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COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS UPDATE
The Ardsley Education Foundation is delighted to announce that at long
last the commemorative bricks ordered received to date have been placed
along the walkway in the High School Courtyard. The bricks are part of
the upgrades to the Courtyard following completion of the District's construction
project and all proceeds from the sale of the bricks have directly gone
to enhancing the educational experience of students at all three schools.
Through the Foundation's administration of the Stephen O'Connell Memorial
Fund, separate enhancements to the Courtyard also include benches and
plantings. Please stop by the Courtyard when you visit the High School.
Now that the District has decided the bricks location, the Foundation
can again accept orders for commemorative bricks. Order forms are available
at the link on this page. From this point forward new orders can be installed
on an ongoing basis in keeping with demand.
The Ardsley Education Foundation sincerely thanks the community for its
support and patience during the construction-related delays and welcomes
new members to assist in its mission of enriching the educational experience
of all our children. Please call 693-6300, Ext. 7770 to become a volunteer.
VOLUNTEER WORK WITH ARDSLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SCHOOLS…
CREATES COMMUNITY SPIRIT TOO!
The timing is perfect. The beginning of the new school year brings with
it a new planning cycle for The Ardsley Education Foundation and the opportunity
for individuals, alumni, educators and local corporations to join together
in support of this non-profit educational organization. Many innovations
and enhancements at Concord Road School, Ardsley Middle School and Ardsley
High School are the direct result of the work of Ardsley Education Foundation
volunteers. Please consider joining the effort, whether you can spend
a little or a lot of time. And bring your good ideas too!
In its last fundraising period the Foundation was able to provide Concord
Road School with DVD display upgrades for many classrooms; as well as
new televisions and a sound system upgrade. Also on order is a desktop
recording system and listening center which meets New York State English
language arts assessment criteria for the listening sections of tests
for grades 3-8. In addition, the Foundation will provide scanners to compliment
the new smart board purchases the School District made with $100,000 in
New York State grant monies announced by Senator Nick Spano at the Foundation's
Gala Event in March.
At Ardsley Middle School, the Foundation is pleased to be able to provide
funding for two new computers in each of the four Special Education classrooms.
And students of General Music will benefit this school year from the overall
upgrade and refurbishment of the Keyboard Lab.
Major projects on the horizon include examining options for new sound
systems for both the auditoriums at the High School and Middle School.
Large projects like these can be funded in stages as donations make it
possible.
Last year's Casino Night and Auction was a great success - over 175 attendees,
including more than 25 teachers came together to enjoy the evening and
each other's company. And the generous support of many corporate sponsors
ensured the success of the Auction. It is the goal of the Foundation to
plan new events that merge the spirits of giving and community.
Please call the Foundation at (914) 693-6300 Ext. 7770 and leave your
name and number or email us at aef@ardsleyschools.org
to join the ranks of volunteers committed to enhancing the learning experience
of all students in the Ardsley School District!
TO CONTACT THE ARDSLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION:
Email - aef@ardsleyschools.org
Phone - (914) 693-6300 Ext. 7770 Fax - (914) 693-8340
Ardsley Education Foundation
500 Farm Road
Ardsley, NY 10502
ABOUT THE ARDSLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION…
The Ardsley Education Foundation was formed in 1995 and is comprised of
parents, school administrators and community members who are dedicated to
enriching public education in the Ardsley Union Free School District by
providing enhancements beyond those available to our children through traditional
sources of funding. The Ardsley Education Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit
educational organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent
of the law. Grants or special projects selected for funding by the Ardsley
Education Foundation's Board of Directors may be single events, pilot projects
or ongoing programs.
THE FOUNDATION'S COMPLETED PROJECTS INCLUDE…
- Video Conferencing Center for district wide use at Ardsley High School
- Smart Boards in each library
- Technological enhancements including digital cameras
- Completion of an outdoor environmental center at the Middle School
- Numerous grants to staff for special projects which have been single
events, pilot projects or ongoing programs.
- Weather station at the Middle School
YOU CAN BE PART OF THE ARDSLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION…
We raise funds in a variety of ways and are actively seeking new ideas
and membership to continue this important work. Please call (914) 693-6300,
Ext. 7770 for membership information.
DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS…
Contributions from individuals, alumni, educators, local corporations,
as well as fundraising events, are the sources of funding for the Ardsley
Education Foundation. As a 501 C(3) non-profit educational organization,
The Ardsley Education Foundation is eligible to receive matching funds
from your employers. Gifts may be in the form of checks, stocks, bonds
or gifts of property and are tax deductible to the extent permitted by
law.
MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION…
TBA
President
Laney Mulholland
Ex-Officio
Laurie Garson
Vice President
Connie Falcone
Treasurer
Jill Iturbe
Recording Secretary
Joyce Orlando
Corresponding Secretary
Members
Dr. James Haubner
Marlene Marcus
Dr. Richard Maurer
Joanne G. Sold
Mark Soss
Sharri Suss
Amy Watkins
Roberta Wetherbee
Last update: October 18, 2007
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