Falmouth Education Foundation

FEF

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I can’t think of anyone who isn’t excited to send 2020 packing and welcome 2021 with open arms. While things may not actually change for a while, the new year brings with it a sense of hope and anticipation for brighter days ahead. We are so grateful to all of the teachers and staff who have worked so hard during this school year so far to adapt to all the challenges we’ve seen. And we are especially proud of our students who have been doing their best to adapt and make the most of their new reality!If anything, this past year has really brought into the light how important it is for everyone in the community to support one another. The Falmouth Education Foundation continues to work to support the Town’s schools and community through grants to teachers, community organizations, and school groups.

2020 FEF ANNUAL FUND

Have you contributed to our 2020 Annual Fund yet? If not, it’s not too late!! Fundraising for all non-profits has looked very different in 2020 than in previous years.

Thanks to the ongoing support of local families and businesses, FEF has funded over $1,000,000 in grants since 2005, providing innovative programs and educational materials to the students and teaching community of Falmouth. FEF’s ability to support and enrich academics, athletics, and the arts could not be possible without the generous donations from supporters like you.

If you have already made a donation, we can’t thank you enough! If you haven’t, you can donate via online below or mail your donation to:

FEF
PO Box 6043
Falmouth, ME 04105 
Donate – FEF Annual Fund

 

Falmouth Education Foundation kicks off “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman” contest on January 9th! Show off your creativity and win prizes! All proceeds from the $10 entry fee will fund educational grants for the Falmouth community.
Each week through February 14th, winners will be chosen for Winter Fun Prize Packs and 1 entry will be drawn for an L.L.Bean Snow Tube and Amazon gift card after the final week.No snow outside? No problem! Build one inside! Craft one with Legos or paper, or cotton balls and glue. It doesn’t have to be just a “Snowman”, it could be a Snow-dog or snow-bear, or use your imagination. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! After you build it, take a picture and submit it to us online.
2020 Grant Awards
Falmouth Education Foundation awards grants in the Fall and Spring each year. We approve grant requests of all sizes and try to determine which projects will best benefit our students and community. Here are the awards we granted in 2020:
  • FHS – Three water bottle filling stations (in response to COVID-19 needs)
  • FMS Music iPad tablets and keyboards for chorus and music production
  • FHS cooking cart – Farm to School Team and culture & literature classes
  • FMS – Augmented Reality Science Model
  • FHS Learning Center library
  • FMS ping pong tables
  • FES – outdoor picnic tables
  • FMS Young Birders Club supplies and equipment
The next round of grants will be awarded in Spring 2021. For more information on how to submit a grant application please go to http://falmoutheducationfoundation.org/grants/
~ Make Your Mark at FHS ~
An engraved paver installed at the entrance to Falmouth High School is a wonderful way to honor not only your student, but also an alumnus in your life, a special teacher or community member. Order now to have it installed this spring!! All proceeds from the sale of these pavers goes toward enriching the lives of our students.
If you want to learn more about how you can honor a special community member or relative with a paver at FHS, or purchase a paver for your own student or family, please visit our website.

Shopping online? Who isn’t these days? Your shopping can help FEF when you shop at Amazon. Log into Amazon Smile with your regular account and choose Falmouth Education Foundation as your charity. Amazon will donate a portion of your sales to FEF with no cost to you! 
We also want to thank our 2020 Sponsors again. Their support has enabled us to continue our grant cycles last spring and this fall despite having limited fundraising opportunities as a result of the pandemic. A special shout out to our Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors: OSA, Falmouth Dental Health, Foreside Tavern, and David Banks Remax by the Bay.

If you have a local business and are interested in supporting FEF’s mission for 2021, please email us. Any level of support is appreciated!