The District 57 Education Foundation would like to thank everyone that sponsored, donated (time and money) and attended our recent Lights, Camera, Auction! Event.  We did our best to raise money for our kids and our schools and to provide a night that will not be soon forgotten.  Now it's your turn to tell us how we did and how we might improve.  Please take a few minutes and answer our survey so that next year's event will be that much better.  You can find our survey here - http://www.57edfoundation.org/survey

The District 57 Education Foundation would like to thank its 2010 sponsors for Lights, Camera, Auction! Our Platinum Sponsors were - Robert Bosch Tool Corp, Bonnie Hunt Show, Education Foundation Alumni, Fish Cheeks Catering, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Leopold Brothers, Nicholas & Associates, Novak Construction, Pasta Bowl Restaurant, Riverside at Rio Grande Club, Vino 100, 20/10 Engineering Group. Please visit this page to see all our sponsors!

Attending the party? Take a limousine to the event and arrive in style! Enjoy libations while remaining responsible.

You may have heard about the $10,000 Dream Vacation Giveaway, but have you heard about our Paris Trip Raffle?  You have the opportunity to win a trip for two to Paris.  This incredible package includes airfare and hotel for two nights and best of all, we guarantee each raffle ticket has at least a 1/100 chance of winning!

John Santorineos of Guaranteed Rate and AboutHomeMortgages.com has announced a special $200 gifting program effective today. Anyone who applies for and funds a home mortgage through John will generate a $200 donation from John to the District 57 Education Foundation.

Put your self (and your kids!) in the picture! Invite yourself to these “A” list parties! Simply sign up on-line now or at the Gala February 27th! You don’t want to miss out! Anybody who’s anybody will be there darling!

Next week, our newsletter will be sent out with a lot of information on how to get involved. In the mean time, we are coordinating the donation effort and we need some help. Here are 4 ways that you can make a difference with little effort:

Mount Prospect RE/MAX real estate agent Jim Regan (aka "Mr. Mount Prospect") announced a special $200 gifting program effective today.

The family requests that donations in the memory of Bob Feguson, husband of Arlyle Ferguson, be made out to the District 57 Education Foundation. Bob was the former Principal of Central School, Lions Park School, Busse School and Westbrook School.  He also donated countless hours to helping District 57.  As a long-time supporter of the children of District 57, these contributions will live on in the support of our children and their learning. All donations will be acknowledged, and 100% of all donations will go directly to benefit the students of School District 57.

The District 57 Education Foundation funded 11 grants totaling over $11,000 today, benefiting students at Westbrook, Fairview, Lions Park and Lincoln.

Did you just read about our $10,000 Dream Vacation Raffle in the school newsletter?  We have the rules right here (there is also

Thanks to all that have submitted grants for Fall 2009.  Here are a couple of things that you should regarding your submitted grants:

The District 57 Education Foundation is very pleased to announce our title sponsor for this year's Golf and Dinner Classic - Bosch.  Bosch has been an extremely strong supporter of our District for many years.  Their contributions have allowed the Foundation to complete many large projects in District 57 including the Fitness Center at Lincoln Middle School and the LRC at Westbrook.  Filling the Title Sponsor slot with such a strong supporter of our School District sets the stage for a very successsful event.  Please consider joing Bosch in supporting our kids by attending our Golf and Dinner Classic.  Details and online registration are available here!

If you don't have a foursome for golf don't worry about it - we will take care of it.  Several people have already signed up as either a single or a twosome and we are sure they would be happy to have you on their team.  Worried about your game? Don't worry!  While we can't fix your swing or make you a scratch golfer this event is a scramble (click here to find out exactly what a scramble is) and just a single putt may be all your team needs to win the tournament.  If that doesn't work, just be the one that frequently finds the beverage cart and every other golfer in your foursome will be your close friend. Sign up here - 2009 Golf and Dinner Classic!

Thinking about playing the our 2009 Golf and Dinner Classic?  How about a chance at winning $25,000?  The District 57 Education Foundation is very excited to announce the Hole In One Prize packages for this year's event.  The Grand Prize is $25,000 for a hole-in-one on the par 3 17th hole at Old Orchard Country Club.  Three other par 3 holes will also have Hole In One Prizes including a Set of Callaway Big Bertha Irons, a Sharp LCD Television and a Round trip Domestic Airfare for Two.  Don't delay - Sign up now!