November has been a busy but wonderful month for DCEF with the Inaugural Superintendent's Gala, the Seventh Annual Foundation Fun Run, and the kickoff for Building a Firm Foundation.
The Gala was an
extraordinary evening that brought together school system staff,
community leaders, corporate executives, and special education advocates. The glamorous evening of dinner and dancing had an ultimate goal of raising money for out-of-classroom experiences for students with special needs. These out-of-classroom experiences are vital to helping students gain confidence and independence but are not funded by district, state, or federal funds. Thank you to all of our staff who attended and helped us raise funds for such a worthwhile cause.
The Fun Run took place the morning of the Gala and brought out 360 runners and hundreds of parents, other family members, and school personnel who cheered on the runners. DCEF is grateful to all the participants and the wonderful elementary and middle school PE coaches who volunteer each year.
Special thanks to Coach Butch Soles for coordinating set-up of the course.
The majority of proceeds from the Fun Run will support Classroom Impact Grants.
Arbor Station Elementary School had the most students participating and the most students finishing in the Top 10. Holly Springs Elementary School had the second most runners finishing in the Top 10, followed by Chapel Hill Middle School.
The photo below includes some of the many ASES runners at the Fun Run.