Dear Ewing education foundation trustees,

    Thank you all for such a lovely time at the foundation reception at Eickhoff Hall.  It is now a wonderful memory that I will have for a long time.  I loved hearing Wayne, Ray and other speak from their hearts.  The entire tone of the evening is inspiring and invigorating!  Thank you for the grant.  I am extremely excited to put Mathematics, Music and Movement into action next year!  Your support means the world to me. 

A teacher asked me today where all of my energy comes from, and why I am so happy everyday.  I told her that it is easy to feel this way.  I said, "not only do I work with a great staff and amazing children, I have the extra bonus of The Ewing Education Foundation!"   "I get to be creative, think outside the box, develop ideas that I think will really inspire and then be able to put them into practice!"   "I have the best job in the world!"

Please know that the rippling effect of the your support and inspiration is a part of why we as teachers can be effective and feel creatively supported!   You make a big difference!  Thank you for helping us make teaching extraordinary!!!
Have a wonderful evening! 

Tracy Radler,
Physical Education Teacher
Lore Elementary School

    Dear EPEF Members, Once again Hand’s On Science Night would not be possible without your help….

Thank you,
Jan Fay

    Good News!!  We have received the Smart Boards A-2 lab's is installed and up and running.  A-4 forth coming this week. We are now in the process of exploring the many wonderful features. The students are really excited.  Mary and I want to again thank the Foundation for the grant and we are confident our students and our school community in  general will benefit in way we have yet to imagine.

Sincerely,
Adella Moore and Mary DiSimone

    Thank you so  much for funding the AIM and Ace Think a thon.  I learned so much!!  You made my last year in elementary school the best year ever!! I will always remember that day.

-- 5th grader

    We were so lucky to start our courtyard gardens with a grant from the Ewing Educational Foundation.  With that money, the kindergarteners and their fifth grade buddies planted a strawberry patch and tulip bulbs.  We were also able to purchase some gloves, shovels, and other necessary tools for gardening.  Over time we have added a fish pond, bird feeding area,
composting area, and several garden beds featuring assorted perennials.  The students have formed a Garden Club to maintain the lovely area and were proud to earn NWF’s approval as a “Backyard Habitat” for wildlie. 
 
Throughout the year the courtyard garden area is available as an out- door education space for all the teachers and students of Antheil.  It is used for hands-on experiences in science and math.  It is used as inspiration for our creative writers.  Often, it is used as a stage for presentations of plays and poetry.  Sometimes, it is used for class celebrations and school events.  Whichever way it is being used, it is an area we are proud to have at our school and we thank Ewing Educational Foundation for giving us that first grant to make it all possible!

Christine Perkins, Second Grade Teacher
Antheil Elementary School

  

    "The AIM & ACE think a thon taught  me many new things throughout the experience.  I didn't just learn, I had fun while learning new things."

-- 5th grader           

           
  
    "Learning how to work independently will help me for the rest of my life.  Not only when I am in school but when I grow up too."

-- 5th grader

  
     "At first I thought that I was not going to finish but I did and I am very happy with all my work.  I learned  many things, not just about my topic but about myself.  I learned that if I set my mind to something  I can accomplish my goal."

-- 5th grader

    

    "I am so grateful that there is a EPEF without your foundation I would have never learned as much as I did."

-- 5th grader

    I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped to make KidsVoting/ Ewing's 10th anniversary a success!  Although the turnout at the polls was bigger than the turnout at the Results Party, everyone I talked with really enjoyed the experience.  I have ideas already for next year, and I hope to make KidsVoting bigger and better than ever! 

-- Leigh Garrett