Recognize a Teacher for the Holidays
The holiday season is the perfect time to recognize a teacher or other school employee who has made a difference in your child’s life. Why not make a tax-deductible donation to the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation in his or her name through the foundation’s Teacher, Staff and School Recognition Program? This is any easy way to shorten your shopping list and is a very meaningful and much appreciated gift for all who are recognized. The person you recognize will be notified, along with their supervisor/principal, that a donation has been made. You may donate any amount you choose and you may also remain anonymous if you prefer. You can use this form, or the Donate button to the right.
Project Lead the Way propels Timberlane Students into the 21st Century
The Hopewell Valley Education Foundation is proud to have raised $40,000 to fund the new 7th and 8th grade pre-engineering curriculum, Project Lead the Way. Generous support from donors Bristol-Myers Squibb, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, IEEE Foundation and Arkay Foundation, along with the HVEF, allowed us to reach our fundraising goal and bring this wonderful new program to over 240 Hopewell Valley students this year, and for many years to come. A ceremony recognizing the donors was held in early Novembers. Read all about the festivities here.
2011 Booklovers' Luncheon
This year's Booklovers' Luncheon with Alice Hoffman raised over $8500 for the HVEF's Author-in-Residence program. The proceeds will be used to bring poet Luray Gross to high school this spring for a week-long residency, working with all Freshman students.
HVEF 2011 Scholarship Winners
The HVEF is proud to announce our 2011 Hopewell Valley Central High School scholarship winners. These students were selected for their potential to excel in a specific area of study, and must be continuing their education after graduation.
- Carey Glenn
- Katharine Hallinger
- Robyn Henderek
- Gabrielle John
Congratulations to them all!
E² Awards Dinner a huge success!
Thanks to everyone who supported this year's
E² Awards Dinner and contributed to the foundations' most successful event to date. More than 180 guests enjoyed a beautiful evening on the patio at ETS's Chauncey Conference Center, helping to raise over $18,000 for the HVEF.
The Foundation thanks all of our E² sponsors and donors, and once again congratulates this year's award winners Sky Morehouse, Ed Petrillo and The Front Porch and its owner Chris Murphy.
The return of Trivia Night
On May 18, over 80 Central High School students joined forces with district teachers and administrators, and HoVal senior citizens for a night of intergenerational competitive trivia. Teams of up to 8 students and adults faced off in 3 rounds of trivia questions, plus a 'sudden death' tiebreaker round, to win cash prizes for their school team or club. The winning team collected $300, second place $200, third place $100, donated by Hopewell Valley Community Bank.
Sculptor Katie Truk visits Bear Tavern
Through a grant from the HVEF sculptor Katie Truk gave a workshop during art enrichment classes at Bear Tavern Elementary School recently.
She discussed her career as an artist and what led her to create unique sculptures from industrial wire coupled with hosiery. The students spent close to three hours participating in the hands-on workshop that allowed each one to work on his or her own cylindrical piece. Read more about her visit here.
Author Dan Gutman visits
The funds raised at the fall Book Lovers' Luncheon have already been put to excellent use to bring author Dan Gutman to the district. Dan spoke to and interacted with the students at Bear Tavern on Friday, January 7th, and will be visiting the other three district elementary schools soon. Gutman is widely known for his very funny “Weird School” series of books, the Baseball Card adventure series, Million Dollar book series as well as many more books that transcend genders and ages.
Memorial Donations
for JoAnn Meyer
The Hopewell Valley community lost our dear friend JoAnn Meyer in November. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation or Susan G. Komen for the Cure. If you would like to make a donation to the HVEF in JoAnn's memory, you can do so online by clicking the link below, or by using our Teacher, Staff and School Recognition Program. JoAnn was a true supporter of public education, and she will be missed very much.
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