SEF TEACHER TRIBUTE PROGRAM
Just in time for the holiday season, Sharon Education Foundation (SEF) has launched its TEACHER TRIBUTE PROGRAM. Since 2001, the Sharon Education Foundation has offered a way for students and parents to acknowledge and honor teachers by making a tax-deductible donation to SEF during Teacher Appreciation week in May. The teacher or support staff member you choose to honor receives a certificate acknowledging his/her commitment and dedication to the Sharon Public Schools (explaining that your family/student donated funds to the Sharon Education Foundation in appreciation of your efforts.) This program has been very successful. By expanding to a program running throughout the year, we are hoping even more parents will participate.

Give the gift that lasts…a gift in the name of that special faculty or staff member to the Sharon Education Foundation.

The Teacher Tribute Program is a way for parents and students to honor teachers, while providing funding for enhancement and enrichment programs not in the school budget. In addition it helps parents give a "gift" that will not compromise the policy on ethics and gift giving in our public schools.... Please complete the SEF Teacher Tribute Form and send in with your contribution. If you have any questions about SEF or the Teacher Tribute program, please contact Dianne S. Needle, co-President, at Dianne.needle@gmail.com or 781-858-8366. Now is the perfect time to channel your holiday spirit into gifts that will benefit all students. Instead of giving teachers a personal present this year, the faculty and administration of the Sharon Public Schools ask that parents and guardians consider making a donation in the teacher’s name to the Sharon Education Foundation (SEF). SEF is an independent, non-profit, volunteer organization of community leaders, parents, and alumni formed to provide and promote enhanced educational experiences and professional development for the students and educators of the Sharon Public Schools. Click here to download a printable 2009/2010 Teacher Tribute Form.

2010 SEF Spelling Bee: A Community Event
The Sharon Education Foundation is proud to present our 7th annual Spelling Bee at the Sharon High School Gymnasium on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 7 pm.

The SEF Spelling Bee is fun and educational! For the past six years, Sharon parents and children have enthusiastically attended and supported the people on the spelling teams. This year we have moved the Bee to the SHS gymnasium to accommodate the more than 100 people we anticipate playing on more than 30 teams in addition to hundreds of Sharon parents and children cheering them on! Participants include:

• Students (from middle school to college)
• Teachers and administrators
• Parents
• PTSO/PTO members
• Business owners and professionals
• Elected and appointed public officials

Support the 2010 Spelling Bee!

• Advertisement and sponsorship packages
• Advertise in the program book
• Enter your own team
• Sponsor another team

Contribute and bee-come benefactors of a much bee-loved community event. (Click here for more buzz about the bee!)

2010-2011 Annual Grant Application Package are
available. SEF funds a broad range of projects, such as those that focus on traditional academic subjects, visual and performing arts, promotion of multi-cultural and community learning experiences and professional development. Click here for more information!

2010 Sandy Shmaryahu Scholarship.
This annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has worked to create a better school or community environment through their activities within or outside Sharon High. The individual demonstrates enthusiasm, optimism and a positive attitude. In the spirit of Sandy Shmaryahu this individual shows determination, perseverance, creativity and a commitment to make the community a better place.

The Fifth Annual Lee Flaxer Award
The Sharon Education Foundation will be accepting nominations for the 2010 Lee Flaxer Award soon. The award is given in the spirit of Lee Flaxer, who served as principal of Heights Elementary School for many years. She was an outstanding leader who demonstrated that compassion and caring were essential to a positive learning atmosphere. The recipient of this award should be a person who has had an impact on the lives of children through dedication and personal involvement.

Scoops for Education
When you purchase food, drinks and ice cream at Crescent Ridge on the last day of school, a portion of that day’s proceeds will benefit the Sharon Education Foundation (SEF). SEF steps in where the regular school budget can't, to support excellence in Sharon Public Schools. So, bring the whole family and have lunch and ice cream while supporting a very worthy cause. Find out more!