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Dear Parents, Administration and Teachers,
2011 was a very successful year for the Rumson Education Foundation as we continue our mission of raising funds to enhance the education received by the children of Deane-Porter and Forrestdale schools. Our successful Celebration for Education in November raised the lion share of funds to put towards grant initiatives for this coming year, with added funding from Dance with Your Darling and Art Auction, both held last spring. The support of all the staff, families and local businesses who gave their time and resources is very important and greatly appreciated and will allow us to continue to help our schools!
The Rumson Education Foundation will assign a portion of the money raised to an endowment fund for future large-scale projects or grants. The remainder of the proceeds from fundraising this past year is used directly for the benefit of our schools and students. If you would like to submit a proposal for funding a project or program, please complete and return the Foundation application using the outline on the back of this letter. When considering grant proposals, the Board may restrict grants that require costs associated with capital expenditures, summer projects, transportation/travel and per diem salaries. The outline for submission as well as a list of past appropriations is also available on our website at www.rumsonedfoundation.org. Please note all technology-based grant proposals must be reviewed by Rumson School's IT Manager, Ellen Iovino before submission to the REF Board.
The Foundation will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, January 18th at 3:20 in the Forrestdale Library. Members of the REF Board of Trustees will be on hand to answer general questions about the grant process and applications.
Submission of grant proposals via email to Maura_abad@yahoo.com is preferable. Otherwise, please provide 14 copies of completed grant requests to the Foundation in the school offices no later than Friday, February 3, 2012. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at (732) 842-3952 or email me at the above address.
Best wishes from the Rumson Education Foundation for a Happy & Healthy New Year.
Sincerely,
Maura Abad Lowe
President, Rumson Education Foundation
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These funds, awarded through our annual grant process, will be used towards technology, essential classroom equipment and other needs at both Deane Porter and Forrestdale schools! We were able to award 89% of grants applied for, providing significant technology upgrades across every grade that will impact every child in our school.
| Deane Porter Computer Lab |
| Deane Porter Computer Lab monitors |
| Earobics Reading Specialist Program |
| Kindergarten ELMOs |
| First Grade ELMO equipment |
| Second Grade ELMOs and equipment |
| Third Grade laptop upgrades |
| Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grade computers |
| Fourth Grade ELMOs, laptops and accessories |
| Fifth Grade ELMOs, laptops and accessories |
| Sixth Grade ELMOs, laptops and equipment |
| Seventh Grade ELMOs and equipment |
| Seventh and Eighth Grade wireless technology |
| Eighth Grade ELMOs, laptops and accessories |
| Forrestdale Art Room Pottery Wheel |
| Forrestdale Music Room television monitor |
| Forrestdale defibrillator and CPR training |
Thank you for your support of the Rumson Education Foundation!
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