Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The Simi Valley Education Foundation has created an Affinity Partners Program with local businesses who believe in and support the work the Simi Valley Education Foundation does for the local public schools. A percentage of the monies raised by these companies are donated back to the Simi Valley Education Foundation.
We are proud to announce a new partnership with Zumega Music. On August 8th at Lost Canyons Golf Club, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Zumega Music will present Tropical Night Under the Stars -- an evening of live Jazz, Reggae, Soca, and Steel Drum music with various artists performing. The evening also includes wine tasting and delicious food. In addition, there will be a raffle prize of a big screen television.
Tickets are $60 per person ($50 per person if purchased before July 1st.) and group discounts are available. Proceeds from this evening will be donated to the Simi Valley Education Foundation.
To purchase tickets for this fun evening, please visit the Zumega Music website at www.zumegamusic.com/event or email zumegaevents@gmail.com.
Through the Affinity Program, our partners offer a variety of services to the community and by utilizing their services or participating in their programs; our Foundation receives additional financial resources to support our schools and teachers.
The Simi Valley Education Foundation seeks to strengthen our public schools and the education they provide for our children by providing additional resources to benefit students in Simi Valley's public schools. For more information about our events and programs please visit our website at www.svef.org or email info@svef.org.
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jun/24/tropical-night-under-the-stars-to-benefit-simi/
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Simi Valley Education Foundation Awards $11,000 in Scholarships and Endowments
Simi Valley Students Receive $11,000 In Scholarships and Endowment Scholarships From The Simi Valley Education Foundation
Monday, June 22, 2009
Each year, the Simi Valley Education Foundation grants five deserving students $1,000 scholarships so that they can attend college, technical or vocational schools. One student is chosen from each of the four local high schools -- Apollo High School, Royal High School, Santa Susana School High and Simi High School, and one from Moorpark Community College.
In addition, the Simi Valley Educational Foundation awards three two-year community college scholarships ($1,000 per year) to students enrolling in a local community college each fall.
Read more: http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jun/22/simi-valley-education-foundation-awards-11000-in/
Monday, June 22, 2009
Each year, the Simi Valley Education Foundation grants five deserving students $1,000 scholarships so that they can attend college, technical or vocational schools. One student is chosen from each of the four local high schools -- Apollo High School, Royal High School, Santa Susana School High and Simi High School, and one from Moorpark Community College.
In addition, the Simi Valley Educational Foundation awards three two-year community college scholarships ($1,000 per year) to students enrolling in a local community college each fall.
Read more: http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jun/22/simi-valley-education-foundation-awards-11000-in/
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
2009 E-Waste Recycling Days Successful for SVEF & Simi Valley Community
The e-waste recycling days were a new venture for the Simi Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) this year, but they turned out to be an incredible way to connect with our community while raising much needed money for our schools. Co-Chairs, Karen Stewart & Jill Haney did an incredible job of organizing volunteers and coordinating efforts with our partners. The SVEF hosted two e-waste events during the 2008-09 school year, one in the Fall and then another this past Spring. Along with our recycling partner, e-Green and our many community partners we were able to help Simi Valley residence remove more than 149,000 pounds of e-waste from their homes and offices this year. The goal is to host another e-waste recycling event in the fall, so stay tuned.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Royal High School Senior Awards Night - SVEF Honored
I had the honor, along with Leigh Nixon, of presenting two scholarships to two deserving seniors at last night's Royal High School Senior Awards Night. The recipients were both deserving and appreciative and it was exciting to be part of a great evening.
In addition to recognizing the accomplishments of many graduating seniors (2009 is an incredible class!), Royal High School utilizes this night each year to honor what they call their Highlander "R" Award recipients. This award is given to those who have provided distinguished service to the students, staff and community of Royal high School.
Royal's principal, Dan Houghton stood at the podium acknowledging some of the past recipients and then continued to explain that one of this year's recipients is not go to an individual, but an organization. He went on to very eloquently explain that over the years, this organization has had dedicated volunteers working countless hours to raise thousands of dollars in monetary and equipment donations that have benefited all public education in Simi Valley.
Mr. Houghton went on to talk about the organizations programs and events, and the positive impact on the students and teachers of Simi Valley. He announced that this organization, in just the past 3 years, has donated approximately $140,000 to Royal High School and that this money has gone into the classrooms to directly benefit our students. He then stated that it was his pleasure and honor to award the Highlander "R" Award to the SIMI VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
This was exciting and a complete surprise. I went up to accept the award and then a few presenters later, went back up to honor our two deserving scholarship recipients.
The Simi Valley Education Foundation with the help of our community and business partners will hand out a total of 8 scholarships throughout the district this year.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Push is on for a ‘common’ education standard for US schoolchildren | csmonitor.com
By Dave Cook
Staff writer/ June 10, 2009 edition
Washington
Education Secretary Arne Duncan threw his weight Wednesday behind a “common” education standard for all of America’s schoolchildren, saying the current state-by-state system has produced uneven results in which some students “are totally, inadequately prepared to go into a competitive university, let alone graduate.”
Mr. Duncan, who has been on a cross-country “listening tour” in preparation for submitting revisions for the No Child Left Behind Act, says he’s encountered support for the idea of a national standard. “Teachers have been really positive on this idea of common standards,” he said at a Monitor-sponsored breakfast for reporters. “That has played much better with teachers than I thought it would.”
The secretary acknowledged, though, that what he calls “common higher standards, internationally benchmarked” would face hurdles and involve political pain. States and local governments are protective of their prerogative to set educational standards, and what Duncan is suggesting would be a huge break with tradition.
Staff writer/ June 10, 2009 edition
Washington
Education Secretary Arne Duncan threw his weight Wednesday behind a “common” education standard for all of America’s schoolchildren, saying the current state-by-state system has produced uneven results in which some students “are totally, inadequately prepared to go into a competitive university, let alone graduate.”
Mr. Duncan, who has been on a cross-country “listening tour” in preparation for submitting revisions for the No Child Left Behind Act, says he’s encountered support for the idea of a national standard. “Teachers have been really positive on this idea of common standards,” he said at a Monitor-sponsored breakfast for reporters. “That has played much better with teachers than I thought it would.”
The secretary acknowledged, though, that what he calls “common higher standards, internationally benchmarked” would face hurdles and involve political pain. States and local governments are protective of their prerogative to set educational standards, and what Duncan is suggesting would be a huge break with tradition.
Nation needs major reforms in education - The Oakland Press Opinion: The best place for news in and around Oakland County
By WALTER WILLIAMS
The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an international comparison of 15-year-olds conducted by The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) that measures applied learning and problemsolving ability. In 2006, U.S. students ranked 25th of 30 advanced nations in math and 24th in science. McKinsey & Company, in releasing its report “The Economic Impact of the Achievement Gap in America’s Schools” (April 2009) said, “Several other facts paint a worrisome picture. First, the longer American children are in school, the worse they perform compared to their international peers. In recent cross-country comparisons of fourth-grade reading, math, and science, U.S. students scored in the top quarter or top half of advanced nations. By age 15, these rankings drop to the bottom half. In other words, American students are farthest behind just as they are about to enter higher education or the workforce.”
The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an international comparison of 15-year-olds conducted by The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) that measures applied learning and problemsolving ability. In 2006, U.S. students ranked 25th of 30 advanced nations in math and 24th in science. McKinsey & Company, in releasing its report “The Economic Impact of the Achievement Gap in America’s Schools” (April 2009) said, “Several other facts paint a worrisome picture. First, the longer American children are in school, the worse they perform compared to their international peers. In recent cross-country comparisons of fourth-grade reading, math, and science, U.S. students scored in the top quarter or top half of advanced nations. By age 15, these rankings drop to the bottom half. In other words, American students are farthest behind just as they are about to enter higher education or the workforce.”
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Schwarzenegger's push for digital textbooks | csmonitor.com
The California governor wants to save money by dumping printed schoolbooks for online, open-source texts. But is it feasible?
By Michael B. Farrell/The Christian Science Monitor
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking a page from high school science books in an effort to shrink California's $24 billion budget gap. In fact, he wants to take the entire book – and do away with it. By next fall, Governor Schwarzenegger intends to make free, open-source digital textbooks available for high school math and science classes throughout California, a move that he says will help reduce the more than $350 million the state spends annually on educational materials. Some critics doubt the idea will result in any immediate cost savings – and question a plan that might require investment in technology and teacher training at a time when schools face deep budget cuts. But if California embraces open-source materials, which are now increasingly used on college campuses, a nationwide debate over traditional textbooks is bound to follow.
By Michael B. Farrell/The Christian Science Monitor
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking a page from high school science books in an effort to shrink California's $24 billion budget gap. In fact, he wants to take the entire book – and do away with it. By next fall, Governor Schwarzenegger intends to make free, open-source digital textbooks available for high school math and science classes throughout California, a move that he says will help reduce the more than $350 million the state spends annually on educational materials. Some critics doubt the idea will result in any immediate cost savings – and question a plan that might require investment in technology and teacher training at a time when schools face deep budget cuts. But if California embraces open-source materials, which are now increasingly used on college campuses, a nationwide debate over traditional textbooks is bound to follow.
Data-Driven Schools See Rising Scores - WSJ.com
By John Hechinger/Wall Street Journal
Last fall, high-school senior Duane Wilson started getting D's on assignments in his Advanced Placement history, psychology and literature classes. Like a smoke detector sensing fire, a school computer sounded an alarm. The Edline system used by the Montgomery County, Md., Public Schools emailed each poor grade to his mother as soon as teachers logged it in. Coretta Brunton, Duane's mother, sat her son down for a stern talk. Duane hit the books and began earning B's. He is headed to Atlanta's Morehouse College in the fall. If it hadn't been for the tracking system, says the 17-year-old, "I might have failed and I wouldn't be going to college next year."
Last fall, high-school senior Duane Wilson started getting D's on assignments in his Advanced Placement history, psychology and literature classes. Like a smoke detector sensing fire, a school computer sounded an alarm. The Edline system used by the Montgomery County, Md., Public Schools emailed each poor grade to his mother as soon as teachers logged it in. Coretta Brunton, Duane's mother, sat her son down for a stern talk. Duane hit the books and began earning B's. He is headed to Atlanta's Morehouse College in the fall. If it hadn't been for the tracking system, says the 17-year-old, "I might have failed and I wouldn't be going to college next year."
Summer Bowling to Raise Money for Local Schools : Simi Valley : Ventura County Star
Summer Bowling to Raise Money for Local Schools : Simi Valley : Ventura County Star
Simi Valley Education Foundation Partners with harley's Simi Bowl
Simi Valley Education Foundation and harley's SIMI BOWL are proud to announce a unique partnership that is designed to bring families and friends together to enjoy the sport of bowling while raising money for the bowlers' designated Simi Valley public schools.
Now more than ever our public schools could use a little extra money!
Bowlers who register for the Bowl for Your School program at harley's will automatically be enrolled in harley's Bowler Club. With that program bowlers will receive one FREE game of bowling for every eight games paid of open bowl during each month. When bowlers play during the summer break, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., 25% of the total purchase will be donated back to their designated school!
This is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends in a great environment and support your local school.
Join the Bowl for Your school program today and download the coupon for One Free Game and more information about this exciting program at the Simi Valley Education Foundation website --- http://www.svef.org/.
Then bring the coupon to harley's SIMI BOWL, located at 480 E. Los Angeles Avenue and let the Summer Break and Bowl for Your School program begin!
Simi Valley Education Foundation Partners with harley's Simi Bowl
Simi Valley Education Foundation and harley's SIMI BOWL are proud to announce a unique partnership that is designed to bring families and friends together to enjoy the sport of bowling while raising money for the bowlers' designated Simi Valley public schools.
Now more than ever our public schools could use a little extra money!
Bowlers who register for the Bowl for Your School program at harley's will automatically be enrolled in harley's Bowler Club. With that program bowlers will receive one FREE game of bowling for every eight games paid of open bowl during each month. When bowlers play during the summer break, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., 25% of the total purchase will be donated back to their designated school!
This is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends in a great environment and support your local school.
Join the Bowl for Your school program today and download the coupon for One Free Game and more information about this exciting program at the Simi Valley Education Foundation website --- http://www.svef.org/.
Then bring the coupon to harley's SIMI BOWL, located at 480 E. Los Angeles Avenue and let the Summer Break and Bowl for Your School program begin!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
SVEF & harley's SIMI Bowl Team Up for "Bowl for Your School"
Bowl for Your School is a partnership between the Simi Valley Education Foundation and harley's SIMI BOWL and is designed to bring families and friends together to enjoy the sport of bowling while raising money for the bowler's designated Simi Valley public school.harley's is offering all Simi Valley students a FREE game each and every day...ALL SUMMER LONG.
In addition, 25% of your total bowling purchase for you and your family will be donated right back to the Simi Valley school of your choice. This offer is valid Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Keep an eye out as these fliers are coming home with all Simi Valley students or go to www.svef.org to print a copy of the flier and take it with you to harley's SIMI BOWL to sign up today!Get out there and BOWL!
In addition, 25% of your total bowling purchase for you and your family will be donated right back to the Simi Valley school of your choice. This offer is valid Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Keep an eye out as these fliers are coming home with all Simi Valley students or go to www.svef.org to print a copy of the flier and take it with you to harley's SIMI BOWL to sign up today!Get out there and BOWL!
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