June 2017
Huge thanks to Mr. Stirpe's filmmaking students who were able to capture all of the fun from our 2017 Awards Gala!! 

We appreciate the generous support we received from across the community and are already gearing up for our 20th anniversary celebration next year. Before we officially announce all of our plans, please enjoy scenes from this year and a sneak peak of how important the arts are to education:
19th Annual Poetry Out Loud
Over 70 students, from 3rd through 6th grades, were given an opportunity to flex their voice and present their poem in front of family, friends and the New Rochelle community. Thanks to our hardworking teacher coordinators from Albert Leonard, Isaac E. Young, Columbus, Davis, Jefferson, Trinity, Ward and Webster who ensure all students are prepped and ready to dazzle the audience! Thanks to our many community volunteers - some of whom have been with us for all 19 years and some of whom joined us for the first time this year! And, thanks - as always - to Jodi Scheinfeld and the Scheinfeld family for the generous support and ongoing guidance!! 
Volunteer Spotlight
The Fund relies on countless community volunteers. We have decided to spotlight a volunteer monthly and are excited to honor Karen Selman!

Chances are that if you attend Fund events, you have met Karen. She was one of our many volunteers at our 2017 annual awards gala who helped to welcome our guests. Karen played a key role at our last NRHS Concert at Carnegie Hall. In 2015, Karen served as the co-chair for the event. She was privileged to be able to coordinate the event and make it a reality for NRHS music students to perform on one of the most iconic stages in the world. Though it was a lot of work, and took a year of planning and coordination with dedicated teachers, parents and students to create this "one in a lifetime" experience, it was well worth it!

"I am proud to be part of such a diverse school district that truly values musical education."

 
Karen has three children (19, 16, and 12) who have attended the New Rochelle public schools. They have all participated in numerous Fund programs, including Poetry Out Loud, Events at the Museum of Arts & Culture, and the Annual Pancake Breakfast!  If you would like to join Karen and the Fund's growing group of volunteers, please let us know!
The New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence supports our school system and its extraordinary, diverse student body through advancing equity, excellence and inspiring all public school students.  

The New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence partners with the City School District of New Rochelle and engages the broader New Rochelle community to develop, fund and implement high-quality educational and enrichment programming that enhances the school experience and helps students thrive and succeed along their educational journey.