TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS:
A HEARTFELT THANKS!
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 With the 2008/09 school year finished, PEF staff take a moment to reflect on the many successes of the year, accomplished in part because of you, our wonderful donors and volunteers. Your generosity contributed mightily to our mission of working to build excellence in our public schools.
THANK YOU! BUT OUR WORK IS FAR FROM DONE. At this critical time in public education, we ask our donors to contribute more generously than ever before, and we encourage new donors to join this dedicated circle that understands the
critical importance of a strong education system to our entire community. Donations of any size make a difference;Donate today to support our public schools.
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PEF'S SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM A BIG DRAW
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News reports may lament the lack of summer school programs in a state budget crisis, but thanks to PEF, almost 1600 students entering kindergarten through high school are enjoying a rewarding summer school experience. PEF's sixth-annual Summer Enrichment Program began on June 29 as students flocked to either Hamilton or McKinley schools for five weeks of classes. The 765 students in the K-8 program are delving into such diverse subjects as robotics and gardening. And 70 high school students are learning drivers ed and computers. Although families are charged a tuition, the program is subsidized by PEF, with generous contributions from the Webster and Schow Foundations as tuition doesn't cover all costs. We wish all students a rich learning experience, and thank our 60 participating teachers and principals and eight instructional aides for their expertise and dedication.
In addition to these programs, PEF works with the PUSD to offer enrichment to 800 middle school students who are attending summer school to boost their math and reading skills. They also enjoy choral, cartooning, drama, computers, and more.
Photo: Students and families arrive at McKinley for the first day of summer school.
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