Today is #GivingTuesday, the annual holiday that celebrates charitable giving after the spending sprees of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But in San Bruno, it’s #GivingSchoolsDay – a day to give back to our kids and our community! This Giving Tuesday, the San Bruno Education Foundation aims to raise $20,000 to purchase critical science equipment for Parkside Intermediate School and …
FAQ #1: Is The SBEF Part of the San Bruno Park School District?
Time for some FAQ’s about the San Bruno Education Foundation! Question 1: Is the SBEF part of the San Bruno Park School District? Answer: No, the SBEF is an independent, volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing enrichment programs for every child in San Bruno’s public schools. With donations from community members and organizations, we support district-wide academic enrichment programs including …
Happy Thanksgiving from the SBEF
Happy Thanksgiving from the San Bruno Education Foundation! We are forever thankful to the wonderful San Bruno community members who support our schools. What are you most thankful for in the San Bruno community?
One Week Until Giving Tuesday
There’s one week left until #GivingTuesday! The San Bruno Education Foundation aims to raise $20,000 before #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, to fund STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) programs at San Bruno elementary and intermediate schools. Your donation will go towards: Purchasing critical equipment for Parkside Intermediate School’s science classrooms Professional education to equip elementary school teachers with cutting-edge STEM teaching …
Meet Our Board: Bryan Vander Lugt
Bryan Vander Lugt, the SBEF’s Vice President, was motivated to join the SBEF as he realized that “the kinds of great schools we all want for our children require a strong foundation of community engagement and support,” he says. With a twin son and daughter at Parkside Intermediate, Bryan is a research scientist and project manager at Amgen. He served …
Sign Up for Our Fundraiser at Pinot’s Palette
We talk about the importance of arts education for our children, but we often forget that making art can be beneficial for adults, too! Unleash your inner Picasso – while sipping on tasty beverages and enjoying the company of other San Bruno parents – at our Nov. 20 fundraiser at Pinot’s Palette. 30% of the event’s proceeds will fund enrichment …
Nab Our New SBEF Lawn Sign
Show your support for San Bruno schools with the SBEF’s new lawn signs! Fill out our online contact form with your address, and we’ll drop one at your house.
Paint + Sip at the SBEF Fundraiser on Nov. 20
Join the San Bruno Education Foundation for an evening of tasty beverages, painting and fun at the newly-opened Pinot’s Palette in downtown San Bruno. You can sip a glass of cab or pint of beer, while a local artist guides you through painting your own masterpiece – and 30% of the proceeds will go to the San Bruno Education Foundation …