Colchester Learning Foundation

Magic Show – March 23 6-8 pm

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:34:36 +0000

Please join us at the Bacon Academy Auditorium on March 23 from 6-8 pm for a night of magic by Brian Miller.

Click here for more detail on the Magic Show

Colchester Minds in Motion 2011 November 12

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:36:59 +0000

Colchester Learning Foundation, in conjunction with The Connecticut Association for the Gifted, will be sponsoring a Minds in Motion event at JJIS on Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Minds in Motion presents exciting, hands-on, fast paced workshops for all children in grades K – 8. Workshops are being offered relate to science, the arts, and problem solving and include examples like “Odyssey of the Minds,” Money-How to Make the Most of It,” “Fencing,” and “The Science of Magic.”

Parents are invited to attend sessions geared toward adults, including a keynote address by author and educator Dr. Nancy Heilbronner, entitled Nurturing Your Child’s Talents. Following the keynote, several adult discussions will take place including, “What you Need to Know about Saving for College.” All adult workshops are completely free and open to the entire public.

Registration closes Sunday, November 6th. More information, including a complete list and descriptions of workshops, can be found on the web site www.ctgifted.org or in the registration flyer here. Please call Monica Swyden at (860) 465-7909 or Robbie Avery at (860) 537-1889 for more information.

Thank you for your interest in the Colchester Learning Foundation. Please use the tabs at the top of the page or the side menu to navigate our website and learn more about us.

A Night Out With Colchester Arts

admin — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:26:23 +0000

Save the date – Friday March 4th 6:30-9:30 PM Bacon Academy. The Colchester Learning Foundation presents Nothin But Jazz and other local musicians and artists.

Tickets can be purchased at:
COPIES PLUS MORE
TIM’S BISTRO
ENCHANTED FLORIST
PHOTO CONNECTION
AGAIN, AGAIN KIDS CONSIGNMENT

Reserve your tickets now with our online form, click here.

CLF Grant Funding Available

admin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:27:37 +0000

Colchester Learning foundation seeks educational Grant proposals, read the press release here.

Grant Awards Round II October 2010

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:14:49 +0000

Grants Awarded at October BOE meeting

CLF has awarded it’s second round of grants. Please see the press release for more information. Congratulations to the winners!

CLF Grant Funding Available

admin — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:11:40 +0000

Colchester Learning foundation seeks educational Grant proposals, read the press release here.

CLF Donates School Supplies

admin — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:09:54 +0000

Colchester Learning foundation Presents Colchester Youth and Social Services with Back-to-school supplies, read the press release here.

Education is a Family Affair

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:32:17 +0000

CASTLE is a non-profit organization that has been providing before and after school care and programs for Colchester’s children since 1991. They were a recipient in the first CLF grant program. Their proposal was to create a unique message to parents and families from a child’s point of view. Through the use of video technology purchased with their CLF grant, CASTLE has created a mixed media message to parents and families titled, “Education is a Family Affair!”

They have shared their production with us, please enjoy viewing the video:

CLF Flower Power Fundraiser

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:22:08 +0000

We’ve just launched our online fundraising campaign. We created a special landing page for all of our friends and family to come to and support our great cause! All you need to do is visit the site and add the email addresses of the friends and family members you think will want to support you.

For every purchase your friends or family make, Colchester Learning Foundation, will receive 50% of the total sale. So, if “Cousin Sally” comes to the site and makes a purchase of $40… Colchester Learning Foundation will get $20 to use toward our fundraising goal.

What’s really great about this fundraising program is that our partner, Flower Power Fundraising, is totally committed to our cause. They are putting out top-quality, best-selling flower bulbs and plants, shipping directly to your friend or family member, and, they’re giving us a 100% satisfaction guarantee. It’s hard to go wrong with that!

To start supporting our group today just click on the link below and follow the instructions once you’re there. It’s completely safe and any email address you enter into the site will only be used for our fundraiser. Flower Power will not sell or use the names for any other purpose:

Flower Power Fundraiser

For any questions please contact us here, or, for technical questions related to the site call Flower Power Fundraising at 1-877-605-3185.

CLF Announces First Grant Program Solicitation

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:24:05 +0000

The Colchester Learning Foundation (CLF) is excited to announce our first solicitation of grant proposals. The CLF was formed in 2008 by a group of citizens for whom education is a priority. Our mission is to support and promote innovative and creative educational opportunities for Colchester residents of all ages. Since 2008 we have been working to raise funds to sponsor educational events and activities. We are now ready to make up to four initial grants each funded up to $500 to begin fulfilling our mission.
What we are looking for:
•   Projects that are creative or innovative and enhance the curriculum/program.
•   Projects that are not funded through the regular budget process.
•   Projects that have the potential to benefit the largest number of people.
•   Projects that will be completed during the 2009-2010 academic year or, for grants to civic organizations, during the 6 month period following the award

Here is how easily it works:

1. Download the application packet from our web site www.colchesterlearningfoundation.org.
2. Complete and submit the packet to us, packets must be received by February 12,2010. Packets may be mailed to P.O. Box 215, Colchester, CT 06415.
3. Awards will be announced March 9, 2010 at the Colchester Board of EducationMeeting.

We look forward to receiving your submission and fulfilling our mission of enhancing the educational opportunities available to citizens of all ages in the town of Colchester.