Park City Education Foundation

Park City Education Foundation’s Summer Events!

educationfoundation — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:48:14 +0000

Announcements & Events

Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix Benefit Premiere at the Cinemark Holiday Village Theaters

Tuesday, July 10 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Adults, 18 & over – $40 Kids & Students – $20

PCEF Offers Avenues of Support for PCSD Budget Challenge

educationfoundation — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:34:58 +0000

The board and staff of the Park City Education Foundation have been paying close attention to the process as the Park City School District and Board of Education work to reconcile a difficult budget.

PCEF’s Board of Directors has committed to making sure the high level of education is upheld in the Park City School District by continuing to pay for important programs and positions that might be cut from the budget.

In the past, PCEF has funded programs that meant more teachers and paraprofessionals in the schools; that targeted every level of learner, from gifted and talented to English language learners, and that also enhanced a wide range of subjects: math, English, foreign languages, art, science – even physical education.

Some of the programs PCEF will continue to fund include:

Grief counseling
Teacher grants
Community scholarship program
Community scholarship advisor
International Baccalaureate coordinator
Elementary arts specialist
Literacy coach
Full-day kindergarten
Summer reading programs
Recognition of teachers, students and volunteers

An investment in education means a smarter pool of future job applicants, sustained real estate values, a higher quality of life and more consumers with more discretionary money. Everyone benefits: business owners, homeowners, realtors, families, investors, recreation enthusiasts and of course, our children.

PCEF committed more than $450,000 in programs to the school district for the 2006-2007 school year and plans to continue to support the district in the 2007-2008 school year.

PCEF recognizes it takes more than taxes and real estate growth to pay for the level of excellence expected in our schools. Donations to the Park City Education Foundation directly affect the quality of education in the classroom. It is one of the few ways parents and the community can ensure a high-quality educational career for their students.

To learn more about how you can get involved, contact PCEF at 435.615.0235 or email pcef@pcschools.us or log on to our website www.pcef4kids.org.

Annual movie fundraiser debuts in Park City Novemburrr 16

educationfoundation — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 15:44:50 +0000

PARK CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION PREMIERES WARNER BROS.’ “HAPPY FEET”

The Park City Education Foundation is proud to present the Warner Bros. movie “Happy Feet” as its annual film premiere event and fundraiser. The animated children’s movie will show Thursday, Nov. 16 – one night before it opens nationwide – at the George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts. The premiere benefit is part of PCEF Week, which raises awareness of PCEF-funded district programs.

Please pick up the phone, and take our call!

educationfoundation — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:58:29 +0000

…Hello, it will be us, PCEF, calling … again, for the 4th year in a row … and, if we haven’t been lucky enough to reach you during one of our last annual Parent Appeal Phone-A-Thons, we hope we get a chance to speak with you this year!

PARK CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTS FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN

educationfoundation — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:59:47 +0000

The first year of the Full-Day Kindergarten pilot program at McPolin Elementary School helped 10 academically at-risk children to successfully transition into 1st grade. PCEF, in partnership with the Park City School District, continues to fund the program this year, expanding it to all four elementary schools.

9th Annual Stephen and Sarah Doilney Award winner: Maureen Amendola, PCHS

educationfoundation — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:03:20 +0000

The current senior class at Park City High School voted for the recipient of The Stephen and Sarah Doilney Award. The Park City Education Foundation asked the students to choose the educator who influenced them the most during their student career. This year, more than 90% of the senior class voted, nominating teachers from the elementary and middle schools, as well as specialists and counselors. Many teachers at the high school received significant amounts of votes.

This year, the Doilney Family and PCEF are pleased to honor Maureen Amendola with this award. Maureen has been a catalyst to students mastering chemistry at Park City High School since 1995.