Fort Bend Education Foundation Electronic Newsletter - December 2022

Have a Heart and Support the Education Foundation's Annual Giving Campaign

Are you thinking about your end of year giving? Consider donating to the Fort Bend Education Foundation’s Annual Giving Campaign! Each dollar donated and raised supports the Education Foundation's grants to teachers and schools program, new teacher gifts, staff development programs and more!

Consider donating today at https://bit.ly/FBEFANNUALCAMPAIGN or text FBEFDONATE to 41444.

Donations are tax deductible.

Happy Holiday Season! As a reminder, the Education Foundation Office will be closed December 19 through January 2 for the FBISD Winter Holiday Break.

Gala 2023: An Enchanted Forest

Coming March 4

Mark your calendars for March 4, 2023, and plan on joining us at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land for our 30th annual gala, An Enchanted Forest! Come and help us raise funds for our Fort Bend ISD teachers and schools, while enjoying a seated dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing to the music of Password! Tickets go on sale in January! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3DcYapx.

Grants in Action

Featuring Bowie MS and Colony Meadows ES

Not Your Grandma's Library

Bowie Middle School’s library provides various resources and opportunities for students to explore and apply the information they acquire by completing innovative STEM projects. With $4,876 in funding for her school site grant, “Not Your Grandma’s Library,” Shelly Puckett purchased a 3-D printer and supporting hardware for all students to access. Students use the printer to create projects promoting skills and interests in robotics, architecture, medical sciences and other content areas.

Generating Geniuses

During “Genius Hour,” Colony Meadows Elementary first grade students take part in hands-on, open-ended activities to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Given a $1,491 teacher grant, first-grade team members purchased learning materials – including Snap-Bots, Log Builders and Playstix – to help students explore, build, discover, and create masterpieces to enhance their learning. Students design robots or build bridges, vehicles, houses and other creative projects.

Check out these events and services!

See the Sugar Land Holiday Lights

Use promo code FBEF when purchasing tickets to the Sugar Land Holiday Lights and receive a $2 discount off the day of event adult ticket price! Bring your family and friends and enjoy a stroll through Constellation Field for the perfect holiday experience! The event runs through January 1 and features over three million lights, themed areas, shopping, food, carnival rides and more! Get details at https://www.sugarlandholidaylights.com.

Fitness event coming soon!

Join the fitness craze and use discount code “FBEF” to get 15% off the USA Fit Marathon, Fort Bend Kia Half Marathon, and Simon Spine Family Friendly 5K. The event kicks off its 15th season on January 29. There is also a Fittest School challenge. Choose your school team at registration. The race benefits the Education Foundation and has donated over $120,000 since inception. To register, go to http://usafitmarathon.com/.

We have a helping partner in AFW!

Use Partner ID “FBISDEF” when shopping at American Furniture Warehouse (in person, online or by phone) throughout the year and 2% of all purchases will go back to the Education Foundation! Go to https://bit.ly/3S5dglg for more details.

Let Energy Ogre find you savings!

When you sign up for Energy Ogre services using promo code FBEF, you’ll get the 13^th month free! That’s a month of savings added to the savings you’ll get when they select the perfect electricity plan for you! Go to https://bit.ly/3qFLgsV to get started!

AP Tutors offers services for students

A supporter of the Education Foundation, AP Tutors offers tutorial services for various academic courses and test prep packages (for AP, SAT, PSAT, STAAR and ISEE exams) for middle and high school students. Virtual and In-person sessions are available. Visit https://myaptutors.com for details.

Code Ninjas Holiday Camps

This holiday season, help your child acquire new skills while supporting the Education Foundation. Code Ninjas offers full or half-day camps for children, ages 5-14, to explore various areas of technology during the Winter Holiday Break. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Education Foundation. Get details at www.codeninjas.com.

The Fort Bend Education Foundation provides opportunities to enrich and enhance the quality of education for all Fort Bend ISD students through its Grants to Teachers and Schools program. We touch every school in Fort Bend ISD!

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