The San Bruno Education Foundation is hosting a school supplies drive! We’re collecting supplies for our District’s students in need, as well as classroom materials for our teachers. In general, we need: PencilsNotebooksCrayonsColored pencilsMarkersErasersScissorsGlueGlue sticksPencil sharpenersDry erase markers & erasers RulersPencil boxes or zipper pencil cases You can find a complete list of supplies needed here. There are three ways to …
San Bruno Teachers: Enjoy A Cup of Coffee – On Us!
SBEF is excited to partner with the San Bruno Park School District, San Bruno Lions Club and San Bruno Rotary in sponsoring free coffee and bagels for our District’s teachers and staff next week at Grand Leader Market in downtown San Bruno. We know the first week of school can be a challenging transition, but it’s especially challenging now, during …
Get Ready for Distance Learning with These Free Online Classes
Both kids AND parents are getting nervous about starting the school year with distance learning. But there are several free online classes next week that aim to help families kick off the new school year smoothly. Brightline, a pediatric behavioral health clinic in Palo Alto, is offering two workshops next week: Monday, Aug. 24, 8-8:45pm: How to Manage Back-to-(Home) School …
How the 2020 Census Affects San Bruno Students
Have you filled out the 2020 Census yet? The Census determines congressional representation, informs hundreds of billions in federal funding every year and provides data that impacts communities for the next decade. The Census count is also very important for our schools and children. Census data directly impacts federal funds that communities receive each year for programs and services that …
FAQ #7: Who Runs The SBEF?
FAQ’s are back! Question #7: Who runs the San Bruno Education Foundation? Answer: The San Bruno Education Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation governed by a 100%-volunteer Board of Directors. Our Board consists of parents, community members and people just like you! Meet our Board members here: Scott Curtner, President Bryan Vander Lugt, Vice President Bryan has …
Show Your San Bruno Pride with an SBEF Lawn Sign
Maybe you flew an American flag at your house last weekend for Independence Day, or you have a lawn sign celebrating your family’s recent graduate. You can also show your pride for the San Bruno community and our schools with a San Bruno Education Foundation lawn sign! Fill out our online contact form with your address, and we’ll drop one …
Sign Up for the San Bruno Library’s Virtual Summer Reading Program
SBEF’s mission is to provide academic enrichment programs, such as music and STEM, to San Bruno students. One way to enrich your child’s education this summer and prevent “summer slide” is to participate in the San Bruno Public Library’s virtual summer reading program. Students that complete a reading log will be entered into a drawing for a $1000 scholarship and …
Support San Bruno Students While You Shop Online
Here’s an easy way to support academic enrichment programs for San Bruno students: Just keep shopping on Amazon! Shopping on AmazonSmile is the same as shopping on Amazon, but 0.5% of your AmazonSmile-eligible purchases will go to the San Bruno Education Foundation. Here’s how: If you’re shopping on the Amazon website, find your “Account,” go to “Your AmazonSmile,” and choose …
Keep Up Your Child’s Music Education During Remote Learning
Don’t forget that your K-5 student can continue their music education during remote learning, thanks to the great videos created by Music for Minors, our music education provider. Ask your child’s teacher for the link to the videos, and get ready to make some music! Music education is just one of the many academic enrichment programs that SBEF supports. Learn …
SBEF Receives $240,000 Grant to Fund Technology for Teachers
Great news to end Teacher Appreciation Week! The San Bruno Education Foundation is excited to announce it has received $240,000 in grant funds from the San Bruno Community Foundation to provide San Bruno teachers with the most up-to-date digital tools to support their online teaching. The grant funds will pay for new laptop computers for every teacher, from transitional kindergarten …