 4th and 5th grade Student Safety Patrol
Kyrene Monte Vista
Helene Zimmerman (480) 541-4400
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• 100 Acts of Kindness Project started global reaction
• Implemented a Student Safety Ambassador program
• Gifted self-contained classrooms (Grades 2-5)
Kyrene de la Sierra
Lisa Connor (480) 541-5200
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
• Recognized as an NCEA Higher Performing School (2013)
• First Kyrene School with Watch D.O.G.S.,
a father involvement group
Chandler
Kyrene Aprende
Jim Verrill, (480) 541-6200
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
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artnered with Brisas Elementary to create the
ABC Mentoring Program (Aprende Brisas Cares)
• AZ Education Foundation Teacher of Year Top 10
Kyrene del Pueblo
Sheryl Houston (480) 541-6800
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Partnership with ASU iTeachAZ
• ASU Engineering Program Partner
• Science teacher awarded Outstanding Teacher
Candidate Achievement Award
• Action-Brain Connection campus
Kyrene de las Brisas
Christie Winkelmann (480) 541-2000
• Earned an “A” from AZ Dept. of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• Partnered with Aprende to create the
ABC Mentoring Program (Aprende Brisas Cares)
Kyrene del Cielo
Tina Nicks, (480) 541-2400
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Thinking Maps School - visual teaching tools that foster
and encourage lifelong learning
• Gifted self-contained classrooms (Grades 3-5)
Kyrene de la Paloma
Janet Tobias (480) 541-5000
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Partnership with ASU iTeachAZ
• P.E. teacher named Arizona Health and Physical
Education Teacher of the Year
Kyrene de la Mirada
Nancy Branch, (480) 541-4200
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Partnership with ASU iTeachAZ
• Leader in Me School
• Gifted self-contained classrooms (Grades 2-3)
Kyrene Traditional Academy Sureño Campus
Marianne Lescher (480) 541-5400
• Traditional instructional model
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipient
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xemplary Program Award from Arizona Educational
Foundation for after school “Club Heat”
Tempe
Kyrene Middle School
Jama Nacke (480) 541-6600
• College Preparatory Academy
• Home of Kyrene Prep Program
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
• Student alumnus is a Flinn Scholar recipient
Kyrene de las Manitas
Dan Langston (480) 541-3600
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Beat The Odds Gold and Silver Award winner: implements
six keys to success in schools
• Manitas Steel D.R.U.M. Ensemble
• Manitas Minstrel’s Chorus
Kyrene de la Mariposa
Spencer Fallgatter, (480) 541-3800
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
Kyrene de los Niños
Tonja Yalung (480) 541-4600
• College Bound Dual Language Academy
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Four students won the AZELLA Art Contest
• Lunchtime D.R.U.M. Club
Kyrene del Norte
Tracey Pastor (480) 541-4800
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• 21 staff members completed Anti-Defamation League
training: A Classroom of Difference
• No Place for Hate School
C.I. Waggoner
Lisa Gibson (480) 541-5600
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Teachers in grades K-5 have received training from a
staff developer from the Teachers College of Reading and
Writing Project for the past 4 years
• All teachers trained to integrate Thinking Maps into their
content areas.
Kyrene Preschool Program
Taught by certified, early childhood educators: Brisas,
Cielo, Cerritos, Esperanza, Estrella, Lomas, Milenio,
Manitas, Mirada, and Paloma
Kyrene School District Governing Board Members
Ross Robb, President
Bernadette Coggins, Vice President
Michelle Hirsch, Member
John King, Member
Beth Brizel, Member
What is Kyrene?
• Well-rounded education including art, music, library & P.E.
• Technology-rich curriculum
• Gifted self-contained classrooms: 3 locations in 2014-15
• Advanced placement grades 4-8
• High school level courses in cooperation with
Tempe Union High School District
• Kyrene Prep Program (test-in requirements)
• Dual Language Academy: 2 locations
• Leadership Academy: 2 locations
• Traditional Academy: 1 location
• Athletics: Intramurals 3-8, Middle School
cut and non-cut sports
• Middle School Electives: Spanish, fine and performing
arts,multi-media, theater, band, chorus, orchestra
• Elementary: after-school fine arts studio classes include
orchestra, band, visual arts
18,000 Students
• Preschool to eighth grade
• 12 schools in Ahwatukee
• 6 schools in Tempe
• 7 schools in Chandler
Teacher Experience and Qualifications
Higher percentage of National Board Certified Teachers than
any district in the state. All teachers are certified and statedesignated Highly Qualified.
School tours by appointment
Call (480) 541-1000 to be connected
to a school of your choice or
visit www.kyrene.org
*Letter grades are for the 2012-2013 school year.
Kyrene District Office
Ben Furlong Education Center
8700 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe AZ 85284
(480) 541-1000
*A+ School of Excellence is a trademark
of the Arizona Educational Foundation
and is used by permission.
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Now through December 31st, 2014
Mark your calendars for our next Annual
Charity Golf Classic in June 2015, held once
again at the beautiful Whirlwind Golf Resort.
It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Tax Credit Donation Campaign
Kyrene
Foundation
Support the Kyrene Foundation and reduce your
taxes. Win-Win!
Save the Date!
February 1st – March 31st 2015
Upcoming Events
Collecting new school supplies, summer fun
activities, card games and more. Contact us
to see what we are in need of for our homeless
student Summer Activity Kits.
Looking to support the Kyrene Foundation?
Attend one of our signature fundraiser events
or volunteer at one of our annual events.
October 10, 2014
The Kyrene Softball Classic
There will be something for everyone at our
inaugural softball classic fundraiser! If you are not
up to joining a team or starting your own, come
cheer on the players and enjoy raffles, auctions,
food and drink!
November 1st – 15th
Thanksgiving Food & Change Drive
Host a food drive or collect donations to support our
Thanksgiving Food Box event where we provide
over 300 complete Thanksgiving food boxes.
Time away from school is time away from reliable
meals for some of our Kyrene students. This
holiday meal program helps reduce the risk that
students miss meals over the holiday break.
Thursday November 19, 2014
Hunger Games Movie Fundraiser
Be a Grand Champion buy a ticket to this premier
screening of Mocking Jay. Tickets sell out fast, do
not delay!
November 21st – December 9th,
2014
Winter Wonderland Toy Drive
Collecting 2000 new toys and gifts takes a whole
community and we need your help! Collect in your
neighborhood or at the office. Spread the Joy,
donate a Toy!
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Winter Wonderland Event
Serving over three hundred families at our
annual hallmark holiday gift event. Be one of
many individuals that make this day magical for
so many families and volunteer your time.
Taste of Kyrene
Drive for Summer – Activity Kit Supplies
Friday, February 20, 2015
The Taste of Kyrene Fundraiser
Every year gets bigger and better! Join us for
our 5th annual Taste of Kyrene. Sip, snack, bid
and mingle! It is an evening of fun at the beautiful
Foothills Country Club.
April 1st – 30th, 2015
Wishes Come True Dress Drive
Do you have a gently used semi-formal dress or
accessories taking up space in your closet? Love
hitting the sales for spring dresses? Collecting
gently used and new semi-formal dresses and
accessories for 8th grade promotion.
Thursday, May 7th, 2015
Wishes Come True Event
Every girl deserves a little pampering now and
then. Volunteer at this boutique style event for 8th
grade girls in need to select a promotion dress
and accessories, get a mini-makeover, and other
beauty treatments. Ladies only please.
June 2015
Annual Charity Golf Classic at the
Whirlwind Golf Resort
A first class golf event and one of our biggest
fundraisers! Two courses full of sponsored hole
contests, prizes and FUN! Contact us about
sponsorship, buy a foursome or join in with others.
June 17 – July 17, 2015
Stuff the Bus
Collecting new school supplies and backpacks to
provide over 700 students with the supplies they
need to start school “ready to learn”. Stuff the Bus
keeps our Family Resource Center stocked with
school supplies year-round so that students
in need always have what they need to do
homework at home.
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Signature Fundraisers
Kyrene Softball Classic
“Champions Play as One”
The inaugural Kyrene
Softball Classic will be held
in October 2014 at Tempe
Sports Complex. This new
event is nearly sold out and
geared at providing a fun
competitive atmosphere
while supporting a great cause.
Assemble a full team, or combine forces
with a business partner to see if you have
what it takes to be Kyrene’s First Softball
Classic Champion. Team slots have filled
quickly for this corporate event taking place
Friday, October 10th. Contact Ted Gonzalez
at 480-541-1513 to reserve your spot.
Batter’s Up!
Join us for an evening of tastes and treats at
the lovely Foothills Country Club. Many local
restaurants offer tastings
and the silent auction is
HUGE! What could be
more fun than enjoying
an evening with friends,
music, beverages and
delicious foods while
raising money to support
our Kyrene students!
Thank you to the Kyrene community for
supporting the 4th Annual Taste of Kyrene!
With your support, the Kyrene Foundation
raised $46,000 to provide invaluable resources
for Kyrene School District students, their families
and teachers.
Save the Date for 2015 Taste of Kyrene!
Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Foothills
Golf Club.
Kyrene Foundation Annual
Golf Classic
The Kyrene Foundation held
its Annual Charity Golf Classic
at the beautiful Whirlwind Golf
Resort this June 2014.
It was a fun-filled day for more
than 250 golfers complete with
great prizes, contest holes,
ending with a first class luncheon.
To purchase event tickets and find out more
information about our events, go to:
www.kyrenefoundation.org
Interested in volunteering for an event or at our
Kyrene Family Resource Center? For more
information contact kfvolunteer@cox.net
The United Way number for supporting the
Kyrene Foundation is 1984.
The Kyrene Foundation non-profit Tax ID # is
86-0607130.
Kyrene is Your
Top-Rated Public
School District.
“A” Rated by Arizona Department of Education
AIMS Scores exceed the State: reading, science and math
Advanced technology for learning and operations
Stem incorporated into schools and after school programs
Low administrative costs and more dollars in classroom
A premier education for all students
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