Testimonials

Mimio Magic

Thanks. The funding that was made available through the Royse City Education Foundation has made a significant impact in the classroom.  I wish you could see the students excited about learning.  ~ Herndon Intermediate Teacher

“It helped me do better on tests.  It helped me to participate without fear of being embarrassed if I got the wrong answer.  ~ Herndon Intermediate Student

Let Your Fingers Do the Talking

The students received the benefit of immediate correction, clarification, and /or re-teaching of skills and concepts when necessary. ~ High School Teacher

“I paid more attention because I knew I’d have to answer her questions.” ~ Royse City High Student

Rockin’ Robotech

This program allows for the students to strengthen their skills in math, science and technology.  ~ Herndon Intermediate Teacher

More Trophies, Less Paper

This was a tremendous help for us in our efficiency this season.  ~ Rory McKenzie, RCHS Teacher

EDP Kids…Going the Extra Mile

“I have seen the difference in my son.  He is more aware of the importance of his choices.  He doesn’t always make the right choice, but he understands the need to consider his actions.” ~ EDP Parent

Collaboration that Clicks, Redesigning the Classroom

“It made me read more.” ~ Ruth Cherry Intermediate Student

GPS Treasure Hunts:  The Quest for Knowledge

“I like how I can use longitude and latitude to hide things for my friends to find.” ~ Fort Elementary Students

“The GPS night was so fun to do with my kids!  What a great way for them to learn and practice directions and latitude and longitude.  It made it so concrete.” ~ Fort Elementary Parent

Plants Alive!  Botany 101

“Learning about plants and making our campus beautiful has been possible because of your generosity.  We hope you have a happy life helping our school.”  ~ Davis Elementary Student

Project EXCEL:  Exceeding Children’s Elementary Learning Opportunities

“Thank you for challenging my child in Project EXCEL and providing them opportunities to reach beyond the classroom.”   ~ Scott Elementary Parent

“I want to come to Project EXCEL again next year.  I liked the hard work with Mrs. Pogue.”  ~ Scott Elementary Student

Science is a Cinch:  Reaching for the STAAR’S

Students were able to manipulate variables and run simulations on their iPods.  ~ RC Middle School Teacher

“I really liked doing quizzes on the iPods because it made me not as nervous.”  ~ RC Middle School Student

The Real World

“I learned many things, but one thing I learned and was the most important thing is that your workers, managers, accountants, and owners all need to work together to maintain a business.”  ~ Vernon Elementary Student

“The students had the opportunity to work in different jobs by marketing, buying product, pricing, payroll, conducting a service, and measuring profit versus loss.”  ~ Vernon Elementary Teacher

BACKpacks To The Future

“My students were able to share learning with their families through their Learning Backpacks.  Each week they explored reading and content area skills in various ways: they read books, played board games, sorted figures from stories, put together puzzles, drew reading responses, and much, much more!”  ~ Fort Elementary Teacher

“Not only did it teach my son new things, it taught us as well…we all enjoyed the family learning, especially the games for the kids, and I liked reading the books to them…not only were the backpacks educational, but they also taught my son responsibility.”  ~ Fort Elementary Parent