WEEFC May 2010 Newsletter on line now   click here to read

Thank you for your support of the 2010 Spring Sprint!

THANKS TO ALL FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL AND FUN-FILLED AUCTION!!!

100% of Parents Supporting 100% of Weston School Kids

MISSION of the WESTON EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FUND COMMITTEE

·        To award enrichment grants submitted by administrators, teachers, students and parents, subject to School Committee approval

·        To solicit tax-deductible donations on an annual basis for school enrichment programs in grades K-12

 TYPES OF GRANTS

·        Mini-grants for equipment and supplies for classroom projects, guest artists or speakers, and educational field trips

·        Project grants for larger expenditures that advance system-wide goals

·        Teacher development grants through the Professional Development Academy

·        Collaborative programs with PTO Creative Arts and Science Councils

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

·        Annual Fund Solicitation mailed to parents and residents

·        Social activities organized by WEEFC volunteers, such as

·        Annual Fall Gala for parents

·        Spring Sprint for Families

·        Gift wrap drive; proceeds go to each principal’s discretionary fund

·        Donations accepted to Ben Sandalls Memorial Fund and Carol’s Fund

SUPPORT WESTON SCHOOLS!

PLEASE MAIL DONATIONS TO:

WEEFC - 89 WELLESLEY STREET * WESTON * MA * 02493

History of WEEFC

The Weston Education Enrichment Fund Committee (WEEFC) was established by vote of Town Meeting in 1985 as a permanent sub-committee of the Weston School Committee.  In anticipation of budget constraints following the passage of Proposition 2 1/2 in Massachusetts, Weston resident, Ed Taff, proposed a charitable foundation to receive tax-deductible contributions for the enrichment of the town's public school programs.  Unlike many other towns with similar educational foundations, WEEFC's status as a sub-committee of the School Committee ensures that the programs funded are compatible with the district's curriculum and educational standards.  This oversight also ensures that only programs that cannot be funded by the district's operating budget are approved.

WEEFC consists of ten members appointed by the School Committee, including a sitting member of the School Committee.  WEEFC is responsible for fund raising, soliciting grant applications and the initial review of the proposals.  The Assistant Superintendent must approve all applications before recommending them to the School Committee for final approval.  Proposals are reviewed at each of the School Committee's regular business meetings.

Weston Public Schools are indeed fortunate to have the generous support of its community.  WEEFC's growth in both funding and participation over the years has resulted in significant enrichment throughout the district in every facet of education and at every level of teaching and learning.

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