Even though it feels like a "Toast to the Future"

Gala is far from now, it is a little over 2 months away!  2.5 months to go!!! I hope you are saving Friday, May 17th!

I know these are the most important months of planning, and the Gala Committee has been working so hard all year long to bring this together. I know it will be a great event where we can put the "fun" in fundraising for our important projects. What other way would you like to support the community than having a blast with your friends!?

The best part is that a "Toast to the Future" Gala is not only for SEF Board members -- it's also for the community. We get the opportunity to invite our other friends, family, and significant others to learn more about SEF while having a good time. All are welcome! All are also welcome to become a Patron level donor and support the development of student programs even more! The invitations will be going out soon and you will be able to invite your friends and family for a great event. I can't wait to see you there!

Thanks for Your Support!

 

Our recent Community Party fundraiser was a success with more than 100 tickets sold and $3,000 raised. We partnered with Ogopogo Brewery this year, our gracious hosts for the Thursday evening event. (Be sure to visit if you haven't already checked them out.) Thanks also to STONEFIRE Grill in Pasadena for donating dinner.  Proceeds from  the ticket sales go towards educational programs in the San Gabriel Unified School District.

 

As an added bonus, it felt wonderful bringing together members of the community from all backgrounds! We had so much fun, and we hope that if you weren't able to attend you'll join us next year.

SEF believes that author visits can make a huge difference in the lives of students. The presentations complement school curriculum, inspire students in their school work and can even change the lives of students by sparking their imaginations and giving them the confidence they need to get started writing their own stories or books.

Recently, more than 680 4th & 5th grade students on all five elementary sites were treated to assembly presentations provided by author Julie Berry. During the presentations the distinguished author shared stories and ideas behind some of her beloved books. She also shared some helpful tips for students eager to get started on their creative writing. We believe her visits will help to make the writing process real to students. It was great to see the creativity flowing for the many students who participated in the after school writing workshops.

The  SEF Summer Academy    is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to offer another session of challenging, exploratory, and exciting class options to our students.

We invite you to join us for a  summer of learning and fun! 

• Grades 1-5: June 10th - July 5th, 8:00am - 12:15pm
• Grades 6-8: June 10th - July 5th, 8:15am - 12:30pm
• Grades 9-12: June 10th - July 12th, 8:00am - 1:30pm (10 unit credit course); (5 unit credit course options will take place between the dates of June 10th and July 12th - hours will vary)