Sudbury Education Resource Fund

P.O. Box 891, Sudbury, MA 01776 info@SudburyEdResource.org

2008/2009 Annual Fundraising Goal is: $75,000

Contributions Received to Date: $12,866

Inspiring Education…One Grant at a Time

Thank you for your continued support!

Annual Direct Appeal

If every family contributes, imagine what we can do!

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Thanks to SERF

Our students have benefited from new material, technology and innovations in education since 1991.

Interactive Whiteboards Literacy Center Games Math Differentiation Materials Native American Artifacts Yamaha Grand Keyboards Core Literature Instructional Guides National Science Teacher Association Conference Acoustic Guitars The Purple Loosestrife Bio-Control Project Cyrano Performance Earthquake Simulator Smartiview Emulator Graphing Software Primary Math Assessment Elementary Math Clubs Audiobook Playaways LSRHS METCO Mural Writing Strategies that Work Workshop Islamic Art and Design Mathematics Enrichment Support And much, much more!

Thanks to you!

We rely entirely on the donations of families and local businesses. SERF awards close to $100,000 a year to teachers and administrators in Sudbury and LSRHS. More than ever, we need your support.

Look for your invitation in the mail this November.

Making a Difference Together

SERF relies entirely on donations from parents and community members to enrich and enhance public education in Sudbury. This is just a sample of what we have been able to do together over the past two years.

Top Ten Grants

1.Project M3 for Math: K-8 Schools
2.Showing Not Telling with Mentor Texts: K-8 Schools
3.State, US and World Maps: K-8 Schools
4.Expansion of Technology/Engineering Program: Curtis
5.Math Enrichment Materials: K-8 Schools
6.Enhancing Percussion Experience: Curtis
7.The Stalin Project: LSRHS
8.Math Assessment and Intervention Strategy: K-8 Schools
9.Purple Loosestrife Bio-Control: Curtis
10. Light and Sound Differentiated: Curtis

SERF Ideas: SERF’s Educational Newsletter Find valuable information and insight throughout the school year. Click here to view our first issue with contributions from teachers and parents of Sudbury schools. Enjoy!

Moving our Schools Forward

SERF awards grants through a grant application process.

Teachers Curriculum Specialists, Administrators, even parents and students are encouraged to apply.

Mini grants are available for short-term projects, staff development activities or curriculum enhancement totaling $750 or less.

Enrichment grants are intended for largest scale projects exceeding $750.

2008-2009 deadlines for application submissions are:

     Mini Grants            Enrichment Grants
   October 6, 2008               October 15, 2008
   December 1, 2008
   February 2, 2009             February 2, 2009
   April 6, 2009

Not surprisingly we have seen a significant increase in the number of grant requests. This fall. SERF received 25 grant requests, representing and increase of 45% over last year.

Our Mission

The Sudbury Education Resource Fund, Inc. (SERF) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to enriching, enhancing and supporting Sudbury’s public schools, from kindergarten through high school. Since its establishment in 1991, SERF has played a critical role by providing supplementary grants to the schools augmenting classroom learning opportunities, expanding the curriculum and promoting professional development. The Sudbury Education Resource Fund does not provide operating funds.

SERF is run by an elected Board of Directors who represents the diverse interests and resources of the community. The Board is responsible for all fund-raising activity and for fiscal management of the organization. Funds are raised through donations from individuals and businesses as well as a variety of public events. SERF is open to parents, students, teachers and other interested citizens.