OUR MISSION

 

The Pacifica Education Foundation (PEF) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization founded to protect and advance quality education for the children of the Pacifica School District (PSD). PEF's mission is to ensure all the children of Pacifica receive a high-quality education in the arts, music and science by providing an equitable and enriching educational experience for all our students at all schools in the PSD.

 

HISTORY

 

Founded in 2008, PEF is a nonprofit and 100% volunteer organization that provides funding and a commitment of diverse and educational programs which exceed California’s core school standards that our district is unable to fund, while ensuring that all children in Pacifica receive a high-quality equitable education that includes enriching programs in Music, Arts, and Science. PEF programs cover:

 

Elementary School Music Program at all five elementary schools for all TK - 5th graders (TK - 2nd launched in 2023)

• Funds teacher salaries, new instruments, and repairs

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Elementary School Slam Poetry Program (SPARC: Stage Performance + Rhythmic Culture - Poetry) at all five elementary schools for 5th graders.

• Funds for instructors, program supplies, and poetry event expenses

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Middle School Band Program (Music Matters in Pacifica - MMIP) at IBL, Cabrillo, Vallemar, and Ocean Shore

• Funds sheet music, venue rental, instrument purchase, repairs, and more

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Middle School Computer Science Program at IBL, Cabrillo, Vallemar, and Ocean Shore

• Funded  digital devices for students

• Starting in 2018, we funded professional development and training for teachers to select and roll-out a science curriculum supporting the State of California’s Next Generation Science Standards