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“Risky
Business” WHO WE ARE: The Wyckoff Education Foundation (WEF) is an independent, non-profit corporation dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of education in the Wyckoff public school system. WEF was formed in 1990 in response to decreasing financial support from the State and increasing local taxes. WEF provides “tools for learning” and funds programs outside of the school budget that support excellence in education. WEF works closely with school administrators in order to ensure that the grant projects support current changes and trends in curriculum, teaching techniques and technological advancements.
WHAT WE HAVE
ACCOMPLISHED: Since its first fund raising event in 1991, WEF has raised and donated more than $1,000,000 to the Wyckoff public schools. Many of the projects funded have been in the areas of Science, Technology and the Performing Arts. One major WEF undertaking was the computer networking of the entire Wyckoff school district. This project linked the computer capabilities of all five Wyckoff public schools, allowing them to share information in a faster, more secure environment. Building on this technology, last year WEF sponsored the installation of a district-wide Library Automation System. This advanced computer system greatly enhances research capabilities and provides school Media Specialists with sophisticated tools to assist the students’ understanding and utilization of the Media Center’s vast resources. Several years ago, WEF instituted Performance Resource Grants. The purpose of these
ongoing grants is to provide students additional exposure to the arts. Each year, funds are provided to each school to hire outside
consultants or performing arts specialists to provide programs in the areas of
drama, music and the visual arts. At
Eisenhower, this grant has also been used to help finance the production of the
annual school musical. WEF provides Teacher Recognition Grants to staff members
who have received County, State and/or Federal recognition the previous school
year. The grant is $1,000 per
teacher, and is used for classroom and instructional resources. This year, WEF purchased and donated
portable Multi-Media Carts and one
Computer Smart Board for each school.
This cutting edge technology is considered by many educators to represent
the latest trend in education. In addition, over the past two years, WEF has
purchased a significant number of musical instruments for the District’s
instrumental music program.
HOW WE DO IT: There are many valuable programs in Wyckoff that deserve
the support of our community, and WEF is aware of the restrictions that local
businesses and individuals have upon their ability to donate.
Therefore, WEF’s fund raising efforts concentrate on entertaining
events which attract nonresidents, as well as residents.
The Wyckoff Education Foundation Run/Family Walk is an annual event. The
event includes a 5K Race and a Family Fun Run/Walk. Our 5K Race is a New Jersey
Grand Prix event designed to attract both the serious and recreational runner.
The two-mile Family Fun Run/Walk is a community event. The day's activities
include a carnival with games, food, hot air balloon rides and an obstacle
course. Our Annual Dinner Dance and
Auction, held in the Spring, has proven to be our most successful event. Each
year more than 400 friends and neighbors join us for an evening of dancing, fun
and "record breaking" generosity.
Other past WEF events include Comedy Night, which featured a hilarious
hypnotist and Beatlemania Night with music by the Mahoney Brothers of Broadway
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For more details on WEF programs and current year
expenditures, as well as a complete history of WEF sponsored projects, please click
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