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Here's to a Successful New School Year!
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 The DCEF Back to School Chapter Meeting held on September 19 at the Lone Tree Arts Center was a great opportunity to review all of the Chapter benefits provided by DCEF as well as meet some fundraising partners and partake in some tasty treats. To those of you who joined us - over 80 people representing 51 Chapters - thank you for your time and input!
Thank you to the following DCEF partners who participated in the Chapter meeting: Arapahoe Rental, Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Ooey Gooey Family Sweetery, Sports Image, and The Wildlife Experience. |
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Family Entertainment Opportunities Provide School Support
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Enjoy a night out with the family and help raise money for your school. Order tickets here. (Don't forget to use the promo code SCHOOL!)
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DCEF Grants Fund Our Students, Teachers and Schools
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In the past year, the DCEF has provided over $100,000 in grant and scholarship funding to DCSD students, teachers, and schools including:
- Nutrition Breaks for students in need;
- More than 600 backpacks of school supplies for students;
- Professional Development and Emergenetics training for teachers;
- Scholarships to send students to Young Ameritowne and International Towne;
- Books and supplies for principals and staff;
- Supplies for Zoology classes including taxidermy resources;
- National Science Teacher Conference registration for teachers;
- Supplies and resources for an outdoor classroom with disc golf course;
- Travel costs for DCSD Destination Imagination teams competing at national finals;
- Technology and resources for classrooms iPads;
- Sound equipment for theater department;
- Supplies and resources for school "Move-A-Thon";
- Grants for student field trips to the Denver Art Museum and other locations;
- Mat cutter and supplies for art departments;
- Support for "Girls on the Run" programs;
- Grants for students attending DCSD Outdoor Education Center trips;
- Technology resources and iPads for Sedalia Elementary students;
In addition, DCEF celebrates the annual "Apple Awards" to recognize outstanding teachers and staff, supports 104 Chapters, presents the annual "Golf for Education" tournament, assists with the annual "Golf for Grads" tournament that provides scholarships to DCSD students, hosts the 8th Grade Career Expo, and much, much more. For current exciting events, opportunities and information please visit the DCEF website: www.dcefcolorado.org.
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8th Grade Career Expo Connects Kids with Careers
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The DCEF-sponsored "Career Connect 8th Grade Expo" will be held on Wednesday, November 13. We are recruiting Douglas County and Metro-Denver area employers to participate by providing an interactive, interesting booth for 8th grade students to visit at the Expo to learn about future careers.
The Expo is a county-wide effort, with students from 21 middle schools in the Douglas County School District participating. The event will draw over 4,800 students throughout the day. Last year, over 75 companies and organizations participated in the Expo, to the appreciation of our students and middle school staff. More information is found online here.
A small number of event volunteers are needed on November 12 and 13. If you are interested in helping with event logistics, please email krista.zizzo@dcsdk12.org
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DCSD School Supply Drive Fills the Need
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 As the 2013 School Supply Drive comes to a close the Foundation is pleased and very thankful to announce that more than 600 students received supplies to start off the school year on the right foot. More than 75 organizations and individuals teamed up with the DCEF, the Panther Pantry, Leadership Douglas County and the Douglas / Elbert Task Force to collect and distribute more than $32,000 in needed school supplies. This major undertaking would not have been possible without the help of more than 60 volunteers who worked hundreds of hours to accomplish this mission. To view a complete list of our partners or to place a supply order for a student or your class please click on this link or go to our website at www.dcefcolorado.org. |
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The Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) was established to develop private resources to enrich education within Douglas County Schools for the fulfillment of lifelong learning experiences of our of our students, citizens and community.
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WHOLE FOODS KIDS' DAY OF SERVICE
 Whole Foods Highlands Ranch held its Kids' Day of Service on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Panther Pantry in partnership with the DCEF. More than 30 volunteers participated in packing bags for the Weekend Wellness program which benefits over 60 high school students who no longer live at home and don't have access to healthy meals on the weekends.
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DON'T MISS THESE OTHER UPCOMING DCSD
COMMUNITY EVENTS!
November 2, 2013
 January 25, 2014
Denver Nuggets
Community Night
Nat'l Western Stock Show
January 2014
Peter Pan the Musical
PACE Center in Parker
February 1, 2014 at 7 pm
Denver Cutthroats
Community Night
March 2014
Find out more on our website
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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY
 The Panther Pantry is a unique Chapter of the DCEF. A volunteer run food pantry that now feeds over 270 hungry school-aged children in Douglas County, the Pantry was started in 2008 at Acres Green Elementary School. As the winter months approach, the Pantry is in need of funds and food to provide its 125+ families with their monthly food distributions. The Panther Pantry receives no government funding to provide its services and relies on donations from the public. If your Chapter, school, company or organization can help by hosting a food drive, fund raiser or provide a monetary contribution, please contact Jennifer Zander, Director, at 720-381-6169 or dcpantherpantry@gmail.com. To read the full article on the Panther Pantry and its needs, click here.
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STUDENTS THRIVE THROUGH VISION
Vision was created to exhibit how Douglas County School District (DCSD) students excel through choice, innovation and efficiency. Due to the leadership of students, parents, educators, employees and community partners, VISION will celebrate achievement, impart mission, portray accountability and reach out to our community. Click here to download the current Vision Newsletter.
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