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Education Foundation News
Charitable Giving
Are you tired of buying mugs and stationery for your favorite
teachers? Here is an idea that could really benefit your favorite
faculty member or school where it matters most--in the classroom!
The Fort Bend Education Foundation Tribute Program is the perfect
gift that will have a direct impact. Your tax-deductible donation is
made in honor of your favorite FBISD staff member(s). The staff
member is sent a card recognizing the gift made in his or her honor.
The Tribute Program is the perfect way to say “You’re the Best” or
simply “Thanks for All You Do”.
Whether your contribution is $10, $50, $100, or $1000 it will help
enhance the quality of education in Fort Bend ISD schools. A tribute
fund donation can also be made in memory of a loved one. In
addition, donations can be given for the Foundation’s Grant Program
or by sponsoring an event.
Please consider making Fort Bend Education Foundation your charity
of choice for your tax deductible end of year giving. You may click
on the Donation button to the left which will make the giving
process simple.
Cirque Imagination
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Gala
The Fort Bend Education Foundation Gala Committee has unveiled the theme for
its’ sixteenth annual Education Foundation Gala to be held at the Sugar Land
Marriott Hotel on February 28, 2009.
“In the Jungle” presented by Fort Bend Mechanical promises to
be a truly exceptional event. More than 800 people attend the Gala each
year. This year’s event, chaired by Laura Stoltenberg, will be an “enter
at your own risk” event. This distinctive evening will celebrate the
successes of the Fort Bend Education Foundation and thank the community for
its generous support. Dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction and
entertainment are all on the menu for this memorable event. Commissioner
James Patterson will act as the auctioneer and the band, Password, will
provide the musical entertainment.
The mission of the Fort Bend Education Foundation is to enrich, enhance and
maximize the quality of education for all FBISD students. Since its’
inception in 1992, the Education Foundation, has awarded over $2.1 million
in grants to FBISD teachers and schools. Foundation programs include the
Grants for Teachers and Schools Program, Grants for Experts Program, and
Angel Gifts. The Gala is the primary source of revenue to fund these
programs.
Don’t miss the Fort Bend Education Foundation’s “In the Jungle” Gala.
For more information on the Gala, or the Education Foundation, please call
Brenna Smelley, Executive Director, at 281-634-1113 or visit or website at
www.fortbendisd.com/foundation.
2009 Fort Bend Education Foundation gala
committee.
McAuliffe
Teachers Receive Angel Gifts for their Classrooms
The The Fort Bend Education Foundation presented 70 Angel Gifts for $180
each to the teachers of Christa McAuliffe Middle School. The Foundation
wants to support the efforts of teachers to restore their classrooms which
were damaged by Hurricane Ike.
These Angel Gifts represent a $5,500 donation from the Education Foundation,
$5,000 from the FBISD employees’ “Jeans to Work Day” donations, and $2,100
donation from Teacher Heaven for a total of $12,600. The donations are gift
cards to Teacher Heaven.
Shown following an Angel Gift
presentation to McAuliffe Middle School are: (from left to right): Pat
Rotunno, Peggy Jackson, and Lyn Halford of the Fort Bend Education
Foundation; Dr. Timothy Jenney, FBISD Superintendent; Sharon Delesbore,
principal at McAuliffe; and Teacher Heaven representatives Susan Savoie
(owner/president), Holly Sechelski (Houston District Manager), and Teri
Werlein (Marketing Director).
International
Festival
On Saturday, November 8th, the Fluor Corporation and Fort Bend Education
Foundation presented its third annual international festival at Sugar Land
Town Square. The attendees were treated to 15 booths representing countries
from around the world. The FBISD Fine Arts department hosted a booth where
attendees viewed art created by FBISD students and bid on vases specially
handcrafted for a silent auction. Children were invited to attend the
Activity Booth where they participated in activities ranging from henna art
to painting tiles. The crowd also enjoyed performances by FBISD schools and
area dance groups. There were also food booths featuring delicious treats
from various countries. A new feature of the festival was a colorful fashion
show that was emceed by Melanie Lawson from Channel 13. Community members
and elected officials graced the runway with styles from around the world.
Fort Bend Education Foundation committee
members and Fort Bend ISD Board members pose with Melanie Lawson who was the
fashion show emcee.
Upcoming Events
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January 7th – 11th: Cirque Imagination
Stafford Centre
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January 8th at 4:30: Jan Schiff Memorial
Walk at Sugar Land Memorial Park
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February 28th: Gala at Sugar Land Marriott
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March 28th: Education Expedition annual
MS150 training ride
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