Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools

Bryant Bulldogs DCSD staff, you showed up in jeans and in a big way! 👏 Thanks to your generosity, $390 is headed toward more projects for students across the Dubuque Community School District. You already give so much to your kids every day so thank you for giving to us too. We're so grateful! 🍎

We had some special guests at our FDPS board meeting last night! Kobin and MJ shared the importance of having a way to continue learning and earning credits over the summer, as they get closer to earning their diplomas and graduating. Thank you to Amber and the AVC team for organizing another summer of learning opportunities for high school students and to the United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States for funding this impactful program! Our public schools are shaping our future leaders like Kobin and MJ and we are so proud of you both. 🍎

Amber Rowley, Kobin Jormeia, and MJ Jacklick attended the Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools Board Meeting with Chelsea Cox. Kobin and MJ shared impact statements highlighting the positive difference SSF and the AVC Summer Program have made for students.
Thank you to the United Way for helping to fund the Summer Program at the AVC.
Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools

It's Great Give Day through the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Your gift to any of our funds directly impacts students in the Dubuque Community School District. Consider us as you invest in your community today!

https://www.greatgiveday.org/organization/fdps

https://www.greatgiveday.org/organization/Dbq-Senior-Speech-And-Theater

https://www.greatgiveday.org/organization/Dubuque-Senior-High-School-Music-Boosters

https://www.greatgiveday.org/organization/Hempstead-Foundation-Fund

https://www.greatgiveday.org/organization/Falb-Kendall-Hunt-Musical-Instrument-Fund

Every year, Teacher of the Year finalists remind us of something we should never take for granted: the incredible human beings showing up for our kids every single day in public schools across the country. 🍎

Last week, we were able to surprise Dubuque Community School District Teacher of the Year Finalists with a $100 mini Judi Chandlee Tribute to Teachers grant to celebrate their recognition with their students. 🎉

Being named a Teacher of the Year finalist means your colleagues, your school, and your community looked around and said: That one. That person is doing something special.

To every Teacher of the Year finalist, thank you. You didn't just teach subjects, you shaped futures. And the ripple effects of what you do will outlast any award, any headline, any school year. And we know that for every finalist whose name gets called, there are many more just like them, making students feel seen, believed in, and challenged, who continue to choose this work because they know the power of public education. ❤️

The Judi Chandlee Tribute to Teachers Grants are open for all educators to apply for classroom projects, materials, and ideas that stretch learning, create excitement, and support student success.

Apply TODAY: https://goapply2.akoyago.com/dubuque/application/judi-chandlee-2026

Want to help us give more teachers grants each year? Make a donation HERE: https://godonate.akoyago.com/DUBUQUECF/fund/589e79bb-f537-ec11-b6e6-000d3a5b4a07

What an incredible night celebrating Dubuque Community School District educators! 🥳

Congratulations to all of the Teacher of the Year finalists, recipient, retirees, and staff who have been helping students fall in love with learning for 20 years or more. Thank you for making our community a better place.

Aulanda, you reminded us that everyone is capable of learning, growing, and meeting goals that would be unattainable without the power of a determined teacher. Thank you for the impact you have made on all of those who are lucky to work with you every day.🍎

✨ More Teacher Grant Celebrations! ✨

As we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week in the Dubuque Community School District, we’re proud to recognize more recipients of the Kim Becker Elementary Teacher Appreciation Grants! 🐝

These educators are using their grants to create engaging, supportive classroom environments, from strengthening literacy to providing tools that help students stay focused, organized, and ready to learn. 💛

From Lincoln Elementary School
👏 Sydney Cox – Class set of dictionaries
👏 Lisa Witt – 10-drawer organizer cart
👏 Jeleighsa Hamilton – Laminator and laminator pouches
👏 Maddie Hendricks – Student headphones
👏 Callison Lang – Student incentives

From John Marshall Elementary
👏 Elissa Meadows – Phonics magnetic tiles

From
👏 Jessica Weiland – Literacy kit for small groups

From Seedlings Preschool Center
👏 Erin Heims – Materials for sensory play

From Table Mound Elementary School
👏 Brittany Becker – Brain break materials

These grants help turn ideas into opportunities for students every single day, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the educators behind them. 🍎

To provide more teachers with grants next spring, donate today!
https://godonate.akoyago.com/DUBUQUECF/fund/8f6ef504-3b45-ef11-8409-000d3a307eea

✨ Grant Spotlight: Celebrating Our Teachers! ✨

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week in the Dubuque Community School District, and we are excited to share the most recent recipients of the Kim Becker Elementary Teacher Appreciation Grants! 💛

These educators are bringing new ideas to life in their classrooms by supporting student learning, well-being, and engagement through thoughtful and impactful purchases. Today we highlight:

From Bryant Bulldogs DCSD
👏 Bri Boals – NowNets (portable nets)

From Carver Elementary School
👏 Katie Potter – Items to support students' social, emotional & learning skills
👏 Sarah Murray – Classroom incentives and weekly/monthly rewards
👏 Kathy Kruse – Stress relief putty
👏 Julie Farni – Classroom books to teach social skills

From Eisenhower Elementary PTO - Dubuque, IA
👏 Amelia Noonan – Lapboards

From Irving All Stars DCSD
👏 Elissa Burke – Student whiteboards and markers
👏 Laura Virtue – Literacy activity materials
👏 Elizabeth Enzler – Learning games

From Kennedy Elementary School
👏 Brooke Kintzle – Manipulatives for fine motor skills and math
👏 Valerie Gallucci – Patterned cupcake wrappers for classroom lessons
👏 Tara Hilkin – Class set of chapter books
👏 Stacy Portzen – Student supplies (pens, pencils, etc.)
👏 Macy Meyer – Student learning games

We’re so grateful for these teachers who continue to go above and beyond for their students every day, and we are grateful to the family and friends of the Kim Becker family for investing in elementary students. ❤️

To help us provide more grants each year, donate
today:
https://godonate.akoyago.com/DUBUQUECF/fund/8f6ef504-3b45-ef11-8409-000d3a307eea

Our 17th annual Dine Out/Take Out dinner was at 7 Hills Brewing Company tonight! The food was delicious and the company was pretty great too. 😊 Thank you to everyone who has been supporting students and restaurants/businesses in Dubuque today.

Please keep sharing where you went with us! We need a week of DineOuts so we can get around to all of these generous participants. Knowing you are stopping in helps us spread our gratitude to everyone ! 🍎

We grabbed our coffee and goodies for the week at The Calico Bean Market! Thank you everyone for supporting our local businesses and restaurants as they donate 10% of their sales towards our students today! Keep sharing your places with us and thanking the staff there as you Dine Out/Take Out for public schools. 🍎

We are lunching at Birdie's Bistro with Kim Becker for Dine Out/Take Out today! Where have you gone? What did you order? Where are you headed for supper? Make sure to check our full list out and support public schools in the Dubuque Community School District.