2022 / 2023 Student Ambassador Application Process Open!

Posted on 04/09/2022 by Michael Barrett

The CEF includes a volunteer committee of Cedarburg High School Student Ambassadors (SA). SAs serve a minimum one-year term and are active volunteers. SA activities include, but not limited to, the following:

Attend monthly board meetings (held on the first Mondays of every month from 7-8pm, except January and July)
Join board committees and support initiatives
Create and manage social media accounts
Create and manage website Assist in organizing fundraising and community events
Coordinate high school volunteers for various events
Provide student feedback on potential grants

How to apply:
Candidates can use the link below or navigate above to ABOUT US–> Student Ambassador Application. As part of the process, we also request one reference letter from a CSD teacher and a brief statement (up to 250 words) describing your interests and reasons for wanting to serve as a Student Ambassador. Both of these additions can be attached or typed into a field in the application. We also have provided a link for your CSD teacher below to provide a reference letter directly into the system.

Applications for the 2022/2023 school year are due April 22nd. If you are selected, there will be an in-person interview with a small panel between May 9-10, 2022.

Good Luck and thank you for your interest!

Student Link to Application:
https://app.donorview.com/L65De

Teacher link for Student Referral:
https://app.donorview.com/p6LrA

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Art donation made by Karen and Paul Yank of Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Posted on 10/31/2021 by Michael Barrett

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact:

Christina Wegner
Cedarburg Education Foundation Board Member
[email protected]
Mobile: 414.531.8818

Cedarburg Education Foundation Proudly Presents the 2021 Bulldog Gala

Art donation made by Karen and Paul Yank of Cedarburg, Wisconsin

CEDARBURG, Wis.  (October 29, 2021) – The Bulldog Gala is Cedarburg Education Foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year. Featuring dinner, entertainment, live & silent auctions, and a raffle. The generosity of the community will support the arts as an integral component of the Cedarburg School District’s comprehensive STEAM initiatives.

“The overwhelming support of local artists has been incredible!” says Mark Repenshek, Cedarburg Education Foundation President “We are looking forward to highlighting the “A” in STEAM through the amazing, donated contributions of our local artists to CEF’s premier fundraising event!”

Help support our kids with 21st Century Arts Opportunities. The Bulldog Gala is all about An Evening for the Arts! The Cedarburg Education Foundation has designed a three-year strategic fundraising plan to focus on Putting the “A” in STEAM. This Campaign will provide financial support for aligned strategies across the entire Cedarburg School District from our incredible elementary schools through middle and into high school.

Karen Yank and the late Paul Yank, a father/daughter artistic duo from Cedarburg, Wisconsin have been deep in the worldwide art scene for many years. Karen is a graduate of Cedarburg High School, Class of 1979. They have each generously donated a piece of their art that will be available on the silent auction beginning on Friday, November 5th.

Karen Yank donated a piece from her “XO Series” said, “I incorporate circular images referencing all that is natural; such as the sun, moon, earth, cycles of life, time, repetition and the notion of unity. The “X” reflects transit themes of crossing, intersecting, joining, and marking a point in time or space. Also, I use the two symbols combined as a show of affection for the world as a whole.”

Karen Yank
“XO for Education”
Steel and Stainless steel
11” x 11” x 1″
2021
Value: $1,900.00
Minimum Bid: $600.00

Paul Yank
Cast Aluminum
Approximate size: 10” x 10″
Date unknown
Value: $1,800.00
Minimum Bid: $600.00

More about Karen and Paul Yank –

Karen Yank – https://karenyank.com/more

Paul Yank – https://paulyank.com/

 

Cedarburg Education Foundation seeks donations for various needs including funds to operate and in support of new and current grants. Donations can be made by visiting www.cef4kids.org/donate-today/or by calling (414) 207-0314, or via e-mail to Paul Shane (Donor Committee Chair) at [email protected]

About Cedarburg Education Foundation
The Cedarburg Education Foundation (CEF) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation that was created in January of 2006. The CEF is a self-sustaining partner with schools and community, sharing the pride, passion, and excitement of creating educational excellence for our students. The Foundation prudently receives, manages, and invests contributions to achieve the optimum benefit for the children of the community. The CEF provides grants and additional funding for special projects geared toward enhancing academic achievement. Grants support curriculum innovation and the equipment and materials to implement that curriculum, and fund special projects for School District students, teachers, administrators, and staff members.

INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/cedarburgeducation/

FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/CEFgala

LINKEDIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cef4kids/about/

YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAtph51mRuWmbQGatCmTlA

WEBSITE:

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Cedarburg Education Foundation Proudly Presents the 2021 Bulldog Gala

Posted on 10/13/2021 by Michael Barrett

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        

 

 For more information, contact:

Christina Wegner
Cedarburg Education Foundation Board Member
[email protected]
Mobile: 414.531.8818

Cedarburg Education Foundation Proudly Presents the 2021 Bulldog Gala

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Olsen’s Piggly Wiggly of Cedarburg

 CEDARBURG, Wis.  (October 8, 2021) – The Bulldog Gala is Cedarburg Education Foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year. Featuring dinner, entertainment, live & silent auctions, and a raffle. Your support will bring together the community, local business, and Cedarburg School District families for a grand evening of food & fun! We look forward to seeing you at The Bog to support our incredible educators, administrators, staff and students. Your generosity will support the arts as an integral component of the Cedarburg School District’s comprehensive STEAM initiatives.

“After a year without the gala, we are thrilled to be able to bring our community back together for our largest fundraising event of the year! We are looking forward to entertainment by Ross Catterton, a Wisconsin born singer and some incredible auction items from artist like Karen Yank, a Cedarburg High School graduate that has brought her great acclaim.” said Gala Chair Deanna Montague.

Help support our kids with 21st Century Arts Opportunities. The Bulldog Gala is all about An Evening for the Arts! The Cedarburg Education Foundation has designed a three-year strategic fundraising plan to focus on Putting the “A” in STEAM. This Campaign will provide financial support for aligned strategies across the entire Cedarburg School District from our incredible elementary schools through middle and into high school.

By way of background, the foundation initiatives include but not limited to –

2020/21 Visioning

  • Digital Media Course
  • New CHS Media Studio Vision Team
  • Mentoring Support

 2021/22 Refinement

  • Acquire New Equipment
  • Staff Film Educator
  • Integrated Course Development
  • Powder Coating system with Oven
  • Spectra Chrome Painting System
  • Lost Wax Casting Machine

2022/23 Implement

  • Course deployment
  • Inaugural Student File Festival
  • Media Studio Staffing
  • Direct to Garment T-shirt Printer

 2023/24 Extend

  • Partnership with community businesses
  • Exploration of music/orchestra program

Cedarburg Education Foundation seeks donations for various needs including funds to operate and in support of new and current grants. Donations can be made by visiting www.cef4kids.org/donate-today/or by calling (414) 207-0314, or via e-mail to Paul Shane (Donor Committee Chair) at [email protected]

About Cedarburg Education Foundation
The Cedarburg Education Foundation (CEF) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation that was created in January of 2006. The CEF is a self-sustaining partner with schools and community, sharing the pride, passion, and excitement of creating educational excellence for our students. The Foundation prudently receives, manages, and invests contributions to achieve the optimum benefit for the children of the community. The CEF provides grants and additional funding for special projects geared toward enhancing academic achievement. Grants support curriculum innovation and the equipment and materials to implement that curriculum, and fund special projects for School District students, teachers, administrators, and staff members.

INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/cedarburgeducation/

FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/CEFgala

LINKEDIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cef4kids/about/

YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAtph51mRuWmbQGatCmTlA

WEBSITE:

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Press Release – Cedarburg Education Foundation “In Honor of a Teacher” Grant Fundraising Campaign

Posted on 11/16/2020 by CEF

Press Release Date: 11/16/20
Cedarburg Education Foundation

CEF Donation - In honor of your favorite educator.

It truly is a time for giving thanks and honoring our educators! The Cedarburg School District teachers, staff, and administrators continue to work tirelessly to provide remarkable instruction and encouragement to our students during these challenging times. Although the school year feels and looks very different, the goal to deliver an exceptional and innovative educational experience remains the same.

The 2019 Dream Big Gala raised over $100,000 and we thank our community for supporting our CSD students. Past grants awarded include 3D printers for makerspace labs, picture communication symbols for playgrounds, Riveredge Science in Residence, Girls in STEAM, robotics program and more. In lieu of a 2020 Gala, the CEF is excited to launch the ‘In Honor of a Teacher’ campaign to support much needed funds to help our foundation continue to invest in innovative curriculum and equipment. The CEF Board hopes to count on your generous support this year. By visiting cef4kids.org/giving2020 or sending a donation directly to CEF, we ask that you include the name of the teacher, staff member or department who you wish to honor.

Make A Contribution to the Cedarburg Education Foundation in honor of your favorite teacher.

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Press Release – Cedarburg Education Foundation Grants Awarded

Posted on 09/14/2020 by CEF

Release Date: September 8th, 2020

The Cedarburg Education Foundation provides a means for schools, individuals and businesses to work together to help students achieve their potential by providing financial support through private funding. The foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation that was created in 2006. We are thrilled to announce the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 Grants Awarded totaling over $53,500.

  • 17 3D printers for new district-wide makerspace labs totaling
  • Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) boards for all CSD elementary school playgrounds
  • Riveredge Science in Residence program
  • Girls in STEAM program enhancement for Parkview
  • Maker Space 2.0 Workshop: robotics station and lego league curriculum

The CEF kicked off the 2019-2020 Fund A Need Campaign at the 2019 Dream Big Gala. Over the next year, the goal is to raise $135,000 towards the funding of equipment and supplies for maker-spaces at each of the schools in the Cedarburg School District (CSD). Examples of equipment that funds will be utilized for include:

  • Fanuc Robots – Grades 9-12 ($40,000)
  • Vinyl Cutters– Grades 6-12 ($1,000)
  • Green Screens – Grades K-12 ($500)
  • Tool Kits – Grades 3-12 ($100)

Any company or individual interested in this campaign can donate through our website and will receive a tax-deductible receipt. If you are interested in volunteering, becoming a sponsor or donating to support innovative curriculum please visit us at cef4kids.org.

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Press Release – New 2020 Board Members & Officers

Posted on 07/13/2020 by CEF

Release Date: July 13th, 2020

The Cedarburg Education Foundation announces the appointment of new members to its executive board, as well as the full slate of board members and student ambassadors for 2020.

Mark Repenshek, Vice President – Ethics and Church Relations – Ascension, was installed as the President of the CEF and Julie Cosich Collins, former CEF President and President of KnotMagic, will serve as Past President.

The CEF also welcomes: Marc Martino, President-Elect and Grant Committee Chair; Dave Stern, Treasurer; Stacy Tolomeo, Communications Chair; Paul Shane, Donor Committee Chair; Deanna Montague, Gala Chair.

The full slate of additional board members is listed below:

  • Larry Harvey
  • Kyle Krueger
  • Joe Kunick
  • Angela Lubben
  • Garnet McLeod
  • Marisa Nora
  • Brooke Napiwocki
  • Erin Olsen

Student Ambassadors:

  • Megan Miller – CHS Class of ’22
  • Ava Rheeve – CHS Class of ’21
  • Kyra Schachenman – CHS Class of ’21
  • Morgan Weber – CHS Class of ‘21

The Cedarburg Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation founded in 2008. The CEF is a self-sustaining partner with all schools in the Cedarburg School District and community. The CEF provides grant funding to support curriculum innovation and has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to CSD in the last 14 years.

To join our board, volunteer or to make a contribution please contact the CEF at www.cef4kids.org.

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CEF & Ryloo Boutique’s Teachers Closet Social

Posted on 08/01/2019 by admin

Join us for this fun Back-to-School shopping social that helps our classrooms!

CEF & Ryloo's Teachers Closet Social

Join CEF & Ryloo Boutique on August 14th.

Cedarburg Education Foundation is excited to announce that we have teamed up with Ryloo Boutique in downtown Cedarburg to raise funds and supplies for our local schools. From 10-4 PM, receive 15% off your entire purchase when donating new teacher supplies to benefit our local classrooms.

Stop in from 4-6PM for our CEF & Ryloo’s Teachers Closet Social when Ryloo Boutique will be making a special donation of 15% (on all purchases made between 4 and 6PM) to fund future CEF grants. As an added bonus, meet the CEF Board and get up to date on what CEF has planned this fall including the November Gala theme!

We look forward to seeing you!

Ryloo Boutique
262-204-8524
W62 N580A Washington Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012

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CEF Supports Outdoor Learning for CSD Students | Innovative Scientist in Residence Program Grant Approved

Posted on 05/22/2019 by admin
Scientist in Residence

For Immediate Release:  The Cedarburg Education Foundation (CEF) has awarded $2,500 for the Riveredge Scientist in Residence grant submitted by Webster Middle School Science Teacher, Ms. Jodi Rogahn. The Scientist in Residence is an innovative program which forms a partnership between a school and the nature center by placing a Riveredge Nature Center educator alongside teachers to serve as a resource, mentor, and support system. The residence, which will happen in the 2019-2020 school year, helps meet needs defined by the district and builds a culture of outdoor learning that can be incorporated in day-to-day curriculum across subject areas for CSD students from 4K through 12th grade. 

The CEF is proud to provide a funding source to enhance teaching methods not accounted for in the Cedarburg School District budget. Please remember that funding of grants is possible through the fundraising efforts of the CEF. The CEF’s upcoming fundraising events for 2019 will be our Fall Gala on November 9th, 2019.

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This German company donated $100,000 to the Cedarburg School District for engineering programming

Posted on 04/01/2019 by admin

JSOnline.com – 4/1/2019

Cedarburg School District students in grades 4K through 12 will have access to engineering programming thanks to a donation of over $100,000 from a German company. Read the full Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article here.

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Westlawn Students Enjoying ThinkFun Games

Posted on 03/11/2019 by admin

Katie Ramos, Principal of Westlawn Elementary School, shared this video created by Westlawn students to thank the CEF for the ThinkFun Games that were provided through a Spring 2018 grant award.

“These activities and games teach us about teamwork, developing a Growth Mindset and problem solving.  They also incorporate content from math, science and engineering, which will help us be better prepared for future college and careers. Thank you for supporting our learning and our Maker Space!” – Katie Ramos, Principal – Westlawn Elementary School

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CEF Bash in the Burg

Posted on 11/27/2018 by admin

The Cedarburg Education Foundation hosted its annual fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. The event was based on the popular television series, ‘Mad Men.’ CEF supports Cedarburg School District students by awarding grants for innovative curriculum and technology.

View the recap and photos here.

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Ozobots at Parkview

Posted on 10/28/2018 by admin

Teachers and students use the Ozobots funded through a Fall 2017 CEF Grant award to infuse robotic, programing, and engineering principals at Parkview.

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From Epilogs to Ozobots

Posted on 09/20/2018 by admin

News Graphic – 9/20/2018

Cedarburg Education Foundation comes through with funds for all kinds of projects

Click here to read the article.

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Cedarburg Education Foundation Seats New Board

Posted on 09/18/2018 by admin

News Graphic – 9/18/2018

The new officers of the Cedarburg Education Foundation took their seats last week. They are, front row, from left, Marc Martino, Brooke Napiwocki, Secretary Stacy Tolomeo and President Julie Cosich; back row from left, are Marisa Nora, Mark Repenshek, Angela Lubben, Amy Arnholt and Treasurer Sue Loken. Not pictured are Rich Cass, Barb Tenpenny and Stacy Wilke. The CEF’s mission is to provide a means for schools, individuals and businesses to work together to help students achieve their potential by providing financial support through private funding.

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Spring 2016 Grant Awards Announced

Posted on 06/07/2016 by admin

Cedarburg Education Foundation recently awarded over $18,000 in grants to the Cedarburg School District!  Teachers and administrators celebrated the grants at a recent CEF Board Meeting.  Thank you to all participants in our Mud Run and Bash over the past year to make this possible!  For an overview of specific grants, please see the Grants Awarded page.

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