Sonoma Valley Education Foundation

P.O. Box 493, Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-9566

Welcome!

Salute to Education 2008!

Mark your calendar for May 10, 2008 which is the date of our annual Salute to Education event at the Sonoma Valley Veteran's Memorial Building


Wine and hors d'oeuvres from 5:30pm

Dining and program at 6:30pm

Regular Admission price $100/ticket
Teacher price $50/ticket

Please email svef-office@sbcglobal.net or call 707-935-9566 with any questions.

Congratulations to the 2008 Salute to Education Honorees!


Outstanding Teacher Award:
Sandi Everett, Dunbar Elementary School
Lynda Allen, Sonoma Charter School
Mary Taylor, Altimira Middle School
Andy Gibson, Sonoma Valley High School

Community Involvement Award:
Laura Zimmerman

Our 2007 event was a huge success and we wish to thank all who attended and all of our wonderful volunteers for their support!


Dear Students, Parents, Administrators and Teachers:

Please help us recognize those teachers who are making an outstanding contribution to student learning in the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. We will honor the selected nominees at our Fourteenth Annual Salute to Education on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Please nominate a teacher who:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter content
  • Displays enthusiasm and motivates student learning
  • Possesses the ability to teach to all his/her students
  • Creates a positive, safe learning environment that promotes fairness and respect
  • Is a team builder with colleagues and the community

If you wish to nominate a public school teacher from the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, who is making an outstanding contribution in the education of our children, please click on one of the forms below.

Please choose the appropriate language version:

To see a list of past Salute to Education Honorees, please click here.

 
SVEF Vision

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Our Vision is to create and support an enriched educational and community environment where all Sonoma Valley children may thrive, grow, and become productive proud members of their community, the nation, and the world.

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Links
  • SVUSD
    Sonoma Valley Unified School District
  • Sonoma Mentoring Alliance
    Academic and Social Support
  • Sonoma Valley High School
  • SVEF Challenge Grant for Local Teachers
    Click here to view the requests from SVUSD teachers. SVEF has already funded 50% of each requests!
  • Teacher Support Network
    TSN Sonoma Valley Education Foundation recently adopted this dynamic volunteer program at Sonoma Valley High School
  • 2008 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
    An epicurean event unlike any other, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend combines the elegance, sophistication, and style of the Sonoma County Showcase of Wine and Food with the festivity, frivolity and fundraising of the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction for three unforgettable days of celebration.
  • Learn about Visual Thinking Strategies
    Visual Thinking Strategies is an innovative program that uses fine art images to develop vocabulary and literacy skills. The program is sponsored by SVEF and is currently being offered in several elementary schools.