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PROGRAMS
 

PEF works closely with the Pacifica School District (PSD) and with each school to further music, arts and science programming for students within the PSD. 

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PEF's current programs include:

 

  • Elementary School Music Program: Two credentialed music teachers provide music classes for TK through 5th grade students. PEF funds one music teacher and all of the materials for this program.

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  • "Science from Scientists" Hands-on STEM Program: Science from Scientists (SciSci) sends trained scientists into schools every other week to improve science literacy and inspire our students through hands-on lessons and demonstrations. PEF funding covers the program for all sixth graders at Cabrillo and IBL.

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  • Middle School Band: PEF supports the Middle School Band program in the Pacifica School District by providing annual funding for essential expenses such as sheet music, venue rentals, instrument purchase and repair and field trips to band competitions and performances.

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  • Stage Performance + Rhythmic Culture (SPARC) Poetry: The year-round fifth grade SPARC Poetry unit, taught by Bay Area Creative SPARC Poetry, is a student favorite. An energetic form of poetry, SPARC Poetry is performance and content in equal measures. SPARC Poetry creates awareness of current events and issues, boosts student confidence, and increases writing and public speaking skills. 100% of funding for SPARC Poetry in the PSD comes from PEF.​

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DETERMINING PROGRAMS TO FUND

PEF funds are allocated to programs selected by the PEF Board. Selections are determined after collecting input from PEF Board members, leaders in school Parent-Teacher organizations, parent and community volunteers and PSD representatives.

PEF will fund programs that meet these basic criteria:

 

  • Support the Pacifica School District strategic plan

  • Can be distributed equitably across district schools

  • Align with PEF budget and funding constraints

  • Are attractive to outside funding sources

 

In addition, recommended programs are evaluated against the following criteria:

 

  • Addresses a broad or acute educational gap

  • Reaches a significant portion of student or faculty population

  • Potential for significant impact in improving test scores or other assessments

  • Promotes volunteer efforts across schools

  • Encourages student engagement and love for learning

 

Programs may be single year or span multiple years provided the PEF Board approves the plan and commits to the fund-raising efforts necessary to sustain the program.

 

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