FBE ANNOUNCES $100,000.00 LIBRARY REVITALIZATION GRANT!
The school district reconfiguration is nearing completion with the opening of Belmont Middle School (BMS) in Fall 2023 and the new grade configuration at Chenery Upper Elementary (CUE) in Fall 2024. After discussions with district leadership, the FBE is thrilled to announce a one-time large grant award to ensure that the BMS and CUE school libraries meet the needs of their students.
2023-2024 GRANTS AWARDED
Thanks to successful fundraising and generous support from donors, this year, the FBE was able to fund 22 GRANTS, representing MORE THAN $250,000.00 in support of Belmont Public School teachers and students. The grant funding was used to support a range of activities and needs such as the 7th grade enrichment field trip to the MIT Museum, Latin American Dance lesson, Museum of Science, YES Engineering Curriculum and Materials Kits, keyboarding skills for third graders, and the Studying Skillful Teaching (SST) course for BPS Pre-K - 12 educators.
“Thank you so very much to everyone involved at the FBE for funding our grant proposal. We are grateful to have the necessary materials needed to support our most vulnerable middle school students. This is truly appreciated. Thank you for all the work you do to support the teachers and students in Belmont.” - BMS teacher
Learn more about grants awarded by the FBE.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
The FBE holds community events throughout the year to raise money in support of Belmont Public Schools. This year, through our events and donations, the FBE raised a total of $164,421.00.
Our fundraising events include:
· FBE Halloween Apple Run (see fun photos here!)
Over 900 runners raised $41,482.00
· STAR Awards
To date, sale of STAR awards has raised $7,500.00
· Spread a Little Sunshine
Over 1000 potted daffodils raised $14,503.00
· Outstanding Teacher Awards – not a fundraiser, but a cherished event,
and this year was the first year with 7 schools! (see the photos here)
· Spelling Bee (see fun photos here!)
Over 700 spellers raised $23,478.00
· Share the Love campaign from Cityside Subaru
Cityside Subaru of Belmont donated an incredible $25,195.00 to the FBE!
· Back to the 90’s Raffle
Ticket sales raised close to $3,000.00
· The FBE annual event will be back in 2025!
