Fort Bend Education Foundation's

Quarterly Electronic Newsletter



August 2024

Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year!


We are excited to begin a new school year in Fort Bend ISD, and are equally glad that you are back to support us! With your help, we will continue to provide opportunities to enrich and enhance the quality of education for FBISD's more than 80,000 students. We also look forward to presenting our annual campaigns (including Adopt a New Teacher - see details below) and fundraisers that provide funding for district teachers through our Grants to Teachers and Schools program.


As always, we are honored to partner with such dedicated supporters and look forward to an exciting school year! Read on for the latest news and happenings regarding the Education Foundation, and stay tuned for more news ahead. Welcome back!
 

We are seeking an events coordinator


We have an opening for an events coordinator! We are looking for someone with a Bachelor's Degree and fundraising experience in the not-for-profit sector or related field. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/4de5yAq to access the complete job description. If you are interested in applying for the position, email your resume, references and cover letter to fbef@fortbendisd.com.   

COMING UP:

Equip a Student this September!


September kicks off our annual Equip a Student campaign, created to help fill teacher requests for classroom materials that are not included in their school budgets.


Community support allows students to have added resources to help prepare them for success in school, and in life.


Stay tuned for more details in September and information on how to give.

FBEF Gala 2025 Theme Revealed!


The Fort Bend Education Foundation Gala Co-Chairs Syndee Howgate and Kelly Jensen (along with Honorary Co-Chair Brenna Cosby) have revealed the theme for the 32nd annual Gala – Up, Up and Away: Open Heart, Open Mind, Open Sky! Mark your calendars for a spectacular event on Saturday, March 1 at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land, as planning is currently underway! More details will be shared as the event nears.

FBEF Partner Services and Resources

Back to School Coding Classes at Code Ninjas

Code Ninjas invites students to take part in its “Back to School: Reach for the Stars” coding classes. Take advantage of special first-month deals while they last. Receive a $100 savings for the first month of the CREATE program, $75 savings for the JR program, and more. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Education Foundation. Details at https://bit.ly/3WObut3.

AP Tutors provides Academic Tutorials and Bootcamps

Help keep your students ahead of the game with tutorial services through AP Tutors! A proud supporter of the Education Foundation, AP Tutors offers one-on-one tutorial sessions (in math and science), help with homework, and test prep sessions to meet students' needs. Flexible scheduling is also available. For more details, visit the website at https://myaptutors.com.

Discount on Swim Lessons at Goldfish Swim School

Summer fun doesn’t end at Goldfish Swim School during back at school time. Swim classes are still available and discounted! When you prepay for three months of lessons, get the fourth month for free! This special offer benefits the Fort Bend Education Foundation! Learn more at https://goldfishswimschool.com/sugar-land.
 
 

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