Steven Rose has been volunteering with the San Bruno Education Foundation since 2014. First he joined as webmaster, then joined the Board in 2015 as Vice President and later transitioned to Secretary, a role he has filled for the past two years. Steven is responsible for carrying out critical behind-the-scenes work for the SBEF. One of his early accomplishments was …
We Exceeded Our Giving Tuesday Goals!
Giving Tuesday Update: The numbers are in, and it’s official: We exceeded our goal of raising $20,000 for STEM education at San Bruno schools! Thanks to corporate sponsors and donors like you, our #GivingSchoolsDay campaign raised $20,589.22. Every penny raised will pay for professional education to equip our elementary schools teachers with cutting-edge STEM teaching methods, as well as critical …
FAQ #3: What’s the Difference between the Education Foundation and the PTA?
Time for some more FAQ’s about the San Bruno Education Foundation! Question 3: What is the difference between the education foundation and my school’s parent-teacher organization? Do I need to donate to both? Answer: Parent-teacher organizations and local education foundations help bridge the gap left by state funding to cover the costs for an exceptional education for every student. Both …
Meet Our Board: Makiko Sato
Makiko Sato joined the Board of the San Bruno Education Foundation this spring and has taken over the role of treasurer from Renee Callantine, who held the position for many years. With twin daughters in first grade at John Muir Elementary, she has worked as a consultant to California school districts for over 15 years with a focus on planning …
FAQ #2: Why Do We Need Education Foundations?
Time for some FAQ’s about the San Bruno Education Foundation! Question 2: Why do we need education foundations? Don’t our expensive property taxes pay for our schools? Answer: There is a common misconception that State and local property taxes provide enough funding for an exceptional education. Unfortunately, this is not the case. California actually spends $1,000 less per student than …
San Bruno’s Comprehensive Music Education Program
The SBEF conducted an online survey of district parents in the spring, and music education was one of the top enrichment programs that respondents wanted us to support. We’re happy to report that San Bruno schools already have a thriving, comprehensive music education program, thanks to funding from the San Bruno Education Foundation, San Bruno Community Foundation, Capuchino High School …
Support The SBEF While You Do Your Holiday Shopping
Did you know you can support academic enrichment programs for San Bruno students while you do your holiday shopping? Simply select the San Bruno Education Foundation as your charity of choice when you’re shopping on Amazon! Here’s how: Under your “Account,” go to “Your AmazonSmile,” and choose the SBEF as your charity. Always remember to start shopping at smile.amazon.com, and …
Meet Our Board: Renee Callantine
Renee Callantine joined the San Bruno Education Foundation in 2014 and has served as treasurer and fundraising chair. Her proudest accomplishment with SBEF is creating the after-school music program that is open to all 4th and 5th graders in the District and provides instrumental instruction for both band and orchestra. She has lived in San Bruno since 2004 and practices law …
Thank You for Donating to Our Giving Tuesday Campaign
The SBEF wants to say a huge THANK YOU to all the community members who donated to our #GivingSchoolsDay campaign! Every penny of the money raised will be used to purchase science equipment for Parkside Intermediate School and STEM training for San Bruno’s elementary school teachers. Didn’t get a chance to contribute to the SBEF by Giving Tuesday? You can …