About the Foundation Presentation
 
 The Prairie School Foundation, established in 1981 is a non- profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of our students and making a difference in their Prairie education. The mission of the Prairie School Foundation is Working Together for a Better Tomorrow.
 
The Prairie School Foundation is chartered by the State of Iowa and is governed by a 35 member volunteer board. As a not for profit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service, the Foundation solicit and received tax-deductible gifts. These funds are managed for the benefit of the school district.
 
By sharing the goal, success for all, the Foundation actively works as a partner with the school district to identify needs, develop initiatives, and channel resources toward programs to help enhance academic achievement for all students.
 
Supporting the Foundation is the most tangible way to demonstrate your personal commitment to Prairie, its students, teachers and programs. Foundation support is absolutely vital to Prairie’s quality and Foundation dollars play a key role in our children’s education. Your heartfelt participation is what sets College Community Schools apart from the rest.
 
Donor Support Helps All Prairie Kids
Donor support is critical in our efforts to enhance educational opportunities for all Prairie kids.  During the 2008-2009 school year, each Prairie school received Foundation support.  Below is a list of items and programs that were supported with Foundation dollars:

Prairie High School
TI-Inspire Calculators and Viewing screen
Library Instructional Support  
Turniti.com (Plagiarism Site)
Kitchen Aid Mixers
Video Cameras/Tripod/Firewire
Spanish Readers Materials
Prairie Student Portrait Studio
Proxima Projector

Prairie Middle School
Technology (Digital Cameras, Flip Video Camcorders and tripods)
Uses:  Literacy - Digital student book talks
         Science – Video tape student demonstrations
         Art – students find examples of color, line, texture,  
                 shape and form
         Guidance – video tape student behavior and develop
                         videos   
         Math – Take pictures of angles; parallel/perpendicular
Outdoor Education Program
Computers and Ipods (Special Education Program)
Mobile Carts

Prairie Edge
Technology Software to Support Writing

Elementary Buildings (Prairie Crest, Heights, Ridge, View)
Room Rugs
Digital Cameras
Flashmasters
Early Literacy Books
Foss Science Student Books
Science Supplies (scales & class goggles)
Spanish Books
Computers for mobile labs
Read Naturally Programs
Kindergarten Reading Materials
CD Headphones for books on tape
Boardmaker software program
Teacher Read Aloud Books
Visual Presenters
Royal Chart Stands