About:

To identify what we believe are the needs of Norridge School District 80, Leigh and Giles Schools, to secure funds through our own community, as well as, outside businesses and organizations to support those needs; to allocate funds, as determined by our foundation's board, based on those needs; to improve the educational experience for all kids in District 80; and to operate exclusively for charitable purposes.

All money accumulated in the Foundation will be used to enrich the curriculum and provide for other needs to improve the quality of learning so every student can reach his or her potential in a safe environment. However, the Norridge District 80 School Board of Education is the responsible overseer of public education in the community for the K-8 grade District 80 boundaries. As such, both entities will work cooperatively.


Currently our main focus is to raise funds to improve the safety & security at Giles & Leigh Schools.

The goals of the Norridge Schools Foundation shall include but not be limited to the following:

• To serve as a community wide vehicle for education, academic awareness, and safety in our schools;

• To encourage teachers, staff, and students through mini grants and or matching programs to seek classroom solutions and enrich curriculum through innovation, research, professional growth, and supporting materials;

• To seed new ideas and approaches to teaching that support a sense of community with staff and demonstrate potential widespread application across the school system;

• To provide a vehicle for the Norridge Schools residents and other contributors to give money to support long-term capital, building, facility, and equipment needs;

• To support programs to encourage and increase the involvement of parents and community members in the Norridge Schools.

• To endow selected special programs and or district initiatives outside of the realm of normal funding such as school security, school trips, enrichment programs, fine arts programming or summer programming;

• To develop service learning opportunities to encourage and increase involvement of students in the Norridge Schools.

The 2021 Foundation board members:

Chairperson- Fiona Tanny (parent at Leigh & Giles)
Vice Chairperson- Kelly Tinerella (parent at Giles)
Secretary- Nicole Rusak-(parent at Leigh & Giles)
Treasurer- Patti Mann - (parent of Giles graduates)
Director- Sylvia Korybko- (parent at Leigh & Giles)
Director- Lou Mezzano- (parent at Giles)
Director- Tanja Ostojic - (parent at Leigh & Giles)
Director- Wendy Tribuzio - (parent at Leigh & Giles) Director- Annette Wlodarski - (parent at Leigh & Giles)

 

Email: norridgesf@gmail.com

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Upcoming Events:



Past Events:

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  • September 26, 2019 Wine Styles Fundraiser

  • June 8th, 2019 - NSF Community Fest

  • April 18th, 2019 - Zanies Night!

  • February 6th, 2019 - Fundraiser Night at Culver’s

  • December 8th, 2018 - Ugly Sweater Party

  • November 20th, 2018 - D’Agostino’s Restaurant Night

  • October 15th, 2018 - Twins Day!

  • September 29, 2018 - Meet, Greet and Drink Fundraiser at Mullens

  • September 27th, 2018 - Cubs Ticket Raffle

  • September 13, 2018 - Sweet Oasis

Foundation Meeting Dates:

Foundation meetings for the 2021/2022 school year will take place on the 1st Monday of the month. Please join us remotely via zoom! RSVP to norridgesf@gmail.com to receive a zoom link.

OnGoing Events:

 

Call O’Hare Recycling to donate your car today! 847-447-3311

Must mention NSF when scheduling your pickup. Cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles and snowmobiles can be donated. The IRS allows you to claim a tax deduction of the value of your vehicle up to $500. For more information please email Norridgesf@gmail.com or call 773-443-7921

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2021 Funding:

  • Funded phase 2 of the reconstruction of Leigh school’s visitor entrance into the main office to increase security.

  • Purchasing over $50,000 of equipment for the new STEAM lab at Giles.

2020 Funding: 

  • Purchased novels for the entire 6th grade and additional books for teacher libraries.

  • Funded Crisis Go a communication app used at both Giles and Leigh.

2019 Funding:

  • 8/20/19 The Foundation presented School District 80 with two checks to help fund safety and security upgrades. The Norridge Schools Foundation is funding the main entrance move at Giles and contributing to the installation of a new camera system throughout the school.

2018 Funding:

  • Following the recommendation of first responders to save time in the event of an emergency the foundation provided materials & labor to number classrooms throughout both school buildings.

  • The Foundation also provided up to date detailed maps of the schools to the police department 

  • The Foundation secured a grant from the Norwood Park Township for the purchase of materials for Phase 1 of our Improvement of school security. With your help & donations, Phase 2 could happen next summer!

 Norridge Schools Foundation 2020 Supporters