OUR MISSION
The Pacifica Education Foundation (PEF) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization founded to protect and advance quality education for the children of the Pacifica School District (PSD). PEF's mission is to ensure all the children of Pacifica receive a high-quality education in the arts, music and science by providing an equitable and enriching educational experience for all our students at all schools in the PSD.
HISTORY
Founded in 2008, PEF is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer-run organization that helps bring enriching educational programs -like music, the arts, and science - to our kids in Pacifica. These are programs our school district can’t fully fund beyond the standard curriculum. With your support, we ensure every child has access to a well-rounded, high-quality education that inspires creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Middle School Science Program at IBL and Cabrillo 6th - 8th graders: Science from Scientists (“Sci-Sci”)
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Starting in 2025; PEF extended this program to reach 6th graders
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Funds Bi-weekly, hands-on STEM experiments and discussions led by trained Scientists
Elementary School Music Program at all PSD elementary schools TK - 5th graders
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Starting in 2023; PEF extended this program to all TK - 2nd graders
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Funds teacher salaries, new instruments, and repairs
Elementary School Slam Poetry Program (SPARC: Stage Performance + Rhythmic Culture - Poetry) at all elementary schools for 5th graders.
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Funds instructors, program supplies, and poetry event expenses
Middle School Band Program (previously Music Matters in Pacifica - MMIP) at IBL, Cabrillo, Vallemar, and Ocean Shore
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Funds sheet music, venue rental, instrument purchase, repairs, and more
Middle School Computer Science Program at IBL, Cabrillo, Vallemar, and Ocean Shore
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Starting in 2018, PEF funded professional development and training for teachers to select and roll-out a science curriculum supporting the State of California’s Next Generation Science Standards
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Funded digital devices for students