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On March 3 and 4th, thousands of supporters of BEF will be contacted during the Telethon. Donations may also be made through the United Way campaign (Donor #6281). Pledges and donations, all tax-deductible, will help ensure a more enriching classroom experience for children in all grades in Barrington.
When your phone rings on March 3 or 4th, please know that BEF greatly appreciates your donations.
BARRINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION (BEF) FUNDS $68,441
IN GRANTS TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR 2008
The Barrington Education Foundation (BEF) is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the support and enrichment of all students within the Barrington Public Schools. Founded in 1992, BEF has raised and awarded over $600,000 to fund a wide range of programs, technology and materials through an annual grant cycle, providing direct benefit for the enrichment of students in all schools and grades in the district.
With this announcement of $68,441 in award funding for 2008, BEF provides funding for 16 grants that are distributed among all six district schools. Technology grants comprised the largest category of grant proposals, followed by Literacy.
The Barrington Education Foundation uses proceeds from its two annual fundraising events, the Rubber Ducky Race and the BEF Telethon (to be held March 3rd and 4th, 2008), as well as funds raised through the United Way, from individual donors, sponsors and businesses to provide funding for these annual grant awards. Our largest sponsors this year are Merrill Lynch, Orthodontic Partners, Barrington Times, Coleman Realtors, Residential Properties and Lighthouse MD – all of which contributed $500 or more. In addition, BEF was the recipient of a generous and significant charity contribution of $11,000 from the CVS Charity Classic Golf Tournament, which helped tremendously with BEF’s ability to grant such deserving programs. BEF is proud to announce the following grant awards:
BARRINGTON HIGH
SCHOOL
v Interactive Whiteboard Technology : To be used by the math department to benefit all math students by providing the opportunity for interactive learning.
v Large screen LCD: A 50” flat screen will be installed in the
lunch room to project the morning show and other video productions to a broader
audience. Also will improve communication in the high school with regards to
schedule changes and upcoming events.
v Senior Project Resource : Research
books will be added to the library’s existing collection for all students, more
specifically seniors, to support investigation of topic selection, research of
thesis paper, background for fieldwork and skills resources for presentations
of senior projects.
v Classroom Jeopardy : The
Classroom Jeopardy software set will offer a creative approach for science
teachers in preparing students for science assessments.
BARRINGTON MIDDLE
SCHOOL
v Projecting Success: 12 LCD/speaker set-ups will be
purchased for the Language Arts classrooms in the middle school to enhance
differentiated learning.
v Expansion of Music Computer Lab: This
grant will allow for the expansion of computers and software for the electronic
component of the music program.
v Reading for All: An
estimated 225 books will be purchased to benefit all middle school students and
to aid in differentiated instruction and a new seventh grade social studies
curriculum.
v Robotics: Two additional
computer Robotics Work Stations will be purchased for the lab. Each student in
class will now have access to a computer to build and program a robot.
v Large Printer : A 24” roll
printer will be used by teachers to create educational posters for the
classrooms.
HAMPDEN MEADOWS
SCHOOL
v Technology on the Go: Funds will allow for the installation of 9 wireless computer access ports (making the school wireless) along with the purchase of 5 laptops to allow teachers to implement creative projects right in their classrooms.
v Mobile Technology: A mobile PCU and 30” LCD monitor will be purchased allowing increased accessibility for group presentations in each classroom.
v Digital Piano: A new digital
piano for the school to enhance music programs.
v Books Fall Open: Enhance all
classroom libraries to better meet the needs of all students and different
reading levels.
v Good Sports: Funds to be used to
purchase library materials that support student interest in sports and recreation.
PRIMROSE, SOWAMS
AND NAYATT SCHOOLS
v Library Materials to support K-3 Social
Studies Curriculum: All three
elementary schools will purchase library books to support the new social
studies curriculum in each grade to further learning in the classroom and
individually.
SOWAMS SCHOOL
v Folk Music Workshops with
Atwater-Donnelly : Atwater-Donnelly will perform workshops for the
students offering insights into the genre and origins of folk music. The
workshops will also raise awareness of the health benefits of dance and the
physical requirements of dancers.
As you are aware, since 1992 BEF has awarded close to $608,850 in grants to the Barrington Public Schools benefiting every school in the district, grades K through 12!
Please consider BEF during the upcoming 2007 United Way Campaign. Many companies provide matching funds which would double your contribution!
Simply designate your United Way gift to BEF indicating the foundation's full name and community:
BEF is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the support and enrichment of all students in the Barrington public school system. Since it was founded in 1992, BEF has raised and distributed almost $608,850 in grants to the Barrington public schools. These grants are made possible through the proceeds raised at our annual Rubber Ducky Race and our annual Telethon. Last year, grants were made to all 6 public schools for items such as portable sound systems, scientific lab equipment, LCD projectors, camcorders, Elmo projectors and many, many books.
Salutatorian
Barrington Times
Coleman Realtors
Highest Honors
Residential Properties
Lighthouse MD
Honor Roll
Bagels, Etc.
Sylvan Learning Center
Brown, Lisle & Cummings
Webster Bank
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