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Foundation Logo Contest Announced

Calling all creative minds!  The Rocklin Educational Excellence Foundation (REEF) is looking for a new logo. The winning logo will be used for foundation advertising and marketing materials, on our website, t-shirts, and other REEF literature. This opportunity will be a valuable addition to any resume! Logo designers will be recognized by our school district and community. A monetary prize of $100 will also be awarded!

About the Contest:
  • Deadline for entries is Monday, April 30th, 2012.
  • Entries must be submitted in a scalable vector graphic in EPS format as well as a JPG format
  • Entries must be submitted via email to info@rocklineducationfoundation.org
  • Winning entry will be selected no later than May 15, 2012 and announced on the REEF website May 21, 2012
  • Any artwork submitted for the contest becomes exclusive property of the Rocklin Education Excellence Foundation and available for use by the organization

About The Design -

  • The logo must containt the words Rocklin Education Excellence Foundation
  • Colors other than royal blue or burgundy are acceptable as the primary color of the logo
  • The logo must be able to be reproduced in grayscale or black & white
  • The logo can be a simple type treatment or a single signature mark that stands alone with the name of the foundation spelled out next to it or underneath (think Nike swoosh)
  • The design should convey a sense of strength (we are a foundation) and a future-focus (not nostalgic)
  • A message that we are at the cutting edge in assisting our students to have a world class, highly competitive education
  • We are looking for designs which are unique and distinctive as well as professional in appearance

To Submit Your Entry

Simply email your entry in both formats attached (jpeg and eps) to info@rocklineducationfoundation.org. Include your name, age, grade, school you attend and phone number in the email message. A confirmation email will be sent to you acknowledging receipt of the entry within 24 hours.
 
Judging and Selection of Winner

Members of the REEF board of directors will select the winning design. Their decision will be final and REEF will retain all rights and ownership to the final design and artwork of the selected logo. The REEF board reserves the right not to select a winner if, in its sole discretion, no suitable entries are received.

Thank you for your participation!









Rocklin Educational Excellence Foundation Awards Local Teachers With "Great Idea" Grants


(ROCKLIN) – On Nov. 16, the non-profit Rocklin Educational Excellence Foundation (REEF) awarded $16,191 in grants to five teams of teachers and school principals in Rocklin Unified School District. REEF launched its first annual “Great Idea” teacher grant program this fall. Educators were asked to submit ideas to REEF for supplemental funding for programs and resources that promote teacher instruction and student learning.
 “Rocklin is fortunate to have excellent schools that provide consistent, high-quality education to the children of our community,” said Tom DeLapp, the founding Chairman of the Rocklin Educational Excellence Foundation. However, the state of the economy and the reduction in funding for public education has meant that many essentials can no longer be provided by the district’s General Fund.
“That’s where the foundation comes in,” said DeLapp. “By bringing together community and civic leaders we intend to create the additional resources that will maintain the competitive edge for our students.  Educational technology, special education, English Language acquisition, college prep, the visual and performing arts, and other vital programs need our support as residents if our students are going to have a rich and diverse educational experience.”

 2011 Great Idea Grant Recipients
 Applicant                                 School                                                   Description    
Kim Byrholdt                           Spring View              SMART boards for at-risk 7th grade students             $6,633
Katrina Loutensock                 Sierra Elementary     iPads (3) for special needs 4th -6th grade students     $944
Laurie Adams                          Parker Whitney        Books for grades K-2                                                   $3,639
Mark Alfaro                             All elem. schools      iPads (6) for English language learners                     $3,300
Margie McLain                        Rocklin High             Rocking chair, 3 bean bag chairs for autistic students $175
Laura Sellers/ Adrienne Tacla Rocklin High             Primary language library materials to serve English          
                                                                                  language learners                                                      $1,500
                                                                                                                  TOTAL GRANT ALLOCATION = $16,191
 
Rocklin Educational Excellence Foundation REEF has raised over $50,000 since its inception in 2009. Proceeds from the foundation’s successful Rocklin Royale fundraiser last January have been combined with ongoing donor support to make these grants possible. For further information about programs and events access the Foundation’s website —  www.rocklineducationfoundation.org.  To become involved in REEF please call chairman Tom DeLapp at (916) 315-1409 or e-mail the organization at info@rocklineducationfoundation.org.-----------------------------------------------------------------------

 


Rocklin Educational Excellence Foundation to Award $10,000 to Rocklin Teachers 

The Rocklin Educational Excellence Foundation announced today the “Great Idea Grants” to educators within the Rocklin Unified School District.

Grants will range from $100 to $10,000 and will be awarded to individual teachers, teams of teachers or other certificated district personnel. 

The Rocklin Educational Excellence Foundation believes that continuous, insightful and innovative professional training and growth is crucial to the effectiveness of educators. One of the goals of the Foundation is to promote best practices through cooperative and sustained commitment to improved teaching and active learning. As such, the Foundation will value proposals aimed at boosting student understanding and proficiency while instilling a passion for lifelong learning. 

“Rocklin is very fortunate to have excellent schools with experienced teachers and other staff who provide consistent, high quality education to the children of our community,” said REEF Chairman, Larry Skidmore. “These Great Idea Grants will be awarded to educators, but the ultimate winners are the students of Rocklin.”

Proposals may request seed money or support for expanding an existing program and will be gauged, among other criteria, on their ability to:

  • Stimulate and motivate students to achieve academic excellence
  • Engage students as active participants in the learning process
  • Encourage specific improvement in students’ skills and attitudes
  • Nurture the students’ desire to learn and create

Due Date:  October 15, 2011

Grant Award Announcement:  November 2011

Submit grant application to: 
info@rocklineducationfoundation.org


Submit any questions to:  tlowell@rocklin.k12.ca.us 


Click Here for Grant Guidelines and Criteria
 
 
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