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IPSF surprises five Irvine teachers with over $100,000 in innovative grants

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Editor Posted in Charities, Education, Irvine, News Leave a comment

IPSF SURPRISES FIVE IRVINE TEACHERS WITH OVER $100,000 IN INNOVATIVE GRANTS

Irvine, Calif. March 21, 2017- In celebration of Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s (IPSF) 20 years of impact, the foundation surprised teachers and students at five Irvine schools with $20,000 innovative grants totaling $100,000. Each year, IPSF offers teachers and staff in the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) the opportunity to apply for funds through the Innovative Grants Program including the Innovative Teaching Award Program (ITAP), Innovative Counseling Award Program (ICAP), and the Mega Innovative Award Program (M-ITAP). The purpose of this grant program is to support innovation in schools by awarding funds to enhance curriculum and improve the educational experiences of students. Continue reading→

Irvine youth Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament to benefit local schools

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Editor Posted in Charities, Children, Great Park, Irvine, News, Sports Leave a comment

OVER 550 STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN WINTER BOWL FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Students to Compete in Winter Bowl on January 28 as Part of the Irvine Tournament of Champions; School with the Most Points Receives Champions Cup

WHAT: Irvine Public Schools Foundation in partnership with the Matt Leinart Flag Football League will host the 3rd annual Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament on Saturday, January 28. The Winter Bowl is a school-based tournament, with teams comprised of players from individual schools in the city of Irvine, including boys and girls teams in grades three through eight. Continue reading→

Irvine High School students from six schools to launch a satellite

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Editor Posted in Education, Irvine, News Leave a comment

Six Irvine high schools joined forces to attempt the first successful high school-based nano-satellite launch in the US, on March 22, at The Cove @ UCI. The program called Irvine CubeSat STEM Program was founded by two Irvine dads and boosted with a $150,000 investment by founding partner, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF).

Together, these students will assemble, test and launch a miniature satellite, called a CubeSat, into low Earth orbit. If the program’s first CubeSat launch is successful, it will be the first high school team in the United States to launch an operational CubeSat into orbit. Continue reading→

Irvine students explore interests during Enrichment Day

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Editor Posted in Education, Irvine, Irvine Unified School District, News Leave a comment

STUDENTS INVITED TO BUILD, DANCE, DESIGN AND DISCOVER INTERESTS DURING IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION’S ENRICHMENT DAY

Taking Place on Presidents’ Day, a District-Wide Holiday, IPSF Enrichment Day to Provide Full Day of Engaging and Fun Subjects Not Offered in Regular Classrooms

The Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) is offering a full day of over classes for Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) students in grades two through eight during their annual Enrichment Day. This event takes place on Presidents’ Day, a district-wide holiday, and will provide students with a day of engaging and fun subjects that may not be offered in their regular classrooms.

Enrichment Day is also a fundraising activity for teacher grants and all proceeds will go to support the Innovative Teaching Award (ITAP) program. The ITAP program awards grants to select IUSD teachers for innovative teaching approaches and materials, which bring deeper meaning to curriculum and improve the educational experiences of students. Classes offered during Enrichment Day, include LEGO Engineering Jedi Academy, Breakdance, 3D Design & Beginning Animation, Cooking, Video Game Design, Filmmaking, Hand Sewing, Caricature Drawing and more. Continue reading→

The Irvine Public Schools Foundation is hosting a Big Dream video contest through Jan. 8

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Editor Posted in Education, Irvine, News, Youth Leave a comment

Irvine Public Schools Foundation Hosts Big Dream Video Contest

Middle and high school students in the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) are invited to participate in Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s (IPSF) Big Dream Video Contest from December 4 to January 8. IPSF believes that for middle and high school students, tomorrow leads to advanced education and career opportunities. If they dream it, they can make it real. Students are invited to share their dreams for the future through a 15 second creative video. Videos should reflect what the student hopes to accomplish in the future and how they see their future self.

Videos can be uploaded at ipsf.net/bigdream. Voting will take place January 1 to January 10. The first place winner with the most votes will receive The Princeton Review Ultimate Prep Course for ACT or SAT, provided by Princeton Review. The second place winner will receive Hoverboard Smart Balance Board, provided by Shop2Bitcoin. The third place winner will receive an Xbox One + The LEGO Movie Videogame Bundle and Xbox Live 12-Month Gold Membership, provided by Scott Emigh, Microsoft. The IUSD school with the most video submissions will also win a DJ & Photo Booth for the whole school during lunch, provided by VOX DJs and MCs and Vox DJs Photo Booths. For more information, visit https://ipsf.net/bigdream. Continue reading→

Over $3K for public schools raised at the Irvine Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Editor Posted in Education, Irvine, News, Sports Leave a comment

Over $3,200 Raised at the 12th Annual Irvine Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament to Benefit Irvine Public Schools Foundation

The 12th Annual Irvine Hoops Classic, in honor of John B. McLaughlin, benefitting Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) was held on Sunday, November 8. Over 350 students from 40 teams, representing 22 schools from Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) played in the tournaments, which took place at University High School and Irvine High School. The purpose of these tournaments is to promote school spirit and unite the Irvine community through district-wide sports tournaments for elementary and middle school children in IUSD. These tournaments provide opportunities for physical sports education and skill development, while raising funds for Irvine schools and awareness for IPSF.

Division winner included: Continue reading→

The Irvine Public Schools Foundation announces new hires

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Editor Posted in Education, Irvine, News Leave a comment

IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION APPOINTS TWO DIRECTORS TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SPONSORSHIPS

Kellie Pendergest Joins IPSF as Director of Communications and Marketing, while Two-Time U.S. Olympic Athlete Donald Suxho Steps in as Director of Business Development

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2015 – Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), a nonprofit organization focused on enriching the educational experience of each child in every school, welcomes nonprofit marketing and communications authority Kellie Pendergest and corporate sponsorship sales generator Donald Suxho to its leadership team. These appointments will enhance IPSF’s ability to provide programs, raise funds and unite the Irvine community in support of educational excellence.

“Kellie’s background in marketing, communications and fundraising for an independent school known for its STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) initiative meshes seamlessly with our own focus on offering K-12 students abundant opportunities to explore science and related subject areas,” said Neda Eaton, president and CEO, IPSF. “And Donald comes to us by way of one of our most ardent supporters, Sports 1 Marketing, the sports and entertainment marketing firm that helped IPSF raise more than $125,000 at our 2015 Tee It Up for Education golf tournament. Since then, we’ve been impressed with his passion for supporting the educational pursuits of students in public schools.” Continue reading→

Hoag Orthopedic Institute donates $50K to the Irvine Public Schools Foundation

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Editor Posted in Education, Health Care, Irvine, News Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE RENEWS COMMITMENT TO IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION AND DONATES $50,000

Donation to Benefit Health and Wellness Initiative for Irvine Children and Youth

IRVINE, Calif. [October 13, 2015] – Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) recently donated $50,000 to the Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s (IPSF) Health and Wellness Initiative. The donation will contribute to the funding of athletic trainers provided by the Irvine Unified School District and IPSF for the 2015-16 academic year.

The IPSF Health and Wellness Initiative aims to ensure that every child in the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) receives high quality school health services, regardless of their health insurance status or ability to pay. Due to decreased funding sources for trainers and an increase in the health and safety needs of Irvine students, IUSD requested assistance from IPSF to fund program enrichments last year. Continue reading→

Angels Poker Tournament raises over $50,000 for Irvine students

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Baseball, Charities, Children, Education, Irvine, News, Youth Leave a comment

Thad Martin, CFO of Honey Baked Ham Inc., Helen Baxter, President & Chief Talent Officer of Clearpath Solutions, Julie Walker, vice president of Wells Fargo Bank, Doug Walker and Dr. Mark Kan of Newport Fertility Center at the 3rd annual Aces and Angels Poker Tournament in support of Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and Angels Baseball Foundation on Sunday, July 26 at the Ketel One Club at Angels Stadium.

FAST BATTERS AND EVEN FASTER BETTERS RAISE OVER $50,000 FOR IRVINE STUDENTS

3rd annual Aces and Angels Charity Casino Night and Poker Tournament Gathered Big Leaguers and Generous Donors in Support of Irvine Public Schools Foundation and Angels Baseball Foundation

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 29, 2015 – During a memorable evening of poker, dinner and cocktails that featured current and former Angels players, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and Angels Baseball Foundation hit the jackpot, as the 3rd annual Aces and Angels Poker Tournament raised over $50,000 to help fund college scholarships for students in need.

“We’re thrilled by the results of our casino night, which brought together heavy hitters from the world of baseball and philanthropy in support of educational excellence for every student,” said Neda Eaton, president and CEO, IPSF. “Yet the biggest winners are Irvine students. Scholarships for students to continue their education beyond high school as well as grants to fund teaching professionals are especially important, as well as to staff enrichment programs in reading, math, science, technology, and the arts. Continue reading→

Angels Baseball teaches Irvine students science and math

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Editor Posted in Baseball, Children, Education, Irvine, News, Youth Leave a comment

Students from the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) Angels Science of Baseball class at Angels Stadium

IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION’S SUMMER ENCHRICHMENT ACADEMY OFFERS 270 CLASSES GEARED TOWARD DIRECTING K-12 GRADES STUDENTS TO STEAM-RELATED CAREERS

Hey, Batter, Batter! What Angels Baseball Can Teach Kids about Science and Math

Beyond the crack of the bat, the smell of grilled hot dogs and the Rally Monkey jumping around, there’s some real science at play in baseball.

And this summer, students in fourth through sixth grade from any school district, can explore the game in a whole new way by enrolling in the Angels Science of Baseball class offered by the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). Continue reading→