Serving Kids Clothing Program - Jeffco Schools Foundation

Thank you Jeffco for showing up big time to support the Jeffco Public Schools Community Night with the Rockies, benefitting Jeffco School Foundation, over $8,000 raised on our behalf! Go Leawood Elementary, Principal Martha Sheehan and Karina Seidel, Special Educator joining us for the infield presentation.

It is poignant that during Jeffco Public Schools Week of Employee Giving educators find space to give beyond Jeffco- thanks to all those supporting us this week, and all causes that need help- keep it coming!

Be sure to support Jeffco Schools Foundation this ! https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=6879

We know you know what today is-- head over to https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=6879 BEFORE THE END OF THE DAY to make your tax deductible donation to Jeffco Schools Foundation!! :)

Jeffco Schools Foundation's Serving Kids clothing program is in need of pre-K through high school sizes. The all-volunteer-run program saw record numbers of students needing clothing this fall. Here's a couple of ideas for clothing drives:
• Schools are encouraged to hold Captain Underpants drives and collect new underwear and socks, as did Hackberry Hill Elementary PTA. (https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/hackberryhill-es/)
• Families are asked to clean out closets as kids outgrow clothing, and donate slightly-used items to Serving Kids, like Support Jeffco Kids’ current clothing drive.(http://www.supportjeffcokids.org/winter-coat-drive/)
• Drop off unclaimed lost and found items, like Lincoln Academy just did. (http://www.lincolnacademy.net/pages/Lincoln_Academy_Charter)
For more information on this program: : http://www.jeffcoschoolsfoundation.org/serving-kids-clothing-program.html

Just announced...Jeffco Schools Community Days with the Buffs!
Discounted tickets for CU Buffalos vs. Stanford, Saturday November 7, Time TBA and CU Boulder vs. USC, 7 P.M., Friday, November 13, 2015
Discounted tickets start at $25 (a $45 value). Discounted tickets available throughout Folsom Field and only by clicking on link at www.jeffcoschoolsfoundation.org

Savannah Gonzales with her art teacher, April Johnson at Patterson International. Savannah's artwork was selected to represent this year's Hero Awards event. Click here for more information: http://www.jeffcoschoolsfoundation.org/recognition.html

Heroes - Jeffco Schools Foundation

Not too many people at the Costume Shop reduction event this afternoon. Stop by tomorrow: September 26th from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to get a head start on your kiddo's Halloween costume.

Jeffco Schools Foundation’s Costume Shop is holding a short 2 day reduction of some of its inventory of costumes and props.
Hours for the event: Friday, September 25th from 2:30 to 5:30 and Saturday, September 26th from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: The temp building on the west side of Building #1 at 809 Quail Street, Lakewood, CO 80215. Check out the Jeffco Schools Foundation Costume Shop, if you dare! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9BToswhnKs

Shout out to Jefferson County Public Library mill levy increase on the November Ballot. Properly funded library systems have a major impact on a community's economic development, property values and the quality of life, just like our schools. Here's more information: http://jeffcolibrary.org/press-room/press-releases/library-board-seeks-secure-library-services-mill-levy-initiative

Here's a recap of the amazing Jeffco schools choirs performing the National Anthem at the Rockies game on Saturday, September 19th ~ the choirs from Stober, Warder and Martensen Elementary Schools and Evergreen Middle Schools. Check this Rockies video at 4:30: http://m.mlb.com/col/video/topic/76259144/v491294083/91915-rockies-features-pregame

9/19/15 Rockies Features 9/19/15 Rockies Features vs. San Diego Padres - Pregame

More photos from this solemn event. Part of Chris Faughnan's legacy is the scholarship established in his name at Arvada High School for a graduating Arvada student. For more information and to donate to the memorial scholarship: http://www.jeffcoschoolsfoundation.org/scholarships.html

Huge amount of respect for José Martinez from Bear Creek High School, who was a 2012 Jeffco Schools Foundation Teacher Hero. Teaching is in his blood, since he comes from a family of amazing teachers and administrators. Best of luck!

Huge congrats to Bear Creek High School social studies teacher Jose Martinez on being named one of three finalists for Colorado Teacher of Year! From CDE's news release: "Martinez says when he thinks about the most influential teachers he has known, he doesn’t think about their ability to cite content or dates, names and equations. He remembers them because they inspired him to do better and be better, something he strives to do." The teacher of the year will be announced in October.