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Rotary Club/LEAF Help PAKRAT Expand!

April 14, 2015
Since 2011, LEAF has been supporting the Partners And Kids Reading A-lot Together (PAKRAT) program in our District 742 elementary schools.  The program has been a great success, with 87% of the students reporting that PAKRAT has made them a better reader and 98% of the parents indicating they wanted the program to continue.

Spring 2015 Academic and Activities Grants Approved

March 18, 2015
At our LEAF Board of Director’s meeting on March 16, the following Spring 2015 Academic Grants and Activities Grants were approved.   Overall, there were a total of 33 grants and $27,548 awarded.  Unfortunately, we had grant requests totaling $61,442.66, which indicates we have more work to do!

2015 LEAF Night of the Stars Variety Show

March 2, 2015
This year’s show was another huge success. More than 200 students treated 2 completely filled houses at the Paramount to a variety of quality performances by the District 742 students.

Community Report and Awards Reception

March 2, 2015
  On February 17, 2015, LEAF recognized and thanked community supporters at the annual Community Report and Awards Reception at the St. Cloud Country Club. In a warm, celebratory and forward-looking atmosphere, awards were presented for lifetime service, volunteerism, charitable donations, coaching/directing excellence, and instructional excellence.

LEAF Receives $29,414 Otto Bremer Grant

January 21, 2015
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation announced that it has received a $29,414 grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation for the purpose of supporting the District 742 Partners And Kids Reading A lot Together (PAKRAT) program.

LEAF Announces $23,463 in Spring 2014 Grants

November 11, 2014
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation announced the awarding of $23,463 during its spring Academic and Activities Funds granting cycle.  Each year, LEAF awards supplemental funding to academic, activities, arts and athletic programming.  Teachers, coaches and advisers submit grant applications for special projects twice during the a…