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​The Falls Education Foundation and Purple Pride Committee would like to thank you for the overwhelming support received this past year.  The grants we funded supported a variety of needs both academically and for co & ex curricular activities allowing school budgets to stretch a little further.  This is how your donations go to work for students of School District #361.   You make it possible!  Remembering Falls Education Foundation and Purple Pride is a great way to honor a special occasion or give a memorial.  We are happy to send an acknowledgement if you include addresses with your gift.  Thank you!  

2023-24 Grants Awarded  $29,619.13
Thank you!

The words 'Thank You' just don't feel big enough in response to all of the love and support that your organization shows to our district year after year.  Your generosity of both time and money is reflected in our classrooms each and everyday.  This last spring we ordered these Boogie Boards and privacy shields for our kiddos.  They are now staples in our daily routines. 

​Much love from Mrs. Wendt's Third Grade 

Thank you so much for helping us update our classroom library!  We are so excited ​to add the newest books to some of our favorite series and informational books!  We also look forward to the using the new SEL curriculum!  Thank you for all that you do for the students of FES!

Mrs. Nemec’s 3rd Grade Class

Thank you so much for approving my request to purchase books for the FES library.  We were able to purchase several dozen books to add to our collection.  I am pleased to say that within a week of displaying the new books in the library, they were all checked out by our students!  Your dedication to our students' education and growth is most appreciated.  - Ariana Zahradka

Mrs. Winkel's fourth graders are loving the new books that were provided by Falls Education Foundation!  We're digging into some new titles by one of our favorite authors, Andrew Clements, devouring graphic novels, and exploring a new collection of books about hunting and fishing adventures.  Thank you, FEF, for keeping our classroom library fresh and making sure there's a book for each reader to enjoy.  

I want to thank the Falls Education Foundation for approving my request for decodable books! We just received them and we (the students and I) are thrilled! The books are engaging, colorful, and most importantly, decodable! They align perfectly with our curriculum and make reading more enjoyable. Thank you so very much for supporting our students! - Jennifer Wenberg-Anderson

Thank you FEF for our cozy, cushy, forest cushions! Thank you so much for this new beautiful forest classroom rug!  You can see we are enjoying it right out of the packaging! - Mrs. Wood's Third Graders :)

2021-22 Grants Awarded  $37,545.95
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Thank you from Mrs. West’s 6th grade history class! With the grant we received we were able to enhance our study of the early Ojibwe and Dakota of Minnesota through creative expression. We had so much  fun making  Ojibwe bandolier bags and Dakota parfleche  envelopes! - Lisa West

Thank you so much for the donation of various tools that are helping us become better readers! We are practicing our writing, playing games, and enjoying time reading with friends! Your generosity helps makes this all possible! We are so thankful for you!  Sincerely, Mrs. Pavleck's Second Grade Class

​I would like to thank the FEF for the grant which allowed for the purchase of two STEM activities for my classroom.

The students very much enjoy the ability to build, experiment, and share their creativity.

It is a wonderful incentive while also engaging and learning-centered.

Thank you!

-Paul Peterson

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​Thank you so much for your contribution to the Falls High School Library. The students are enjoying the Hokki stools! As you can see, they are a popular item.  We appreciate all the fundraising you do which provides items that otherwise may not be purchased. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! - Brenda Hjelle, FHS Library Para

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On behalf of the Bronco Girl's and Boy's Swimming and Diving teams, along with the coaches, the 2022 Girl's Captains, Liz Jantzen, Quianna Ford, and Jillian Bilben want to thank the Falls Education Foundation for funding 13 new parkas.  - Jennifer McBride

Thank you from the girls & I for purchasing new uniforms that actually fit, we truly appreciate it. - Lori Potter

Thank you so much for funding practice jerseys for the girls hockey team! - Rachel Helleloid

Thank you so much for supporting our school, classrooms, and the children at ISD 361!  This past month I was able to get some great games and math manipulatives to use with the kids who attend Tier Intervention groups.  As you can see in the pictures, on Friday Fun Day we connect learning with fun games.  The kindergarteners identified letters and sounds and played "Catch the Fox", while the first graders read CVC words and played "Pop the Pig."   We all had so much fun!  Playing games also helps reinforce social and emotional skills through turn taking and cooperating with others. - Jody Hamilton

​The kids were so excited to see our classroom this morning and all our yoga materials organized when they walked in.  Thank you for the wonderful donation of our new 'yoga cart!' My favorite comment from one of the kids:  "Mrs.Wood, that is one beautiful cart!" lol.  Thanks again for ALL you do for kids.  You are so appreciated.
Nicci Wood :)

2020-21 Grants Awarded  $32,420.13
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The students at Falls High School are enjoying the books purchased by the Falls Education Foundation! Thank you so much for your donation to the FHS Library! - Brenda Hjelle

Thanks so much for the canvases and acrylic paints.  My class painted the Hibiscus flower to give to their mothers for Mother's Day.  We appreciate all that your committee does to make this happen.  - Jill Katrin

​Mrs. LaVigne’s preschoolers are so excited to receive these awesome literacy and math games from the Falls education foundation! It was Christmas morning opening up these games and playing them! Thank you so much for your generosity!

"Ms. Morrison’s Kindergarten class would like to thank the Falls Education Foundation for adding to our classroom library. We are loving all of the books on growth mindset. This is the third year that I have asked for literature on growth mindset for our classroom library. We are so excited to keep expanding our library with books on this important topic. We have been working on ways we can have a growth mindset, make our brain stronger, and face challenges. The books will definitely be used and loved many, many times! Thank you again for your dedication to educators and students.
-Ms. Morrison and Kindergarteners"

Thank you to the Falls Education Foundation for these awesome CanDo seats for our classroom! The students were so excited when they arrived! Definitely felt like Christmas!

Mrs. Auran’s class says, “It feels like Christmas, thanks to the Falls Education Foundation for all the goodies!”

You probably can't see the smiles behind Mrs.Wood's Third Graders' masks, but they are there! We would like to give a huge thank you to the Falls Education Foundation- we just love our cozy new forest cushions and all the amazing new story books! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts-we love you!

Mrs. West says: Thank you so much for your generous donation!  I am so very grateful that every 6th grade student was able to  receive an Ojibwe Bandolier bag to design and decorate. Our Minnesota studies include lessons about Ojibwe culture and traditions and the bags provided an opportunity to enhance their learning and engagement! This year, it has been more of a challenge to bring  creativity and art into the classroom, so thank you for this opportunity!  I was also able to purchase supplemental materials  to help with digital grammar and writing lessons. The 6th graders are learning a lot about writing and thanks to these materials, it is more interesting and meaningful for them. We recently entered the Elks Essay Contest with essays on ways to demonstrate patriotism.  We are currently working on persuasive essays which creates interesting discussion in the classroom and on Zoom!  The students are excited about their writing and my hope is that this lifelong skill will continue to evolve and develop.  Thank you for supporting this effort! 

Thank you all so much for the time and effort you have invested in making ISD #361 a better place for students. The students are looking forward to reading all of these new books. We have such a generous community!
Brenda Hjelle
FHS Library Para

We have had such a crazy, busy year! But we can't thank you enough for your kindness!  I purchased many books for our Non-Fiction section for our older youth.  Many are the" Who Was" and "Who is" collection.  New Books always are so exciting to our younger youth!  Thank You again for your donation towards the FES Library.   Angel Boe

2019-20 Grants Awarded  $23,544.14
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​2018-19 Grants Awarded  $23,565.16
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​Formal thank you notes are on their way, but I couldn’t wait another second as we received our cushions yesterday funded by The Falls Education Foundation! I am unable to have upholstery or carpeting in my classroom so my students have been sitting on the hard tiles during whole group time. They have been such troopers, but boy were they excited to have something soft to sit on today!!! Being comfortable will definitely help them focus longer. Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping!!!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pavleck and her second grade class

The 6th Graders have enjoyed learning about Dakota and Ojibwa history, culture and art, in their study of Minnesota history. Thank you to the Falls Education Foundation for the grant which provided materials for these projects  which makes learning fun and engaging!   Lisa West

​A heartfelt thank you to the Falls Education Foundation. My students are loving the literature centers, history interactive books, and reading games!  It makes such a difference when students take  an active role in their learning and these materials allow them to do just that. Thank you!
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Jennifer Wenberg-Anderson
Falls Elementary 5th Grade Teacher and Tier Instructor

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​Thank you for the donation towards our new books!  
The children are so excited to have a turn to check them out. 
​FES Library
​Angel Boe

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2017-18 GRANTS AWARDED ISD #361 TOTALED
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$23,958.98

​Falls Education Foundation totaled $16,697.98
Purple Pride Fund totaled $7261.00
Thank you for your continued support.  

Dear Members of The Falls Education Foundation,
Thanks so much for funding my request of model magic this year.  My second grade students  made loon sculptures to go along with our study of the Common Loon.  I have attached a few pictures of our project.  We appreciate your continued support for funding this and so many projects/supplies in our school.  Jill Katrin ​

​Thank you so much for awarding us the funds to purchase a set of American Girl books for our classroom library.  We also appreciate the funds to purchase a set of timers to use for math, reading, and science activities.  Thank you so much for all that you do for us and our students.

Marci Nemec
3rd Grade Teacher, ISD #361, Room 205

My kids LOVE all the things they can create with our new supplies! I love their little brain gears turning :)
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Terry Mason
Kindergarten, ISD #361