What is the Benchley-Weinberger Foundation?
The Foundation is a registered 501(c)3, non-profit organization, created by B-W parents. The Foundation funds present and future programs and projects to benefit the children at Benchley-Weinberger. The Foundation complements B-W's outstanding PTA. The bylaws of the Foundation offer flexibility in the allocation of funds to programs, services, and equipment that cannot be supported by the PTA fundraising activities. The PTA and the Foundation are vital partners in sustaining the high standards of our school.
What are the Foundations activities?
2009-2010 Foundation Activities and Goals»
The Foundation sponsors many fundraising activities, including the B-W Auction, the Jog-A-Thon, and taste-testing at Jack-in-the-Box. The Foundation also sponsors "Family Night At The Bench," our popular family movie night.
What has the Foundation accomplished?
2009-2010
The upper field Drinking Foundation Project now provides a thirst-quencher for the upper play area. In addition, classrooms, the library, and the website benefited from Foundation support in equipment, technology, and supplies. The Foundation hosted popular events at school, including our annual movie night.
2008-2009
A grant-supported shade structure has been installed on the playground, providing important sun protection for our kids at play and assemblies.
In addition, Foundation parents participated in the All School Clean-Up in May that trimmed up the campus.
2007-2008
During the 2007-08 school year, the Foundation raised $40,000. The Foundation has used these funds to continue support for the following programs: the music program, Panda Press Student newspaper, art program, the library and the running program. The Foundation also gave to the Kindergarten-Garden, finished purchasing the projectors for all classrooms. We also redid the grass in the Kindergarten area. Check it out.
How can I help the Foundation?
The Foundation is made up entirely of parents of B-W students. We volunteer time to support programs and activities that benefit all our children. We meet on a monthly basis at Benchley-Weinberger Elementary School.
If you are interested in becoming involved or have questions about the Foundation, please contact the school office or our current president Drew Smith at (619) 994-2311 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All parents are welcome and we encourage your input!
