Northshore Schools Foundation
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
425-408-7680
Northshore Schools Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to District
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Foundation Board President Rob Pickering, left, and Executive Director Ed Todd, right, present a $50,000 check to Northshore Superintendent Larry Francois and School Board President Cathy Swanson.
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The Northshore Schools Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Northshore School District at their Oct. 2, 2009 first annual Fall Kick-Off event. Funds will be used to acquire new teaching materials, including textbooks, at both the elementary and secondary levels.
The Foundation raised the money from private contributions at the annual Light a Fire for Learning Luncheon in May and the annual Phonathon last fall. This year's Phonathon, set for Nov. 3-5, will once again generate funds to purchase textbooks and classroom materials. The goal this year is to raise $500,000 to support the funding priorities of the Foundation - new instructional materials, including new textbooks, innovative teacher/classroom grants and assistance in costs associated with National Board Certification that teachers pay out of pocket.
The Northshore Schools Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose goal is to enhance educational opportunities for all Northshore students. More information about the Foundation is available on our Web site or by calling 425-408-7680.
Northshore Schools Foundation Luncheon Raises $60,000
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Inglemoor High School Orchestra Performing at the Foundation's 2009 Luncheon
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The Northshore Schools Foundation held its 6th Annual Light a Fire for Learning Luncheon on May 5th. An audience of more than 200 Foundation supporters raised over $60,000 to support Foundation classroom grants, as well as new instructional materials in advanced learning core curriculum areas at the secondary level and leveled readers and new textbooks at the elementary level.
The luncheon entertainment consisted of the Inglemoor High School
Orchestra and String Quartet (Instructor, Jim Rice). Assisting in planning this year's luncheon was the Event Planning Class at Inglemoor High School, led by Instructor Geoffrey Gilmore. Both groups of students did an outstanding job. The Torchbearer's Award was presented posthumously to Di
ck Truly, former Foundation Board member and strong Foundation supporter, and also to Jean Fowler, former Executive Director of the Northshore Public Education Foundation (now the Northshore Schools Foundation). In addition to awarding the Torchbearer's Award to Jean, the Foundation announced the creation of the Jean Fowler Circle for donors who contribute $1,000 or more. This new giving bracket honors Jean's dedicated work on behalf of the students of the Northshore School District and, of course, her passion in promoting the wor
k of the Foundation. Keynote speaker at this year's luncheon was NSD Superintendent Larry Francois. Larry spoke to the importance of the Foundation/School District partnership
The Foundation is grateful to the 22 sponsors who helped make the event possible, including Premier Sponsor, Cornerstone General Contractors, and Major Sponsors, Philips and Jeff & Sue Buske. In addition, an anonymous donor provided matching money to sweeten the pot for luncheon donors. Fo
r more information about the luncheon, our programs and grants - go to the Northshore Schools Foundation Web site.
365 Club
The Northshore Schools Foundation launched its new 365 Club at their October 2, 2009 Fall Kick-Off event. Every morning almost 20,000 Northshore students report to school ready to learn. They need our support, now more than ever… 365 days a year!
The 365 Club is a way to demonstrate our support for our kids year round. Funds raised through this club will support Foundation funding priorities - new instructional materials, including textbooks, innovative classroom grants and assistance for teachers for costs associated with National Board Certification.
You can join the Foundation's new 365 Club by giving just $1 a day. Simply send in your $365 annual club membership made out to Northshore Schools Foundation and earmark it for the 365 Club. Or, if you wish, send in $5 to join today and set up payments of $30 a month for the year. We'll send you a window decal so that you can show your neighbors and friends that you are committed to education in our community and support our students 365 days a year.
Please visit the Foundation's Web site for additional information on the 365 Club.
Who We Are
A non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to enhancing learning opportunities for all Northshore students. The
Northshore Schools Foundation operates independently from the
Northshore School District. Foundation programs are funded by private
contributions.
What We Do
Provide financial support for programs that
2009-10 Teacher Grants
What We Funded in 2008-2009
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New instructional materials, including textbooks and leveled readers at the elementary school level ($40,000)
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New advanced learning core curriculum textbooks at the secondary school level ($50,000)
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Teacher grants for 20 innovative classroom projects in 12 schools ($16,600)
How We're Doing
Over the past 6 years, the Schools Foundation has:
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Awarded more than 100 grants to teachers, representing every school in the district
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Supported Literacy Link Summer School
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Provided support for professional training for teachers
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Provided support for students learning to speak English
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Donated funds to every school library
How You Can Help
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Support our
Calling
For Kids
Phonathon
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Attend our Light a Fire for Learning Community Luncheon (Spring 2010)
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Ask your company to sponsor a Foundation event
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Make a gift to your annual United Way campaign and designate the Foundation as a recipient
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Mail a donation to the Foundation
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Sign up to volunteer. Many opportunities are available
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Join the 365 Club and support our kids 365 days a year
For more information about Foundation activities and opportunities, please visit our
Web site
or contact our office. Links are noted at the top of this page.
We Welcome Your Support…Because Every Child Deserves a Great Education!
