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Save the Date!
Please SAVE THE DATE for a historical night, as we celebrate the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation’s first ever Virtual Live Gala, "Lights, Camera, Auction" as we raise the vital funds needed to support our students and to help secure a brighter future for us all!
Our virtual gala will take place on Friday, October 23rd @ 7pm and we hope to "see" you there.
Please reserve just one hour of your night on October 23rd, as we celebrate our successes amidst a year of unexpected challenges, hear about so many who have benefited from funds we have already raised this year, participate in a LIVE auction, and become a virtual “Paddle Raiser.”
Back To School Campaign
As we all head back to school with distance learning to start, we want to ensure that all of our students have what they need to be successful while at-home learning. Some of our families need basic school supplies such as a notebook, colored pencils, markers, scissors and glue sticks.
As part of our back-to-school campaign, the Education Foundation would like your support in raising funds to purchase backpacks filled with supplies for roughly 1,300 students, at a cost of approximately $25,000. In addition, we continue to strive toward each student having access to their own Chromebook for use at home.
If we make enough of an impact, we can consider how to bring other learning opportunities to our kids.
School District awarded $1,298,791
On July 30th, members of the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation presented a check to School District Superintendent, Dr. Joan Rosas.
This amount represents a year-long process of fundraising and working with our grantors and district staff to identify programs of most value to our students.
Seeking an Executive Director
The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation is seeking a part-time Executive Director.
With our recent success in 2019-2020, surpassing the $1m mark, the Board of Directors have decided to hire a part-time Executive Director who can continue to grow our community partnerships and fundraising activities.
The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the main point of contact for all Foundation relationships and programs, with a major emphasis on community building and fundraising activities. The Executive Director will collaborate with the Board of Directors, San Mateo-Foster City School District staff, and volunteers to meet annual budgetary and program goals, as well as serve as the Foundation representative, promoting the Foundation’s mission within the community and school district.
If you know of anyone who may be interested in the position, please let us know.
$694,000 Grant from the County of San Mateo
On June 25th, the County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors awarded the foundation with a $694,000 one-time grant from Measure K funds for specific technology and literacy needs in our District.
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Gala
Save the Date!
Please SAVE THE DATE for a historical night, as we celebrate the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation’s first ever Virtual Live Gala, "Lights, Camera, Auction" as we raise the vital funds needed to support our students and to help secure a brighter future for us all!
Our virtual gala will take place on Friday, October 23rd @ 7pm and we hope to “see” you there.
Middle School Athletics
After School Sports
The Ed Foundation supports the San Mateo-Foster City School District Middle School Athletics Program by securing grants from foundations like Chance to Excel. This effort helps pay for practices, coaches, referees, facilities, athletic directors, uniforms and league fees.
Reading Together
Readathon
Our Annual Readathon is a community favorite. We are looking forward to another successful time reading together.
Currently, the Readathon is being planned for January 2021. Please stay tuned for more details.
Run2FunD Education
A Community 5K
Given the extent of the COVID-19 outbreak and its implications for everyone, we are putting off planning for this year's Run2FunD.
We are working with A Runner's Mind to plan instead on holding this event in 2021.
Please stay tuned for more details.
Board Info
SMFC Ed Foundation Board
We are a volunteer board of parents and community members, and we would love to welcome creative, knowledgeable and dedicated parents and community members to help us. If you’re interested in helping with a fundraiser, working on a committee, being a school liaison, sharing your expertise (grant writing, social media, marketing) and/or becoming a board member, please contact us.
We are currently seeking an Executive Director. If you know of any interested candidates, please let us know.
Upcoming Meetings
1170 Chess Drive | Foster City
- Monday, August 24th, 2020
- Monday, September 21, 2020
- Monday, October 26th, 2020
- Monday, November 16th, 2020
