ESSEX FELLS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Grants are the core of the Foundation's mission, as they provide essential programs and resources that fall beyond state mandates. The abundant workload required to run the Foundation, its fundraising initiatives and programs is undertaken by volunteer parents and community members, in collaboration with EFS faculty members and administrators.
Staple Events, Programs & Supplies and Special Requests Sponsored by the Foundation:
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Many of the enriching programs that benefit the children of Essex Fells Elementary School.
ENRICHMENT
Many of the enriching programs that benefit the children of Essex Fells Elementary School.
SCHOLARSHIP
Many of the enriching programs that benefit the children of Essex Fells Elementary School.
POLICIES & FORMS
Many of the enriching programs that benefit the children of Essex Fells Elementary School.
Clubs & Activities
Staple Events, Programs & Supplies and Special Requests Sponsored by the Foundation:
School Assemblies/Character Education Programs
Stative American Dance, “Super Hero” Character Ed Presentation, Brian Chevalier Character Ed Presentation
Art Club
Broadcasting Club
Keyboarding Club
Stock Market Club
Study Hall
Yearbook Club
Performing Arts:
Variety Show
​School Musical
Assemblies:
Three yearly assemblies: Fall, Winter and Spring
Student Favorites Include:
Field Trips:
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The Buehler Challenger & Science Center: Students fly a space simulator and enjoy hands-on experiences to learn more about science and space exploration.​
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Bus Transportation, as needed
New and Noteworthy:
Woodworking Program- A STEAM program for grades 1-6 to design and create their own grade-level appropriate wood projects by hand.
Technology and STEAM:
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RIGAMAJIG- Imagine, create and play with this large-scale building kit
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3D Printers
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Catch Box- Student Classroom Microphones
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STEAM Light Tables
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Performance Microphone Headsets
Character Education:
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6th Grade Team Building Late Night
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End of Year School-Wide Character Education Event
Sensory:
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Fine Motor Skill Buckets
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Preschool Gross Motor Skill Bikes & Trikes
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Sensory Items- Weighted Backpacks, Gel Floor Tiles, Sequin Sensory Wall
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Take-Home Boxes
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And more!
Curriculum Support Enhancements:
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Media Center Books
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Indoor/ Outdoor Recess Equipment
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Preschool Dramatic Play Resources
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​Butterfly Release​
Enrichment
Staple Events, Programs & Supplies and Special Requests Sponsored by the Foundation:
Fall
The Foundation offers three Enrichment sessions: Fall, Winter and Spring. Each session is filled with a wide variety of classes run by EFS faculty and outside vendors. Classes are for K-6th grade and run after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We also offer the occasional before school class.
See our FLYER for current offerings
For any questions, please email: efsenrichment@gmail.com
Scholarships
Staple Events, Programs & Supplies and Special Requests Sponsored by the Foundation:
John Paul Viggiano (“Mr. V”) Memorial Scholarship
The John Paul Viggiano Memorial Scholarship was established by the Essex Fells Foundation in 2023 to pay tribute to the positive impact that Mr. V. had on his students and our community.
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This scholarship was created to benefit graduating high school seniors who are well-rounded students of exceptional character and who carry the important values that Mr. V instilled in all of his students. Applicants must have graduated from the 6th grade class of Essex Fells School, and have plans to attend a fully accredited university or college in the fall of their high school graduation year.
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Candidates for this scholarship will embrace the empathy and kindness of Mr. V. while being passionate about their education and extracurricular activities, striving to make a difference in their community and inspiring smiles and laughter along the way.
Policy & FORMS
Staple Events, Programs & Supplies and Special Requests Sponsored by the Foundation:
John Paul Viggiano (“Mr. V”) Memorial Scholarship
The John Paul Viggiano Memorial Scholarship was established by the Essex Fells Foundation of Educational Excellence in 2023 to pay tribute to the positive impact that Mr. V. had on his students and our community.
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Variety Show Permission Slip
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School Musical Permission Slip
For Teachers
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New Grant Form