Our Schools
As curriculum is developed specifically to address updated science standards, it is important for all students to have access to engaging, inspiring learning experiences via quality curriculum delivered through effective teaching practices.
Our focus is to provide students access to updated labs, equipment and academic support so they can more deeply engage in activities that help them understand science content and engage in skills required of science.
Support the Foundation
Help support the work of your Education Foundation. Donate or sign up to volunteer today!
We ask families to consider a tax-deductible donation of $250. Every dollar donated and minute volunteer counts and will make an impact to our students.
MEASURE K: SAN MATEO COUNTY
Thanks to the County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors, who awarded the Education Foundation with a grant from Measure K funds, to improve the playground spaces by providing engaging playground equipment and stencils.
The 2022 "Get Moving" initiative will inspire students to play outside and build friendships/communities through play!
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BERESFORD
MAKERSPACE
Through a partnership with PlayStation, teacher Cynthia Buenavista's Makerspace proposal became a reality.
This Makerspace provides the community's youth with unparalleled opportunities to innovate, problem solve, think critically, learn from failure, iterate, and apply the concepts of the classroom to hands-on projects.

MEASURE K: SAN MATEO COUNTY
Thanks to the County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors, who awarded the Education Foundation with a grant from Measure K funds, we are helping the District meet technology needs in our District.
Monies from this grant provided for the following:
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Chromebooks
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20 Chromebook carts
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36 Chromebooks per cart
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One for each of our elementary and middle schools for Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) implementation
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Plus 12 additional Chromebook carts for the District’s Title 1 elementary schools:
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Fiesta Gardens
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LEAD
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San Mateo Park
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Sunnybrae
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Science Books: Age-appropriate science books for all 20 school libraries
Special thanks to San Mateo County Supervisor Carole Groom, Diana Harlick, Peter Cazanis, Alicia Heneghan and Susie Batter for making this a reality!
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TK-8TH GRADE SCIENCE EDUCATION
Since 2018, Gilead Sciences has been a strong supporter of the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation, helping to provide all students access to engaging, inspiring learning experiences and resources.
Their commitment to STEM education has resulted in the replacement of all chemistry lab glassware at Abbott, Bayside, Borel, Bowditch and North Shoreview Montessori as well as Chromebooks, digital thermometers and vacuum bell jars.


Get In Touch
General Inquiries - smfcedfund@smfcsd.net
Sonja Tappan, Executive Director - director@smfcedfund.org
Annie Tsai, Board President - president@smfcedfund.org
Phone
(650) 312-7235
Office
1170 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94403