Jeffco Schools Foundation recognizes Frank DeAngelis at fifth annual Love Our...
Frank DeAngelis will receive the Norma Anderson Lifetime Service Award at an April 10 fundraising event. Frank DeAngelis’ career spans more than 35 years in public education as teacher, coach and...
View ArticleGroundswell of support for fifth annual Jeffco Love Our Schools Luncheon
A diverse group of Jeffco business and community leaders have rallied around Jeffco Schools Foundation’s fifth annual Love Our Schools Luncheon fundraiser to join in honoring retiring Columbine High...
View ArticleSalazar Literacy Initiative Grant applications due March 31
In 2012, Fletcher Miller Special School in Lakewood applied for a grant from Jeffco Schools Foundation’s Salazar Literacy Initiative to host one of the country’s most renowned educators for children...
View ArticleServing Kids thanks Southwest Plaza as community partner
Serving Kids volunteers sort through clothing donations. Serving Kids, an 18 year-old program of Jeffco Schools Foundation, expressed its heartfelt appreciation for the Southwest Plaza partnership that...
View ArticleParent-Child Home Program Jeffco completes its first year
There was a lot of food and fun, and even a bit of rain, but that did not deter the end of program picnic celebration for Parent-Child Home Program Jeffco, a program of Jeffco Schools Foundation. Teddy...
View ArticleJeffco Summer of Early Literacy kicks off to a home run
Trisha Vietti leads first day JSEL students at Molholm Elementary. The first day of Jeffco Summer of Early Literacy (JSEL) got off to a great start as over 600 students in six Jeffco schools began...
View ArticleFrom a slow beginning to Carnegie Hall: Local boy strikes gold
For all the talk of standards and testing, the academic success of many students hinges upon intangibles, such as the art and music classes, teachers who forge meaningful relationships with students...
View ArticleShark dancing at Pennington’s Jeffco Summer of Early Literacy Program
Susan Linze leads her students in a shark dance. Shark dance anyone? Teachers in Jeffco’s elementary schools get as much exercise as they would in a Zumba class, but without the jazzy music. At least...
View ArticleJeffco Summer of Early Literacy program at Swanson Elementary
The JSEL day began with breakfast July 28, 2014, LAKEWOOD, CO ~ What would make a teacher give up summer vacation — away from the stress of a classroom full of rambunctious elementary school students?...
View ArticleLumberg Elementary summer program gave kids a “jump start” to learning
Students received a jump on learning at Lumberg Elementary in Edgewater thanks to the school’s Summer Jump Start program, which served both English and dual language students in first through sixth...
View ArticleSeth Meyers to perform for Zarlengo Foundation fundraiser
The Zarlengo Foundation presents Seth Meyers in concert on September 13, 2014 at the Ellie Caulkins. The Zarlengo Foundation presents Seth Meyers in concert on September 13, 2014 at the Ellie Caulkins....
View ArticleJeffco Schools Foundation’s Community Night with the Colorado Rapids
Jeffco Schools Foundation presents Jeffco Community Night with the Colorado Rapids 10-18-14, 1pm, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Join us at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, Saturday, October 18th,...
View ArticleJeffco Schools Foundation presents community day with the CU Buffs
CU Buffs vs UCLA Bruins 10-25-14 The CU Buffalos take on the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, October 25th at Folsom Field, kick-off time will be announced. Discounted tickets only available through Jeffco...
View ArticlePrepare to be inspired at Jeffco School Foundation’s Hero Awards
Teacher honorees (L to R): Laurin Haber-Cruz (5th Dual Language), Stein Elementary School; Scott Walker (8th Math), Wheat Ridge 5-8; and Franky Scaglione (Art), Wheat Ridge High School. October 24,...
View ArticleDiscounted sports tickets for Community Nights with Jeffco Schools Foundation!
AVS vs St. Louis Blues, 12-13-14 Jeffco Schools Foundation partners with Kroenke Sports to bring the Jeffco community discounted tickets for Colorado’s favorite teams. The Foundation receives a portion...
View ArticleJeffco School Foundation Hero Awards
November 25, 2014, Lakewood, CO ~ The night was cold and snowy, but Jeffco Schools Foundation’s annual Hero Awards packed the Arvada Center with old friends and new friends, and everyone glowed with...
View ArticleJeffco School Foundation offers discounted tickets for National Western Stock...
Discounted Stock Show tickets! The National Western Stock Show is headed to town in January and you can save up to $6 per ticket, when you purchase your Stock Show ticket through Jeffco School...
View ArticleJeffco youth 3v3 basketball charity tournament set for Jan. 2
Register for Middle School 3v3 Charity Basketball tournament by December 22, 2014 Are you looking for a fun activity for your middle school student this winter break and for a good cause? Registration...
View ArticleJeffco Youth 3v3 Basketball Charity Tournament repeats success
Jeffco Youth 3v3 Basketball Charity Tournament repeats success Tournament organizers and philanthropists: (Back row) Jacquie Pearson, Kathy Miks, Brenda St. Germain, Ambree Rogers (Powderhorn...
View ArticleJeffco Schools Foundation 2015 Equity and Excellence Art Exhibit opens
Continuing its commitment to Jeffco Public Schools student artists, Jeffco Schools Foundation 2015 Equity and Excellence Art Exhibit will open February 5th and run through March 31, 2015 at Jeffco...
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