In This Issue
BEAT THE CALL
Funding Focus - Science Fairs
Phone-a-Thon
Running with Ed
Sweetheart Gala

Save the Date

Quick Links

Golden Apple Sponsors

 
Will you BEAT THE CALL?
 
Donate $180 per student by January 18th

and you won't receive a call during PCEF's Phone-a-Thon.

The school who raises the most money during BEAT THE CALL  

wins a $2,000 grant from Winder Farms!
 
Class parties are based on participation, but remember

only $180 per student can BEAT THE CALL.



Your donation counts toward a class party for your child:
- Parties are awarded to classes with the highest percentage of donations.  
- Turn donations into your school or donate online by January 18th. They all count!
- If you have already donated $180 this school year, that donation counts toward your child's class party.  Check for your name on the BEAT THE CALL donor honor roll.
 
Already donated $180 per student? Thank you! You have BEAT THE CALL!

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Funding Focus - Science Fairs
Is the Scientific Method on your student's mind? It should be, since the elementary science fairs are coming up at the end of January, and the 3rd annual District Science Fair is on February 12. The top 5th - 12th grade projects go on to the Salt Lake Valley Science and Engineering Fair (SLVSEF) at the U of U. PCEF provides funding for support of all the fairs for things like prize money, ribbons, clinics, rental fees, and entries into SLVSEF.

 

Why should your student do a science fair project? According to the SLVSEF website, "Participating in a science fair stimulates a student's interest in science and technology while simultaneously promoting the development of decision-making, critical thinking, and research. A science fair project involves reading, writing, statistics, math, data analysis, computer science, and scientific methodology. Students also practice public speaking and learn how to explain and defend their research to experienced judges."

 

If that's not enough to convince you, doing a project can pay off in cash and prizes - Westminster offered 35 $1,000 grants and 4 $80,000 grants at SLVSEF last year! Science Fair projects look great on college applications, and 14 of the top 15 best paying college majors are STEM related. Most of all, it's a fun and out of the box learning experience for your child.

 

PCEF has a long history of funding science fair initiatives. We funded science fair awards back in 1988! Last year we underwrote the science fair initiative for $5,000, and this year we have provided $8,000 in funding, thanks to you, our donors.

 

The science fairs need lots of volunteer judges! No experience necessary, and it is a great way to spend a few hours. You will be amazed by our kids. Go HERE to volunteer.
Phone-a-Thon Volunteer opportunity  
PCEF needs Phone-a-Thon volunteers January 28-31.  Schools with 10+ Phone-a-Thon volunteers receive 10% of their nights Phone-a-Thon and 10% of BEAT THE CALL donations toward their school!  Sign-up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ABAF2BA46-pcef

More information here: Phone-a-Thon
Early Registration is Open!

  • Early registration is only $375 
  • Save $25 off the regular price - sign up by January 31st! 
  • Only need team captain to register 
  • Shorter race course, same great party 
  • A great opportunity to connect with family and friends
  • Go to www.runningwithed.com
  • Save the date - May 18, 2013 
 Sweetheart Gala tickets are going fast!

The 9th Annual Sweetheart Gala big band dinner dance fundraiser for PCHS Bands will be held on Friday, February 8, 2013, sponsored by PCEF. The Gala has become a Park City Valentine's Day tradition while providing much needed support to the incredibly active PCHS band program.

 

Part of the fun of the Sweetheart Gala is that it is a true community dance, where high school students try to keep up with veterans who have been dancing to the big band sound for decades. Doors for the event will open at 6:00 p.m., with dinner service beginning at 6:30 accompanied by a jazz combo. The Gala features the PCHS Varsity Jazz Ensemble playing very danceable music from 8:00 until 11:00 p.m. as well as great opportunity drawings and a silent auction.

 

Sweetheart Gala tickets will be on sale this Thursday, January 10, before and after the 7:00 p.m. PCHS/TMJHS Jazz Concert in the Treasure Mountain Jr. High School Forum. (Please note the location change.) The PCHS Varsity and JV Jazz Ensembles and TMJH Jazz Ensemble will perform at the free concert.

 

Tickets may also be purchased by contacting Michelle Ascherl at 435-602-9547.  For further information on the Sweetheart Gala, please contact Lyn Eckels at 435-655-5457.