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LASF JOINS WITH PARENT ORGANIZATIONS TO PREVENT REDUCTIONS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR LAFAYETTE STUDENTS

Due to the state's current revenue shortfall, funding to both the Acalanes Union High School District and the Lafayette School District has been drastically reduced. 

LASF, the organization that you know for outstanding enrichment programs and direct district support, is proud to partner with Acalanes Parents Club, Stanley PTA, Burton Valley PTA, Happy Valley Parents Club, Lafayette PTA, and Springhill PFC to help save district programs.

This year, LASF has committed almost $1.3 million to the school districts we serve:

Lafayette School District

Over 50% of LASF's K-8 budget directly supports programs of the Lafayette School District. For the school year 2008-2009, LASF has committed $500,000 of direct support which includes: support for K-5 Science Lab, K-8 General/Choral, and Instrumental Music Program. This is in addition to the $476,000 in LASF delivered programs in art, science, music, writing, social studies, health, foreign language, and more

LASF is currently working with the Lafayette School District to evaluate programming needs and to establish program modifications to LASF units that will maintain LASF programs while providing additional financial support for District programs and services.

Acalanes High School

LASF is partnering with the Acalanes Parents' Club to provide a total of $250,000 towards the projected District shortfall. LASF will contribute $125,000 directly to the District in addition to $175,000 of support for writing, music, art, science, and other areas of study.

Help us achieve our goals! Support LASF during our upcoming phonathon.

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.

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	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!

SCIENCE FAIRS HUGE SUCCESS

The Science Fairs at each of the elementary schools is a highlight of the school year.  Sponsored by LASF, parents organize the fair and invite guest scientist to present each student with a certificate of participation acknowledging his or her success in completing and displaying their science project.

This year's Science Fairs were exciting, informative events that featured many projects by young and emerging scientists.  In addition, students had the opportunity to experience hands on science with different activities and displays.

LASF thanks its volunteers and community members who helped to make all the fairs a success.

"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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Acalanes | Stanley | Burton | Happy Valley | Lafayette | Springhill

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.)