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The purpose of the East Williston Education Foundation is to help maintain the standard of excellence for which the East Williston School District has always been known, especially in a time of declining state aid and increasing costs. The three main goals of the foundation are:
To provide ongoing supplementary financial and other support to enrich the educational programs of the school district.
To establish a permanent alumni organization.
To reach out to the residents and to the business and professional communities for additional financial support and partnerships. |
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Universal Access Program
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One of the Foundation's most successful projects is the Universal Computer Access Program, which gives computers to students who would not otherwise be able to afford them. As a result, teachers are free to make creative use of the Internet and other computer programs. Administrators, faculty, and staff in the three schools recommend students who are in need. The computers are fully equipped, with printers and Internet access capability. |
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Simmons Award
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| The Simmons Family Award for Recognition of Excellence in Teaching is given each year to teachers in the three schools in recognition of their ability to make a difference in the lives of their students. |
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| The award was established through a trust fund established by Mr. Steven Simmons, class of '64, because he remembered the wonderful teachers he had in the East Williston School District and wanted to honor that memory. The funds may only be used for this purpose. |
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| The awardees are chosen by a committee, based on an extensive portfolio prepared by an individual who has nominated that person. The portfolio usually includes letters from former students, fellow teachers, and administrators, as well as a variety of materials representing the awardee's work. |
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Awards are presented at a Coffeehouse Night, a wonderful evening of celebration, music by student performers, and sweet desserts, attended by children, parents, faculty and staff. The Education Foundation organizes and runs this evening.
Click here for Simmons Award Community Letter and Nominating Packet
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Alumni Newsletter
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Read the newsletter to catch up on alumni news and events in the schools sponsored by the Education Foundation. If you would like to add your alumni news to the newsletter, e-mail Ellen Solow Holzman at eholzman@ewsdonline.org
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The Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the full extend provided by law. Donations may be sent to:
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The East Williston Education Foundation, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568
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