There are two ways to participate:

1. Create a Work of Art. Submit an original work of art depicting SCEF or one or more of the programs we fund. Drawings, paintings, photos, sculptures… the sky’s the limit.
   • Coloring: Kids in grades K-4 who love to color can enter our coloring contest. A coloring sheet was sent home in every child’s backpack. Or, you can download and print out the coloring sheet at home. [CLC Coloring Sheet][SCSD Elementary Coloring Sheet]
   • Photography: We welcome original photos that depicts academic excellence or one of the many programs we fund at your school. If you submit a photo featuring students, please include the names, schools and grades of students depicted in the photo. High resolution photos can be emailed to contest@scefkids.org.
   • Fine or Digital Art: Create a work of art depicting academic excellence or one of the many programs we fund at your school. Completed works can be submitted to your school office or emailed to contest@scefkids.org.
2. Write an Essay. Tell us what you love about your favorite SCEF-funded program(s) in an essay.
   • K-4 students: Legible responses should be hand-written on a single page and submitted to your school office.
   • 5-8 students: Please submit a 250-500 word essay to contest@scefkids.org. Essays can be submitted in the body of the email, as a plain text doc, PDF, Pages document or Word file.

 
Here’s an easy list of what we fund at each school…

Elementary Schools (Arundel, Brittan Acres, Heather & White Oaks)

• Class Size Reduction
• Literacy
• Hands-On Science
• Tech
• P.E.
• Music
• Library
• Counselors
• Principal’s School Fund

Middle Schools (Central & Tierra Linda)

• Foreign Language
• Library
• Counselors
• Technology Infrastructure & Staff
• Theater
• Music
• Fine Arts
• Principal’s School Fund

Charter Learning Center

• Librarians
• Physical Education
• Spanish
• Fine Arts Block
• Milestone Trips

The Fine Print:
This contest is open to currently-enrolled students at all seven San Carlos School District public schools. Prizes vary by grade and school. Photos featuring children can only be eligible for a prize if SCEF can obtain permission to use the photo in print and online marketing from parents of all children in the photo. Students must have parental permission to participate in the SCEF Art & Essay Contest. Parents may sign the form on the flyer or email their permission to contest@scefkids.org.

Contest entries are due to your school office or our email address (contest@scefkids.org) no later than 2:30 pm PDT on May 1, 2013. Winners will be announced at Hometown Days in May.

Download a copy of the flyer here:

1. Elementary Flyer (Arundel, Brittan Acres, Heather & White Oaks)
2. Middle School Flyer (Central, Tierra Linda)
3. Charter Learning Center Flyer

Tiny Prints gives back to SCEF, visit www.tinyprints.com/promo/scef.htm and 15% of your order will benefit SCEF. Enjoy 10% off any order of $49 or more through 2/15/12 when you enter discount promo code SCEFHOL.

A Love of Learning will support SCEF beginning with a $500 sponsorship pledge.  In addition, A Love of Learning will continue to donate class sessions each year to the annual auction. A Love of Learning will exhibit  the SCEF logo and statement of sponsorship in our current marketing materials and hold ourselves accountable with a high level of service to all students and families we serve.  We hope to deepen our relationship with SCEF and its activities as our business grows.  We value education and find this to be a wonderful way to give and be a part to our community.

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Thank you!

The Honey Bear Fundraising Program is a special opportunity for schools and nonprofit organizations. We donate back to your school or nonprofit 15% of every Christmas tree purchased by anyone associated with your organization at both our Redwood City & San Carlos lots. Just make sure you bring in the flyer that was distributed to you…its that easy! The lots will be open from November 21st till December 24th.

For tree lot locations and to print the flyer to bring in with you click here.

About Honey Bear Trees

Honey Bear Trees began over 40 years ago, when a young beekeeper in Oregon began growing Christmas Trees on a lark. Hans, the beekeeper and now a tree grower, began giving away a free bottle of honey whenever he sold a tree. Christmas Trees and honey? Okay, to Hans it was a perfect combination. Since 1986, Honey Bear Trees in Redwood City has continued this tradition. We still give a free bottle of honey (while supplies last) with every Christmas Tree sold. And Hans? Well, he’s a little older now. He still grows Honey Bear trees and takes care of his busy bees.  Some things never change. And, we’re glad.

Honey Bear Trees offers USA#1 premium trees from Pacific Northwest tree farms. Not only are we able to offer a large selection of trees, which include Noble, Fraiser, Grand and Douglas Firs, but we also have an exclusive tall tree program with premium tall trees from 10′ to 20′ in height! We provide local and immediate availability from our Redwood City and San Carlos lots. We are a full service tree lots which means we can assist with selection, cut, fireproofing, delivery, set up, removal, and recycling. Not only to we provide awesome trees, we also have wreaths, evergreen, garland, mistletoe, and tree stands. Pre-ordering is available and a great way to guarantee you get what you want, including your delivery date!

For more information about Honey Bear Trees, please visit http://www.honeybeartrees.com/ 

You may also contact Owner/Marketing Director: Aaron Boyle (650)576-4711