FOUNDATION 191 Information

In a little over five years, Foundation 191 has grown from an idea to a reality, making a difference in the lives of students on the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school district. The mission of Foundation 191 is to enhance, enrich and expand educational opportunities within the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school district. We are a not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation qualified to accept tax deductible contributions and donations, bequests, devises, transfers and/or gifts. Our inaugural fund raising effort was a dinner and entertainment in October of 2005, entitled "Fun-Raiser". This event has become a major part of our fund raising efforts in addition to co-sponsorship of a fun run during the city of Savage's annual Dan Patch Days, and an annual Foundation Golf Tournament in September. We held our first annual Garage Sale in March of 2010 and, by all accounts, it was a success. We hold an annual book fair at Barnes & Noble in early Spring. A look at some of our highlights helps paint a picture of growth for Foundation 191:• Foundation 191 raised funds to help support "The Sounds of Math" in all ten district elementary schools. Over 600 fifth and sixth graders were taught by folk musician Ross Sutter, an artist in residence utilizing music to teach the essentials of math, how to build and play dulcimers using math and music concepts. • Foundation 191 sponsored the Literacy project in the district's three junior highs. Artists and poets from the arts group COMPAS led two week segments throughout the year on poetry and narrative writing. • Foundation 191 funded Burnsville High School's "From Many Voices" project. Language Arts teachers received special training for writing instruction and students in senior level creative writing and journalism classes established writing mentorships with English Language Learner students. In the Spring, a collection of the students' writings was published entitled "From Many Voices" and is available in school and public libraries in ISD 191. • The 2009-10 year project is focused on a new early literacy program for incoming kindergartners through ISD 191's Early Childhood Education. • Foundation 191 has served as the fiscal agent for the school district's successful Brain Power in a Back Pack program. The road traveled has been productive and rewarding but more work needs to be done. To expand our impact we need financial support to fund new projects and opportunities. Investing in education in our community is an investment in our future. We need your support. Together, we can make a difference.