- September 12 - Science Alliance Parent Meeting @ each High School, 7pm
- October 4 - Primo's Pizzeria & Pub Dine Out, All Day
- October 4 - Run for Education Packet Pick Up @ Primo's Pizzeria & Pub, 3-6pm
- October 6 - Run for Education Packet Pick Up @ Fieldwork Brewing, 5-7pm
- October 7 - Run for Education Packet Pick Up @ Sports Basement, 11am-4pm
- October 8 - 40th Annual Run for Education, 8am-2pm
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A Note from Gary Alpert,
President of SRVEF Board of Directors
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2023 Affiliates hit the ground running
Our 35 school affiliates are busy planning for another school year.
Each school has its own Ed Fund/Academic Boosters that raises funds by collecting donations, searching for matching funds from employers and holding events and programs – all with the common goal of helping their local school achieve greatness. Each operates independently, working closely with their local school administrators to prioritize what will best serve their individual school needs.
The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, as the umbrella organization for our school Affiliates, provides advice, training, and support to each of them. Each of our Board Members serves as a liaison to two or more schools attends meetings, and shares information. SRVEF hosts monthly affiliate meetings where we bring guest speakers, provide time to collaborate, and conduct training sessions.
On Monday, August 28th we kicked off the new year with an in-person Affiliate meeting at the Professional Development Center, located at Los Cerros Middle School. Superintendent, Dr. Malloy, and Board Trustees Rachel Hurd and Shelley Clark joined us to provide updates for the coming year. We also shared updates on SRVEF, provided a bit of training, and had a chance to meet and share how the new year was going with each other.
We had a full house, and are all excited for a wonderful 2023-2024 school year.
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Dr. Malloy speaking to affilate board members | |
Rachel Hurd & Shelley Clark, Trustees | |
Teacher Grants
One of the ways we support our educators is through our Teacher Grant Program. Teacher grants are funded from the funds we raise from the Run for Education and donations made to the Major Gifts and Endowment fund.
We will begin reviewing teacher grants submitted beginning October 1 and will continue funding grants until we use up all our funds. We typically wrap up our grant program by early November.
Once again, we are partnering with DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit organization that connects public school educators in need of classroom materials, supplies, and experiences with donors throughout the country.
In the past we have funded tens of thousands of dollars in grants, making a difference to hundreds of classrooms, and impacting the learning of thousands of our students.
You can help too! Visit DonorsChoose.org and search for grants that are of special interest to you. You can search by subject, school, teacher, or school district.
Have any ideas? Please share them by contacting us at info@SRVEF.org
With gratitude,
Gary Alpert
President
San Ramon Valley Education Foundation
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Register NOW for the Run for Education | |
Prices go up after September 15th! | |
WALK, RUN, ROLL, OR STROLL TOGETHER AT ONE OF SAN RAMON VALLEY’S FAVORITE COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS FOR EDUCATION
The 40th Annual Run for Education 5K/10K/Mini Run/Friendship Run/Expo is just one month away on October 8, but the best pricing is NOW. Register today for these events:
- 8 am: 10K
- 8:30 am: 5K walk/run/stroll
- 11 am: Mini Run for 2-6 years olds - Participants receive our signature Mini Run cape and post-race treats
- 1 pm: Friendship Run for participants with special needs and their supporters
- All participants receive a shirt and medal!
The epic day of fun and sweet memories continues at the Expo for Education (8am - 2pm) featuring a 360 video booth, face painter, balloon artist, kids’ zone, live entertainment, local exhibitors, food, drinks, and more! For a schedule of events, visit: srvef.org/the-run
Did you know that a 5K is approximately 6,500 steps? Are you trying to hit 10,000 steps a day? Registering for the Run for Education will help you achieve your daily goal while helping our schools at the same time!
100% of the revenue from The Run supports the education of every SRVUSD student!
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Funds* that go to individual schools are used for items needed at their schools. Funds that go to the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation are used for district-wide needs that impact all students. We have funded:
- Hands on science kits
- Elementary School Maker spaces
- Musical instruments for middle and high school
- Art supplies in elementary schools
- Science projects
- Lots and lots of books
- Teacher grants for all levels
- STEAM enrichment
In addition to selecting a school fundraising team when you register, you may also sign up to walk/run/roll/stroll with a team of your choice. Do you have a corporate team? Corporate teams with 10 or more participants will be entered into a drawing for a wine-tasting experience valued at $600 courtesy of Total Wine! For more details on how to enter, click here.
*70% of Net donations will be returned to the school of choice. 30% of Net donations will be used by SRVEF to fund district initiatives. Donation processing fees are subtracted from total donations for the purpose of calculating revenue sharing.
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Calling 5th Graders!
Science Alliance is an after-school program available in all SRVUSD high schools created to pair curious and motivated 5th-grade students (buddies) with high school students (mentors).
Mentors encourage and guide their buddies on a journey of science and methodical inquiry under the guidance of a credentialed teacher at one of the high schools.
The year-long journey includes six buddy-mentor meetings, interesting lessons, and learning opportunities. The program concludes with a district-wide Science Fair to be held on April 13, 2024, where buddies share the project that they worked on throughout the program. The program has been widely recognized as helping to prepare the 5th graders for middle school lab science and teaches positive role-modeling skills to high school mentors.
You are invited to attend a parent meeting to learn more about Science Alliance for the 2023-2024 school year. Parent meetings will be held in person on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 7 pm at each of these high schools:
- California High School - Library
- Dougherty Valley High School - Library
- Monte Vista High School - WSC 118
- San Ramon Valley High School - Commons
We recommend you attend the meeting at the high school your 5th grader will likely attend in the future. This meeting attendance is mandatory if you want your student to participate in the Science Alliance program. The meeting is intended for parents only; students are not required to attend.
Program registration will open for all students on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7 pm. Information on how to register will be provided at the parent meeting on September 12.
If you have any questions, please contact us at sciencealliance@srvef.org
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40th Anniversary Giveaway | |
The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF) is celebrating the 40th anniversary of our biggest community event - The Run for Education. And the City of San Ramon is celebrating 40 years since its incorporation. To memorialize these milestones we are partnering to present our community with a 40th Anniversary magnet for individuals who registered for the City of San Ramon’s Run San Ramon race, and also register for SRVEF’s Run for Education.
Did you miss the Run San Ramon race? No problem! You can still get the anniversary giveaway by registering for the Run for Education and then joining the City of San Ramon's Bah Humbug race in December. Don't delay, register now!
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San Ramon Valley Unified School District
SRVUSD is one of the highest performing school districts in the nation, with more National Blue Ribbon schools last school year than any other district in the State or nation. Our award-winning schools are funded through a combination of local funding measures, State funds, and donations. Because the local community has historically approved local funding measures, local students have had access to programs above and beyond what State funding can provide on its own.
However, the District faces two reductions in available school funding in the near future. First, in 2025 a local voter-approved funding measure will expire. Second, over the next two years, the District will have exhausted $6 million in State funds that have been supporting our schools.
The loss of $6.8 million from expiring parcel tax funding, will require the District to layoff approximately 56 educators. This along with the expiration of $6 million in State Funds will impact core academic programs, student mental health services, and support for students who are learning at different levels.
To address the loss of these funds, the Board of Trustees of SRVUSD is considering placing two measures on the ballot. The first measure would renew the expiring parcel tax funding, at the current rate of $144 per parcel, per year. The second measure would address the loss of State funding, at the rate of $98 per parcel, per year.
To learn more, please visit www.srvusd.net/HighQualityEd or send an email to communications@srvusd.net.
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Teen Stress. It's Real.
SRVUSD is one of the many community co-sponsors of this free event being put on by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Fund, in partnership with Three Valleys Community Foundation. Teens can get stressed by a number of factors - anxiety over test-taking, worry about excelling in sports, social media, bullying, or peer pressure.
Join us for an interactive forum in SRVUSD's Boardrooms where we will conduct role playing exercises to help you see clearly how to handle tough situations with your teens. A youth panel representative of SRVUSD's high schools will also educate the community about the anxiety and stress our teens face and how to better cope with difficult situations. There's even an interactive exercise with the Town of Danville Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate you'll enjoy! Register today - space is limited!
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Town Halls and Community Survey for Long-Range Facilities Development Plan | |
Your participation is needed! Our Town Hall series of meetings are open to all members of the community and serve as an opportunity to view and provide feedback on the proposed long-range plan recommendation drafts for individual school sites. Please see more details on the specific flyer for the date you plan to attend. We also want to remind you that the community survey is open now through September 15th.
Your voice matters! It only takes 15 minutes to complete the Facilities Planning Survey that we sent out by email earlier this week. The deadline is September 15th. Your responses are confidential and will be used anonymously to share findings. All SRVUSD 4th-12th graders will also be invited to take a similar survey and answer questions that will help us better understand their needs and interests to inform the long-range plans and future school facilities improvements.
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SRVUSD Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
San Ramon Valley Unified School District is seeking members for its Parcel Tax Oversight Committee.
The nine member (plus one alternate) committee provides oversight for the Board of Education to ensure that the funds are spent as intended by the voters of the parcel tax. The committee meets at least twice per year and reports on an annual basis to the Board and community on how the funds have been spent. All meetings are open to the public.
Currently there are openings for three member positions and one alternate to be appointed by the Board of Education at their regular meeting on October 10, 2023. Parcel Tax committee members serve a two-year term. They cannot be compensated and cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. Members must reside within the boundaries of the SRVUSD and must be registered voters. SRVUSD employees or officials of the district, as well as vendors, contractors and consultants are not eligible to serve as members.
Applications are available on our Parcel Tax Committee webpage. The deadline for submitting the application is 3:00 p.m. on September 11, 2023. For additional information, please contact Sandra Corsetti in the Business Office, at scorsetti@srvusd.net.
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Culture in the Community
This exciting event will feature multicultural performances, music, art, activities, and food from around the world. Watch as the San Ramon Community Center comes alive with international performances, cultural booths, children’s activities, passports, and prizes. Take a staycation to the wonderfully diverse world in our own backyard. Attendees are encouraged to wear attire representative of their country of origin/heritage or clothing from any country of interest. Admission and parking are free.
For more information visit: www.SRcultureinthecommunity.com
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Save the Date for Advocacy Day 2023 on October 27th!
Get ready for Advocacy Day 2023! We've all faced many challenges in our schools and communities recently. Recognizing that, our focus this year will be on putting children and families first by encouraging connection, community, and civility. We are hoping to help our families and schools come together so we can all help our children thrive. Because after all...it's about the kids.
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40th Anniversary Light Parade
San Ramon’s 40th Anniversary Light Parade is an event for all families, neighborhood groups and
businesses to come together and celebrate San Ramon. This is an outstanding, family friendly, birthday themed special event. The parade stretches along Camino Ramon to Bishop Drive and will include dancers, floats, bands, auto clubs, and entertainment. Youth groups, cultural performers, marching bands, local businesses, non-profits, auto clubs, veterans and other community groups are highly encouraged to be part of the parade! We invite everyone to join us in celebrating 40 years of San Ramon by participating or watching this year’s parade. Get ready for a luminescent birthday celebration!
For more information and parade registration, please visit www.sanramon.ca.gov/SRLightParade
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Attention Friends of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation...
The Online Auction for Education is coming November 1-9, 2023, and the San Ramon Rotary Club is now accepting auction item donations for this year’s online auction. This is a great way to promote a local business and show that you support local education!
We accept all typical auction items including sports tickets and memorabilia, golf certificates and of course, gift cards or certificates for local shopping and restaurants. Complementing the Run for Education, the Online Auction for Education is the San Ramon Rotary Club’s biggest and most visible fundraiser of the year.
All proceeds support education in the San Ramon Valley with SRVEF as the largest benefactor. For more information, or to donate an auction item, contact Terry Koehne, Rotary Auction chair at tkoehne11@outlook.com.
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Thank you to our Run for Education Sponsors! | |
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New Donation Tool!
You can now donate to the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation through Venmo.
Scan the code with your mobile device, download it to your device, or look us up in the Venmo app: @srvef
Thank you for your continuous support of public education in the San Ramon Valley USD!
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To donate via check, please mail a check to:
SRVEF
3280 Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
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