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AN EDUCATOR'S EXTENDED LEGACY

Mr. Edward Branin was a respected and loved educator in Cherry Hill. He passed away on Sunday, September 30th.

Mrs. Branin has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Cherry Hill Education Foundation, PO BOX 3701, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

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ARCHIVES

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FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANT FUNDING FOR TWO INNOVATIVE DISTRICT PROGRAMS

November 15, 2002 - The Cherry Hill Education Foundation recently awarded grants to fund innovative programming in the Cherry Hill Public Schools. The grants included:

A $3,000 grant to Rochelle Waldman, Health and Physical Education teacher at Beck Middle School, for "Physical Education: Framework for a Lifetime of Fitness."

A $500 grant to Eve Wood, media specialist at Kilmer Elementary School, for "Traveling Totes." Ms. Wood is working with the Kilmer kindergarten teachers, Susan Yoder and Joyce Nollet, to create 16 reusable totes filled with age-appropriate items such as paperback books, manipulatives, wipe-off boards, and follow-up activities. Kilmer's kindergartners will be able to check out the "Traveling Totes" for a week or so to enhance learning. The contents of each tote will be labeled so that parents will know exactly what is inside and what the student can do with the materials.

The Foundation is partnering with Home Depot for the second year in a row to provide materials for school beautification projects in several Cherry Hill Public Schools. Last year, the foundation awarded a $3,999 grant to Kilmer Elementary School for its Peaceful Playground Program. The goal of the program is to reduce conflict on the playground and to promote character education standards and benchmarks. The foundation also awarded a $3,000 grant for development of an International Radio Station. The radio station, which became operational earlier this year, allows for students to communicate internationally, and even to the International Space Station.

The Cherry Hill Education Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable organization (under section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code). The foundation is dedicated to raising funds to support programs in the Cherry Hill Public School District. The foundation's Board of Directors consists of volunteers (parents and other community members) who are interested in ensuring that the children of Cherry Hill Schools are provided an exceptional education. For more information about the foundation, visit its web site at www.cherryhilleducationfoundation.com.

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CHERRY HILL EDUCATION FOUNDATION SPONSORS SECOND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Cherry Hill Education Foundation will hold its second annual golf tournament on Monday, May 24, at Scotland Run Golf Club in Williamstown, NJ. The foundation has planned a day of golf, cocktail reception and dinner for all participants. All proceeds from the tournament will go to innovative programs to benefit the children of the Cherry Hill Public Schools.

The Cherry Hill Education Foundation, incorporated in 1998, is a non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable organization, dedicated to raising funds to support programs in the Cherry Hill Public Schools. A grass-roots organization, the foundation is comprised of volunteers who make up the foundation board and grant committee.

The Foundation currently sponsors the annual Academic Awards Banquet for graduating seniors and the Bridge-Link Mentoring Program, which connects middle school students with elementary school students who are in need of academic support. The Foundation has worked with Home Depot to provide materials for school beautification days. The foundation also provides grants for several innovative programs in the elementary schools.

Morton Sherman, Superintendent of the Cherry Hill public Schools expressed gratitude to the foundation for organizing the golf tournament. "Planning an event of this magnitude takes a lot work, particularly when you consider that the foundation is comprised of an all-volunteer staff, But we believe the event will be a success for the foundation, the school district, and the children of the Cherry Hill Public Schools."

Sponsorship opportunities are available

Anyone interested in helping to organize this event, to volunteer for the day of the event, or to become involved in other areas of the foundation, please contact William Mayo at 795-9374 or email him at MAYOWMM@aol.com.