Category: EFF in Action

Escondido Education Foundation Spends MONEY!!

The Escondido Education Foundation is a community driven fundraising organization which provides funding for essential resources, and programs that empower teachers, inspire learning, and promote innovation and academic excellence in EUSD. Farr Elementary Farr Elementary received a $1416.00 grant for Speed Cup Stackers which will develop students’ eye-hand coordination. Principal: Soo Yeohn de Santiago Educator: […]
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Caring Hearts

The Escondido Education Foundation Invites you to nominate an individual or organization who significantly supports and enriches the lives of students within the Escondido Union School District (EUSD). DOWNLOAD APPLICATION
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Jazz Up Your Life

“JAZZ UP YOUR LIFE” was the afternoon delight for the recent fashion show put on by the Escondido Education Foundation! Community volunteers were on hand to help make the afternoon a success. Mayor McNamara came to pour champagne for the second time! Fashions were provided by Andrea Dee, who personally sewed every outfit, even making […]
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Founding Member of EEF Honored

Leila Sackfield, pictured on the right, is a founding member of the Escondido Education Foundation.  She was honored today by the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators.   Among Leila’s many accomplishments is her dedication to the students in the Escondido Union School District.  She cares so much about the students, she […]
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Escondido Education Foundation Grant 2021

This grant is after school cross-age tutoring.  Teachers are willing to stay after school to plan and monitor this activity.  During our visit, older students were working with younger children on their math.  Activities are planned in advance and “run” by teachers and district personnel.  At the end of the hour, many students comment, “Do […]
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Cross-Age After School Tutoring

Cross-age, after school tutoring  is a grant that was interrupted when schools closed down.  It is a wonderful idea!  Older students get to reinforce what younger students are learning in the classroom, which is a good refresher for the older kids.  This program was carefully designed, materials purchased specifically for this age group, with teachers […]
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Best Auctioneer Ever

Doug Paulson, teacher at Orange Glen High School has graciously consented to be our auctioneer and emcee for the past several years at our fundraiser, Fall In Love With Escondido Schools.  In addition to being at that event, Doug has also given us great ideas for improving our foundation.  Without community involvement like Doug provides, […]
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Building Underwater Vehicles at Rincon Middle School

Rincon Middle School received a grant so students can build underwater vehicles.  This was started with a grant from the Navy.  The EEF helped build the program.  Students design and build underwater vehicles that can be navigated and can pick items up from under water.  A  community member donates pool time so students can test […]
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Ignite at Rose Elementary

Rose Elementary has an after-school dance program called “Ignite”.  Students and teachers work on their dance routines after school.  They have performed for the Escondido Education Foundation, the Superintendent’s State of the District message, and many other civic activities.  Ignite received a $5000 grant from the Escondido Education Foundation for costumes, audio improvements, etc.  The […]
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