The Friends of Jennings 2017 Gala
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This document is a letter from the Jennings School District Gala Committee inviting community members to attend the district's gala. It summarizes some of the district's recent accomplishments in transforming lives and breaking generational poverty, including launching a career prep academy, opening a community education center, becoming a WE School, and plans to open an elementary health clinic. It states that support from partners through attendance at the gala will help continue innovative programs and services for students as well as provide scholarships. The letter is signed by the gala committee and lists central administrative staff and the foundation board of directors.
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The Friends of Jennings 2017 Gala
- 2. Ms. Rose Mary Johnson Board of Education Director Ms. Miranda Jones Board of Education Director Dr. Art McCoy Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael OConnell Chief Financial Officer April 7, 2017 Dear Friends of Jennings School District, We are on a mission in Jennings to transform lives and break generational poverty, and we have become one of the highest performing urban school districts in the region. It is because of the support of the Jennings School Board, JSD faculty and staff, and community stakeholders that we have continued to demonstrate that our students can achieve at the highest levels despite high levels of poverty. Enlightened, Empowered, and Engaged is our Gala theme this year, and we have been working diligently this year to ensure that each one of our students is becoming enlightened, empowered, and engaged. Some of our work this year in- cludes the following: In July of 2016, Jennings launched the Jennings Career Prep Academy with over 10 corporate sponsors and nearly $1 million of capital investments and funding support. Through this academy, students will be enrolled in a STEAM curric- ulum with access to paid internships and dual credit courses. The opening of the Gary Gore Community Education Center in September of 2016. The Community Center hosts such important programs as the Police Athletic League and the JSD Robotics teams. JSD became one of the first WE Schools in Missouri. WE Schools empowers students to take action and improve their communities on a local and global scale. In March of 2017, Jennings will open an elementary health clinic that will provide mental health services, medical treat- ment, and dental services directly to students. It is only through the support of our partners that we are able to continue offering such crucial and innovative services and programs to our students. Your attendance at this years Gala will help us to continue our work, as well as to provide schol- arships and support to our students and alumni. Thank you. And enjoy the Gala! Jennings School District Gala Committee Central Administrative & Board of Education Office Art McCoy, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lyndsay Cowles Academic Support Specialist Mrs. Yolanda Elkins Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Stephanie Alexander Director of Federal Programs and Personnel Services Ms. Brittany Chambers Human Resources Secretary Mrs. Jennifer Kelch JSH Art Teacher Mr. Dello Thedford Vocal Music & Performing Arts Director
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- 15. 7701 FORSYTHE BOULE- VARD SUITE 205 ST. LOUIS, MO 63105 (314) 225-2100 www.stlrbc.org Mr. John Schlereth, President Ms. Rhonda Key, Secretary Mr. Michael OConnell, Treasurer Dr. Art McCoy, Member Judge Jack Duepner, Member Mr. Steve Pokorny, Member Friends of Jennings School District Foundation 501(c)(3)