EastLake Educational Foundation

The Martinez family shares an important message about our community...with a version of Silent Night.

Make a donation today and earn a chance to win a Kid Spark STEM Maker Station to give to a school of your choosing in Chula Vista, valued at $1,000. Text COMMUNITY to 619-333-5548 or donate at eefkids.org. Thank you Javier Rosales, Owner of ROBOTHINK for the donation! https://vimeo.com/492608627

Thanks to Menchies at Millenia, everyone who donates to the Come Together Campaign will receive a free full-size yogurt valued at $5 (one per person). https://vimeo.com/490876502. Also, today we kick-off our week of Give-a-ways where several of our local businesses have offered up a prize to encourage donations. The earlier you give the more chances you have to win. We only have two more weeks until our Come Together Campaign concludes. We have raised 1/5th of our goal so far. Please give a gift in any amount today by Texting COMMUNITY to 619-333-5548 or go to eefkids.org and donate online. 100% of the money raised goes to EastLake Public Schools.

Thanks to Menchie's in Millenia, everyone who donates to the Come Together Campaign will receive a free full-size yogurt valued at $5 (one per person). Also, today we kick-off our week of Give-a-ways where several of our local businesses have offered up a prize to encourage donations. The earlier you give the more chances you have to win. We only have two more weeks until our Come Together Campaign concludes. We have raised 1/5th of our goal so far. Please give a gift in any amount today by Texting COMMUNITY to 629-333-5548 or go to eefkids.org and donate online. 100% of the money raised goes to EastLake Public Schools.

This looks like a lot of fun!!

Republic Services always shows up! Thank you, Giovanna Castro and Republic for all of your support and well-wishes.

A holiday greeting and important message from Gloria Mckearney

Here is a copy of the Distance Learning Forum hosted earlier this evening. https://vimeo.com/443248739

They say that people are either givers or takers- this beautiful lady is a giver whose leadership and generosity have inspired so many in our community.

Watch the DISTANCE LEARNING FORUM live on Facebook TONIGHT AT 6:30 pm or watch the recording at your convenience- check eefkids.org for the recording. (The ZOOM option is booked.)

We can all participate in the Come Together Campaign

GET READY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. SIGN UP TODAY AT EEFKIDS.ORG. OPEN TO ALL PARENTS WITHIN THE CVESD AND SUHSD. This Forum will be streamed live on this page too.

Maria speaks about taking it one day at a time

Keep the kids engaged this summer-- check out these online options through the Sally Ride Jr. Academy and UC San Diego Create. https://sallyridescience.ucsd.edu/junior-academy/ https://create.ucsd.edu

For Fathers Day consider letting your love and appreciation or Dad fly! https://4-h.org//uplo/2019/10/STEM-Lab-Crazy-Kites-rev.pdf

Today is World Ocean Day. Join the Birch Aquarium team to explore our local marine reserve.

Welcome to the Come Together Community Message of the day. Help us reach our goal of $50,000 to help public schools

Innovation Week continues tomorrow (FRIDAY). Take a live class at 1pm with Karen Quiros - learn about Sea Structures- including Sea Stars and Sharks! https://teams.microsoft.com/_

A message of unity to support Public schools in the neighborhood

Build an incredible, and edible aquifer! Join Mrs. Bystrak LIVE TOMORROW (Thursday) as she shows you where our water comes from. Brought you you by Chula Vista Elementary School District's INNOVATION WEEK. (The below link will not work under the session goes Live.) bit.ly/2ZmdRad

Councilman John McCann speaks about community and schools

It is a perfect time to plan a day visiting a California Coastal Trail. Check out this one in San Diego. https://www.youtube.com/watch After a day of fun, encourage the kids to enter the Calif. Coastal Commission's Art & Poetry Contest. https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/poster/poster.html

This week we invite you to engineer a flower bouquet for Mom with items you have at home. Thank you Lowe's for this fun idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch

Today at 10AM - It's Day Two of our COME TOGETHER COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN & KICKOFF RALLY to help fund technology and innovation in neighborhood schools. The Campaign will run from November 19, 2020 to December 31, 2020. A Kickoff Rally will be held virtually on November 19 & 20 at 10 am and will be rebroadcast at 7 pm. The Rally will feature local leaders, community members, and the education community. Seven schools will showcase their critical needs and feature ways for the public can help the children in the neighborhood succeed. The COME TOGETHER COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN & KICKOFF RALLY will replace EEF’s annual fundraiser TASTE OF EASTLAKE.

Please accept our invitation to give to the Come Together Community Campaign by texting COMMUNITY to 619-333-5548

On November 19, 2020 the EastLake Educational Foundation (EEF) will launch the COME TOGETHER COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN & KICKOFF RALLY to help fund technology and innovation in neighborhood schools. The Campaign will run from November 19, 2020 to December 31, 2020. A Kickoff Rally will be held virtually on November 19 & 20 at 10 am and will be rebroadcast at 7 pm. Laura Acevedo, from Channel 10 News, will serve as emcee. The Rally will feature local leaders, community members, and the education community. Seven schools will showcase their critical needs and feature ways for the public can help the children in the neighborhood succeed. The COME TOGETHER COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN & KICKOFF RALLY will replace EEF’s annual fundraser TASTE OF EASTLAKE.

Tune in tomorrow Nov. 19 at 10am for day 1 of the Come Together Community Campaign & Rally. Joining us will be Mayor Mary Salas, CVESD Superintendent Escobedo, ...SCEDC Jim Callaghan, Community Health Group, Principal Banatao, Principal Perez, Principal Ricoy, Principal Lines, and Principal Loyce. The Rally will be led by ABC 10News San Diego. See more

IF YOU MISSED IT- YOU CAN STILL VIEW THE RECORDING. It will be well worth your time-- some VERY important information was shared. Thank you, COX and Chula Vista Elementary School District for your leadership and participation. Available in English https://vimeo.com/459452928 and in Spanish https://vimeo.com/459433702 October is Cybersecurity Month-- let's stay safe!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS VERY IMPORTANT FORUM-- CYBERSECURITY FOR PARENTS: KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE THERE IS NO COST BUT SPACE IS LIMITED TO 300, SO SIGN UP TODAY AT EEFKIDS.ORG.

Last week our STEAM challenge came from the National Children's Museum. This week our challenge is from our STEAM partners at the Fleet Science Center. Ariana Walker gets us steaming with toilet paper rolls. Make sure to watch the end of the video for the best challenge-- for you or your whole family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doUV5K3MCrg. Each week we are posting challenges from wonderful organizations-- if you like what you see, consider following them on facebook or UTube.

Join the EastLake Educational Foundation Earth Day Challenge-- Tell us what direction the wind is blowing from your house. Make your own weather vane and post a photo for everyone to see. Thank you to the National Children's Museum for helping us with this fun challenge.

More resources for your kids enjoying distance learning. http://www.pbs.org//distance-learning-tips-from-one-teache

Check out these great learning resources for youth. https://stemecosystems.org/covid19-resource-library/

It's all about the kids, and it was so much fun! Great job everyone.

Thank you to everyone that contributed their time, talents, and treasures. Together we raised almost $70,000 for our public schools-- and had a lot of fun doing it. Check out all the photos https://www.dropbox.com//7aopwa/AAAVlA9snuLZUNEiuh27REI9a. See you next year!

Thank you North Island Credit Union for bringing this to our attention...so we can share with our Facebook family.

Thank you to all of the Taste of EastLake Sponsors and Vendors. Your dedication to public schools and the community is both humbling and SO APPRECIATED!!

Thank you, Adrian and Betsy Gonzalez Foundation Your support on behalf of our schools has been incredible.

A big shout-out to COX for sponsoring the Taste of EastLake, and for being an incredible supporter of our public schools for over 15 years! Also congrats to COX executive Ceanne Guerra for being honored with the Ostrem Award!

Be sure to get your fun photo by the Delorean at the SEVEN MILE CASINO/THE RAMBLER MOTEL photo opportunity!

A special shout-out to Lolitas who always gives on behalf of our schools. A true community partner. Thank you Lolitas!

Thank you North Island Credit Union for your incredible support of our public schools and your sponsorship of Taste of EastLake!

Here are 4 of 30 vendors that will be at the Taste of EastLake! Tickets are not sold at the door so get yours today at eefkids.org.

Bridging schools and communities since 1995

Here are some of the food and beverage providers you will enjoy. At your request, we have extended the early bird discount until Wednesday-- last chance to save $5 per ticket.

By purchasing tickets to Taste of EastLake, you help us keep critical programs in our public schools. Thank you for your support!

Long-time Chula Vista resident and COX Executive, Ceanne Guerra will be honored with Ostrem Award at the Taste of EastLake January 31. https://eefkids.org//up/2020/01/PR-Ostrem-Award-162020.pdf

What’s your favorite 80s song? Let us know in the comments and you might hear it at the 2020 Taste of EastLake event on January 31st!

Here are some more of the restaurants that will be at Taste of EastLake. Early-bird ticket price ends Friday 1/17. Ticket price covers all food, drink, and entertainment. Register today. https://eastlakeeducationalfoundation.salsalabs.org//index

The fun recap video is ready! See if you know anyone https://vimeo.com/372739659 Thank you to everyone that made the Technology & Innovation Fair and EastLake Cycle & Run such a big success.

Thank you, Third Ave Ale House, one of 30 food & beverage providers. Your ticket includes all food, drink and entertainment.

Thank you, Board and Brew, one of 30 food & beverage providers. Your ticket includes all food, drink and entertainment.

Purchase your tickets now and save $5 per ticket! eefkids.org

"Thank you" Event Partners and Sponsors for supporting our public schools. You make our community stronger!

The start line is a fun part of the day!

Thank you Salk Institute! It was such a privilege to have such a distinguished icon in our community. Thank you for supporting our community! Thank you for what you share locally and your impact globally!

Thank you to everyone who came out for 25th Annual EastLake Tech & Innovation Fair and Cycle & 5K Run! We hope you had as much fun as we did! #EastLakeCycle2019