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THE SCHOOL BELL – January 2021

Prepare Students for Back to School, 2021 Backpack & School Supply Drive; 2021-2022 GoTeach! Classroom Grant Awards applications being accepted through July 16, 2021;  Foundation Board Member Alan Baseman: Perspective... and a Smile Can Make a World of Difference; Two Men & A Truck Movers For Moms Book Drive;  Education Foundation of PBC Receives AT&T Foundation Grant for Students to Experience 'STEM@Work'; Champion of Education Boca West Children's Foundation; Save the Dates for EFPBC events;  SDPBC Access for All, A Digital Inclusion Initiative newsletter; Amazon Smile, You Shop. Amazon Gives. Shop Now! 
  • January 25, 2021

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Gift of Literacy Campaign Impact

In November, the community rallied together and participated in the ‘Gift of Literacy’ campaign in response to the  reading achievement gap, where, in 2019, 46% of Palm Beach County students were reading below grade level (as measured by their Florida Standards Assessment). The Education Foundation, along with sponsors, donors, community partners and volunteers helped make literacy a community priority so children have access year-round—at home and at schools to a variety of books to help close the gap. 

Your generosity provided:

  • 1,926 students with books to expand their imaginations and increase their skills 
  • 169 teachers with  bundles of books to share with their classes
  • 11 Palm Beach County schools with resources to close the reaching achievement gap
Thank you to sponsors & donors of the Gift of Literacy campaign

Special thanks to our Community Partners Roots & Wings and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Volunteer Center for donating and delivering thousands of books to our schools.  A shout out goes to the volunteer teams from The Junior League of the Palm Beaches and Skanska for organizing the materials and help distributing during contact-less teacher shops at Red Apple Supplies.

Foundation Board Member Alan Baseman:
Perspective… and a Smile Can Make a
World of Difference

Students from Royal Palm School receive books

“We are very excited to read our books. We really appreciate the Education Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Volunteer Center for partnering together to make this happen for Royal Palm School. We are extremely grateful!”

~ Dr. Jennifer Corcoran, Principal

Foundation Board Member Jim Moore:
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Jim Moore - Board of Director's Spotlight

Jim Moore, member of the Board of Directors for eight years and currently serves as the Chair of the HR/Compensation Committee.  

“When I was given the opportunity to work with the Foundation, I wanted to create more situations where teachers had the resources to take the learning to the next level, especially in the more challenged neighborhoods and schools.

Attend any function or activity of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County (or the School District, or numerous other charities for that matter) and you are guaranteed to see one thing:  A quiet leader, usually in a bow tie, doing whatever is needed to help our teachers, students and schools.  Jim Moore, Board Member, Volunteer, and DJ Extraordinaire has set the standard for community involvement.

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Carrier Supports HVAC-R Academy at Royal Palm Beach Community High School to Help Develop the Next Generation of HVAC Professionals 

Students, Administrators & EFPBC Staff with HVAC equipment donation

The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. and the Palm Beach County Schools Department of Choice & Career Options and Choice and Innovation Division are pleased to announce that Carrier has awarded a 1-year grant in support of Royal Palm Beach Community High School’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy (HVAC-R).  The HVAC-R Academy is a four- year sequence of high school courses combining core academics with specialized training required for journeyman level employment in the HVAC-R industry. The program prepares students for post-secondary success through hands on training, credentialing programs and apprenticeships.

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Champions of Education

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When you see a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, there is a good chance Aerojet Rocketdyne played instrumental with its lift off.

This company, with locations across the nation, including right here in Palm Beach County, is one of the Education Foundation’s Champion of Education that supports launching students into STEM by generously supporting many programs and initiatives.

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Birdies for Children

Guess the total number of birdies during the March 15-21 tournament and you can be driving away in a NEW 2021 Honda automobile. Your donation of $20 to guess will support  The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County and the Foundation will also receive a 10% match which means your contribution goes further. 

Enter to Win

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Special Events

Principal of the Year, January 28, 2021 at 4pm

This FREE Virtual event is This Thursday!

Who will be named Principal of the Year & Assistant Principal of the Year??

Principal of the Year nominees
Assistant Principal of the Year nominees
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event sponsors for Principal & Assistant Principal of the Year

Mark Your Calendars!

Save the Date, Distinguished Alumni & Leadership Awards, March 10, 2021 12pm, Virtual
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Connecting Kids in the Community through Digital Inclusion

Connecting Kids in the Community through Digital Inclusion

The Digital Inclusion Initiative’s goal is to grant all students, regardless of zip code, access to reliable internet access in their homes. The Initiative is a partnership between local municipalities, Palm Beach County, The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, public and private funders, as well as and The School District of Palm Beach County. This collaboration is creating a WIFI mesh network and providing WIFI extenders to connect more than 25,000 students in need to high-speed internet. 

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2020 Woman of the Year Honors Two Foundation Education Advocates

Connecting Kids in the Community through Digital Inclusion

Congratulations to Kelly Smallridge who was  named the 2020 Woman of the Year by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce.

Also honored for her work through the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County is Teresa Dabrowski, Chief Engagement Officer.

Congratulations Ladies!

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