REF President Jeremy Robkin presents the school board with a check for grants. From left, Laura Knox, Rob Tiffany, Robyn Vergillo, Sue Davenport, Kathy Klein, Jack Bradley, Maria Mahowald, Lori Oviatt, Greg Bawden, Danny Edwards and Dan Pflugrath. Photo by Conrad Robertson.
Thirty grants were awarded for a total of $34,874.48. REF grants provide funding for a wide assortment of programs, materials and equipment that enhance the educational opportunities of students in Riverview schools.
Some of this year’s grants include:
• Physical science lab equipment for Tolt Middle School
• Orchestra instruments for the district orchestra
• Subscriptions to BrainPOP.com for Cherry Valley, Carnation and Stillwater elementary schools to give students access to enhanced curriculum
• Leveled reading books for the library at Carnation Elementary
• A digital camcorder for Tolt Middle School tech classes & clubs
• Partial funding for a "sport court" for the Eagle Rock Multi-age program
• "ActiVotes" and "ActivExpressions" remotes for Cedarcrest High School and Stillwater to allow student interaction with Promethean whiteboards
• Partial funding for headsets and intercom equipment for Cedarcrest High School drama productions
The Riverview Education Foundation is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the education of Riverview students. REF grants are funded entirely by donations and from money raised at special events, and all proceeds benefit Riverview schools.
Next up – join REF for the 2010 "Evening for Education Dinner Auction." This fun and exciting event will be held at the Columbia Winery on March 27th, 2010. Registration is open now at www.REFweb.org; but hurry – seats are filling fast.
In addition, REF will be part of Duvall Days this year.REF is the beneficiary of the 5th annual Duvall 5K /10K Run. Online registration is live – there are a limited number of technical fabric running shirts on a first come/first served basis – the early bird gets the shirt. Proceeds benefit REF Health and Wellness grants. Sign up today at www.getmeregistered.com.
REF extends its warmest thanks to all the businesses, community members, teachers, students, parents, school district staff and school board members whose generosity and dedication make these grants possible. For a full listing of this year’s grants and to find out how you too can help support Riverview schools, visit www.REFweb.org.
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