January 2024

 

Announcing the 17th Annual Excellence in Education Awards
Thursday, March 21st at 5:30 PM, Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa 

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate those in our community who are dedicated to enriching the lives of students and families in Stamford Public Schools. Community members, corporations, school administrators, teachers, parents, and other nonprofit agencies will all gather to celebrate the power of public education.

At this year’s event we will be honoring Susan Nabel, posthumously, with the SPEF Leadership Award and the Viking Global Foundation with the SPEF Community Giving Award. We will also be announcing the winner of the SPEF Educator Award, in which educators are nominated by Parent-Teacher Organizations from Stamford’s 22 public schools and the winner is selected by SPEF’s Board of Directors. Who will it be? 

Early individual tickets are on sale now for $150.
On March 1st ticket prices will increase to $175. 

 

New and Noteworthy at SPEF

High School Mentoring
is in Full Swing!

SPEF's High School Mentoring program is proud to now span all three of Stamford's high schools! At Westhill High School, students benefit from the guidance of mentors at State Street Global Advisors, while AITE students are paired with mentors from Natwest. Stamford High School students have the privilege of being mentored by professionals at Deloitte. This collaborative effort between SPEF and corporate sponsors plays a pivotal role in empowering students, providing them with valuable mentorship and guidance.

SPEF Receives $20,000 Grant for Tutoring!

SPEF is thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded $20,000 in funding from the Fairfield County Business Collaborative for Educational Equity! The funds will allow us to deliver more than 300 hours of free math and literacy academic support to 60 students, with both one-on-one and small group support provided, depending on specific needs. At SPEF, we believe that our ability to support our mentees with academic support in their school setting will help to close the achievement gap and further prepare them for post-secondary success.

March Into Reading with Books Across Stamford!

Come celebrate the start of National Reading Month with SPEF! Join us on Saturday, March 2nd at the Ferguson Library for Books Across Stamford: March Into Reading! Taking place from 1:00-4:00PM, the afternoon will include special guest readers, healthy snacks, arts and crafts, and of course, free books! Entry is free and you do not need to sign up in advance.

For more information, visit www.spefct.org or call
(203) 965-7733. 

 

End Note:  January is National Mentoring Month! Heartfelt Thanks! 

As we celebrate National Mentoring Month, SPEF extends its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our dedicated mentors, who contribute to the growth and success of our students in the SPS district. Your commitment to fostering positive relationships and providing guidance not only enhances academic achievement, but instills confidence in our next generation. This month is a special opportunity to recognize and honor your contributions to SPEF and the students of Stamford, and be recognized for all of the work you do. Thank you!

 
 

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177 Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Stamford, Connecticut 06901
(203) 965-7733
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Educating and Empowering Our Next Generation

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