North Polk Foundation News
Martha Sheldahl received the ROSE Award from the North Polk Foundation at the Celebrate North Polk fundraiser on June 5, 2021.
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Martha Sheldahl Receives North Polk Foundation ROSE Award
June 2021 The North Polk Community Schools Foundation recognized Martha Sheldahl with our ROSE Award for her outstanding contributions and achievements both as a North Polk alumni and teacher in the district at the Celebrate North Polk event on June 5, 2021. Martha grew up in Elkhart and after college she and her husband returned to the district to raise their family. For 29 years, Martha fulfilled many roles as a teacher in optional kindergarten, special reading, kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade. Even after retirement Martha still continues to substitute teach in the district when she’s not caring for her grandchildren. One of Martha’s passions over the years has been to provide opportunities for students to appreciate nature. She was the driving force in planting a butterfly garden at Central Elementary many years ago. When the garden had to be relocated in 2018, Martha was instrumental in helping with that project even after retirement. Even while teaching, Martha found time to serve on numerous boards and leadership teams. She also wrote grants that allowed her to take students to the Civic Center, plant trees at Central, and to provide benches and an arbor for the original butterfly garden. Martha said “During my years at North Polk, one of my main goals has been to enrich the learning for students. I hope I have made a difference in children’s lives.” Well there’s no doubt about it, Martha we know you have! Congratulations Martha! |
Brick by Brick Fundraiser
January 2021
The North Polk School Foundation invites you to purchase a personalized engraved brick to commemorate your Comet Pride. Your brick will be on display on a wall inside the new Elementary School in Polk City or the new High School addition, whichever you choose. Your contribution will be used to help fund the new Elementary School library, as well as support all North Polk Schools. Two different sized bricks are available: 8" x 8" for $500 or 4" x 8" for $250. A limited number of bricks will be available at each location. In addition, a large circular stone engraved with the North Polk logo will be installed at each location. If you're interested in making a $2500 contribution your name will be displayed near the stone recognizing you as the donor.
UPDATE: Both Circular Logo Stones have been purchased!!
January 2021
The North Polk School Foundation invites you to purchase a personalized engraved brick to commemorate your Comet Pride. Your brick will be on display on a wall inside the new Elementary School in Polk City or the new High School addition, whichever you choose. Your contribution will be used to help fund the new Elementary School library, as well as support all North Polk Schools. Two different sized bricks are available: 8" x 8" for $500 or 4" x 8" for $250. A limited number of bricks will be available at each location. In addition, a large circular stone engraved with the North Polk logo will be installed at each location. If you're interested in making a $2500 contribution your name will be displayed near the stone recognizing you as the donor.
UPDATE: Both Circular Logo Stones have been purchased!!
Presenting the North Polk Middle School teachers (Emily Young, Ryan Eberly, Hannah Taylor, Sarah Seilgman, and Danielle Wolfe) that received enrichment grants in 2020.
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2020 Enrichment Grants Support North Polk Students
DECEMBER 2020 On December 21, the North Polk School Foundation delivered $11,819 in Enrichment Grants to teachers across the North Polk school district. High school, middle school, and elementary school teachers received grants from the Foundation to help fund programs and supplies beyond the scope of the school system’s regular funding limits. This year’s Enrichment Grants help fund things such as a books for 2nd and 5th grades, bookshelves, flexi-seating, take home reading kits, STEM bins with kits, hands on STEM materials, math manipulatives, microscopes, noise cancelling microphones, ceiling mounted projector in the middle school gym, cameras for middle and high school journalism students, chef coats, small appliances for high school special education program, and amino acid & protein modeling kits. |
2020 Annual Tailgate Dinner a Success
AUGUST 2020
The North Polk Foundation's Annual Tailgate Dinner was held on August 28, 2020 at the North Polk High School. Several changes were made to the tailgate this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Meals were packaged in to-go containers and served outside the front entrance of the high school. With all the uncertainities in planning the event, we were blown away by your generosity and ran out of food!
Thanks to your support we raised over $1,800! Thank you to our sponsors: Ankeny Wal-Mart, North Ankeny Hy-Vee, Casey's, Pepsi, Costco, and Sysco.
AUGUST 2020
The North Polk Foundation's Annual Tailgate Dinner was held on August 28, 2020 at the North Polk High School. Several changes were made to the tailgate this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Meals were packaged in to-go containers and served outside the front entrance of the high school. With all the uncertainities in planning the event, we were blown away by your generosity and ran out of food!
Thanks to your support we raised over $1,800! Thank you to our sponsors: Ankeny Wal-Mart, North Ankeny Hy-Vee, Casey's, Pepsi, Costco, and Sysco.
Char Vukovich receives the North Polk Foundation ROSE Award from Foundation member Julie Heintz
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Char Vukovich Receives North Polk Foundation ROSE Award
March 2019 The North Polk Community Schools Foundation recognized Char Vukovich with our R.O.S.E. Award for her outstanding contributions and achievements as both a North Polk alumni and board member of the Foundation. ROSE stands for Recognizing Outstanding Support of Education and through her actions, it is clear, Char is a champion for North Polk students and their education. For over 11 years, Char tirelessly served as a volunteer in numerous roles –she served on committees as both a chair and a worker bee, and devoted many, many hours promoting the Foundation. Now that Char has left the board, we have a running joke at our meetings. When we question something, the common response is “Char would know”. As an educator herself, she brought a knowledgeable view point to all discussions of education enhancement. Char has truly enhanced the lives of many students over the years through her support. She is not only a friend of North Polk, its students and teachers, but also to all who have had the privilege of working with her. Thank you, Char! |