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Pasadena Educational Foundation Newsletter
 
Working to build excellence  
in our public schools.
Fall Edition
October 2008
Greetings!
Students and teachers are back at work -- what better time to support their academic efforts with a donation to PEF. Also, PEF'S new web site is filled with info about all our programs and opportunities. Visit  www.pasedfoundation.org. Donate today to support our public schools -- every dollar makes a difference.
 
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PEF ENDORSES MEASURE TT
yes on tt logoPUSD students deserve schools that enhance their learning. Measure TT will provide the funds to make critical facilities investments on our aging campuses. The school bond will improve our schools and strengthen our communities. Cast an informed vote on Nov. 4. Attend a Measure TT informational forum on Oct. 15 at Burbank Elementary. 7 p.m.  Visit the Yes on TT web site

Putting Teacher's Grant to Use

Teacher Tovar NCASNorma Coombs teacher Martha Tovar used her 2008 PEF Teacher's Grant, in part, to buy graphic novel libraries for her 5th-grade classroom. "Graphic novels take big concepts, such as the Boston Tea Party and the U.S. Constitution, and make them more accessible," she says. "Some of my students need that help." Tovar took a UCLA course on graphic novels and knew they would work in her class. Thanks to her PEF Teacher's Grant, she was able to buy the novels, as well as install a listening center with audio books.  
 

College Forum: Admission Matters
PEF presents a community forum "Admission Matters: What Students and Parents NEED TO KNOW About Getting Into College " on Thursday, Oct. 16th at 6:30 pm at Eliot Middle School Auditorium.
 
Attendees will hear from experts on how to successfully navigate the college application process. Students and parents can participate in smaller breakout sessions that address completing a college application, financial aid, navigating the College Board web site, and SAT/ACT testing. Current college students will be available at 6 p.m. for an "Ask Me About College" question and answer session.
2008 College Fair
High School students and their families can meet with reps from more than 50 colleges and universities, along with scholarship organizations, on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Pasadena City College. The free event takes place from 10.m. to 1 p.m. in the Quad and is sponsored by the Pasadena Educational Foundation, the PUSD, and Pasadena City College.
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Support PEF Through the Pasadena Marathon
Experience history in the making and register now for the first-ever Pasadena Marathon. PEF is a beneficiary and our PUSD students will be winners. Register Now! Add "PEF" as your charity code. For more information call us at (626)396-3600, ext. 88350.
Upcoming Events
Learn more about the school bond measure on Oct. 15 at Burbank School. 7 p.m.
 
Find out what you need to know about getting into college on Oct. 16 at Eliot Middle School. 6:30 p.m. 
 
Oct. 23 at Eliot Middle School. 7 p.m.
 
 
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