November 26, 2013 /
sefadmin /
SEF news!
Recently, with the help and support of approximately 189 volunteers, SEF held its annual Phone-A-Thon. This years program was an incredible success securing over $14,000 in pledges from the families in our school communities. The funds raised will go towards our current “Fund the Gap” Campaign in support of program planning for the 2013/2014 school year. We would like to thank the many volunteers who selflessly gave of their time, talent and financial support on behalf of all of the students in the district. It is not too late to donate and together we can make a difference!
November 15, 2013 /
sefadmin /
SEF news!
Recently, with the help and support of approximately 189 volunteers, SEF held its annual Phone A Thon. This years program was an incredible success securing over $14,000 in pledges from the families in our school communities. The funds raised will go towards our current “Fund the Gap” Campaign in support of program planning for the 2013/2014 school year. We would like to thank the many volunteers who selflessly gave of their time, talent and financial support on behalf of all of the students in the district. It is not too late to donate – please visit our website if you would like to make a donation towards this years event and remember to send in your pledges. Together we can make a difference!
Last Night’s Volunteers
What a fantastic group of volunteers who showed up for the last night of phone banking. We are strong because of the support we receive from each and every one of you! Thank you for spending your evening with us to make a positive impact in our community!

November 14, 2013 /
sefadmin /
SEF news!
Our last night of phone banking for the 2013 phone a thon is tonight. We have been blessed with the help of 144 volunteers to date who have done their part in helping us raise funds and awareness for the foundation and our schools. What a great experience this is for all of us! Join us in the feel good fun and make your pledge today at www.sef4schools.org! A special thank you to our incredible Annual Fund Chair, Audrey Lee, for her dedication and support and to our top caller thus far!!!
Thank you wonderful volunteers for your efforts during the 5th night of phone banking. With so many entries in the raffle we celebrate our night’s winner!
November 13, 2013 /
sefadmin /
SEF news!
Your support is needed! Only 2 nights left of our phone a thon…join us as we “make the call” to families in our district. You can also help by sending in your pledge today! Remember all donations benefit all students at all 8 of our schools! Together we can make a difference!!
November 8, 2013 /
sefadmin /
SEF news!

Annual Fund Chair, Audrey Lee, is busily preparing for the last three nights of the phone a thon. We will be making calls on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week from 6:00pm – 8:30pm and need your help. Please let us know if you are available to help us “Make the Call” by emailing Audrey at info@sef4schools.org. If you are interested in making a direct donation please visit our website at
www.sef4schools.org to donate today! We thank you for your support!!
November 7, 2013 /
sefadmin /
SEF news!
SEF Board Members, Lisa Correa and Alison DeVriendt along with Coolidge Elementary School PTA President, Cyndi Chiou and Student Volunteer Cecilia Nunez reach out to SGUSD families during the 3rd night of our phone a thon. Thank you to all the volunteers and all of our donors for your much needed support!

We thank the volunteers who gathered to do their part and call families in the SGUSD during our 4th annual event.
November 5, 2013 /
sefadmin /
SEF news!

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped us “Make the Call” on the first night of our 4th annual phone a thon. Families in the district are encouraged to make a pledge during November Pride Month in support of our 2013/14 Annual Fund Campaign. Please consider making a donation today or Donate now!
Your investment in our schools is greatly appreciated!!
Congratulations to tonight’s raffle winner at the Phone a Thon. We are grateful for the support of our amazing volunteers!
October 27, 2013 /
Alison DeVriendt /
SEF news!
SEF will be kicking off our 4th Annual Phone-a-thon. The annual event is one of the foundation’s primary fundraising events, and its success is a direct result of the support we receive from our community. All the money we raise ensures that the many programs that we support in all of our eight public schools will continue to be available to the many bright young students for generations to come.
We are still in need of volunteers to “Make the Call” for every night. Please look at the dates below and consider volunteering. We would be thrilled if you were able to commit to one night to help us! We will be making calls from 6:00 – 8:30 pm on each of the nights. Light dinner will be served. All calling nights will be held at the district office. The dates are:
- Monday, 11-4 (Wilson/Roosevelt)
- Wednesday, 11-6 (Washington)
- Thursday, 11-7 (Coolidge)
- Tuesday, 11-12 (McKinley)
- Wednesday, 11-13 (JMS)
- Thursday, 11-14 (GHS)
We thank you in advance if you have already had the opportunity to sign up. If not, please let us know what day you are available to help us make the call. Together we can make a difference!!
October 8, 2013 /
sefadmin /
SEF news!

SEFs 4th Annual Phone A Thon is quickly approaching. The Phone A Thon is one of the foundation’s primary fundraising events, and its success is a direct result of the support we receive from our community.
Our Chair, Audrey Lee, is in need of volunteers to help us make the call. Please contact the SEF office if you are available to help call our SGUSD families between 11/4 and 11/14. Our goal is to call every family in the district to encourage 100% participation in this years program.
December 30, 2012 /
Alison DeVriendt /
SEF news!
In November, with the help and support of approximately 170 volunteers, SEF held its 3rd Annual Phone A Thon. This years program was an incredible success securing over $16,000 in pledges from the families in our school communities.
The funds raised will go towards our current “Fund the Gap” Campaign in support of program planning for the 2013-2014 school year. We would like to thank the many volunteers, including school board members, district administrators/staff, PTAs/PEPs/PTSA presidents, teachers, principals, and over 100 student volunteers from Interact, FBLA, Speech & Debate, Mock Trial and more) who selflessly gave of their time, talent and financial support on behalf of all of the students in the district. Together we can make a difference!!