Framingham Education Foundation

 

The Potter Road Queen Bees Win!

Congratulations to the Potter Road Queen Bees (Jennifer Ansin, Leslee Hodgman and Julie Wolf) for be(e)ing the winning team at the 2011 Townwide Spelling Bee!  The Queen Bees were generously sponsored by Waste Removal Services, Inc.

The Queen Bees made it to the final round, along with the Bee Sharps (Stacey Brown, Jessica Hanna and Pam Katziff), The Three Divas from Framingham Community Theater (L.J. Carroll, Deborah DuBourdieu and Linda Frank) and the team from the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest (Sherry Anderson, Walker Anderson and Eileen Callahan).  If you see them - congratulate them!

A big thanks to ALL the spellers, whether they went out on the tenth word of their round, or the first (it happens!).  Thank you for returning, or spelling for the first time.  Thanks for giving of your time to benefit the students and teachers of the Framingahm Public Schools!

And of course, much gratitude goes to Genzyme Corporation, for being our Presenting Sponsor. Because of their support, 100% of the team sponsorships will go directly to classrooms in the Framingham Public School system.

Thanks also to NMTW Credit Union for sponsoring our Speller/Sponsor Dinner.

Finally,  thanks to all of our team sponsors - we couldn't do it without you!

Access Framingham TV 

Angry Ham’s Garage 

Bikofsky, White and Benjamin 

B.L.O.C.K.S.  P.T.O. 

BOSE Corporation 

Charlotte A. Dunning P.T.O. 

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 

Framingham Teachers Association 

Middlesex Savings Bank 

Miriam F. McCarthy P.T.O. 

Waste Removal Services, Inc. 

Woodrow Wilson P.T.O. 

400 Restaurant and Bar 

Baystate Taekwondo Academy 

Centre Music House 

Exceptional Auto Body 

Mary E. Stapleton P.T.O. 

Nobscot’s Café 

Southside Liquors 

Strands Hair Studio 

 

 

Come Cheer on the Teams!

Join us at the Bee on Wednesday, November 16th, 7 p.m. at Cameron Middle School                        

Wear your school spirit wear, bring your signs and cheer on your school team or one of our community teams!   Admission is FREE!

Grant Applications Are In!

Thank you to all the terrific educators who submitted applications!  We look forward to reading all your great ideas.  We will announce the results the week of the Spelling Bee.  (Which, by the way, is the largest fundraiser for the grant program!)

Everything you need for the 20th Anniversary of the FEF Bee!

Who will be(e) the top spellers this year?  We have your Team Registration Forms, Sponsorship Forms and word list HERE.

Thanks to our event sponsor, Genzyme Corporation, every Team Sponsorship dollar will go into the classrooms of the Framingham Public Schools!  The Bee is the largest fundraiser for our Grant Program which is open to all grades (Pre-K - 12) and all schools in the Framingham Public School System.

Fall 2011 Grant Cycle Is Now Open!

We are now accepting grant applications for the 2011/2012 school year.  Applicants must be employees of the Framingham Public Schools.  Please read the Grant Guidelines before applying.  If you have any questions, please get in touch at framinghamedfoundation@live.com.  

Please Note: Our Fall deadline is usually October 15, but because this year the 15th falls on a Saturday, we have extended the deadline to Monday,October 17, 2011.

Grant Guidelines

Grant Application

Guidelines: Irving August Grants for International Understanding

Guidelines: Thayer Grants for Technology and Research

2011 Mark C. Smith Poetry Contest Winners Announced

We are very excited to announce the student poets who have won this year's Smith Poetry Contest:

John Milewski-Kindergarten, Dunning

Emma C. Rothwell-Grade 1, Potter Road

Kayleigh Mae O'Connor-Grade 2, Potter Road

Samantha Sepinuck-Grade 3, Brophy

Karolline DeSouza-Grade 4, Potter Road

Layla Cohen-Grade 5, Potter Road

Elizabeth McGrann-Grade 5, Stapleton

Alison Castaneda-Grade 6, Walsh

Madeleine Nasch-Grade 7, Walsh

Daniel Silverman-Grade 8, Walsh

Madison Hulme-Grade 9, FHS

Gordon Swain-Grade 10, FHS

Michael Ivancic-Grade 11, FHS

Angela Mroz-Grade 12, FHS

We will meet the poets and hear their poems at our annual Smith Poetry Awards Celebration on Monday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest.  The public is invited and admission is free!

 

2011/2012 Grants Announced!

Congratulations to the following Framingham Public School Educators.  We are proud to partner with them to provide exciting new learning opportunities for the students in their schools:

Amy Swallow, Fuller Middle School 

Science at Work - Grant will purchase science curriculum materials for Purple Team students to pursue hands-on exploration of earth science and physical science.

Cristina Medeiros, Cameron Middle School

Bananagrams  Tournament - Creation of a school-wide "Bananagrams" Tournament, combining the thrill and fun of sports with academics.

Greg Lagan, Framingham High School

Making It Happen - Preparation of a cohort of students of color for enrollment in honors and ultimately Advanced Placement level history classes at F.H.S.  (Funded through our "Sustaining Grant" program.)

Josie Kealty, Framingham High School

Cape Cod School of Art at F.H.S. - Exploration of the  history and style of the Cape Cod School of Art. Includes painting with a visiting artist.  

Jennifer Langmeyer, Potter Road Elementary School

Potter Road Community Garden - Extends the FEF funded school community garden to focus on nutrition, health, technology and mathematics. (Funded through our "Sustaining Grant" program.)  

Jeffrey Weinstein, Potter Road Elementary School

Math Engagement Using Mimeoteach Interactive System - Purchase a mimeoteach interactive system as the next step to improve math engagement and achievement in a tech savvy classroom.  (Funded through the Thayer Grant for Technology and Professional Development program.)

Louise Allain, Framingham High School

Graphic Tablet for Digital Photography and Computer Graphics - Purchase 2 graphic tablets to expand skill development of students studying digital photography and computer graphics.  

Michele Merrick, Framingham High School

Fitness Activity - Purchase materials needed to support the new Activity Fitness course at F.H.S. 

 

Additional grants will be made in the Fall.  Deadline for grant applications is October 15, 2011.

Getting ready to announce the winners of the Mark C. Smith Poetry Contest AND our newest grant recipients!

Celebrate and Appreciate Remarkable Educators

Looking for a last minute way to say "Thank you" to your favorite teacher, bus driver or specialist?        Make a donation to our CARE program in celebration of the professional who does so much for your child.

Down load a CARE form from our CARE page, or use the "Donate" button on the right.  Under designation, type CARE, and give us the name of the education professional and the school where they work.

We'll prepare and deliver their special certificate!

2011 Robot Maze Challenge!

Congratulations to the 4th and 5th grade students who participated in our 2011 Robot Maze Challenge.

A big "Thank you!" to Jacqui Goldberg for the countless hours she donated as the town-wide LEGO/Robotics Program Coordinator.

Another HUGE "thanks!" to the volunteer robotics coaches.  The program would not happen without you. And, as always, we are grateful to our FEF volunteers and FEF donors. Together we provide fantastic educational opportunities for FPS students!