2020 "Virtual" Annual Fundraising Breakfast
June 26, 2020
Join us on June 26, 2020 via Zoom at 7:30 a.m. for our Annual Virtual Fundraising Breakfast. To register, please click the red "Register Here" button above.

We won’t be able to see each other in person this year, so we are bringing our fundraising breakfast to you - virtually! Please join us from your home as we share the good news from the Snohomish Education Foundation. Hear from State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal on our ever-changing educational future.

Our mission is to support the students, teachers, and families of the Snohomish School District. We work hand-in-hand with the District to provide outstanding educational opportunities and innovative programs. 

During these uncertain times, we remain true to our mission. Please help us as we navigate how we can serve our community and facilitate student success. Your donation will help fund student scholarships, classroom grants to teachers and staff, and technology programs in the Snohomish School District.

Once you are registered, you will receive a Zoom email invitation to the Breakfast on June 26 th . If you are not able to attend, but would like to donate, click to: www.snoed.org/donate or click on the green “donate” button below. You can also mail a donation to: Snohomish Education Foundation, P.O. Box 1312, Snohomish, WA 98291.

To learn more about Zoom for your computer/device, or downloading information, click to:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMUxzrgZvZQ  

For other FAQ's, please visit our website at  www.snoed.org/breakfast .

You can be a part of this important work. Thank you for your support of learning. We hope you’ll “have coffee with us” on June 26 th

"DREAM BIG” - AND THINK DIFFERENTLY!

For more information: www.snoed.org/breakfast .

We would like to thank our 2020 Breakfast Sponsors:

SEF's COVID-19 Response
Basic School Supplies
With all the Snohomish School District schools being closed due to the COVID-19 virus, the District (via the Kid’s Café & school buses) distributed sack breakfast and lunches to all kids in-need at different distribution points.

The kids also needed basic school supplies at home. SEF funded $3,000 to make this happen.  

With the funds that were provided, the district provided school supplies to about 160 families that attend Central/Emerson Elementary, 25 families that attend Cathcart Elementary, 30 families that attend Seattle Hill Elementary, 25 families that attend Riverview Elementary, 25 families that attend Dutch Hill Elementary, 25 families that attend Totem Falls Elementary and 10 families that attend Little Cedars Elementary.

If you’d like to help out, please click on the “Donate Here” button below.
Hansen Shoe Fund Coin Drive
The annual Hansen Shoe Fund coin drive raised $14,226.77 in coins, checks and online donations, all to support buying shoes for needy students in the Snohomish School District. The big effort by students, school staff, parents, volunteers, and the community beat the $10,000 goal.

“For decades, the coin drive has generated student and community enthusiasm and generosity. This year was no different. Students, staff and parents at district schools were ‘all in’ to gather coins – all in the interest of helping others. Their efforts and generous donations from community added up to more than our $10,000 goal this year,” said Kay Ditzenberger, Fund Drive chair.

The Shoe Fund donations are managed by the Snohomish Education Foundation. The Foundation teams up with Kohl’s in Snohomish to get new shoes to needy children, and through Operation School Bell, a program of the Assistance League in Everett.

“Even though school is postponed now, those funds will be available to meet student needs when schools open again. Last year, almost 300 students received shoes in this program. Given the economic uncertainty now and struggles families are having in the COVID-19 health crisis, we may see even more students receiving shoes through this program once school reopens. Thanks to this community’s generosity and students’ enthusiasm, the funds will be there,” said Ditzenberger.
SEF Awards 2020 Classroom Grants
The Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) recently awarded 170 classroom grants to Snohomish School District teachers and staff totaling $74,256 for 2020. The Foundation was able to fund, either in full or partially, 90 percent of the applications received. The classroom grants were personally delivered to many very surprised teachers in their classrooms and staff meetings throughout the District by SEF Board members, Snohomish School District Superintendent, Dr. Kent Kultgen, School Board member, Brandy Hekker. District Communications Director, Kristin Foley, and SEF Executive Director, Ken Hammond.

“WOW! Thank you so much for your support! This grant not only will benefit my students this year, it will benefit students in the coming years! Thanks again,” said Emily Taylor, Para-educator at Cascade View Elementary School
in Snohomish.

The grants will improve student learning in literacy, science, technology, engineering, and math. Since the program began in 1996, the Snohomish Education Foundation has funded over $899,000 to 1,730 teachers and staff in the Snohomish School District.

“Through the tremendous generosity of our donors and the great support of our community, the Snohomish Education Foundation was able to award a generous amount this year in classroom grants. The Foundation and our classroom grant program are proud to support more students in the Snohomish community than any other organization. We thank everyone who has contributed to the great success of the program,” said Steve Thomas, Chairman of the SEF Classroom Grant Committee.

Welcome to Our Newest Trustee

Susan Cedergreen

I graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in history and a teaching certificate. My master’s degree is from Seattle University, and my administrative credential is from Western Washington University.  My first teaching job was in the Monroe School District where I taught for two years. I then came to Snohomish High School where I worked for the next 30 years. Since I retired in 2001, I have served on the SEF Scholarship Committee. I am married to Jay Cedergreen, a lifelong resident of Snohomish, graduate of SHS, and early SEF board member. We have two daughters who also are SHS graduates and eight grandchildren.
Thank you to Snohomish Hops 'n Drops!

Hops 'n Drops in Snohomish has been a great supporter of the Snohomish Education Foundation! They have been donating .50 cents for every children’s meal to benefit SEF and kids in the Snohomish School District. They will be re-opening for takeout & delivery beginning Monday, May 4 th .
Order online at  HopsnDrops.com  or on the Toast Takeout App

Hops 'n Drops
2529 Bickford Avenue, Bldg #11, Suite B
Snohomish, WA
Your Donations at Work
Teachers and students thank YOU!
THANK YOU SEF! Today we had the opportunity to take seven Riverview students to Kohl's to use vouchers on much need tennis shoes. We are so incredibly thankful for the Hansen Shoe Fund and the work of the foundation to serve Snohomish students. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

~Tammy Jones & Anjeanette Hammer
A note from Skye DeGroot's class at Centennial Middle School.
Annual Auction
Friday, November 20th at the Tulalip Resort Casino
6:00 p.m.
Thank you to our Annual Sponsors
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