Friday, January 25, 2013
Over $18,000 raised through event.
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Friday, January 25
The following was submitted by the Montville Education Foundation. Have something you want to announce to the community? Upload it here. The Montville Education Foundation (MEF) had its bi-annual Fall Fashion Show Family Extravaganza on November 18, 2012 at the East Hanover Manor. The afternoon kicked off with an amazing performance by Montville Township High School’s own School of Rock, originally funded by the MEF six years ago! Led by music teacher, Anthony Sia, the band had the capacity crowd on its feet. Featuring music from the 70’s through today, it was great to see the SOR perform. Following the musical portion of the event was a spectacular fashion show, emceed by legendary New York DJ/Personality Marc “The Cope” Coppola. The …
Monday, July 9, 2012
Teacher receives grant for creative thinking.
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Monday, July 9, 2012
The Montville Educational Foundation (MEF), recently presented a grant to Carolyn Wyks, second grade teacher at Woodmont Elementary School. The grant was issued to Wyks for her innovative and creative thinking. "The funding will be used to promote brainstorming and idea organization by transforming each student’s work area into a blank slate. This would be accomplished with IdeaPaint and associated supplies," Wyks said. "IdeaPaint is a dry erase paint that is applied to any smooth surface (desks, walls, tables) transforming work space into creative spaces. It is not just paint. It serves as a magic wand. A single coat sparks creativity and collaboration, as it encourages students to fully explore their ideas in a new medium other than …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Third, fourth and fifth graders to use iPads.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Under the direction of Reading Specialist Sheila Frye and fourth-grade teachers Sandy Minder and Cortney Stephenson (not pictured), Valley View School in Montville has received an iPad grant from the Montville Educational Foundation (MEF). Students in third, fourth, and fifth grade will use the iPads in all curricular areas to enhance student performance and academic engagement. “It’s always a pleasure to work with our teachers who choose to utilize out-of-the-box thinking to add that something extra to help educate our children,” MEF President Michael Abramson said. For more information about the MEF, visit www.MEFGrants.com.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Educational organization fundraised at the Barn Theatre.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The following is a Letter to the Editor submitted by Michael Abramson, president of the Montville Education Foundation. If you would like to submit a letter, send it to ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com. Dear Editor, "The Montville Educational Foundation (MEF) would like to thank everyone who helped make our inaugural Barn Theatre fundraising event – hosting the Friday, March 23 performance of Lend Me A Tenor - such a great success! We promised you would laugh, eat, drink and have a great night, and boy did we deliver,” Michael Abramson, president of the MEF, said. In addition to a terrific show, there was a 50/50 Raffle & Lia Sophia jewelry available for purchase. Tickets also included a complimentary cocktail reception with wine, beer, soda…
Nikki Vee
1:44 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013
It was a wonderful community event. more ›