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At this year's SpudTacular Gala, the Legacy Foundation announced the recipients of 2020's Spud Impact Teacher Grants. The grants will fund 14 hands-on, innovative opportunities and will impact student learning during the 2020-21 school year. Congratulations!  Marc Wilson, 8th gr. LA teacher at Horizon East - books to expand classroom library to include more new titles, especially those by nonwhite authors.
Patty Schmidt, 6th gr. Science teacher at Horizon West - Science World magazine subscription print and digital tool with articles on current science and engineering developments. Sayra Crary, 5 - 8th gr. ELL teacher at Horizon West - high interest and appropriate readability level books for ELL students. Michaela Backlund, 1st gr. teacher at SG Reinertsen - letter trays to support 1st grade phonics and phonemic awareness instruction. Alyssa Halverson, 3rd gr. teacher at SG Reinertsen - supplies to create a motion track in the school hallways to support movement breaks & emotional self regulation during classroom learning time. Kristin Peters, Physical Therapist at all Elem. Schools - materials to support core and upper body strength of students with disabilities to improve fine motor skills. Kristen Paschke, 5th gr. Rdg & Science teacher at Horizon West - purchase Whoo's Reading app. to support reading comprehension and writing skills & provide immediate feedback. Amy Serck, Social Studies Teacher at RRALC - cooktop to enable students to learn to cook foods of countries/world regions being studied; these students cook for themselves outside school, this will help them gain skills and knowledge of value. Rena Sailer, Chemistry Teacher at MHS - liquid nitrogen to make ice cream demonstrating gas laws & phase changes; end of year celebrations are not generally supported - award to support classroom content objectives. Brooke White, Early Intervention Services at Probstfield EIS - developmentally appropriate toys for pre-verbal children to support development of a range of physical, motor and communication/language skills. Lyndsay Coulombe, 5th gr. Math & Soc St. teacher at Horizon West - subscription to Scholastic News to support reading skill development and engagement with current events topics. Jen Nelson, Art Teacher at Dorothy Dodds & all elem. - art supplies (crayons, markers, model magic & baggies) for take home bags for all elementary students. Maret Kashmark, Counselor at MHS - cost to attend Mindfulness training program. Samantha Saarion, Art Teacher at Horizon West - semi-permanent art installation: Mural project that reflects and promotes the culture of our school community, exploring the district motto of Excellence through Equity.
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2020's Gala went virtual! MLEF's 4th Annual SpudTacular Gala returned on October 20th. The event went LIVE at 7pm from the TAK Music Venue thanks to Production Sponsor, Livewire, and our generous sponsors listed on our Events page. A limited number of take-and-bake meals were available for public purchase and a link was provided to view the gala online. Viewers submitted photos of their virtual experience to MLEF's slideshow (below). The experience included a delivered drink and meal package for Sponsors and Meal Ticket holders, entertainment by Moorhead's Apollo Strings, a silent auction, and an update on what the Legacy Foundation has done for Moorhead Area Public Schools in the last year. The 2020 Spud Impact Teacher Grant winners were also announced, as well as MLEF's $50,000 gift to the district to fund milk and snacks through Food For Thought. Donations help support the educational experience of all students in Moorhead Schools. Help us empower students to shine and impact tomorrow with your Calendar and Gala Sponsorship next year! Simply text "SpudTacular" to 243725, or visit http://bidpal.net/spudtacular to view the gala online, or visit our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/jlYD3QOJ59o The Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation was awarded a prestigious $10,000 Alex Stern Family Foundation grant last month to support the foundation’s Food For Thought campaign, which provides milk and snack to students in need.
For the past two years, the Alex Stern Family Foundation provided grants giving much-needed operational funds for the Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation. The grant funds allowed the Legacy Foundation to continue its work of making an impact in the Moorhead Schools community by enhancing the school district’s programs and facilities and creating an endowment for the future. In 2018, more than 180 donors raised $13,900 for the Legacy Foundation’s Food For Thought campaign to provide students in need in Moorhead Area Public Schools with milk/snack and meals. In 2017, donors from the community made it possible for the Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation to donate more than $9,500 to Moorhead Area Public Schools food and nutrition services to support elementary milk and snack break at the district’s elementary schools. The Legacy Foundation held its second annual SpudTacular Gala in September 2018, and this fall awarded $5,000 in Spud Student Impact grants to teachers in the Moorhead Schools. The foundation is preparing for its third Giving Hearts Day in February 2019 in support of its Food For Thought campaign to support milk, snack and meals for students in need. The Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation is hosting its second annual SpudTacular Gala from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 1080 28th Ave. S., Moorhead, to support the educational experience of all students in Moorhead Area Public Schools.
Enjoy cocktails followed by dinner and dancing to Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome, voted one of the best live acts in Fargo-Moorhead. Join the Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation to celebrate everything SpudTacular at Moorhead Area Public Schools. In addition to music from Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome, gala goers will enjoy featured performances from the cast of “Newsies,” Moorhead High School’s 2018 fall musical, and selections from Moorhead High School’s Apollo Strings. Attendees also will have the opportunity to bid on items, including a Carson Wentz autographed framed print, art item from local artist Sue Boyd, a private dinner party, custom “SpudTacular” themed items, and much more. The gala is made possible by gold sponsors Muscatell Automotive Group, Gehrtz Construction, Zerr Berg Architects, and other sponsors including Fargo Linoleum, American Crystal Sugar, Heyer Engineering, Sanford Health, Sundog/Brent and Jodell Teiken, Blackridge Bank, Dakota Medical Foundation, Bremer Bank/Bremer Insurance, Northwest Blinds, Glacier Snow, Bell Bank, Eide Bailly LLP, Scheel’s, Vogel Law Firm/Corey and Brenda Elmer, Bert’s Truck Equipment, Remax Realty and more. Donations will help support the educational experience of all students in Moorhead Area Public Schools. Help us empower students to shine and impact tomorrow, today. Tickets: Purchase tickets online at http://www.moorheadlegacy.org; limited number of tickets available. For information, contact Deb Becker at 218-284-3371. Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 2018 6-7 p.m. Cocktails/Auction 7 p.m.-midnight Dinner/Program/Entertainment Master of Ceremonies: Kevin Wallevand Entertainment: Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome The Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation was awarded a prestigious $10,000 matching Alex Stern Family Foundation grant this month.
For the second year in a row, the Alex Stern Family Foundation grant provides much-needed operational funds for the Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation. The grant funds allow the Legacy Foundation to continue its work of making an impact in the Moorhead Schools community by enhancing the school district’s programs and facilities and creating an endowment for the future. The matching grant was made possible in part by generous donations from supportive community members and local businesses. The Legacy Foundation held its first-ever SpudTacular Gala in September and awarded eight Spud Student Impact grants to teachers in the Moorhead Schools. The foundation is preparing for its second Giving Hearts Day in February 2018 in support of its Food for Thought campaign to provide milk and snack to students in need. The past, present and future combined to make Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation’s first-ever SpudTacular Gala a success. Attendees had a glimpse of the past of Moorhead Area Public Schools, heard messages from present Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation board members, and listened to music from future leaders.
The Oct. 21 sold-out event featured Brian Cole as honorary chairman/host. He shared stories of the history of Moorhead Area Public Schools. Foundation board members Lisa Borgen and Rob Bye shared comments, and gala goers enjoyed featured performances from the cast of “Aida,” Moorhead High School’s 2017 fall musical, and selections from Moorhead High School’s Apollo Strings. Attendees had the opportunity to bid on items, including a Matt Cullen autographed hockey stick, a Carson Wentz autographed football, and a private dinner party at Mezzaluna, followed by dinner and dancing to Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. The Legacy Foundation recognized the recipients of the first eight $500 grants awarded to Moorhead Area Public Schools educators. Proceeds from the gala will help the Legacy Foundation support students in the areas of academics, activities, arts and athletics and grow its endowment. The gala was made possible by presenting sponsor Muscatell Automotive Group; gold sponsors Zerr Berg Architects and Gehrtz Construction; silver sponsors Sanford Health, Bell State Bank, Blackridge Bank, Bremer Bank/Bremer Insurance and Eide Bailly LLP; and bronze sponsors American Crystal Sugar, Fargo Linoleum, Vogel Law/Corey and Brenda Elmer, Scheels, Bert’s Truck Equipment, Glacier Snow, Dakota Medical Foundation, Northwest Blinds and more. Next year’s SpudTacular Gala is set for Sept. 29, 2018. The Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation is hosting its first-ever SpudTacular Gala from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 1080 28th Ave. S., Moorhead, to support the educational experience of all students in Moorhead Area Public Schools.
Enjoy cocktails followed by dinner and dancing to Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome, voted one of the best live acts in Fargo-Moorhead. Join us as we celebrate everything SpudTacular at Moorhead Area Public Schools. In addition to music from Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome, gala goers will enjoy featured performances from the cast of “AIDA,” Moorhead High School’s 2017 fall musical, and selections from Moorhead High School’s Apollo Strings. Attendees also will have the opportunity to bid on items, including a Matt Cullen autographed hockey stick, a Carson Wentz autographed football, a private dinner party at Mezzaluna, and much more. The gala is made possible by presenting sponsor Muscatell Automotive Group and other sponsors, including Zerr Berg Architects, Gehrtz Construction, Sanford Health, Bell State Bank, Blackridge Bank, Bremer Bank/Bremer Insurance, Eide Bailly LLP, American Crystal Sugar, Fargo Linoleum, Vogel Law/Corey and Brenda Elmer, Scheels, Bert’s Truck Equipment, Glacier Snow, Vantage and more. Donations will help support the educational experience of all students in Moorhead Area Public Schools. Help us empower students to shine and impact tomorrow, today. Tickets: For ticket information, contact Deb Becker at 218-284-3371 or purchase them online at www.moorheadlegacy.org; limited tickets available. Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 2017 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cocktails/ Auction 7:30-midnight Program/ Dinner/ Entertainment Honorary Chairman/Host: Brian Cole Entertainment: Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome |
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