WHO WE ARE

MEET THE FOUNDATION

ABOUT US:
The Battle Lake 542 Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3), organized in 2011 to respond to the ever-increasing needs of our award-winning school district by financially supporting educational programs for all students in Preschool-12 grades.

BOARD MEMEBERS:
Chairperson: Shari (Thiel) Prigge, Class of 1976
Secretary: Brooke (Malmstrom) Olson, Class of 1984
Treasurer: Jeff Skogen, Class of 1983
Information Technology Director: Julia (Everts) DeMars, Class of 2008
Membership & Donations Marketing Director, TTT Director: Mike Iverson
MacKenzie Barry, Class of 2009
Debbie Ness, Community member & parent
Amy Severson, SpEd teacher
Lisa Young, Elementary teacher
Rick Schaller, Class of 1961
Boston Heaford, Class of 2014
Robert Nudell, Ex Officio

FULFILLED GRANTS

December 2022 Grants:

  1. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Document Camera – $130
  2. Library Staff – Nonfiction books for young readers-$6,000
  3. Cassie Buhite, Counselor/Ali Buehler, Social Worker: Sensory materials for counseling office – $400
  4. Lisa Young, 3rd Grade: Mice for chrome books, table, multiplication wrap ups – $836.46
  5. Joe DeMars, HS Science: Document Camera, digital balances, microscope camera – $2,954
  6. Amy Severson, Elementary Special Ed: Sensory Path – $500
  7. Kristine LaVoi, Academic Interventionist: Table & Chairs – $718
  8. Abby Moxness, 5th Grade: Table with Stools – $1000
  9. Susan Uhren, Speech Pathologist: Holiday Store supplies, Cart, Display – $800
  10. Tessa Kortlever, Pre-K 4/5 – Classroom Supplies – $281.73
  11. Joe Moberg, 4th Grade: Flex Table – $650
  12. Brady Speicher, Social Studies: Forensic Kit – $174.15
  13. Julie Gronbeck, Title 1: Supplies, Meeting rug – $300
  14. Julie Gronbeck, Title 1: Supplies for Reading Core – $300
  15. Mike Scholten, HS Math: Microphone & Amplifier – $970
  16. Dan Ukkelberg, Ag. Education: Welding Supplies, Welder – $5,650.72
  17. Heather Akerman, HS Special Ed.: Workstation Desks – $1000
  18. Jennifer Kerzman, Kindergarten: Classroom Supplies – $300
  19. Bill Klaers, Industrial Technology: Laser Engraver/cutter – $900
  20. Janell Kraemer, HS Business Ed.: Studio Lightbox, pricing gun, tagging gun, marketing materials, flex seating, lighting for lab, mice, wrist supports, speakers – $2500
  21. Kate Scherfenberg, Chinese: Seating, Rug, Chairs, Whiteboards – $ 274.21
  22. Jenny Mansker, Pre-K 3: Classroom Supplies – $187.25
  23. Jenny Mansker, Pre-K 3: Sensory Play Supplies – $110.53
  24. Beth Wallevand, 1st Grage: Wobblestools – $550
  25. Sara Anderson, 6th Grade: Flex Seating – $200
  26. Kaele Peterson, Vocal Music: Audio System – $1500
  27. Heather Akerman, HS Special Ed.: School Store supplies – $1000
  28. Abby Moxness, 5th Grade: Generation Genius Subscription – $175
  29. Amber Eastwood, Elementary Special Ed.: Task Boxes – $720.74
  30. Lisa Young, 3rd Grade: Math IXL- $299
    Total: $31,381.79

December 2021 Grants:

  1. Jill Damrau, Preschool 4’s: 12 Book on Character Building $100
  2. Amber Eastwood, Special Ed.: Adaptable Work Area Table and Chairs $1290
  3. Beth Wallevand, 1st Grade:  Classroom Reading Rug $440
  4. Beth Wallevand, 1st grade: Document Camera $120
  5. Amy Severson, Special Ed.: Sensory Room Mini Trampoline $116
  6. Jenny Mansker, Preschool 3’s: Outdoor Play Items and Storage $639.41
  7. Abby Moxness, 5th Grade: Generation Genius $175
  8. Abby Moxness, 5th Grade: Chromebook Cart $550
  9. Janell Kraemer, Business Ed.: Business Ed Board Games, Simulations, and Flexible Seating $1800
  10. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Classroom Paint Center Refresh $230
  11. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Classroom Library Refresh, $230
  12. Sara Anderson, 6th Grade: Storage Seat Sacks $270
  13. Julie Gronbeck, Reading & Math Corps: Supplies, Rewards, and Incentives $150
  14. Julie Gronbeck, Title 1: Rewards, and Incentives $150
  15. Heather Akerman, Special Ed.: Heat Press for the Battler Front Store $1500
  16. Anne Cline, 2nd Grade: MobyMax Subscription $149.95
  17. Kathryn Scherenberg, World Language: Room Atmosphere $279.95
  18. Susan Uhren, Speech/Language Pathologist: Project Christmas Store Items $350
  19. Steve Bradsteen, Physical Education: Disc Golf Baskets, 10 Cones, Barbells $1000
  20. Jennifer Kerzman, Kindergarten: Book Boxes $250
  21. David Marso, High School Science: 10 Thermometers $179.60
  22. Brady Speicher, High School Social Studies: 20 Compasses $210
  23. Shauna Heggem, High School English: Flexible Classroom Seating $193
  24. Paula Christensen, Title K-6: Indoor Recess Puzzles and Board Games $80
  25. Lisa Young, 3rd Grade: Math Manipulatives, Solar System Set, Rug, Incentives $626.88
    Total:  $11,079.79

December 2020 Grants:

  1. Lisa Young, 3rd/4th Grade: Distance learning manipulatives & tools $261.66
  2. Tanya Maethner/Kay Lukken, library: List of books/fillers of series $2500.00
  3. Julie Frost, preK:  Fine motor manipulatives for distance learning (4/5 yo) $874.53
  4. Andrea Bellig, 1st grade: A Mouse for Everyone $212.39
  5. Jenny Mansker, preK: Fine motor manipulatives (3 yo) $560.22
  6. Traci Walkowski, Agriscience: Landscaping tools $848.44
  7. Jennifer Kerzman, Kindergarten: Art easel $300.00
  8. Julie Gronbeck, Title I: Title I rewards & incentives $150.00
  9. Julie Gronbeck, Reading/Math Corps: Materials & incentives for Corps $150.00
  10. Paula Christensen, Playground supervisor: Tub Toys $400.00
  11. Amy Severson, SpEd: Alternate classroom seating $469.83
  12. Janell Kraemer, Business Education: Microsoft Office Software Upgrade $700.00
  13. Amber Eastwood, SpEd: Sensory calming/work area $160.00
  14. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Eeek! It’s a Mouse! $320.00
  15. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Independent Learning station tools $260.00
  16. BL School Overall – Technology for remote teaching $5,000.00
    Total:  $13,167.07

December 2019 Grants:

  1. Patsi Kugler: $51.44 Kindergarten Headphone extenders 
  2. Anne Cline: $316.75 2nd grade Workspace rug 
  3. Lisa Young:  $329.46 grade Math manipulatives 
  4. Jennifer Kerzman: $100 Kindergarten Flexible seating 
  5. Jennifer Kerzman: $100 Kindergarten Paddle boards 
  6. Julie Gronbeck: $150 Title I Reading/Math Corps supplies 
  7. Beth Wallevand: $550 4th grade Chromebook accessories 
  8. Steve Bradsteen: $500 Health/PE PE Enhancement 
  9. Anita Schaller: $239.70 3rd grade Wireless mice for Chromebooks 
  10. Amy Severson: $730 SpEd Sensory room items 
  11. CJ Peeters: $1000 Health/PE Yoga support 
  12. Susan Uhren/Heather Akerman: $600 SLP/HS SpEd School store 
  13. Abby Moxness: $1240 5th/6th Science/Social Tables & chairs 
  14. Mike Scholten: $115 Math Whiteboards 
  15. Anne Cline: $84.73 2nd grade Coding computers 
  16. Amber Eastwood: $449 SpEd Resource room separation 
  17. Sara Anderson: $1500 5th/6th Language Arts Flexible seating 
  18. Paula Christensen: $120 Title I Electric ball pump 
  19. Melanie Koltes: $150 Title 1 Reading Reward prizes for reading 
  20. Kate Scherfenberg: $150.20 Chinese Calligraphy brushes 
  21. Kate Scherfenberg: $579.72 Chinese Alternative seating 
  22. Janell Kraemer: $1500 Business Ed Flexible seating 
  23. Patsi Kugler: $188.89 Kindergarten Gym Jam Equip K-6 
  24. Patsi Kugler: $225 Kindergarten Bounce to Play K-2 
  25. Bill Klaers: $2000 Ind Tech/Ag First Robotics Team 
    Total:  $12,969.89

December 2018:

  1. Anne Cline, 2nd: $200 Maker Space supplies
  2. Jennifer Kerzman, 1st: $300 Manipulatives
  3. Patsy Kugler, Kindergarten: $300 STEM Manipulatives
  4. Anne Cline, 2nd:  $280.52 Math Manipulatives
  5. Jodi Himmelspach, HS Math: $109.95 Classroom white boards
  6. Gronbeck, Wilson, Ellstrom, Wagner:  $150 Reading u0026amp; Math Corp supplies u0026amp; incentives
  7. Paula Christensen: $150 Title I reading incentives
  8. Heather Akerman, HS SpEd: $160 Cash register for life skills
  9. Susan Uhren, Speech u0026amp; Language: $500 Inventory for school store
  10. Julie Frost, Readiness: $821.65 Literacy Development Center
  11. Shawn Neisen, Choir/Music: $1080 Folder Storage Cabinet
  12. Steve Bradsteen, PE: $5723.71 40 Heart Zone systems
  13. Jennifer Mansker, PreK: $1066.17 Costumes u0026amp; supplies
  14. Randy McIntire, Art: $700 20 Wood Burning Kits

December 2017:

  1. Digital Media Production Lab: $5,875.73
  2. Amber Eastwood, Pre/ECFE/SpEd: $603.77 Reading Center
  3. Julie Frost, Readiness: $831.57 “Move Those Muscles”
  4. Jennifer Kerzman, 1st: $100 Document camera
  5. Anne Cline, 2nd: $187.57 Kindle Fire cases
  6. Kari Dorn, Business: $57.49 Quizlet subscription
  7. Kay Lukken, Library: $217.99 Library enhancements
  8. Anita Schaller, 3rd: $400 Interactive carpet
  9. Mike Scholten, HS Math: $300 Calculators
  10. Bret Setterholm, 4th: $900 Bloxel Learning Set
  11. Heather Akerman, HS SpEd: $690 Kitchen supplies
  12. Traci Block, Agriculture: $934.40 Food Science Lab
  13. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: $59.94 Kindle Fire cases
  14. Andrea Bellig, 1st: $59.94 Kindle Fire cases
  15. Jennifer Kerzman, 1st: $59.94 Kindle Fire cases
  16. Julie Frost, PreK: $59.94 Kindle Fire cases
  17. Amber Eastwood, PreK: $59.94 Kindle Fire cases

December 2016

  1. Amy Severson, SpEd teacher: Sensory Room Swing $279.95
  2. Jodi Himmelspach, 7-12 Math: Graphing Calculators $300.00
  3. Julie Frost, PreK/ECFE: Dramatic Play Learning Center $1203.81
  4. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: STEM Learning Bundle for Early Learners $600
  5. Heather Akerman, HS SpEd: Chromebooks $750
  6. Anne Cline, 2nd Grade: Hands-On Science $250
  7. Andrea Bellig, 1st Grade: Nonfiction “Just Right” books $115
  8. Anne Cline, representing K-2 Ipad teachers: Ipad Cart Headphone Adapters $95
  9. JoAnn Orpen, Band/Music: Piano Station/Keyboards $1000
  10. Cindy Peterson, Music: Sonor Metallophones $950
  11. Beth Wallevand, 4th Grade: Books on CD Library $250.92
  12. Gini Olson, Preschool/ECFE: Legos–Let’s Build with Young Children(Tables & Chairs) $1200
  13. Jennifer Kerzman, 1st Grade: Classroom Carpet with “A Place for Everybody” $479

April / May 2015

  1. Tom Leuthner, Industrial Technology Teacher – $4,000 for Robotics
  2. Amy Severson, Special Ed. Teacher – $570 for Sensory Room Supplies
  3. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten Teacher – $300 for Kids Kore Wobble Chairs
  4. Jodi Himmelspach, Math Teacher – $265 for Calculators
  5. Andrea Bellig, Elementary Teacher – $436 for A Place for Everyone Rainbow Carpet
  6. Heidi Christensen, Preschool Teacher – $1,748 for Listening Station Supplies

December 2013

  1. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten Teacher – $190 for Whiteboard Paddles
  2. Mike Scholten, Math Teacher – $175 for Whiteboard Erasers & Markers
  3. Jodi Himmelspach, Math Teacher – $625 for Calculators
Fall 2012
 
  1. Alaine Risbrudt, Media u0026amp; Technology Specialist – $400 for 2 Document Cameras
  2. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten Teacher – $550 for a Classroom Community Rug
  3. Mike Scholten, Math Teacher – $167.50 for 50 Two-Sided, Dry Erase Boards
  4. Andrea Bellig, 4th Grade Teacher – $300 for 2 iPod Nanos to Support Audio Books
  5. Anne Cline, 2nd Grade Teacher – $350 for 3 Leapfrog Tag Learning Systems
  6. Jodi Himmelspach, Math Teacher – $375 for 3 Classroom Graphing Calculators
  7. Tom Leuthner, Industrial Technology Teacher – $750 Lather & Turning Tools
Spring 2012
 
  1. Alaine Risbrudt, Media u0026amp; Technology Specialist – $300 for Kindles
  2. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten Teacher – $200 for iPod & iTunes Card
  3. Sharon Twete, Kindergarten Teacher – $200 Reading/Writing Center
  4. Mike Scholten, Math Teacher – $150 for 10 Calculators
  5. Brian Fitzgerald, English Teacher – $150 for 3 7th Grade Success Group