Gloucester Education Foundation – GEF – Think The Best

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The Gloucester Education Foundation drives innovation, encourages creativity, expands student opportunities and empowers educators to strengthen teaching and learning in the Gloucester Public School District.

Donors

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Gloucester Education Foundation provides our community with a tangible way to have an impact on our schools through donations to GEF.

Teachers

APPLY FOR GRANTS

Grant applications are encouraged for programs/projects that promote innovation, provide enrichment, promote community collaboration and foster Increased student achievement.

Volunteers

GEF PROGRAMS

Since 2005, GEF has brought more than $6 million to the Gloucester Public Schools for innovative programs that inspire students and empower educators.

NEWS

Check out what’s happening at GEF

Learning to Thrive Instead of Just Survive

Learning to Thrive Instead of Just Survive

March 16, 2021 – Parenting Middle & High School Children During a Pandemic

March 16, 2021 – Parenting Middle & High School Children During a Pandemic

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Want to show some appreciation for a beloved teach

Want to show some appreciation for a beloved teacher or staff member? Log onto www.thinkthebest.org to donate! Link in bio

Teacher appreciation week started with GEF board

Teacher appreciation week started with GEF board members, Gloucester PTO members and Gloucester students showing appreciation for all teachers and staff by handing out Whoo(pie) pies at each school. Today we visited GHS, East Gloucester, Veterans, Admin office and Preschool. Tomorrow we will visit West Parish, Plum Cove, Beeman and O’Maley. Thank you teachers!! #teachersofinstagram #teacherappreciationweek

May 4th! Transforming uncertainty to strength and

May 4th! Transforming uncertainty to strength and courage in our next online workshop. Link in bio to sign up.

Thanks to GEF supporters and music teacher and dir

Thanks to GEF supporters and music teacher and director, Marian Wolter, who applied for this grant, fifth grade students at West Parish Elementary School have been working with professional actor and theater director, Heidi Dallin, to learn about stage presence and acting, while they rehearse the Young Performers version of Bye Bye Birdie. We are delighted to be part of such a wonderful collaboration and can’t wait to see the final performance.

Gloucester high school photography class with Emil

Gloucester high school photography class with Emily Harney. Photos taken by Kyle Clifford.

“Finding Relief and Ease Even in Chaos” worksh

“Finding Relief and Ease Even in Chaos” workshop tonight at 6:30 PM! Link in bio.
Time to take care of YOU. Time to learn how to manage stress and discomfort in a healthy way. Time to learn coping skills for today and years to come.

We are pleased to partner with MAGMA to support fr

We are pleased to partner with MAGMA to support free dance classes for Gloucester High School students! Check out their new class schedule and register today! Link in bio

It’s your turn. Gloucester Education Foundation

It’s your turn. Gloucester Education Foundation recognizes that your kids, students, spouses don’t thrive unless you do. Join us for our new workshop series with Liz Carey of THE REAL WORK. She will help us to break the cycles of tension and stress and instead create sustainable relief and healing. 👏👏👏
Link in bio to register and for more information!

Are you worried about all the screen time your chi

Are you worried about all the screen time your child engages in and the lack of in-person relationships? Are you concerned with sending them back to school if they've been remote? Is your child anxious, depressed, or are they just being a teenager? All of these questions will be answered, and more, at our upcoming PARENTING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN DURING A PANDEMIC.
To register for this event click link in bio!

Is your child anxious, depressed or just being a t

Is your child anxious, depressed or just being a teenager? All of these questions will be answered, and more, at our upcoming parenting panel. Register today. Link in bio.

Don’t forget to register for our upcoming parent

Don’t forget to register for our upcoming parenting panels! Link in bio

Just a regular day at West Parish Elementary being

Just a regular day at West Parish Elementary being visited by Governor Baker to commend our administrators, staff and teachers on getting kids back in school and keeping them there. 👏👏👏👏

What an extraordinary accomplishment, Gloucester P

What an extraordinary accomplishment, Gloucester Public Schools! In-person learning plays an important role in reducing inequality of opportunities. Gloucester Public School administrators, staff and teachers have shown how committed they are to the welfare of their students, physically, socially, emotionally and educationally. We are so grateful. 🙏🏼

Join Dr. Brian Orr, Pediatrician and Lisa LaBella,

Join Dr. Brian Orr, Pediatrician and Lisa LaBella, Adjustment Counselor, West Parish, for an informative and uplifting discussion regarding our children and how to move forward. Registration is now open! Scan the code or link in bio.

So psyched to partner with @magmagloucester to off

So psyched to partner with @magmagloucester to offer FREE in-person dance, hip hop and martial arts classes for GHS students!

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