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Loved that "Love LASF" Fall Event

There were so many things to love about LASF’s Annual Event this past Saturday night – the gorgeous setting, the fantastic food, the glamorous gaming, the ritzy raffles and the rock on band.  But the generous support of LASF by party donors and attendees across Lafayette tops the love chart;  so many people opened their hearts and their wallets to show just how much our community cares about providing Lafayette students with an excellent education.

Finally, please join LASF in thanking and congratulating event co-chairs Vangie Long and Ramona Diaz and their team of creative and hardworking committee chairs:  Carrie Barlow, Patty Gonser, Jodi Kittinger, Jennifer Larson, Kathy Lefanowicz, Shoshana Mark, Chris McCann, Colleen McCarty, John McCormick, Wendy Poling, Stephenie Teichman, Cece Vohs Cimino, Nancy Wallace Ishii and Maureen Wickline. “Love LASF” Sign-Up Parties Now Open to All While party attendees had first dibs on Sign-Up Party seats, there are still many phenomenal parties to join.  From a Louisiana Bayou party to a comedy night at Town Hall Theatre, there is truly a spot on party for everyone.  Check out the available parties by clicking here or all LASF at 299-1644 to reserve and pay for your seats.

Are You New to Lafayette Schools?  Meet LASF!

If your family is attending a Lafayette school for the first time, you are just beginning to enjoy the quality enrichment education brought to your child by LASF, the Lafayette Arts & Science Foundation.  This volunteer- and parent-driven education foundation provides curriculum and financial support in the arts, sciences, technology and beyond for Lafayette public school students.  You will always know when your child has had LASF at school because that is what they will talk about when you ask, “How was your day?”

How does LASF do it?  Every year, each Lafayette school family is asked to make a donation to help cover the cost of an LASF education for each of its school-age children. Please consider a donation. Also consider donating your time as a volunteer.  Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated.

Donate on-line or use our printable donation form to make your tax-deductible donation.

Contribute Today!

Through the generosity of parents, businesses, and the community-at-large, LASF continues to serve our schools and provide outstanding programs to meet the educational needs of students in Lafayette's six public schools.

Over the years, the community has stepped up to demonstrate its commitment to and support of our mission. We are proud to report more than 70% of total contributions come from parents of current or former Lafayette students who have seen first-hand LASF's impact on their children.

Become part of this broad-based community effort by donating today. There are three easy ways to donate:

1. Print out the on-line form here and mail it to LASF
2. Call the LASF fundraising office at 925-299-0644
3. Pay on-line easily & securely here.

EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AVAILABLE

To stay informed about LASF and how we enrich the education of your children, you can subscribe to our new email list and receive periodic updates on LASF programs and events.

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Learn with LASF

	Learn with LASF Find the puzzle answers, activities, and fun ideas to support LASF Science Units by clicking here

Find the puzzle answers, activities, and fun ideas to support LASF Science Units by clicking here!  

4TH GRADE GOLD RUSH UNIT

Beginning in April, all 4th grade students will receive a first-hand look at the Gold Rush experience.  Through the LASF Gold Rush unit, they will see what it was like to prepare for the trip to the gold fields, experience the hard work of mining and the excitement and disappointments of gold fever, and share stories of real miners, entrepreneurs, and settlers.  Students make a gold poke, pan for gold, use old fashioned laundry tools, and learn about the Gold Rush through hands-on experiences.  Artifacts are displayed nd discussed.

Share with your child the excitement of the LASF Gold Rush unit by viewing the slides and pictures presented.

     Click here to see the history of the Gold Rush.

     Click here to see the mining techniqes of the 19th century

Enjoy!

"LUCK OF THE DRAW ART" TOUR CONTINUES

LASF THANKS FASTFRAME OF LAFAYETTE

Twenty four lucky kids from our elementary schools just had their LASF artwork professionally framed as a donation from Fastframe of Lafayette. Look for these masterpieces as they travel throughout the City -- Fastframe of Lafayette, Town Hall Theatre, Chow Restaurant, and Papillon Cafe.  Many thanks to Fastframe owner Anthony Ruiz for his generous donation of time, talent and materials over the last four years to showcase Lafayette children's artwork.  

Artwork for this tour was randomly selected from a raffle called “Luck of the Draw,” held during the spring LASF Art Fairs at each elementary school. Read more information about this wonderful program at www.contracostatimes.com or click here!

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Weather Station at Burton Valley
See a live weather report from Burton Valley School. This is an Automated Weather Service ("AWS") project. (AWS was funded by an LASF grant in 1998.)