Dear San Bruno Park Families,
As another school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate what our community accomplished together. As a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to supporting every student in the San Bruno Park School District, SBEF invests in programs and experiences that help students learn, grow, and thrive.
Thanks to the generosity of families, community members, and local partners, SBEF invested more than $400,000 this year in programs and resources that go beyond the standard curriculum, including music and arts education, STEM programs, and professional development for teachers in reading and math instruction.
These efforts matter deeply. While our schools continue making progress in reading and math, there is still important work ahead. SBEF’s investments help ensure students have access to the enrichment, creativity, and hands-on learning experiences that support both academic success and personal growth.
This year, SBEF supported programs and resources at every school across the District to help students strengthen academic skills, explore their interests, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Below are some highlights:
At Allen, we helped to support:
- The school garden through new planter construction and life sciences education provided by Each Green Corner
- Music education opportunities
- After-school enrichment programs, including theater and Lego Robotics
- STEM classroom projects and hands-on learning
- Early literacy training for teachers
At Belle Air, we supported:
- The school garden through a new greenhouse and life sciences education provided by Each Green Corner
- Campus beautification projects, including painted playground games
- A student-designed campus mural
- Music education opportunities
- After-school enrichment programs, including theater and Lego Robotics
- Early literacy training for teachers
At John Muir, we supported:
- Campus beautification projects, including garden improvements and painting of shared spaces
- Music education opportunities
- Lego Robotics programs for elementary students
- An after-school theater program
- Early literacy training for teachers
At Parkside, we supported:
- Music education, including funding for the band teacher, instruments, and supplies
- Campus beautification and landscaping projects
- After-school enrichment programs, including theater, Lego Robotics, and the STEM Fair
- School spirit and community-building events, including Panther Pride Day
At Portola, we supported:
- The school garden and life sciences education provided by Each Green Corner
- STEM instruction and classroom learning opportunities
- Campus beautification projects
- Music education opportunities
- After-school enrichment programs, including theater and Lego Robotics
- Early literacy training for teachers
Every contribution to SBEF makes a difference. Monthly donations provide reliable support for music, arts, STEM programs, teacher development, and enrichment opportunities throughout the District.
Please consider making a donation today.
Families and community members who contribute $120 or more annually will be recognized as SBEF Advocates, while those donating $600 or more will become SBEF Champions. Donors in both categories will receive an SBEF car decal, and Champions will also receive a complimentary ticket to our annual gala.
Thank you for supporting our students, teachers, and schools. Together, we’re helping create opportunities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and success for every child in the San Bruno Park School District.
We wish you and your family a wonderful summer and look forward to another great year ahead.
With gratitude,
Heather Latta,
SBEF President