Loudoun Education Foundation

Join us and jam out at the Crossroads Music Festival in downtown Leesburg, the weekend of Sept. 20-21! 🎸

LEF is proud to be one of the nonprofits benefiting from the two-day event, so you can have a great weekend and support a great cause. 🙌

Grab tickets here: https://crossroadsmusicfest.org/

LEF was very well represented at this morning’s Loudoun Chamber of Commerce’s Policymaker Series event on Workforce Development! 🚀

Looking to get more involved? Join us at the upcoming Loudoun County Public Schools’ Workforce Summit on Oct. 18th 👇

Register today: https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=YR4shcfb7kHWLLv_z9y0lK0EHKbRGc1nLf9FyTAynsz1w-VFuzBjb1oNtXli2qD0T9i-mNYm-lrgbpoecKT2aGSLFyefZmQkqupyLDlH7ExyWJgJ4bEjGsWJntt_p3o2t4LI2fPNe33ZdAeoYLH8AuHCpySp1uIAOkzf6RlAzxid197XhHvTm2kQiLuMwP-ZuC7jmd05_WZpMsJ482gVPCxT159AnF9o7Atq8jR6-RNeARmOvMTe-1PI-7bjxSqw0

Did you see LEF's Fueled⚡️ program on NBC Washington? 🤩

Our Loudoun County Public Schools teachers tell us the most important school supplies are snacks for their students 🧠

Thanks to Apple Federal Credit Union for the spotlight + amazing volunteers! 🙌

https://www.nbcwashington.com/community/in-the-community/fueled-program-calls-for-volunteers-snacks-for-teachers/3698512/

‘Fueled' program calls for volunteers, snacks for teachers in Loudoun County Loudoun Education Foundation’s “Fueled” program helps students in Loudoun County focus on learning by providing them meals every week. The program is searching for more volunteers to deliver food to schools and snack donations. News4’s Molette Green reports.

We're so excited to be part of the upcoming Mops & Hops Charity Trivia Night!

To enjoy a great trivia night out at Old Ox Brewery, sign up your team today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mops-hops-trivia-night-tickets-946352464697?aff=erelexpmlt

Mark your calendars! This October, there will be a fun way for you to support both A Place To Be and Loudoun Education Foundation, brought to you by You've Got Maids of Northern Virginia! The second annual Mops & Hops Trivia Night will take place to Old Ox Brewery October 10th from 6:30-9pm!

We're so grateful to You've Got Maids for hosting this great event, and can't wait to see you there!

BCT-The Community's Bank Cares Foundation is partnering with LEF's Fueled⚡️ program to help feed LCPS students and families throughout the upcoming school year!

This is why their "Pack the 'Pack" campaign runs through the end of the month, seeking to replenish our food inventories for the upcoming school year.

Please consider supporting this effort by providing a monetary donation at any of their local branches or donating on their website: www.mybct.bank/bctcares

The fall application for LEF’s Innovation in Education Grants is officially OPEN!

Educators know what their students need and we’re here to help defray costs for those big ideas.

Please apply today and help transform your learning environment!

The fall application for LEF's Innovation in Education Grants is officially OPEN!

Educators know what their students need and we're here to help defray costs for those big ideas.

Please apply today and help transform your learning environment: https://secure.smore.com/n/qxfwe

Congrats to Antonio Jackson, Copy Center Coordinator, the latest Loudoun County Public Schools SHINE honoree! ✨

Antonio was thrilled to be nominated and selected, attributing his positive attitude to his wonderful team and supervisor who make coming to work every day very enjoyable.

He was nominated by Jennifer Burns, IFT at Simpson Middle School who wrote this:

“Antonio is always so helpful and patient when our school had certificates and programs to print. Usually, the end of each quarter and the school year are so stressful, but each time, Antonio was very informative, helpful, and accommodating to our needs and timelines. We are so very grateful to have Antonio”

Antonio won 2 tickets to an upcoming Washington Commanders game, plus a parking pass and a $100 Visa gift card. Thanks to our sponsor, Teachers' Home Benefits!

To nominate a deserving LCPS educator, please fill out this form: WZ4K6KLT@DY7T5N6LT@LDLT" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/DialogueCustom.aspx?k=WZ4K6KLT@DY7T5N6LT@LDLT

Yesterday was inspiring! 💡

Teams of Loudoun County Public Schools teachers, counselors, social workers, and principals from Newton-Lee and Sugarland Elementary schools came together to kick off their work with First 10.

First 10 is a program that will work with the two school staffs throughout the school year to fill opportunity and achievement gaps for their youngest students.

They're driven by this fact: The first 10 years of a child’s life are a critical developmental period that impacts all that follows.

This partnership is supported by LEF and made possible by generous funding from the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation!

Happy birthday to the Mobile Health Clinic serving Loudoun County Public Schools students and their families! 🎂

In year 1, the clinic provided physicals and wellness checks to more than 150 students in the Sterling area, keeping them healthy and ready for learning 🚀

Thanks to our friends at 100WomenStrong of Loudoun County, Virginia, Inova and The George Washington University School of Business Nursing School for supporting this important community initiative! 🙌

The LEF team stuck the landing and held true to its in-house motto “Killin’ It” at the annual retreat this week! 🙌

To gear up for a big year of growth, our retreat included: strategy, long-term planning, solving ’s epic escape room, and bowling at ! 🚀

We'll see you at the LEF booth this Saturday at the Dulles Town Center's Livin' It Up in Loudoun Family Fest!

A huge thank you to the Dulles Town Center shops for collecting snack donations for LEF's Fueled⚡️ program 🙏

BEAM Summer Math Discovery Program is back! 🚀

For five weeks, 150+ middle school students enjoyed this interactive camp focusing on problem-solving, critical thinking, and equips students to advanced mathematics pathways.

Thank you to LEF’s partners for your support in making this camp possible: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, NOVEC, and Raytheon!

Last week, LEF partnered with Loudoun County Public Schools to welcome 40 International Ambassador Teachers with our signature sign ❤️

LEF recognizes selfless educators in our community and around the world who inspire students and connect cultures in our schools 🌎

Thank you to the HRTD team for their tireless efforts in support of this new and innovative program! 🙌

The Health and Medical Careers Camp this summer invited Loudoun County Public Schools 7th- and 8th-grade students to explore the world of healthcare.

Over the course of 9 days, the students investigated the wide variety of health and medical careers and heard firsthand accounts from healthcare professionals.

Students also tried their hand at administering first aid, suturing, repairing cavities, taping, and bracing as they will be immersed in key elements of the medical field.

This program was made possible through generous funding from the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation and an Inova Equity Grant!

At first glance, you might just see soap, conditioner or body wash.

We see student hygiene, which leads to:
✅ decreased school absences
✅ decreased illness
✅increased self-esteem
✅ increased confidence
🎯 increased test scores and graduation rates.

Can you help?

This summer is the perfect time to host a hygiene drive for LEF's Fueled⚡️ program. Supplies are distributed to students and families through our in-school pantries! 🧼

Help students show up as their best selves this fall: https://www.loudouneducationfoundation.org/fueled

Calling all aspiring explorers and Waldo enthusiasts! 👓

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with our friends at Birch Tree Books + Foliage Plants through Leesburg this July.

This scavenger hunt will take you on an exciting journey, and support 35 local businesses! 🧵

Simply head to any participating business and pick up your Waldo card.

Then, embark on a quest to seek out the Waldo, hidden somewhere within each business.

Once you’ve accumulated at least 10 stamps, you get a prize!

Thanks to Birch Tree Books for their support of LEF, including encouraging donations! 🙏

When you think of education supplies, you may not immediately think of hygiene products 🧼

But what if you didn't have basic necessities like soap, deodorant, or a toothbrush? All of a sudden, the task of going to school feels a lot harder.

We want to make it easy for students to have their basic needs met, and you can help!

This summer is a great time to host a hygiene drive for our Fueled⚡️ in-school pantries, so Loudoun County Public Schools students can learn with dignity this year.

Learn more and get started: https://www.loudouneducationfoundation.org/fueled

"The scholarship season is always my favorite part of the year at the Loudoun Education Foundation."

LEF Executive Director Danielle Nadler shares a fond scholarship memory, and how important it is for the confidence of our students.

READ: https://www.loudouneducationfoundation.org/post/lef-scholarships-empowering-the-often-overlooked

LEF Scholarships: Empowering the Often Overlooked The scholarship season is always my favorite part of the year at the Loudoun Education Foundation.

Teens from P.A.S.T.A (Peers and Students Taking Action) exemplified their passion for service and dedication to developing leadership skills when they worked to collect and donate over 660 pounds of non-perishables and $450 to support food security for their peers at Loudoun County Public Schools!

Fueled is thrilled to highlight this local student-run nonprofit led by the simple mission of “kids helping kids in the community.”

Thank you so much, P.A.S.T.A., for ensuring a plentiful in-school pantry distribution, and stocked to respond to summer support requests! 🙌

This sets us up for success at the start of the next school year.

Can we come to your next anniversary banquet? We heard something about ‘delicious pasta and a candy bar’ 😉

P.A.S.T.A. - Congratulations on another school year down in the books!

Learn more about how you can help make a difference with FUELED⚡️ https://www.loudouneducationfoundation.org/fueled

🚨 First responders from Leesburg Police Department Purcellville Police, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue were served lunch by Loudoun County Public Schools leaders yesterday as a “thank you” for keeping students and teachers safe 🙏

LEF is proud to help support this annual event! Learn more in this great feature by Loudoun Now: https://www.loudounnow.com/news/3rd-annual-first-responders-lunch-to-say-thank-you/article_d4ed8b24-331e-11ef-96a8-8b7f606151b2.html

We ❤️ the recent Loudoun Now Op-Ed penned by our long-time friend and supporter .

"We can [lend extra support] by helping to extend the Loudoun County Public Schools student social, emotional learning and mental health initiatives.

"Starting in our elementary and middle schools, LCPS and its partners offer social-emotional learning.

"For example, and LEF implement a series of musical performances designed to help younger students learn to be kind and classroom curriculum supports this capability. They also learn how to be respectful to one another."

Thanks for the spotlight, Karen! 🙌 Good read on the impact that LEF can have with the help of our partners at 100WomenStrong and A Place to Be!

Link: https://www.loudounnow.com/opinion/schaufeld-active-participation-helps-loudoun-youth-thrive-academically-and-emotionally/article_ef679820-2980-11ef-8f6a-77ddae396356.html