Bridle Ridge Elementary School teachers Kim Rice, Katie Mallory, and Samantha Schanzmeyer received a grant of $680 to purchase resources for physical science activities. In front, from left, are Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, and Kindergarten Teachers Katie Mallory, Kim Rice, Sam Schanzmeyer, and Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston. In back: Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Foundation awards more than $15,000
The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation Prize Patrol on Oct. 26, 2022, presented $10,016 in grant awards. The Prize Patrol also surprised students at Ray-Pec Academy with $5,000 in funding for special projects.
The grant awards will be used for a variety of items including STEAM kits, knife safety classroom kits, laminated world/US desk maps, books, an inclusive bounce house, and supplies for the Robotics Team.
Participating in the surprise Prize Patrol were: Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Grant for Physical Science activities
Grant for Joey Jump game
Heather Cronk, physical education teacher at Bridle Ridge Elementary, received a $215 grant for the purchase of the Joey Jump game for eye-hand coordination. In front, from left, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Physical Education Teacher Heather Cronk, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, and Bridle Ridge Administrative Intern Keri Pinney. In back, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Grant for STEAM kits
Melissa Kelch, Digital Learning Teacher at Bridle Ridge Elementary, received a $745 grant to purchase STEAM kits for all grade levels. Pictured in front, from left: Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Melissa Kelch, and Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing. Pictured in back: Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, Foundation Board Member Rachel Crowe, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Grant for fidget toys
East Middle School Counselor Dylan Ziegemeier received a $67 grant to provide fidget toys to reduce anxiety for students. Pictured, from left: School Board President Ruth Johnson, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Dylan Ziegemeier, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, and Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe.
Grant for Ci3T Implementation
East Middle School Principal Katie Campbell received a grant for $375 for the implementation of Ci3T to recognize staff for their hard work. Pictured, from left: School Board President Ruth Johnson, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Katie Campbell, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, and Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe.
Grant for Knife Safety Kits
High School FACS Teacher Dana Bowlen received a grant for $750 to purchase knife safety classroom kits. Pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Dana Bowlen, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, and School Board President Ruth Johnson.
Grant for social-emotional learning resources
Peculiar Elementary Counselor Latasha Robinson received a grant for $745 to purchase social-emotional learning resources and visuals for students. Front row, from left: Principal for a Day Noah Burks, Principal Keri Collison, and Counselor Latasha Robinson. Back row: Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Foundation Board Member Rachel Crowe, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Grant for STEAM kits
Melissa Kelch, Digital Learning Teacher at Peculiar Elementary, received a $745 grant to purchase STEAM kits for all grade levels. Pictured in front, from left: Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Melissa Kelch, and Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing. Pictured in back: Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, Foundation Board Member Rachel Crowe, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Grant for professional development for counselor and focus facilitator
Raymore Elementary Focus Facilitator Kristy Warren and Counselor Jenni Beck received a $298 grant for professional development called "Brainstorm Intensive." Pictured from left: Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Kristy Warren, School Board Ruth Johnson, Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Jenni Beck, Foundation Board Member Rachel Crowe, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow (behind), and Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston.
Grant for laminated desk maps
Raymore Elementary teacher Jennifer Moore received a $273 grant to purchase laminated US/World desk maps. Pictured from left: School Board President Ruth Johnson, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Jennifer Moore, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Raymore Elementary Principal Jennika Miller.
Grant for Non-fiction Decodable Readers.
Stonegate Elementary Reading Interventionist Megan Shellhorn received a $490 grant to purchase non-fiction decodable readers. Pictured, from left: Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Megan Shellhorn, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow (standing behind), Stonegate Principal Carolyn Deane, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Grant for puzzles
Shull Early Learning Center Teacher Cassie Passeau received a $530 grant to purchase puzzles. From left: Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Cassie Passeau, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Shull Early Learning Center Principal Mary Shatford, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Shull receives grant for inclusive bounce house
Shull Early Learning Center Principal Dr. Mary Shatford and members of the Shull Building Leadership Team received a $750 grant to purchase an inclusive bounce house.
Front row, from left: Teacher Haley Page, Teacher Kelly Moser, Teacher Amanda Haydu, Teacher Sara Moner, and Teacher Kelly Davis. Back row: Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Dr. Mary Shatford, Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, and Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat.
Grant for outdoor learning area
Shull Early Learning Center Speech Language Pathologist Susanne Mahoney received a $727 grant to create a Monarch Waystation in an outdoor learning area. In back, from left: Shull Early Learning Center Principal Mary Shatford, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Susanne Mahoney, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe. In front, kneeling, Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle and Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow.
Grant for self-regulation resources
Shull Early Learning Center Occupational Therapist Trisha Morris received a grant for $533 to purchase self-regulation resources for students. In back, from left, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, Shull Early Learning Center Principal Mary Shatford, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Board Member Ashley Crowe, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle. In front: Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Trisha Morris.
Grant for Incentive Awards
South Middle School Core Resource Teacher Nancy Brixey received a $258 grant to purchase incentive awards for Core Resource Math students. Pictured, from left: School Board President Ruth Johnson, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston (front), Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow (standing behind), Nancy Brixey, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Dr. Randy Randolph, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Grant for Ci3T
South Middle School Principal Dr. Randy Randolph received a $375 grant for the implementation of Ci3T to recognize staff for their hard work. Pictured, from left: School Board President Ruth Johnson, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, Dr. Randy Randolph, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, and Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat.
Ray-Pec Academy receives $5,000 for student projects
The Foundation awarded $5,000 to Ray-Pec Academy students for specific projects. Students will work on several hallway/school beautification projects with Teachers Bruce Sharp, Paul Lichtenauer, Zechariah Blaine, and Jennifer Ramirez; and a Christmas meal for students, staff, and family members.
Kneeling in front, from left: Principal Jim Brown, Truman DeDonder, Gabby DelValle, Akya Riegle, Camille Prickett, and Teacher Bruce Sharp. Middle row, from left: Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Ray-Pec Academy Administrative Assistant Jolitta Wright, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Sean Hensley, Austin Jimenez, Ashlyn Hohenfeldt, and Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat. Back row: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Kolby Hatch, Brandon Archambeau, Brian Taylor, Terrence Griffin, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, and School Board President Ruth Johnson.
Grant for shop vac carts
High School Robotics Coaches Dennis Squires, Zach Kerfoot, and Kevin Killingsworth received a $750 grant for supplies to build shop vac carts. Pictured at left is Kevin Killingsworth. At right is Zach Kerfoot.
Parent Educators, from left: Miranda Hillier, Katie Hamby, Vicki Nevins-Howe, Kristan Gutierrez, and Cindy Westergaard.
Grant for Toddler Tools books
Parent Educators Miranda Hillier, Katie Hamby, Vicki Nevins-Howe, Kristan Gutierrez, and Cindy Westergaard, and Shull Early Learning Center Principal Dr. Mary Shatford received a grant for $710 to purchase the Toddler Tools Book series for the Parents as Teacher program.