Making a Difference. Together.
May 2016
Lend A Hand...Donate, Volunteer
or Request School Supplies
As this school year is rapidly coming to an end, the DCEF is already gearing up for kids to go back to school! On June 1, with the support of our community partners, the Foundation kicks off our annual Lend A Hand School Supply Drive for Douglas County children in need.
 
Since many DC Schools begin as early as August 1, it can be challenging to supply initial student requests. To help with this issue, we are again purchasing KitsForKIDZ. A branch of Staples, KitsForKIDZ offers custom school supply kits for all grade levels, at a substantially reduced cost. For a contribution of only $20.16, you may purchase a basic school supply kit for kindergarten through 2nd grades, 3rd-5th grades or for middle/high school students. Your donation will enable us to have kits ready for our first distribution event on Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
 
To make a donation click here. To sign up to volunteer click here.  For further information, please contact Ashley Sommers.

Elitch Gardens Theme Park - Final Community Event of the School Year!
Get a fast and furious start to your summer at Elitch Gardens Community Days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 3, 4, 5. Tickets are only $26.99 - PLUS purchase by 5/31 and receive another FREE ticket valid 8/15/16 - 10/16/16! Click here to purchase tickets. 

Visit our website for more community event information.

Career Connect Success!
This April's Career Connect high school career exploration program saw 314 students participate in 31 sessions, hosted by 28 employers. Thank you to all who participated! New employers this year included UC Denver College of Arts & Media, History Colorado, Army National Guard, Castle Rock Fire and Rescue and Al's Formal Wear.

Career Connect participants watch as Castle Rock Fire & Rescue 
perform a car extraction demonstration.
Employers who are interested in future opportunities, including the Career Connect 8th Grade Career Fair
in November, please contact Krista Zizzo.

Chapter Highlights
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY PTO's 6th annual auction featured a Kentucky Derby theme and raised nearly $60,000 for the school! Auction bidding began online the week prior and culminated in a silent and live auction at the exclusive Sanctuary Golf Club on April 29.
 

SADDLE RANCH ELEMENTARY PTIO's 2nd annual Mustang Saddle Up Auction was a huge success and an incredibly fun evening! About 110 people attended the event on Saturday April 16 at the Highlands Ranch Golf Club. The event included both silent auction items and a live auction that was facilitated by an auctioneer. The event raised $34,000, which will help support math, science and other learning materials for SRE students.


Nearly 500 people attended STONE MOUNTAIN PTO's Spring Fling Family Event on Friday, May 6. This event was the PTO's give back for the amazing support from families and community members during their Main Event fundraiser at the beginning of the year.
In This Issue
PARTNER
SPOTLIGHT

Thank you Wells Fargo!
The DCEF was the recipient of a $5,000 grant commemorating the Grand Opening of Wells Fargo's new branch at Cottonwood Plaza in Parker! Last year alone, Colorado Wells Fargo's donated more than $8.3 million and team members logged more than 38,000 hours volunteering in local communities.

If you or your company is interested in becoming a DCEF Partner, please click here for more information.

For Treasurers
Thank you to everyone who made it to the Treasurer Training in early May. We had a great turn out with almost 40 participants from 28 Chapters, including many incoming treasurers and other new officers. We will be seeking some feedback from the meetings so that we can continue to improve upon our training opportunities.   In the meantime, you can review the materials that were covered here.
LEND A HAND
School Supply Drive
Most Needed Items:
- #2 Pencils
- Spiral Notebooks
- Pencil Sharpeners
- Pencil Case / Box
- Markers
- Pens (Blue, Black & Red)
- Pink Erasers
- Crayons
- Ruled Paper
- Flash Drives
- Dry Erase Markers
- Scissors
- Colored Pencils
- Water Color Paint Set
- Glue Sticks
- Composition Books
- Pocket Folders
- 1" & 2" Binders
- Graphing Paper & Notebooks 
LEND A HAND
School Supply Drive
Drop Off Sites:

- ANB Bank in Castle Rock
- Castle Rock Rec. Center &  
  Miller Activity Center 
- Children's Hospital
  Highlands Ranch
- Any DCSD Admin. Building
- Douglas / Elbert Task Force
- Fresh Harvest Food Bank
- Highlands Ranch Chamber
  of Commerce
- John H. LaRue Library, 
  Highlands Ranch 
- Music in the Meadows in
  Castle Rock
- Parker Arts, Culture and
  Events Center (PACE)
- Philip S. Miller Library,
  Castle Rock 
- St. Francis of Assisi Parish
  in Castle Rock
Quick Links
Douglas County Educational Foundation | 303-387-0505 | http://www.dcefcolorado.org
620 Wilcox Street | Castle Rock, CO 80104

The Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) is an independent charitable organization working in partnership with the private sector and Douglas County School District
for the purpose of enriching the student experience and promoting innovation.