REDWOOD CITY DESERVES GREAT SCHOOLS!

The RCEF is dedicated to the proposition that Redwood City's elementary and middle school students deserve a great education, and our City deserves a great public school system. We believe that good public schools boost property values, make neighborhoods safer, help local businesses, and keep families in Redwood City.

You can help by giving to us, often. And now, with
Measure W on the ballot for the June 5, 2012 election, you can also help by supporting a $67 per year parcel tax for the Redwood City School District.

With a 67% YES vote, Measure W will give our schools about $1.7 million every year for five years to enhance reading, writing, math, and science skills; attract and retain qualified teachers; and support school libraries. No funds will be used to pay for administrator salaries, and a citizen's oversight committee will be formed to review all expenditures.

More information about Measure W is at: www.betterrwcschools.org.

Join the RCEF as a Measure W endorser, by sending an email to Redwood Community for Better Schools.

Please support Measure W with your endorsement, time, and vote. We urge you to vote yes on W because Redwood City deserves great public schools!

JOIN THE CHORUS!

If you've heard any of our middle school bands or orchestras this school year, you know how great they sound. But we are facing ANOTHER budget shortfall for next year. If we can't raise enough money, the music program may face further cuts or disappear altogether.

Here's how you can take action:

1. Volunteer Help with the 4th of July Parade Run.
   Or send us an email to join the steering committee or help on other initiatives.
2. Donate We are seeking twenty $1,000 donors, who will be thanked with a private recital and their names in the spring concert programs. Can you be one of those 20 people? Do you know someone who could be? Let us know! And as always, donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Or respond to our appeal letter - coming soon.
3. Eat, Drink and Be Merry! Attend a Taste of Redwood City evening at one of Redwood City's great restaurants. For $25, come enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks, relax with friends, and enjoy your community. More details to come.

Remember, music soothes the savage beast (i.e., middle schooler)! Plus, music makes kids smarter, better team workers, more creative, and more engaged with school.

PRESENTED BY Wells Fargo

MC Alicia Aguirre, Mayor of Redwood City 

INVESTORS AWARD Sequoia Healthcare District

INSPIRATION AWARD Debra Adler

SPONSORS

Google; Pacific Shores Center; Port of Redwood City; Palo Alto Medical Foundation; Erika Pretell Market Research; Westface College Planning; Hellbent Marketing; John Sieling, Today Sotheby's International Realty; Provident Credit Union; Lyngso Garden Materials; Peter and Paula Uccelli Foundation; SocialEXPAND, Stanford University, Dearborn Family; Bigger than Texas Films; SIMS Metal; Cheryl Shepard Photography; San Mateo Credit Union; First National Bank; Kohl's; Spectrum Magazine; Sargis Regis; FastSigns; Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce

HONORARY HOSTS

Chris Beth, Amy Buckmaster, Rosanne Foust, Jim Hartnett, Keith & Nina Kadera, Steve Penna, Carolyn & Gerry Williams

GRANT NEWS

CONVERT ENERGY INTO MONEY!

In a new partnership with Plus 3 and Sequoia Healthcare District, the RCEF now benefits from your daily exercise.

To participate, go to Plus 3 Network and sign up, picking the RCEF as your cause. It's easy, keeps you moving, and helps support our children's education! 

OUR SCHOOLS OUR TOWN MAGAZINE

Every issue of Our Schools Our Town magazine brings you a wealth of good reading plus news from our business advertisers.
 

Don't forget, you can view our monthly calendar and send in your free event listings at: www.ourschoolsourtown.com.

Help Wanted!

Our Schools Our Town is looking for help with advertising sales. This is a part-time, paid position, and a great opportunity to support our students! For more information, please contact Paul Maynes at:
 paulmaynes@ourschoolsourtown.com.

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