WCEF is pleased to announce the list of projects awarded funding as part of the 2017 Educator Grants Awards Program. These projects were selected through a competitive review process, and reflect outstanding efforts by Woburn Public School teachers to develop innovative and interactive programs designed to engage their students in meaningful learning to support their academic success.
Congratulations to the 2017 Educator Grant Award Recipients
Our 2016-2017 Grants Program is now open! Educational Professionals from the Woburn Public Schools are invited to apply for funds to support their creative ideas for programs or projects that are not funded by the regular school budget. Grants of up to $1,000 will be made to support new initiatives at any grade level and in any subject, to include the arts, sciences, literacy, math, social studies, physical education and 21st Century skills.
“We have been so impressed with the creative, high-impact projects submitted for grant awards during the last two years”, comments Executive Director Maureen Willis. “The Educators in our public schools have exceeded our expectations, and we look forward with excitement to this year’s grant program.”
The deadline for grant applications is Monday, January 23, 2017. Grant awards will be announced in early March 2017.
Grant guidelines and applications can be found here: APPLY HERE
The Woburn Community Educational Foundation (WCEF) is proud to announce the receipt of a $5,000 charitable grant from Winning Home, Inc., to support new programs that address the needs of high-risk students in the Woburn Public Schools. These funds will be distributed as part of this year’s Educator Grant Program, now open for proposals from Woburn Educators.
This is the second year that Winning Home, Inc. has partnered with WCEF to provide new educational opportunities for Woburn children. “This generous gift is an important investment in the potential of our most challenged students”, comments WCEF’s Maureen Willis. “We are so grateful for the continued support of Winning Home, as part of its mission to serve the needs of Woburn’s disadvantaged children and their families.”
Woburn Educators are invited to submit proposals for grants now through January 23, 2017. To learn more about WCEF and our Educator Grants Program at www.woburnedfoundation.org.
Pictured at the check presentation:
WCEF Board Members Brian Teague, Sue Ellen Holland, Executive Director Maureen Willis; Winning Home Treasurer/Director Albert “Chip” Curran, WCEF Board Member Robert E. Maguire, Winning Home Board Chair Thomas Martin, WCEF Board Members Nancy Whalen and Maria Zeqo.
In the spring of 2016, WCEF was awarded a “100k for 100” grant from the Cummings Foundation to support the Lexia Program as a pilot initiative in the Woburn Public Schools. Today, more than 500 children in kindergarten through grade 5, at every elementary school in the district are using the program to improve their reading skills.
Over the next five years, the generous support of the Cummings Foundation will help ensure that every child reads at grade level and can achieve their full academic potential as students in the Woburn Public Schools.
Thank you, Cummings Foundation, for this important investment in our children!
Visit the Cummings Foundation website for more information on their great work to support local nonprofits!
Visit our Educator Grants page to learn more about how WCEF, with the support of our community, is making a difference for students and teachers in the Woburn Public Schools.
In the spring of 2016, WCEF awarded a grant to Reeves School art teacher Marie LaCour to fund the creation and installation of three mosaic panels to commemorate Woburn history.
Under the supervision of visiting artist Cynthia Fisher, working with Ms. LaCour and parent volunteers, students from the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades created three mosaic works of art.
Carefully made from pieces of tile and glass, each depicts a scene from Woburn’s history: settlement, colonial times and the rise in industry.
The panels were recently installed in the school lobby to be enjoyed by the entire Reeves community.
We applaud the efforts of the teachers and students -thank you for inviting WCEF to share in this project!
We are so grateful to our community for its continued support of our annual event, the Women’s Forum & Purse Raffle! This commitment is making a real difference in our schools, as all proceeds pay for new programs and initiatives that cannot be funded by the regular school budget.
A very special thanks to our featured keynote speaker, Emily Riemer, who stepped up at the last minute and impressed everyone in attendance with her wit, energy and honesty about her personal and professional life. Emily is a rising star on the air and a busy mom at home; we thank her for volunteering to spend her Sunday afternoon with us!
We could never call the Women’s Forum a success without leadership support from our community! These leaders include our Platinum Sponsor J. Mulkerin Realty, and Keynote Sponsors Rick Metters & Maura Embler, Salem Five Charitable Foundation and SBLI, the Savings Bank Life Insurance Company. Special thanks also goes to Michael Mulrenan, who sponsored this year’s floral centerpieces, and Bay State Tee Shirt Supply, which donates a Woburn sweatshirt each year for our keynote speaker.
This year’s Purse Raffle was our most success yet, due to the generous support of our Purse Donors and Sponsors, to include: E. G. Barker Lumber, Joe & Audrey Crowley, Bob & Carole DeNapoli, Mark & Julie Donovan, Little Folks Day School, Robert E & Karen Maguire, Michael Martini, Massachusetts Independent Bankers Association, Kevin P. Mooney DDS, PC, Donald & Janet Queenin, Rockland Trust, Stanton & Company, CPA’s, Winchester Savings Bank, and the Woburn Teachers Association.
And a special thank you to all in attendance, for your support of WCEF and the Woburn Public Schools!
See you next year!
This Heidi Fringe Bucket Handbag is made of the softest Italian leather, molded and fringed into true street style fodder. With a stylish attitude, this bucket bag upholds the Frye tradition with its impeccable craftsmanship and quality. This is the bag you sling over your shoulder as you run for the bus, grab your morning cup of coffee, or hop on your bike for a great fall ride!
This vintage leather purse was donated to our Purse Raffle by Stanton & Company CPA’s of Woburn.
In total, we have 15 high end and designer purses on our Raffle Table! Raffle tickets are sold at the event only for $5 each or 6 for $20.
Doors Open for our 3rd Annual Women’s Forum event tomorrow at 11 am! Get your tickets online NOW or call Maureen at 781-281-9589 to make sure your name gets on the list!
Tickets to Women’s Forum event are $50 per person and include one entry in our fabulous Purse Raffle. Additional tickets to the purse raffle are sold at the event only, so secure your seat at the Women’s Forum today! For more information, including online event ticket purchases, visit our Women’s Forum event page!
This Dooney & Bourke leather wristlet is perfect for Patriots Nation! Just the right size when you only want to carry your necessities, this wristlet can handle your cash, cards, and almost any size phone!
Donated to our Raffle by Bob & Carole DeNapoli , it is the only wristlet up for grabs this year!
Raffle tickets are sold at the event only for $5 each or 6 for $20.
Our Women’s Forum event is THIS SUNDAY – get your tickets online NOW to make sure your name gets on our list!
Tickets to Women’s Forum event are $50 per person and include one entry in our fabulous Purse Raffle. Additional tickets to the purse raffle are sold at the event only, so secure your seat at the Women’s Forum today! For more information, including online event ticket purchases, visit our Women’s Forum event page!
This classic beauty is a Dooney & Bourke “Zip Zip” Satchel in red pebble grain leather! Renown for its rich texture and exceptional durability, the modern dome shape of this bag makes it perfect for everyday.
Donated to this year’s Purse Raffle by Bob & Carole DeNapoli, this great purse can be yours, but only if you attend our Women’s Forum event on October 16th!
Raffle tickets are sold at the event only for $5 each or 6 for $20.
Our Women’s Forum event is THIS SUNDAY – the last day to get your tickets is Wednesday, October 12th!
Tickets to Women’s Forum event are $50 per person and include one entry in our fabulous Purse Raffle. Additional tickets to the purse raffle are sold at the event only, so secure your seat at the Women’s Forum today! For more information, including online event ticket purchases, visit our Women’s Forum event page!
We will preview 2 more purses before our event – stay tuned!
Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, Kelley Tuthill has had to postpone her commitment as this year’s keynote speaker.
In her stead, we are pleased to welcome Emily Riemer, who has graciously volunteered to attend this year’s Women’s Forum event.
Please join us on October 16 as we welcome Emily to Woburn and support new projects in the Woburn Public Schools!
Award winning journalist Emily Riemer is co-anchor of NewsCenter 5’s EyeOpener as well as NewsCenter 5 at Noon.
Riemer previously co-anchored WCVB’s weekend morning newscasts from March 2011 to May 2013 and returned to WCVB Channel 5 as an anchor in June 2014.
Before her time at WCVB, Riemer worked for duopolies WSYX-TV and WTTE-TV in Columbus, Ohio where she served as a political reporter and news producer.
During her distinguished career, Riemer has reported on a range of stories such as daily government and public policy stories covering topics such as legislative initiatives, election campaigns and the impact of budget cutbacks. Riemer secured an exclusive interview with Marc Dann, then Ohio’s embattled attorney general, on the eve of his resignation.
Riemer was also invited to the White House in December 2010 to interview President Obama, one of only four reporters from local affiliates around the country.
Riemer is a dedicated volunteer who strives to be involved with the community. During her time in Columbus, Ohio, she served as vice president of a non-profit that provides prom gowns to underprivileged teens in Central Ohio.
Prior to her work in Ohio, Riemer was the Saratoga bureau chief for Time Warner Cable’s Capital News 9 in Albany, NY. She began her broadcast career at Ithaca College’s NewsWatch 16 while studying broadcast journalism at the upstate New York school. During that time, Riemer was a summer intern with the medical news unit of WCVB.
A native of Andover, MA, Riemer graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She also holds a masters degree in international communications from Leeds University in England.
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