YPS Foundation 
Animal Magic at Erickson
The Ypsilanti Public Schools Foundation awarded a mini-grant to Erickson School teacher Gwen Guthrie which paid for half of the costs involved. The performances were jointly funded by the Erickson School P.A.B. and the YPS Foundation.
On Tuesday, Feb. 26 all of the students at Erickson Elementary in Ypsilanti were excited, inspired and enriched by Mark Rosenthal as he presented his "Animal Magic" program in 4 different sessions. Click here for more details and photos: Animal Magic at Erickson
Imagine, for just one moment, the difference the gift of time or money can make in the life of a student. The Ypsilanti Public Schools Foundation is one way that you can make a difference. Your gift demonstrates to our students your belief in their ability to achieve. It is a gift of self-worth. It is a pledge to support and assist our students in achieving their goals. It is the belief that every student can exceed all expectation..and SOAR.
Won't you please help our students to achieve those dreams that they only imagined before now? Please contact the Foundation at (734) 714-1080, for information on how you may be a partner in making the dream come true.
"The act of philanthropy is a spiritual act, an expression of caring for one's fellow human beings. It is a belief in the future and that the future can be good. It is investing in that future. It is helping to make the dream come true." Arthur Frantzreb
Dr. James Hawkins, Superintendent of Ypsilanti Public Schools and the catalyst behind the establishment of the foundation, said Hartmeyer will be a welcome addition to the YPSF.
The Ypsilanti Public Schools Foundation was officially established as a non-profit in January 2007. The foundation will establishment endowments for the purpose of awarding student scholarships and mini-grants to classroom teachers to enhance the educational experience.
Joanne Hartmeyer, executive director of the Ypsilanti Public Schools Foundation and Steve Manchester, president of the YPSF board, presented 28 teachers with mini-grants during the Jan. 28 Board of Education meeting. Over $9,000 in grants were awarded.
