Please note there is an error on the golf event flyers sent to District 57 households. The early bird special discount price for the Dinner-Only package of $40 was inadvertently listed as a Golf + Dinner package on the flyers. The early bird Golf & Dinner package discount price is $125, valid through September 10th. Please excuse the oversight. Registrations and sponsorships can be secured by returning the registration form with payment or online by visiting the 2010 Fall Golf and Dinner event page. Thank you for supporting the District 57 Education Foundation!

The family requests that donations in the memory of Ann Marie Henneberry be made out to the District 57 Education Foundation. Ann was a former teacher in the district.  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.

Become a fan of the District 57 Education Foundation by visiting our Facebook page. Connect to us on Facebook by clicking on the "Like" button. You will be displayed on our Facebook page as a person who likes the Foundation, and we will be able to post updates and announcements into your Facebook News Feed page.

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 coming soon!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2010 Lights, Camera, Auction! dream vacation raffle.

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.