Securing the Future of Transportation, Play, and Student Wellness<\/p>\n
The Piedmont Education Foundation (PEF) is rolling out the red carpet for an evening of high-stakes philanthropy. Under the theme \u201cA Night Licensed to Give,\u201d this year\u2019s Spring Fling Gala invites the community to step into the world of international intrigue\u2014not for espionage, but to fund the critical \u201cspecial projects\u201d that keep Beach, Havens, and Wildwood elementary schools at the top of their class.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re looking for those with a \u2018License to Give\u2019 to help us secure the assets our students need most,\u201d says Heather Frank, PEF Executive Director. \u201cWhether you\u2019re a high-roller in the auction or a silent partner from home, every contribution is a move toward a more supported educational landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n
Working with the schools, PEF has identified three key objectives for this year\u2019s fundraising efforts:<\/p>\n
Objective: Field Trip Transportation
In the words of Lillian Round, Fourth Grade teacher at Beach, \u201cField trips enhance the curriculum, making it more meaningful.\u201d By funding dedicated transportation, we ensure our young recruits can explore beyond the classroom without logistical interference.Objective: Structured Play
Play is the ultimate training ground. This initiative funds structured play programs that blend guided strategy with creative freedom, helping students master the art of problem-solving and empathy on the playground.Objective: Elementary Counseling
Spring Fling continues to fund on-site counseling services to help students navigate complex emotions. As one Havens student noted, \u201cMy counselor taught me there are two sides to every story, and it is important to hear both sides,\u201d a vital lesson for any budding diplomat.<\/p>\n
The action begins with the Online Auction, which is open to everyone, from Tuesday, April 14 to Tuesday, April 22. Elementary parents are invited to support these efforts by becoming a Parent Sponsor, purchasing tickets to the Gala, or attending a Parent Theme Party. Visit PiedmontSpringFling.org<\/a> for all the details.<\/p>\n About PEF\u00a0<\/p>\n The Piedmont Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing sustained financial support to Piedmont schools. Led by a 25-member volunteer board, PEF works to create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for all. Learn more at PiedmontEdFoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Securing the Future of Transportation, Play, and Student Wellness The Piedmont Education Foundation (PEF) is rolling out the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":267680,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[143,145,144],"class_list":["post-267679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-oakland","tag-oakland","tag-oakland-headlines","tag-oakland-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267679","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=267679"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267679\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/267680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=267679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=267679"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=267679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}