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The Rumson Education Foundation (REF), a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, was founded over 15 years ago by a group of dedicated parents who wished to enhance our children's education by raising funds to supplement the curriculum in ways the school budget could not. Teachers, administrators, parents, and students have been invited to participate in an annual grant process, in which proposals for various items, teacher training, technology, etc. are considered for funding. Over ONE MILLION DOLLARS has been raised by the Foundation since its inception. There is not a child in our district who has not benefited from these grants in some way. Please look under our "projects" heading to see the many ways our money has been utilized for our children. This is your generosity at work. Our most recent goal was to raise the capital for a new, state-of-the-art science lab for our middle school students and I am pleased to report the new lab is underway and will be unveiled at Forrestdale's September 2010 "Back-to-school Night." This year we will be raising funds to put back into our classrooms in the forms of cutting edge technology, new learning tools and equipment as well as artistic, athletic and educational needs. In these difficult economic times of state imposed budget caps, our public schools are in need of our support more than ever. Your generosity will benefit not only Deane Porter and Forrestdale Schools and its students now and in the future but the Rumson Borough at large. Great public schools increase our property values and increase the value of our community exponentially. Your support of the Rumson Education Foundation will help bridge the gap between what our children need and what they have. Thank you for you support over the years, this year, and in the future. To all new families, welcome to the Rumson School District. For those returning, welcome back! Please feel free to call with any questions.
Sincerely,
Jill Healey 
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