Our apologies . . . the newsletter published earlier today had an incorrect link for the LHS Cheerleading fundraiser. It is correctly noted below. 

HomeStreet Bank proudly presents, our annual Recipe for Success fundraising event. Please join us on Friday, March 15th, and attend either our breakfast or our new lunch option. Help us celebrate 35 years of partnership with the district to ensure that every student has the resources to learn, thrive and contribute to our vibrant community. Thank you event sponsors Alaska Airlines, BN Builders and The Boeing Company. Reserve your seat online or by contacting Deborah Anderson, (425) 431-7260.

Invite a friend or coworker 

Embassy Suites, Lynnwood
Breakfast: 7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

The Lynnwood High School Cheer Sqaud will be heading to the national cheerleading competition February 20-25! The Foundation is pleased to announce that we are running a Donation Matching Campaign to support LHS Cheer and their travel expenses. We will match all donations up to $2,000. Only donations made directly through the Foundation will be matched; please be sure to indicate you are supporting Cheer in the memo line as you make your online gift through the LHS Cheer Squad fundraising page. Checks, made payable to Foundation for ESD, can also be mailed to the Foundation at:

Foundation for ESD
PO Box 390
Lynnwood, WA 98046

Show these students your support by making a gift today, or visit our Student Programs Donation Matching page for more information!

Follow the team as they prepare for the competition on Facebook and Instagram (user name: @lynnwoodroyalscheer).

In December, Foundation Executive Director Deborah Anderson attended a very special celebration at Beverly Elementary School. The festivities marked the end of a four-week, intensive Reading Boot Camp held for students in grades 1-3 who were identified as struggling readers. The Foundation is proud to have provided a donor-funded, school-wide grant in support of this reading program.

Under the direction of teachers Tanya King and Mary Bertun, students met after school twice a week for one month to get extra support and reading practice specifically designed for each student’s needs. The 90-minute sessions were crafted to be fun and interactive. Families were also given materials to help build skills through at-home activities, and parents expressed appreciation for the teachers "taking the time to try something different."

Research into early reading instruction has shown that falling behind in reading can cause a student’s self-confidence to erode. This often leads to behavior problems at school and disengagement from learning. King and Bertun designed the program to build not only academic skills, but also to build student confidence and foster a love of reading.

At the celebration, Anderson was paired for activities with a student named Allan. He described reading as “really hard and not fun” when he started Reading Boot Camp. In just four weeks, he tested at grade level and now loves reading. Like Allan, the other students who participated in the program have shown impressive academic gains and, more importantly, improved self-confidence in their skills as readers. Support from generous donors makes innovative and effective programs like this possible.

Learn more about Beverly’s Reading Bootcamp in this slide presentation.

On April 10th, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program will host a jobs fair, for Junior and Senior students who are pursuing vocational career pathways. The District’s goals are to connect students to paid employment or internships upon graduation. The District has 10 CTE programs where students can either earn close to or a certificate upon graduation. Employers interested in participating in the jobs fair should contact Mark Madison, Director of Career and College Readiness via email. 

The Foundation’s Scholarship program is now accepting ONLINE applications from graduating students attending Edmonds School District high schools. Students may apply online for a variety of merit and need-based scholarships to support further study at community colleges, four-year institutions and vocational programs. Completed applications are due by March 29th, 2019. Visit the Foundation’s website for detailed information about available scholarships and the application process. Last year, we were pleased to award more than $153,000 in scholarships thanks to support of generous donors and alumni.

Planned giving, or legacy giving, allows a donor to plan today for a gift made tomorrow. These major gifts provide long-term income for a non-profit organization, furthering its mission for years to come. There are many ways to include a favorite charity or cause in financial planning. Gifts of appreciated stock, life insurance, IRA disbursements and bequests through a will or trust are common examples. By including the Foundation in your financial planning, you become one of our most important partners in our mission to serve children, families and teachers. To learn more, contact Deborah Anderson via email or (425) 431-7260.

The Foundation is proud to partner with Klesick Farms to bring organic fruits and vegetables to our Nourishing Network pantry. You can help by sponsoring a weekly, bi-weekly or even monthly produce box from Klesick’s for as little $27. Support a local farmer, support our hungry and homeless students. Thanks to Klesick’s for supporting the Nourishing Network!