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Exactly 20 years ago, on October 18, 1996, Irvine Public Schools Foundation was founded. What started as a group of concerned parents wanting the best education for their children, has now evolved into one of the leading educational foundations in the nation.
Although many things have changed over the past 20 years, IPSF's commitment to not only preserve enrichment opportunities for students, but continually enhance them for each child in every school, has remained unwavering.
We have been able to achieve this through our partnerships with the City of Irvine, Irvine Unified School District, PTA, parents, instructors, and local businesses, working together to sustain crucial programs for more than 33,000 students in 37 schools.
This year, our theme is 20 years of impact, in honor of the thousands of students, parents, teachers, and community members who have benefitted from the efforts of IPSF over the years. Since 1996, IPSF has racked up some pretty impressive accomplishments:
- Awarded 701 teacher grants for classroom innovation, totaling over $1 million
- Grown IPSF programs to serve over 15,000 students annually
- Made music available to students beginning in Transitional Kindergarten
- Funded additional teaching staff at all grade levels to decrease the size of learning groups
- Exposed students to incredible opportunities through Science Fair, Honors Concert, CubeSat and school musicals
- All told, IPSF has donated over $63 million to IUSD in grants and program support!!
THANK YOU for being part of our 20-year history and for joining us as we embark on our future. We look forward to what we can accomplish together over the next 20 years!
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As we celebrate 20 years of impact, we also celebrate the parents and corporate partners whose generosity has made our success possible!
It is only with the support of our entire community that we can make a difference. We ask that each family consider a gift to our Annual Campaign of $50, or a monthly contribution of $20 in honor of our 20th anniversary. Whatever amount you decide is right for your family, please know that your participation at any level makes an impact!
Irvine schools depend on the generosity of parents like you. What is your child's education worth?
Make your gift by November 20, and the City of Irvine will double match your donation! This means that with a $50 donation, $150 will go toward your child's education. We need your support to maximize this opportunity!
Please pledge your support today to make your
IMPACT.
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How will your donation directly impact your child? Visit
www.ipsf.net/myschool
to hear from your principal how IPSF funds are at work in your school.
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IPSF Celebrates the Spirit of Excellence
IPSF's 7th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala, presented by FivePoint, will officially kick off our 20 year celebration on October 22 at KIA Motors Headquarters. The event will bring the community together to honor distinguished alumni of the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) and raise funds for Irvine classrooms.
This year's honorees include
Will Ferrell,
Thrice, and
Irvine Company. In addition, IPSF will be awarding its inaugural IPSF
Scholarship for the Arts in Honor of Will Ferrell to a student who exemplifies a passion for the Arts, and has that certain spark defined by Will Ferrell.
We would like to thank all our
sponsors of this year's event many of whom have donated exciting auction items.
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