IPSF IMPACT - Mid-March 2017 Edition

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS K-12 OPENS MONDAY

Registration for IPSF's 2017 summer enrichment programs for students entering grades K-12 will open this Monday, March 20 at 7:00 a.m. Over 400 exciting classes in subjects including STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), grade level prep, programming, language arts, performing arts, and sports will be offered.

This year, IPSF will offer two, three-week sessions for Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) in grades K-8. Session A will be held from June 19 - July 7, and Session B from July 11 - July 28. High School classes will be held from June 14 - July 26.

Other specialty camps being offered include: Camp Galileo presented by IPSF running June 19 - July 28, IPSF Musical June 19 - July 28, The Young Americans August 1- August 5, Summer Family Bus Tours June 11-June 16, and additional specialty camps July 31 - August 18. T o view the 2017 SEA K-12 class offerings, click here. For full class descriptions and to register, visit.

HONORS CONCERT

IPSF, in partnership with the Irvine Unified School District, will present the 35th Annual Donald Bren Honors Concert tomorrow, March 16, at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. IPSF is proud to be the first organization in the county to provide students the opportunity to perform in this magnificent venue.

We would like to welcome our newest partner in education and the 2017 Honors Concert Classical Sponsor, Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County, and would like to thank our sponsors Orange County Community Foundation- Robert J. & Doreen D. Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts, Mazda, HoneyBaked Ham, and Pepsico for their continued support.

THANK YOU WYLAND FOUNDATION

On March 6,students at Bonita Canyon Elementary were selected to experience the Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center. The exhibit provided the students with a museum-quality science experience that allowed them to explore how the quality and availability of water effects the quality of our lives.

We would like to thank the Wyland Foundation for providing IPSF with the opportunity to bring this enriching experience to the students in Irvine.

HS SCHOLARS WANTED!

IPSF is seeking high school applicants for our annual scholarship programs: The Kevin Armstrong Memorial Scholarship, Lee Bryn Brooks Community Service Scholarship, and IPSF Student Athlete Scholarship. These three scholarships are open to graduating seniors planning to pursue post-secondary education with an emphasis on demonstrated leadership and community service in Orange County.

To download the applications for these three scholarship opportunities, click below. The deadline to submit is April 14.

CULVERDALE INNOVATION LAB BRINGS NEXT GENERATION LEARNING TO IRVINE STUDENTS

We are excited to share that Culverdale Elementary School has opened the doors to its new Innovation Lab powered by IPSF. The new lab was made possible by a grant from IPSF totaling $211,850. The funding provided significantly needed resources to increase students' access to 21st century learning. This milestone was achieved thanks to generous gifts to IPSF from The Hoag Foundation, Croul Family Foundation, and DKN Hotels.

The lab is designed to foster student-centered, problem-based learning, and provide technology spaces for a variety of projects and group work. In addition, it creates enhanced opportunities to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) by providing an atmosphere that embraces intellectual risk-taking and the ability to learn from trial and error. Technology is integrated throughout the lab, including three types of robotics, green screen video production, coding lab, and zSpace AR/VR, designed to engage and inspire a passion for learning in students of all ability levels. To learn more, click below to read article in OC Register.

ORDER YOUR PATS TODAY

Show your teachers and other IUSD staff how much you and your child appreciate all they do and the impact they have made in your child's life by ordering your PATS today!

Your teachers and staff will enjoy receiving a Parents Appreciating Teachers And Staff (PATS) certificate with your personal message and a small gift expressing your gratitude during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May.

Your tax-deductible contributions to PATS directly fund IPSF grants for teachers and counselors through the Innovative Grants Program. IPSF has awarded OVER $1 million to teachers and counselors, benefiting more than 100,000 students since the program's inception! Click below to complete form and payment.

IPSF BIRTHDAY BASH & STEAM CARNIVAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Tickets are now on sale for IPSF's 20th Birthday Bash! Come celebrate our 20 years of Impact on Saturday, April 22 at the OC Great Park featuring a live music performance by The Brevet! You won't want to miss this epic party with activities for all ages including the 3rd Annual STEAM Carnival, "Cheers to 20 Years" beer and wine garden, student performances, and local food trucks.

The STEAM Carnival is our creative twist on the traditional carnival, providing students and families fun, hands-on activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Tickets are $5 when you preorder online and will be $10 at the door. Proceeds from the event benefit students of the Irvine Unified School District. Special VIP tickets packages are also available. Wear any IPSF t-shirt and get FREE admission! Children 3-years-old and under are free.