The Bee was a buzzing on November 5th! Over 600 community members and families attended the 5th annual Trivia Bee at the Doubletree Hotel on Monday evening, November 5, to see 36 local business-sponsored teams compete for the bragging rights of the 2012 Westborough Education Foundation Trivia Bee Trophy. Hosted by Joe Harrington (often known as the voice of Westborough town meetings), six rounds of trivia were completed, and in the end, The Little League Baseball Association took the win with the final question of how many traffic lights exist in Westborough. This fun-filled event included kid-trivia rounds led by the infamous Fales Elementary School, physical education teacher, Matt Travis. A fun evening was had by all, enabling the Westborough Education Foundation to raise funds for programs via grants, benefiting Westborough students and teachers. |
posted Mar 5, 2013, 7:41 AM by Lisa Edinberg
Westborough Education Foundation is seeking new members to join its organization. The foundation's mission is to establish a permanent fund while allocating grants for innovative programs not funded by the Westborough Public School budget. These grants enhance curricula, are offered to all grade levels and areas of study. They impact a vast number of students in programs that otherwise would not exist today. The Robotics team, the religion symposium (originally funded by a Westborough Ed. Foundation grant), Africa Day, CSI program at the middles school, Video Announcer's Club at Mill Pond, Backyard Birding, and the Teddy Bear Exchange Program, are just some of the many grants the Ed. Foundation has awarded. As funding decreases, teachers seek to enhance their curriculum and the excitement of their students through innovative programs, utilizing grants that the Westborough Education Foundation provides. To continue the success of this organization, new members are needed. Activities may include event planning, publicity, newsletter writing, being part of the grants committee, and meeting new people. It takes a community to raise children today. Becoming a member of the Westborough Education Foundation is a great way to support teachers and children of the Westborough Community. Our scheduled meetings alternate monthly between morning and evening meetings. Our remaining meetings this year are the following: Feb. 14 - 9:30am (Forbes building - Rm. 23), April 2, April 30, May 21, June 11 at 9:30am, Forbes Building. Please come and join a great organization and meet wonderful people. Explore our website to find out more about this incredible organization! Call Lisa Edinberg to hear more! 508-989-4791 |
posted Mar 5, 2013, 7:38 AM by Lisa Edinberg
The Westborough Education Foundation application process for the 2013-14 grants has commenced. Tumbling into Daniel Mayer, the assistant superintendent's office for approval are proposals/applications. Due on March 11, 2013, proposals shall be reviewed and several approved by the grants committee in early April. Approved by the WEF board in late April, a celebratory breakfast to award the recipients will take place in early May. |
posted Dec 3, 2012, 11:18 AM by Lisa Edinberg
Over 600 community members and families attended the 5th annual Trivia Bee at the Doubletree Hotel on Monday evening, November 5, to see 36 local business-sponsored teams compete for the bragging rights of the 2012 Westborough Education Foundation Trivia Bee Trophy. Hosted by Joe Harrington (often known as the voice of Westborough town meetings), six rounds of trivia were completed, and in the end, The Little League Baseball Association took the win with the final question of how many traffic lights exist in Westborough. This fun-filled event included kid-trivia rounds led by the infamous Fales Elementary School, physical education teacher, Matt Travis. A fun evening was had by all, enabling the Westborough Education Foundation to raise funds for programs via grants, benefiting Westborough students and teachers. |
posted Oct 24, 2012, 8:08 AM by Lisa Edinberg
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The Bee is Back! The Westborough Education Foundation hosts its Fifth Annual Trivia Bee on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough. Teams of three will compete in a fun-filled evening of trivia on topics including New England sports, popular culture, government, science, arts and literature, and Westborough history. The winning team will be given community bragging rights and a trophy. As always, teams are very much encouraged to let their personalities show and dress in costume to vie for the “Best Spirit” and “Best Costume” awards. A donation of $5 per individual or $15 per family includes admission, pizza, drink and dessert. The fun-filled night features music, 50/50 raffle and a silent auction, featuring sporting event tickets including Worcester Sharks package, electronics, Huntington Theater tickets, Car Wash/Detailing, kids museums including the Ecotarium, and many more. Speaking of kids, be sure to bring them – there is no school the following day! Matt Travis of Athletic Revolution will lead kids’ games and activities in between trivia rounds. Proceeds from the event fund a variety of grants to teachers and staff across all of the Westborough schools. The grants allow teachers to develop creative programs in literature and language, the arts, technology, social studies, science and math. The Trivia Bee is the foundation’s largest fundraising effort and brings together many groups from the community for a highly spirited competition. The WEF would like to thank the following businesses and groups who have so generously supported the Trivia Bee by sponsoring teams: Adcole; Alexander, Aronson, Finning & Co., P.C.; All Access Physical Therapy; Armstrong Parent Group; Avidia Bank; Badger Legal Group; Ball Financial; Beaumont Financial Partners; Beaumont At The Willows; BJ’s Wholesale Club; Central One Federal Credit Union; Digital Credit Union; Cumulus Global; Dolan & Maloney Insurance Agency; E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc.; Fales Parent Group; Friends of the Westborough Library; Gibbons Parent Group; Hastings Parent Group; High Street Neighborhood; Law Office of Nicole D. Sullivan & Associates; Marlborough Savings Bank; Melfa Wealth Management; Michael Mathieu Team; Middlesex Savings Bank; Mill Pond Parent Group; Orchard Hill Rd. Neighborhood; Partridge, Snow & Hahn, LLP; Red Tail Solutions; Remax Prestige; Roche Bros.; South County Physical Therapy; Westborough Athletic Association; Westborough Little League and Softball; Westborough Newcomers Club; Westborough Rotary Club; Westborough and Social Youth Basketball; Westborough Youth Football; and Westborough Youth Soccer. |
posted Oct 24, 2012, 8:06 AM by Lisa Edinberg
SAVE THE DATE! Monday, November 5th 6:30PM Doubletree Hotel Westborough Education Foundation Fifth Annual
Trivia Bee & Silent Auction and Raffle Join your friends, teachers and neighbors in a battle of wits. Trivia Categories include Arts and Literature, Math and Science, Westborough History, Sports. Teams from local businesses, organizations, neighborhoods and schools $5 donation includes pizza, drink and dessert.
All proceeds fund educational grants to Westborough teachers for innovative programming.
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posted May 8, 2012, 7:07 PM by Lisa Edinberg
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Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages, mark your calendars
for the WEF Annual TRIVIA BEE to be held on Monday, November 5, 2012, 6:30 pm at the DoubletreeHotel in Westborough.
Please join us for a fun evening, fundraising event, featuring teams from your favorite local businesses, schools and neighborhoods competing for the coveted trophy and bragging rights. Questions will include categories including science, sports, history, popular culture and geography. The event is open to the public; donation is $5 per person, maximum $15 for families, and will include pizza, drink, and dessert. Children's activities, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle will also highlight the evening. At the Trivia Bee Competition, you are sure to know some of the contestants from Westborough's own teaching staff, town administrators, businesses and organizations. Come on out and cheer them on, see if you can recognize them (as many will be in costume) and help support the Westborough Education Foundation funding of grants for our teachers and students. |
posted Mar 18, 2012, 8:59 PM by Lisa Edinberg
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Now companies can save money while supporting the Westborough Education Foundation. Call Lisa Edinberg to find out how your company can start saving while donating to the Ed. Foundation, without spending a dime. 508-989-4791 |
posted Mar 18, 2012, 8:50 PM by Lisa Edinberg
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posted Jan 12, 2012, 6:04 AM by Lisa Edinberg
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Westborough Education Foundation is seeking new members to join its organization. The foundation's mission is to establish a permanent fund while allocating grants for innovative programs not funded by the Westborough Public School budget. These grants enhance curricula, are offered to all grade levels and areas of study. They impact a vast number of students in programs that otherwise would not exist today. The Robotics team, the religion symposium (originally funded by a Westborough Ed. Foundation grant), Africa Day, CSI program at the middles school, Video Announcer's Club at Mill Pond, Backyard Birding, and the Teddy Bear Exchange Program, are just some of the many grants the Ed. Foundation has awarded.
As funding decreases, teachers seek to enhance their curriculum and the excitement of their students through innovative programs, utilizing grants that the Westborough Education Foundation provides. To continue the success of this organization, new members are needed. Activities may include event planning, publicity, newsletter writing, being part of the grants committee, and meeting new people. It takes a community to raise children today. Becoming a member of the Westborough Education Foundation is a great way to support teachers and children of the Westborough Community.
Our scheduled meetings alternate monthly between morning and evening meetings. Our remaining meetings this year are the following: Feb. 14 - 9:30am (Forbes building - Rm. 23), April 2, April 30, May 21, June 11 at 9:30am, Forbes Building. Please come and join a great organization and meet wonderful people.
Explore our website to find out more about this incredible organization! Call Lisa Edinberg to hear more! 508-989-4791 |
posted Jan 12, 2012, 5:08 AM by Lisa Edinberg
Yes, you read that right! The Westborough Education Foundation is about to have its own TV show on Westborough TV channel, starting in early February. The show will introduce the community to our organization and highlight the grants that have been awarded, and are helping maintain the greatness of the Westborough Public Schools.
Look for a monthly show to pop up each month on Westborough TV, or watch the show on their website at your leisure. Click here to directly access Westborough TV right on your computer: http://www.westboroughtv.org/show_guide.html |
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