Friday, May 30, 2025 at Hotel Colorado from 6-9pm for Roaring Forks, Corks & Kegs
Letters of Appreciation
"On behalf of our students and staff, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support in providing Spanish Scholastic magazines throughout the school year. The students have greatly benefited from having access to these engaging and educational materials, not only in the classroom but also at home. Being able to take the magazines home has encouraged reading beyond the school day and sparked meaningful conversations with their families.
Your support has made a real difference, and we truly appreciate your investment in our students’ growth and learning."
With gratitude,
Elvia Mata, Glenwood Springs Elementary School Kinder and 1st graders
Riverview School 6th Grade Music Class
During the last two weeks, my 6th graders have begun to learn piano/keyboard skills. With the help of my husband, we built a storage shelf to house the keyboards safely and my students have learned proper care when getting their instrument set up for class. How attentive and excited they have been! (for sixth graders that is) We can't express enough gratitude toward your organization and the donors that make your grants available to teachers of the Roaring Fork School District. Without these funds, my students wouldn't have this incredible opportunity to learn specific hands-on music skills they will carry with them into adulthood.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Please enjoy the attached photos.
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Kind Regards,
Melinda Baum
Riverview Music
RFSD
Glenwood Springs Middle School - Rifton Compass Chairs
Rifton Compass Chairs allow students in wheelchairs to have other options with the sitting support they need. It has been such a great opportunity for them to get out of their wheelchairs and to sit and interact with their peers in different ways. Thank you!
- Patricia Berry & SSN Crew
The grant purchased arrived today! Attached is a photo of the 1985 spectrophotometer being replaced and the latest version purchased with the grant. We've gone from analog to the digital age and much better electronics inside. Thank you so much!
Scott Nykerk Chemistry Teacher GSHS
Just thought you would like feedback on the AP Econ you guys gave seed money to last year. We had an 88% pass rate on the AP exam in our first year with 16 students. This year we are expanding to micro and macro and have increased it to 42 students. Good stuff! thanks to you and the foundation!
Anne Swanson Math Teacher GSHS
No Red Ink
"The No Red Ink grammar platform is a huge hit with my students. We have been able to quickly identify and differentiate learning more efficiently and effectively and are on track to ensuring all eighth-grade students are able to meet basic grade-level grammar standards by year's end. The platform is also helping us determine who needs major interventions and needs a few lessons to fill in the COVID learning gaps. Many of the other teachers in the district are now considering upgrading to the full version of the platform after seeing our results."
- Cassandra Irving GSMS
Support items for STEM
"Thank you for the support with STEM. The kids are loving working with the blocks to build bridges and ramps."
Lori Wenzel - Media Specialist SES