Westborough Education Foundation

Save the date for the Library Open House on Friday, September 6, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. This event is sure to be fun for all ages! There will be live music from the Hip Swayers, a magician, pizza and desserts, and a visit from Minnie Mouse and a Minion. Come and learn all that your library has to offer!

Free Activities for August - see more information below.

Check out the 2024 August Adventures calendar! We are excited to highlight old and new partners across Massachusetts with FREE admission the entire month. 31 days, 31 events, 100% FREE!

Please note some organizations are requiring advanced registration. Visit www.HighlandStreet.org for more information.

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The GMS Tech Squad was able to build a PC from scratch and present the PC to the WHS Esports Team. The Tech Squad planned, designed, budgeted and put together the PC. The Esports Team can use the PC for practice for competitions.

Thanks to the generous support of the Westborough Community, WEF can fund grants like this one.

The library has begun work on its next 5-year Strategic Plan. Help us set library priorities and goals by completing this library survey. We are looking for responses from all members of the community, not just library users! The more voices we hear from, the more complete our plan will be. Deadline to submit your response is Friday, June 28, 2024. Click the link to begin the survey. https://loom.ly/qZBtDJw

Happy Graduation! Congratulations Class of 2024! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! 🎉🎓

Thank you! WEF's Gratitude Gardens are in full bloom in recognition of our amazing educators and staff at all of our schools. We appreciate your support so we can provide grants to our teachers and scholarships for our students. See our website for pictures of our grants in action. www.westborougheducationfoundation.com

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Armstrong School's second grade teacher, Stephanie Peterson, was able to purchase games and materials for her classroom with funding from a WEF grant.

These games have been integrated into her Social Students Civics and Identity units and the Grade 2 SEL curriculum this year. The use of pictures, colors and simple words has given all students access to these activities, regardless of academic or language levels. These games have removed any barriers and have given all students independent practice in a fun way. New friendships have developed, and interesting questions are being asked among the partnerships and groups. The students are fully engaged and, most times, because they're having fun they don't even recognize that they're practicing and learning!

Thanks to the generous support of the Westborough Community, WEF can fund grants like this one.

Only 3 days left to purchase your pinwheels to recognize teachers and school staff for Teacher Appreciation Week - next week.

https://form.jotform.com/240953296977474

So many fun things to do and different ways to connect!

We need your help! Please consider donating your time or a concessions item for the Mean Girls performances.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BABAF2DA75-49268324-mean

Would you like to recognize the teachers or administration in the Westborough Public Schools? Please consider purchasing pinwheel flowers today. We will send the recipient a note informing them of your purchase.

https://www.westborougheducationfoundation.com/

Your generosity will allow WEF to support grants like this one.

Pictured: Students of Leah Alvey's Armstrong Elementary School class and Highland residents engaging in activities that foster intergenerational relationships. (2019)

Mark your calendar for this free fun event for all ages!

Fishing Challenge info at our FB event https://fb.me/e/4cTb99TZb
Opportunity for kids, grandkids, teens and adults to try fishing as we have advice, gear and bait all free.

Don't forget to buy a pinwheel for Teacher Appreciation, https://www.westborougheducationfoundation.com/

Donate your solar eclipse glasses at the library for underserved communities and schools around the world. Glasses are being collected by Astronomers Without Borders through Warby Parker.

Need a little spring! Let's grow our Gratitude Gardens. Go to www.westborougheducationfoundation.com to purchase your flower pinwheels today!

Congratulations Redshift 4048! Good luck next week!

We just won the New England FIRST WPI District Event! We also won the Gracious Professionalism award. Onward to the NE Championship next week!

For countless students, a lifelong love of music starts in the classroom - and our country's talented and impassioned music teachers are the reason why.

Thank you, music educators, for everything you do to support music in our schools!

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In December Lindsay Moynihan's kindergarten students from Armstrong School were bused to Fales School to meet their pen pals in Kristen Andresen's class to participate in activities together.

This grant is an ongoing project throughout the school year. Students exchange pen pal letters to improve writing skills and build community connections through visits to one another's schools.

Thanks to the Westborough Community's generous support, WEF can fund grants like this one.

* GRANTS IN ACTION *

Biology and AP Biology Instructor, Jo-Ann Purdy has brought cutting-edge technology to WHS. She has taken her students to a deeper level in life science by getting funding for mini PCR thermocyclers to be used at their desktops. This will allow students to do PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) where they can amplify target genes and make determinations like: Has a resistant gene spread to new bacteria? Has my food been genetically modified? Do I have the genes to taste a compound in my food? Does my grandmother have Covid?

Thanks to the generous support of the Westborough Community, WEF can fund cutting-edge technologies, like this one, to be taught in WPS.

Great opportunity to see a fabulous teacher and author who truly makes learning fun! We miss you, Mr. Salvemini!

Welcome back Mr. Salvemini! 🥳 Come say hello to local author Tom Salvemini - better known as Mr. Salvemini from Hastings Elementary School, and get your copy of his book Band of Gorillas signed! 😄👋🏻

Each animal group has unique names and Tom is here to teach you how silly they are! And as a retired teacher who taught at Hasting Elementary School for over 21 years, Tom is quite qualified to teach this lesson! 🙈📖✨

Come get your copy signed this saturday, 1/27 from 11 - 2 pm here at Tatnuck! 😊💕

Dear Families,

As the holidays approach, would you like to show your appreciation for your child’s teachers, principal, and staff members while making a difference in our schools?

Thank a teacher or a teaching team by making a tax-deductible donation to the Westborough Education Foundation in appreciation of these wonderful teachers. Your child’s teacher or teaching team will receive a CARE Award certificate acknowledging your gift.

Your donation supports innovation in your child’s classroom and lets your teacher know you CARE. For the 2023-2024 school year, WEF has awarded over $17,000 in grants to the Westborough teachers to start new initiatives in all schools.

To find out more about WEF and grants awarded, visit our website and make your CARE donation on-line at:

https://www.westborougheducationfoundation.com/care.html

Your commitment and generosity support our students and faculty every day. Thank You! Happy Holidays!

Westborough Education Foundation

WESTBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION WEF 2023-2024 Grant cycle is open

To all who celebrate, Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you love and light!

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity. WEF invites you to show your support of our mission to enrich all WPS students’ learning experience. Make a tax deductible donation today at www.westborougheducationfoundation.com or send a check to:
WEF PO Box 59 Westborough, MA 01581
Thank you!