Friendswood ISD Education Foundation

🎯 Ready, Aim, Support! FEF's Annual Sporting Clays Event is on the horizon, and we're calling for sponsors and underwriters to help make this year's event our most impactful yet. Your support directly fuels innovative educational programs and opportunities for our students and teachers. Don't miss your shot—partner with us today at fefclays.givesmart.com!

Strategic minds came together at FEF's Annual Strategic Planning Meeting! Our Board Members experienced an engaging panel discussion, explored their 'working genius' based on Patrick Lencioni’s insights, and brainstormed innovative ideas to make 2024 our best year yet! 💡

🎉 Hats off to Christina Brown, our incredible Bales' 5th Grade Teacher! With a scholarship to pursue her Master's in Education Administration, she's taking the next big step in her journey to lead and inspire. Go, Christina! 🌟

FEF’s Continuing Education Scholarship is open to all FISD educators now through August 31st! Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/lhYH50SZ0BW

Don't miss out! ⏰ Become a 2024-2025 FEF Annual Giving Sponsor BY SEPTEMBER 1ST and receive year-round exposure at and participation in FEF's events throughout our 25th Anniversary year! As an added perk, Annual Giving Sponsors have the opportunity to select their gala table location prior to general table sales. Visit https://fef.myfisd.com/ways-to-give/annual-campaign to sign on! 💙

🎉 Big congrats to Megan Thurman, our amazing Bales' 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher! With a scholarship for her Master's in Counseling and Development, she's ready to make an even greater impact on her students. Keep shining, Megan! 🌟

FEF’s Continuing Education Scholarship is open to all FISD educators now through August 31st! Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/lhYH50SZ0BW

Say hello to our 2024-2025 Grant Champions! 🎉These dedicated educators are ready to lead the way in promoting, facilitating, and championing grant writing and collaboration across their campuses. We're inspired by the ideas shared at this week’s kick-off and can't wait to see what amazing grants our teachers come up with this year!

Special thank you to Lakeshore for the tasty sweet treats for this team! 🍰

Today’s the last chance! The 2024-2025 merch store closes tonight. Don’t miss out—grab your gear now!

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🎉 A huge round of applause for Cassidy Jordan, our dedicated Cline Elementary Quest Teacher! With a scholarship to pursue her Master's in Special Education, she's set to make an even greater difference in the lives of her students. 🌟

FEF’s Continuing Education Scholarship is open to all FISD educators now through August 31st! Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/lhYH50SZ0BW

Introducing FEF's 2024-2025 Executive Committee! 🥁 We are excited to kick off FEF's 25th Anniversary Year alongside these outstanding leaders:

⭐ President, Shanna Kirkpatrick
⭐ Vice President, Tracy Hopkins
⭐ Vice President, Brandon Kinsey
⭐ Treasurer, Russell Hillenburg
⭐ Secretary, Thad Roher
⭐ Past President, Molly Crow
⭐ Finance Chair, Harris Hanson
⭐ Director At-Large, Tanner Baker
⭐ Director At-Large, Amie Bell

An evening of great conversations, delicious food, and shared dedication! 🎉 The Friendswood ISD Education Foundation gathered for the 2024-25 Board Social, graciously hosted by Tracy Hopkins & Candace Metz. It was a fantastic opportunity for the entire Board to come together, discuss our ongoing efforts to support FISD, and enjoy each other’s company. Events like these remind us of the strong bonds and shared mission that drive our work in enhancing the educational experience for students and teachers across the district.

Gear up for a flurry of fun and impact! 🎯 The Friendswood Education Foundation's Sporting Clays event is approaching, and our $3,500 Team Flurry Sponsorship is still available! This is your chance to support education while leading the charge in an exciting competition. Don't miss out—secure your sponsorship by September 20th!

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🎓 Big applause for Sarah Pike, our incredible Windsong math coach! She's taking her passion for education to the next level with a scholarship to pursue her Master's in Education Administration. Onward to leadership and beyond! 🚀

FEF’s Continuing Education Scholarship is open to all FISD educators now through August 31st! Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/lhYH50SZ0BW

Welcome to the team! 🌟 FEF kicked off our New Director Orientation today with some friendly faces. Travis Morris, Mark Anton, Leslie Buratti, Callie Gulledge, and Sofia Armintor are ready to support our mission to enhance education in FISD. Let's make this year the best one yet!

🎉 Shoutout to Jordan Garlinge, our dedicated Westwood Elementary Quest Paraprofessional! With a scholarship to complete her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, she's one step closer to shaping young minds and inspiring the next generation in a whole new way. Keep shining, Jordan! 🌟 📚✨

FEF’s Continuing Education Scholarship is open to all FISD educators now through August 31st! Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/lhYH50SZ0BW

Collaboration at its best! 🤝 FEF hosted an inspiring Committee Chair Workshop this week, equipping our leaders with the tools and strategies to make a lasting impact in the Foundation's 25th Anniversary year!

The 2024-2025 merch store is closing soon! Don’t miss out—grab your gear before the store closes on 8/22. Orders will be ready for pick-up the week of September 16th. Hurry, time’s running out!

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🎉Big cheers for Maycie Meyer, our amazing Friendswood High School Band Director! She's marching forward in her educational journey with a scholarship to fund her Master's degree in Music Education. Here's to the power of dedication and a lifelong love for learning! 🎓🎵

FEF’s Continuing Education Scholarship is open to all FISD educators now through August 31st! Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/lhYH50SZ0BW

Happy first day of school from FEF Face of Friendswood, Case Harpole, and several of our Director’s kiddos! 💙

Check out all of FEF’s first day photos on SmugMug at https://fisd.smugmug.com/2024-2025-FISD-Education-Foundation/FEF-First-Day-of-School 📸

From record-breaking events to award-winning programs, a very special memorial grant and a new scholarship program for educators...what an INCREDIBLE year 2023-2024 was thanks to the generous support of our community! We can't wait to see all that the 2024-2025 school years holds. Check out FEF's Impact Report available now at https://ow.ly/8AZf50SUHzp!

Under the Oaks! 🌳✨ We had a blast at Friendswood ISD's eighth annual celebration, showcasing our new merch, cheering on the Wranglerettes and drumline, and sharing some delicious kettle corn with our amazing community.

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The 2024-2025 merch store is LIVE! Grab your gear for the new school year, with awesome colors and cozy sweatshirts. Hurry—store closes 8/22! Pick up your orders the week of September 16th.

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We had a fantastic New Employee Luncheon this week, full of joy and excitement! A huge thanks to our amazing team who put so much care into making this year's event special. Your hard work ensured our new employees felt welcomed, valued, and ready to begin their journey with FISD. Here's to a great start!

Celebrating 25 years of VARC and wishing Robin Hall a wonderful retirement! Our heartfelt thanks to the VARC team for their unwavering support of FEF as an Annual Giving Sponsor and for providing invaluable in-kind accounting services. This partnership makes our work possible!

Mark your calendars for a great time at the 2024 Sporting Clays Tournament, brought to you by R-C Ranch, Shady Grove Fertility Houston, and Traylor Mechanical! Come out on Friday, October 4th to the Greater Houston Gun Club for an afternoon filled with delicious food, fantastic company, and clay-crushing action—all in support of FISD students and teachers. Reserve your spot today at fefclays.givesmart.com and let's make this event a blast! Aim high and join the fun! 💥

It was a great afternoon at Convocation kicking off Friendswood ISD’s 85th anniversary year in the new PAC! 💙✨

Kick off the 2024-2025 school year in style and join us this Thursday where we’ll be selling limited edition FISD 85th Anniversary merch! �

✨ Welcome to Wonderland! ✨ Friendswood ISD Education Foundation is thrilled to have celebrated our new employees at the New Employee Luncheon. From door prizes and grants to a delightful lunch, it was a magical day! A special thank you to our inspiring speakers Alexis Young and Laura Seifert, and to our amazing event chairs Suzanne Banfield and Stacy Condon for making it all possible. Huge thanks to our title sponsor Gulf Coast Educators for their unwavering support. Here's to a fantastic year ahead! 🌟

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Home is where the heart is! 🏡 Thank you to all the realtors who attended our second annual Realtor Rally last week. The highlight was hearing from FHS grad, Sawyer Skeele, about the impact the FHS Realtor Class has had on him. We are grateful for our realtor partners! 🔑