FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2007
Contact info:
Brenda Vanderloop, NPEF Board of Trustees, 425-788-9846
Joy Ingram, NPEF Development Director, 425-489-6465
Join the
Northshore Public Education Foundation in Lighting a Fire for Learning
Lynnwood - The Northshore Public Education Foundation is pleased to announce
that local author and community leader, Kirby Larson, will be the Keynote
Speaker at the Light a Fire for Learning Luncheon. The luncheon will
welcome 350 guests to celebrate education and Northshore students, on
Thursday May 17, 2007 at the Lynnwood Convention Center.
The purpose of the Light A Fire for Learning Luncheon is to bring awareness
for the needs in the Northshore School District, to celebrate success and to
raise funds to support educational opportunities in the Northshore School
District. The goal of the luncheon is to raise more than $75,000 to fund
teacher grants, science and literacy programs within the 30 Northshore
Schools.
Kirby Larson is a well-recognized children’s Author and Book Reviewer. Her
current young adult book, Hattie Big Sky, has been recognized with
the prestigious Newbery Honor Award. In Hattie Big Sky, Kirby tells
her grandmother’s story, her story and the story of every young woman who
has to fight in order to claim a space for herself in the world.
Larson, a mom, writer, teacher and community volunteer is an advocate for
children and education. She co-founded the Northshore Performing Arts
Center and served two terms (eight years) as a Northshore School District
Board Member. In addition to Hattie Big Sky, she has written
Second Grade Pig Pals, Cody and Quinn, Sitting in a Tree and The
Magic Kerchief.
Showing her passion for education and literature, Larson will share her
insight into these topics and more at the Light a Fire for Learning
Luncheon. Also joining Larson at the Luncheon will be local radio
personality, Mike West, and many Northshore students, teachers and staff.
For more information about the luncheon please phone (425) 489-6465 or go
to www.npefoundation.org.
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Woodinville, WA 98072FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact info:
Jean Fowler, Executive Director, NPEF 425-489-6465
Brenda Vanderloop, 425-788-9846
New Trustees Appointed to Education Foundation Board
Bothell, WA — The Northshore Public Education Foundation (NPEF) announced
the recent appointments of Jody Norton and Susan Fyall to the Board of
Trustees. Norton, a Woodinville resident, is Vice-President, Diversion
Operations Manager for Banner Bank. She has served on the Boards of the
Woodinville and Kirkland Chambers of Commerce. When accepting her
appointment, Norton said, “I believe in what NPEF is doing to help improve
education in our schools. I want to give back to the community where I live
and am raising my children.” Norton has children at Bear Creek Elementary
School in Woodinville and Lake Roosevelt High School.
Fyall, a Kenmore resident, is a community volunteer and small business
owner. She has served on local, regional and state PTA boards along with the
Children’s Hospital Board. Fyall, a certified public school teacher in
English and French, has grown children and has lots of training in parent
involvement. “I have a passion for public education, she said, „and I want
to see success for every child and family.”
NPEF’s third annual „Light a Fire for Learning‰ Luncheon takes place
Thursday, May 17, at the Lynnwood Convention Center.
NPEF fulfills its mission by enhancing learning opportunities for all
Northshore students. The organization operates independently from the
Northshore School District and is funded solely by private contributions.
For more information regarding the programs of the Northshore Public
Education Foundation go to www.npefoundation.org or contact the
foundation at (425) 489-6465 or e-mail jingram@nsd.org.
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PO Box 828
Woodinville, WA 98072
Local Education Foundation is looking for FANs
Bothell, WA — What are FANS? . . . people and
businesses that Fund A Need. This month the Norhshore Public Education
Foundation (NPEF) begins a pilot program called Fund A Need (FAN). Created to
give donors an opportunity to direct their donations to a specific project, FAN
gives teachers an opportunity to fund programs that are not funded or only
partially funded by PTA activities, NPEF grants, or other sources of funding.
Fund A Need complements fundraising campaigns currently in progress in
Northshore schools and will make an immediate impact in our classrooms.
Here is how it works. A teacher, school or volunteer submits a simple
application to NPEF. The application requires approval from the school’s
Principal to ensure the program fits within school guidelines and is not
currently being funded by other resources. An independent committee, appointed
by NPEF, reviews the applications.
Once the project has been approved for funding, it’s posted on the NPEF website.
All supporters have to do is go to the Foundation website (www.npefoundation.org
<http://www.npefoundation.org/> ) to locate a project
they would like to fund. A supporter can fund all or part of a project.
Donations are tax deductible and, aside from a 3% processing fee, 100% of the
contributions go directly to the school to fund their need.
Projects currently posted for funding include a Native Wetlands area at Skyview
Junior High; a Kindergarten Writing Program at Canyon Creek Elementary; a
Science Fair at Kenmore Elementary; Metal Fabrication Equipment at Kenmore
Junior High, Therapeutic Horseback Riding at Arrowhead Elementary; and,
Microscopes for Woodmoor Elementary.
For more information about Fund A Need please go to www.npefoundation.org
<http://www.npefoundation.org/> or phone (425)
489-6465. With the Community’s support we can all be FANs of education.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROMOTION
425-788-9846
Cell: 206-498-9731
PO Box 828
Woodinville, WA 98072
Setember 25, 2006
For Immediate Release
Tiger Woods
Foundation Funds Science Initiative for Northshore Public Schools
Bothell, WA-The
Northshore Public Education Foundation (NPEF) is pleased to announce that it has
received $5,000 from the Tiger Woods Foundation in support of it’s Science
Initiative.
The goal of
NPEF’s Science Initiative is to put science in the hands of every Northshore
Student. The purpose is to ensure that every child in the Northshore School
District receives an exciting science curriculum that encourages them to learn
and excel in science. In the past two year’s NPEF has invested more than
$120,000 toward the Science Initiative through the purchase of The Full Option
Science System (FOSS) curriculum and secondary textbooks and safety equipment.
This Science
Initiative identifies one of our educational systems greatest challenges:
implementing science education in the classroom. In 2004 the State of Washington
announced new grade level expectations for science. With the $5,000 gift from
the Tiger Woods Foundation, NPEF will continue to place Science curriculum into
the Northshore Public schools.
For more
information regarding the programs of the Northshore Public Education Foundation
go to www.npefoundation.org or contact the foundation at (425) 489-6465 or
e-mail jingram@nsd.org.
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Vanderloop
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RELATIONS & PROMOTION
425-788-9846
Cell:
206-498-9731 PO Box 828 Woodinville, WA 98072
July 17, 2006
For Immediate Release
Contact: Joy Ingram (425) 489-6465 jingram@nsd.org
Northshore Public Education Foundation
Building a Legacy
Bothell, WA- The Northshore Public Education Foundation
(NPEF) is pleased to announce that the Feik Family Children’s Fund has
generously contributed more than $7,500 to the Legacy of Excellence. Thanks to
this generous gift the Legacy of Excellence is just a few thousand dollars away
from generating its Legacy Goal.
By directing these funds to the Legacy of Excellence
the Feik Family Children’s Fund will insure that NPEF can continue to enhance
its fundraising activities, giving even more resources back to the School
District and insuring that all Northshore students receive equal opportunities
for enhanced learning. The vision and treasure of the Legacy donors continue to
help the Foundation build its capacity to support Northshore’s students and
teachers.
Since 1995 the Northshore Public Education Foundation
has been dedicated to enhancing learning opportunities for all Northshore
students. For the first several years of the foundation’s existence, that
mission was focused on awarding $10,000 – $15,000 in classroom teacher grants
annually. As the needs of the school district grew, the NPEF Trustees recognized
that the foundation would have to do more to ensure that all Northshore students
received the high quality education expected by the Northshore community.
In 2003, NPEF Trustees realized that a professional
fundraiser was critical to meeting the mission of enhancing learning
opportunities for all students. The challenge was how to hire a skilled
professional without having enough money to support the position. As an infant
organization with an annual budget near $40,000, it was clear that something
creative had to be tried. The NPEF Trustees decided to “ask for help” from the
community.
The Legacy of Excellence was created to recognize and
honor donors who came forward to enhance NPEF’s ability to help students learn.
Setting a goal of $100,000, these donors demonstrated their support by
contributing funds specifically for NPEF infrastructure. Because of the
confidence and trust demonstrated by these donors, within two years, NPEF has
increased its fundraising capacity by over 400%.
For more information about the Legacy of Excellence and
to be recognized as a Founder on the Honor Wall located in the District
Administration Building, contact Jean Fowler, Executive Director,
educationfoundation@mail2.nsd.org.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROMOTION 425-788-9846 Cell: 206-498-9731 PO Box 828
Woodinville, WA 98072
May 31, 2006
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jean Fowler
Phone: 425-489-6380
E-Mail:
educationfoundation@mail2.nsd.org
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Northshore Students were on hand for
demonstrations.
Community Luncheon Raises Money for Science
Woodinville, WA
— The “Light a Fire for
Learning” Community Luncheon, held recently, was a great success! The generosity
of the guests, members and sponsors from the business community helped the
Northshore Public Education Foundation (NPEF) raise nearly $68,000 for classroom
hands-on science materials. Students across the Northshore School district will
continue “real world” science in their classrooms.
Operating separately from the Northshore School District, with schools
located in King and south Snohomish Counties, the Foundation is funded solely by
private contributions. With the support of the community NPEF can continue to
“Light the Fire for Learning” fulfilling their mission to enhance educational
opportunities for all students in the District.
To find out more about NPEF, call 425-489-6465 or e-mail: educationfoundation@mail2.nsd.org.
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May 16, 2006
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jean Fowler
Phone: 425-489-6380
E-Mail: educationfoundation@mail2.nsd.org
Northshore Teachers Receive Project
Grants
Bothell, WA – The Northshore Public
Education Foundation is proud to announce our 2006 – 07 Teacher Grant
Recipients, Susan Creager-Reike, Shannon Feil, Cathy Flanagan, Jim Geiszler,
Justine Hurley, Cindy Kaufman, Kate Labiak, Jan Morgan, Megan Moyer, Janelle
Narancic, Beth Nelson, Rodeen Peterson, Ann Rubie, and Nicole Ryan.
These recipients received grants ranging
from $500 to $1,000 and will use the money for a variety of items designed to
enhance student learning. Grants will support projects such as student study at
the Olympic Park Institute, a cello, on-site scientist and science education,
music instruction, and curriculum materials in science and reading. All
materials are expected to impact students for several years to come.
NPEF provides grants to teachers once a
year for creative and innovative projects that encourage opportunity, discovery
and creativity in learning, foster academic preparedness and promote community
involvement. Schools receiving grant money in 06-07 include Canyon Creek,
Crystal Springs, Fernwood, Kokanee, Lockwood, Sunrise, and Woodmoor Elementary,
Leota Junior High, Secondary Academy for Success and Bothell High.
NPEF, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, operates
independently from the Northshore School District and is funded solely by
private contributions. To find out more about the Foundation visit their website
at www.npefoundation.org or call 425-489-6465.
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Brenda Lee M. Vanderloop
bv@vanderloop-pr.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROMOTION
425-788-9846
PO Box 828
Woodinville, WA 98072
February 21, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact info: Jean Fowler, Executive Director, NPEF 425-489-6465
Brenda Vanderloop, 425-788-9846
New Trustee Appointed to Foundation Board
Bothell, WA — The Northshore Public
Education Foundation (NPEF) announced the recent appointment of Carol Lance to
the Board of Trustees. Lance, a Kenmore resident, has worked as a substitute
teacher in the Northshore School District. A long time community volunteer,
she’s served on the Evergreen Hospital Auxiliary Board; been involved in school
PTA’s and Booster Clubs and volunteered with Hopelink, the Seattle Art Museum
and Seattle Opera.
When asked about her interest in the
Foundation Board, Lance replied, “I was raised by a teacher and have a strong
interest in accelerating the quality of Northshore School District’s educational
programs.” Lance has children attending Inglemoor High School, Kenmore Junior
High and Seattle Prep.
NPEF’s second annual “Light a Fire for
Learning” Luncheon takes place Thursday, May 18, at the Lynnwood Convention
Center.
NPEF fulfills its mission by enhancing
learning opportunities for all Northshore students. The organization operates
independently from the Northshore School District and is funded solely by
private contributions. For more information regarding the programs of the
Northshore Public Education Foundation go to www.npefoundation.org or contact
the foundation at (425) 489-6465 or e-mail jingram@nsd.org.
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bv@vanderloop-pr.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROMOTION
425-788-9846
PO Box 828
Woodinville, WA 98072
FEBRUARY 7, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Joy Ingram, NPEF Development Director, 425-489-6465
Brenda Vanderloop, NPEF
Trustee, 425-788-9846
Matt Hasselbeck Autographed
Footballs raise more than $4,000
to Benefit Northshore Students
Bothell, WA — Thanks to many enthusiastic Seahawk fans, the Northshore
Public Education Foundation and Shelton View Elementary recently auctioned three
Matt Hasselbeck Footballs for $1,000 each.
Super Bowl Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck visited Shelton View Elementary School in
fall and left behind several official NFL footballs. With the Seahawks headed
to the Superbowl the autographed footballs were a perfect opportunity to raise
money for reading materials in the Northshore School District.
Through the auction and with additional gifts from generous donors the footballs
have raised more than $4,000 to provide reading materials for the Shelton View
library and other programs within the District.
Bids for the three footballs auctioned came from as far north as Vancouver,
Canada and all over Western Washington. The Foundation and school are thrilled
at what this means for their library.
For more information regarding the programs of the Northshore Public Education
Foundation go to www.npefoundation.org or contact the foundation at (425)
489-6465 or e-mail jingram@nsd.org.
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Brenda Lee M. Vanderloop
bv@vanderloop-pr.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROMOTION
425-788-9846
PO Box 828
Woodinville, WA 98072
November 28, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Joy Ingram, NPEF Development Director
Brenda Vanderloop, NPEF
Trustee- 425-788-9846
Holiday Food Orders Benefit Education
Foundation
Northshore Public Education Foundation Teams Up with Alaska Smokehouse
Bothell, WA -
The
Northshore Public Education Foundation (NPEF) has teamed up with World Wide
Gourmet Foods, home of Alaska Smokehouse & The Famous Pacific Dessert Company
Inc., to offer a diverse selection of high quality gourmet food items directly
from the fundraising website, www.gourmetfoodfundraiser.com. Products are
offered at regular retail prices with no additional mark-ups and 40 percent of
the purchase price is returned to NPEF.
“This is the third year that NPEF has been able to offer this opportunity to the
community,” said Jean Fowler, NPEF Executive Director. “Gifts ordered last year
were on time, delicious and a great fundraiser for the Foundation. This is an
easy way to order great holiday gifts and help students at the same time.”
Gifts available on the site include: Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon and hand
crafted desserts such as Raspberry Linzer Torte with northwest raspberries and
Chocolate Decadence. Supporters simply select those items they wish to
purchase, provide the shipping address and payment information online via a
secure checkout.
The Northshore Public Education Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3)
organization supporting learning opportunities for all Northshore students. For
more information about NPEF visit their website www.npefoundation.org.
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Brenda Lee M. Vanderloop
bv@vanderloop-pr.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROMOTION
425-788-9846
Fax: 425-788-8430
PO Box 828
Woodinville, WA 98072
November 4, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact info: Jean Fowler, NPEF Exec. Dir. 425-489-6380
Brenda Vanderloop
425-788-9846
EVERY CHILD DESERVES A GREAT EDUCATION
CALLING FOR KIDS PHONATHON – Nov. 14,15,16 & 17, 2005
Bothell, WA — The Northshore Public Education Foundation (NPEF) announces it’s
second annual “Calling For Kids” Phonathon this month. NPEF is a non-profit
organization that raises money to enhance learning opportunities for all
Northshore students.
Operating separately from the Northshore School District (with schools
located in King and south Snohomish Counties) the Foundation is funded solely by
private contributions. Monies raised in the 2005-2006 campaign will fund:
- MORE science kits for elementary and secondary school classrooms
- specialized reading materials for EVERY elementary school, and
- teacher grants encouraging opportunity, discovery and creativity.
During the Phonathon volunteers, consisting of parents, students and school
supporters, will call Northshore School District families to tell them about
NPEF and ask for a donation. Calls will be made Monday through Thursday
evenings, November 14, 15, 16 and 17, between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
“Surrounding school districts have been conducting phone campaigns for
years,” said Jean Fowler, NPEF Executive Director. “Northshore’s reputation for
excellent schools and outstanding community support for education promises to
make our phonathon a success,” she added.
To find out more about the Foundation visit their website at
www.npefoundation.org. You can also call 425-489-6465 or e-mail:
educationfoundation@mail2.nsd.org for more information.
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Vanderloop Communications
Brenda Lee M. Vanderloop
bv@vanderloop-pr.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROMOTION
425-788-9846
Fax: 425-788-8430
PO Box 828
Woodinville, WA 98072
October 25, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact info: Jean Fowler, Executive Director, NPEF 425-489-6380
Brenda Vanderloop
425-788-9846
New Trustees Appointed to Foundation Board
Bothell & Woodinville, WA — The Northshore Public Education
Foundation (NPEF) announced recent appointments of Diane McMurry, Rob
Pickering and Randi Halela to the Board of Trustees.
McMurry is a long-time Northshore School District PTA volunteer and leader,
and serves as the State PTA Regional Director. Her background is in Finance
and she worked as an economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Pickering, former secondary social studies teacher, is active with his local
PTA. He is currently President of the Inglemoor Club of the Northshore
Youth Soccer Association. Halela, also a Northshore parent, has been active
in both local schools and the community. She is the Banking Center Manager
of Woodinville First Mutual Bank and serves as secretary for the Woodinville
Chamber of Commerce.
In other Foundation News, Joy Ingram has been hired as Development Director.
Working in non-profit fundraising for the past ten years, Ingram chose to
specifically work with children's service organizations. A graduate of
Central Washington University, she grew up in Kirkland Washington and
currently lives in Bothell with children in the Northshore School District.
NPEF’s second annual “Calling for Kids” Phonathon takes place November 14th
through 17th. Donations this year support additional science kits in
elementary and secondary schools and specialized reading materials in every
elementary school. NPEF fulfills its mission by enhancing learning
opportunities for all Northshore students.
NPEF, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, operates independently from the Northshore
School District and is funded solely by private contributions. To find out
more about the Foundation or the annual Phonathon visit their website at
www.npefoundation.org or call 425-489-6465.
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Vanderloop Communications
Brenda Lee M. Vanderloop
bv@vanderloop-pr.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROMOTION
425-788-9846
Fax: 425-788-8430
June 21, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact info: Jean Fowler, Executive Director, NPEF 425-489-6465
Brenda Vanderloop
425-788-9846
New Trustee Appointed to Foundation Board
Bothell, WA — The Northshore Public Education Foundation (NPEF)
announced the recent appointment of Sheila Bishop to the Board of Trustees.
Bishop is active in the PTA and a classroom volunteer at Sunrise Elementary.
She is a former Junior High math teacher with the Lake Washington School
District and has her UW teaching certificate in Math/English at the secondary
level.
When asked about her interest in the Foundation Board, Bishop replied, “I have
been thinking a lot in the past few years about the science programs in our
schools, and am thrilled with NPEF's science initiative.” NPEF raised more
than $100,000 this year for hands on science kits and safety equipment in
Northshore schools. Bishop has three children attending Sunrise Elementary.
The Northshore Public Education Foundation is dedicated to promoting community
involvement in education. Working in partnership with our local community,
NPEF fulfills its mission by funding projects and programs that strive to:
Achieve Academic Excellence; Support Teacher Innovation and Training; and
Reach All Students.
NPEF, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, operates independently from the Northshore
School District and is funded solely by private contributions. To find out
more about the Foundation visit their website at www.npefoundation.org or call
425-489-6465.
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