Thank you Ravenswood Community

Earlier this week, we prepared the message below celebrating the partnership, energy and success of REF’s spring fundraiser. However, we can’t send out this happy news without acknowledging the recent devastating violence. Schools must be safe places for students to learn, and schools must be places where we teach and support the next generation to make safe, healthy choices. There is so much work to be done. As we search for meaning and a path forward, I find some solace knowing that we are in this fight together.

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Dear Community,

Thank you for an incredible night supporting Ravenswood students, families, teachers and staff! There was magic in the air at EPACENTER created by people truly coming together for the greater good. There was so much excitement, from the talented Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School jazz band to the award winning Ravenswood robotics team and the video of Breanna and her teacher Ms. Andrea Reyna.  The stars of the night were certainly Belle Haven second grader Jaila Powell, School Board President Mele Latu, and Superintendent Gina Sudaria. I hope you left inspired by all the good work happening in Ravenswood and proud of your role in making it possible

And drumroll please… together, we raised a record-breaking $960,000 to provide critical programs including literacy and math support, arts and music instruction, professional development opportunities and so much more! Your generosity also enables REF to invest in the ambitious new Ravenswood Talent Initiative to retain, recruit and reward Ravenswood teachers. On behalf of everyone at REF, thank you for making Thursday such a fun, impactful night!

For those who couldn’t join us, or if you just want to relive the magic, please:

Watch the video featuring 8th grade student Breanna and her teacher Ms. Andrea Reyna sharing about the impact that teachers make (and how REF supports them).
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Join us at the Guild! There is still time to get in on some REF fun! We are hosting a private REF event on November 9th at the beautiful Guild Theater in Menlo Park featuring Menlo Park’s legendary cover band The Members, cocktails, and good company. Purchase your tickets here.
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Make a contribution to REF and help us cross that million dollar milestone. Your support makes all the difference.
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Donate Today

Thank you for all you do to give each and every one of our local children the education they deserve. We really are one community.

Warmly,

Jenna Wachtel Pronovost
REF Executive Director


PS. Your input and questions are very welcome! If you have any feedback about the event or want to learn more about the Talent Initiative, REF-funded core programs or how to get more involved, please email me at jenna@ravenswoodef.org

Thank You to Our Host Committee

Amy & Scott Arnold
Meghan Clark & Jason Bogardus
Carolyn & Steve Bowsher
Michelle Boyers
Jody Buckley
Carolyn & Preston Butcher
Ann Carter
Debbie & Pat Ellisen
Adrienne & Perry Germain
Sarah & Patrick Gibbs
Renu Nanda & Sanj Goyle
Cassandra Lopez & James Loftus
Susan & Marshall Mohr
Lauren & David Noel
Karen & Alfred Pace
Tenley Stephenson & John Pimentel
Sharon & Ted Purcell
Andrea & Geoff Ralston
Kristina & John Sakamoto
Sarah & Greg Sands
Yael Goshen & Dylan Smith
Mara Frankel Wallace 
Brenda & Wade Woodson

Thank You to Our Sponsors