The Wandell School Education Foundation would like to

thank everyone who made this year such a success

and wish you an Enjoyable Summer Holiday!

The Wandell School Education Foundation

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity from invidivual and corporate donations, The Wandell School Education Foundation has been able to fund a variety of programs for our children.

Our goal is to create, supplement and support programs that faculty and parents feel are integral enhancements to our children's development academically, physically and through the creative arts.  The Foundation supports projects that enhance the quality and education at Wandell and encourage innovative and creative ideas.

In 2008, the Wandell School Education Foundation has invested more than $80,000 to purchase Smart Boards.  This new learning tool will be demonstrated at Back-to-School night, so that you will have the opportunity to see how this new technology will further enhance our children's learning environment.

Wandell students will also enjoy the opportunity to access the World Book Online encyclopedia.  Students can access the site at school or home and may use many of its features for homework assignments, reports and projects.  It offers our students another outlet to gain knowledge and a safe way to navigate the web.

Based on the success of our 2007-2008 writer's workshop, this program will be offered as a year-long program.  Paula Davidoff, a master teacher of writing, will now be working two days a week with our students and designated teachers.  She will provide writing instruction to our students and professional development training to our teachers.

The following list shows some of the programs that the Foundation has funded this year. None of the following would be possible without your support.

Artists in Residence Program – A multi-day program providing every student with the opportunity to work with a professional artist on a school-wide theme.  Last Spring's International Day quilt is hanging in the multi-purpose room.  This year the students will be working on an Ecology and Going Green theme.

Pre-K Playground - provides funds to develop motor skills and enhance outdoor activities for the Pre-K students.

Writers Workshop – provides for continual teacher and student workshops to strengthen the in-class writing programs. 

Annual Musical Play Production – A theatrical experience for 4^th and 5^th graders.

NJPAC Dance Workshop – Allows students to experience the performing arts through close interaction with professional artists. This program offers a challenging yet nurturing environment where children discover the creativity, self-expression and fundamental educational value of the performing arts. This workshop culminates with a performance involving parental participation that is not to be missed!

OutdoorLearning Center– Integrated with the National Science Foundation approved curriculum science kits, this outdoor science laboratory provides student investigators with a meaningful and authentic science program.

Summer Reading Program –  provides $20 bookstore gift certificates to all students who read five books and write book reports over the summer vacation.

Teachers mini grants – provides every instructor the opportunity to request innovative and creative programs and materials for their classrooms.

Technology Enhancements –  Laptop computers for in school usage.