Dartmouth Education Foundation

Great article in the Standard Times today on the Mobile DNA Lab at DHS, funded by a grant from the DEF written by science teacher Mrs. Russell.

Dartmouth High students work with DNA in mobile lab | SouthCoastToday.com.

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The Dartmouth Education Foundation (DEF) is pleased to announce it has awarded twelve grants and one special membership award to the Dartmouth Public Schools, totaling $15,315. These grants will fund teacher-initiated programs that will enrich the educational experience for Dartmouth students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Established in 2008, the goal of the DEF Grant program was to provide the seed money needed for programs that promote education, creative thinking, and problem solving for students in the Dartmouth Public Schools. Following is a list of the 2012 grant recipients and a brief description of their programs.

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The DEF recently announced the launch of its 2011-12 grant cycle. DEF Grants are intended for innovative programs that directly and actively engage Dartmouth Public School students. Learn more.

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There is no denying it, with 44 teams vying for the title of  2011 DEF Spelling Bee Champs other wise known as The Best Spellers in Dartmouth, the second annual DEF Spelling Bee was an even greater success then the first!  The School Committee team put forth a valiant effort to defend their 2010 title but were dethroned by the Spellcheicks who had to fend off the amazing spelling of our National Honor Society Students!

Above are some highlights if you missed it.  Check the DCTV schedule to view the event in it’s entirety.

The DEF would like to thank all of the team sponsors, team participants, and sponsors of the evening.  Without your generous support the event and all of the wonderful activities, technology, etc. could never be given to the Dartmouth Public Schools.  Thank you again for helping us to give that extra something that is needed for the children in the Dartmouth Public Schools!

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Save the date….
The 2nd Annual Dartmouth Education Foundation Spelling Bee!

Last year, 41 teams competed for the title of the Best Spellers in Dartmouth and the team from the Dartmouth School Committee buzzed away with the top prize.
This year’s Bee will be held on:

Thursday, November 3rd from 7:00 to 9:00 at the
Dartmouth High School Auditorium

If you would like to participate click HERE to register or sponsor a team!  If you want more information click HERE, if you want to see what fun we had last year click HERE!

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Click the link to read the Standard Times article from the start of the project in April.

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“Stay Fit” & Raise Money for Creative Education

Where: Howland Place Fitness Center
651 Orchard Street
Howland Place Building
http://www.howlandplacefitness.com/

$5 per class or $20 for all 6
Class line up:
5:00-5:30pm Jay Kruger- KidFit Club
5:30-6:00pm Mark Kruger/Andrea- Cycling
6:00-6:30pm Julie Fostin – Ab Sculpt
6:30-7:00pm Dawn Cetrone – Zumba
7:00-7:30pm Lindsay Rousseau- Fit Fusion
7:30-8:00pm Rachel Almeida- Pilates

All Proceeds to Benefit the DEF, funding creative learning programs, technology & the arts in the Dartmouth Public Schools.

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Click the link to read the most current issue of the DEF Newsletter.  Subscribe by clicking on this link.

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The DEF is excited to welcome board members Lili Chamberlain and Tanya Cofresi.  Both Tanya and Lili bring a unique expertise in language arts to the board.  We look forward to the new direction they will take us in enhancing our children’s education.  To learn more about Lili and Tanya click HERE.

Trisha Allard our new intern comes to us as a Junior from UMass Dartmouth in the Marketing program.  We are thrilled to have Trisha help us move forward with many of our projects.  Her expertise in marketing and communication skills are a wonderful asset to the DEF.

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Intern will work closely with Marketing Committee chair and Board chair to support the Mission of the DEF as it works to raise funds to enhance the educational experience of the students in the Dartmouth Public School System.

Tasks:

1. Develop donor contact database for membership outreach
2. Press Release Writing
3. Update website, social media (facebook, twitter, email, etc.)
4. Event Planning
5. Assist in administrative duties (dispense grant applications, prepare board minutes & agendas, etc.)

Skills:

1. Writing and Communication
2. Reliability and Dependability
3. Computer (Excel & Word, some database, graphic design and/or web design (WordPress) a plus but not necessary)
4. Willingness to follow guidance
5. Enthusiasm for the experience
6. Ability to work well with others

This is an unpaid internship, however the skills learned through this internship are highly marketable for an individual on their resume.  Employer’s desire individual’s with hands on marketing and social media skills.  This internship will provide you with those skills.  Learn more by reading the UMass Dartmouth Internship Employer Collection Form.

Submit resumes to:
Liz Olimpio, DEF Marketing Chair
liz@dartmoutheducationfoundation.org

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