ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Helping every Shark achieve great heights
Who we are, why we give, and how your support reaches every classroom.
Our Mission · Principal’s Message · Foundation Board · Foundation vs. PTA
OUR MISSION
To raise funds that enhance the educational environment for every student at Newport Heights Elementary.
The Newport Heights Elementary School Foundation is an all-volunteer group of parents, faculty and staff working together to help our students achieve great heights.
We are a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 33-0871507), and every dollar goes to work for Newport Heights students.
$350K
Annual fundraising goal.
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3 certified math and reading support teachers, plus a full-time Shark Tank & Learning Lab teacher.
100%
Of the Shark Tank STEM lab is Foundation-funded.
All
Volunteer. Parents, faculty and staff.
HOW IT WORKS
Raise, invest, grow
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We raise
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Our community comes together through a few big moments each year.
Fall Donation Drive & Matching
Annual Gala
Shark Fun Run & Golf Ball Drop
Parties for a Purpose
Teacher for a Day and Marquee Messages
Sponsors and Corporate Donations
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We invest
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Funds support people, programs and resources on campus.
3 certified math and reading support teachers
A full-time Shark Tank & Learning Lab teacher
Technology and learning tools
School programs and extracurricular clubs
Teacher grants, active learning and playground equipment
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Students grow
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Smaller groups, more hands-on learning, better tools create more ways for our Sharks to shine. The results tell the story:
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KEEP EXPLORING
More about the Foundation
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Principal’s Message
A note from our principal on what the Foundation means to Newport Heights.
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Foundation Board
Meet the parent volunteers who lead the Foundation and steward every dollar.
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Foundation vs. PTA
Two groups, one goal. Learn how the Foundation and PTA each support our school.
Help our Sharks reach new heights
Every gift goes where it’s needed most in our classrooms.