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It's
All For The Kids
What do we mean when we say, "It's all for the
kids!"
We mean your gifts matter. Every time you give. Whatever amount you give. Your contributions help ensure that children in our district don’t miss out on important educational opportunities, which otherwise might not be available due to budget restrictions across the state.
A child's education is important - to the kids, to their parents, to the community
and yes, to the Foundation. Every year we combine the efforts, energy and contributions
of community and corporate partners to ensure the best for the public school
children of El Segundo. Take a look at everything your gifts are providing this
year...
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ESEF
Dedicates Classroom in Memory of
Señor Frank Real
Ask the question, and most students can tell you in a second who their favorite teacher is. Such teachers are known for demonstrating a true interest in the minds and hearts of their students and investing their energy to discover creative ways to help children learn and succeed in their education.
One such teacher was remembered and memorialized at El Segundo High School in
May. Señor Frank Real taught Spanish at the high school from 1946-1983, and he
had such an impact during his career that one of his students, Duane Conover
- Class of 1955, decided this year to dedicate a classroom in his memory. |
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Spring ’08
Events: Something for Everyone
The ESEF had something for everyone this spring.
From GivElSegundo, our biennial event, to the "Strokes
of Genius" golf tournament, and finally
the Car Show, which just wrapped up on the
last day of May, everyone's been busy all
around town. Whether it's sipping a glass
of wine, aiming for a hole-in-one (or two...
or even par would be just fine!), or enjoying
a day at |
"Strokes
of Genius" Golf Tournament |
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the
Car Show, our thanks go out to each
of our donors and friends who sponsored, gave,
and participated in our spring 2008 events. Remember,
it's all for the kids! |
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AVID:
Helping Kids Succeed
One important component of the Foundation’s
annual grant to the ESUSD provides
practical skill-building opportunities
for "kids in the middle" who
might not otherwise go to college.
Each year eligible eighth graders in
the District (with GPAs between 2.0
and 3.5) are invited to apply. Following
an application and interview process,
37 students are selected to participate.
Through additional support, encouragement,
and creative |
AVID students making "spring
break" eggs |
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teaching
strategies, students participating in AVID,
which stands for Advancement Via Individual
Determination, are demonstrating increased
confidence in their school work and are
more willing to communicate to their teachers
when they need a little extra help.
A program of the California Department
of Education, the high school's AVID
program received its official certification
in May. However, only Title I schools
receive state funding for AVID.
Since ESHS is not a Title I school, funding
must be obtained through another source.
The District and the high school provide
certain classroom supplies, but a significant
portion of the AVID program is funded
entirely through your gifts to the
Foundation. |
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