To help students master math skills in a fun and meaningful way, Malala Elementary was awarded $1,480 to fund their Math in a Flash! grant. Students use math-related instructional tools to complete individual or small group math lessons and challenges.

Don’t forget to stop by Whataburger® this week for a FREE breakfast item in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week! Mornings between 5-9am, show your school ID and request a FREE taquito, breakfast on a bun or a honey butter chicken biscuit! Promotion ends this Friday, May 10.

Our Campus Alum Spotlight is on Tinuola Osun. The Austin High School graduate is a teacher at Austin High School. Read her story, submitted by Audrey Walters, at buff.ly/48huKTk. #fbefalumnispotlight

We applaud JR Thomas Group for building a quality partnership with Fort Bend Education Foundation, and for being a generous donor over the years! Your support is very much appreciated! #fbefgivesthanks24

Raven Davidson of Madden Elementary received a $1,268 teacher grant to fund her project, “Using the Power of Light to Engage PreK Learners.' Her students use a light table to make patterns, build letters, sort items by shape, practice handwriting, examine scientific items and more!

Set your ⏰earlier next week, May 6-May 10, and stop by a participating Whataburger® for a FREE breakfast item! We're celebrating our “Whata Teachers” during Teacher Appreciation Week 2024!

Prepare your children for safe swimming this summer & register them for Goldfish Swim School’s Jump Start Clinics. A proud Fort Bend Education Foundation partner, the facility offers 30-min lessons for children 4 mos to 12 yrs old. Details at goldfishswimschool.com/sugar-land.

And our surprise grant winners are…drumroll please 🥁...LCE_Lions teachers!!! This morning, the FBEF Surprise Patrol announced the LCE winners, who collectively received $5,503.79 in grant funding as part of the $771,448 FBEF is presenting to FBISD this year! Congrats to all!

With a $1,483 teacher grant, Teresa Reyna has enhanced learning in Aquatic Science. Her James Reese Career and Technical Center students examine freshwater fish tanks daily to check water quality, condition of species, quantity of food and to adjust the environment following the reproduction of species.

Shop at American Furniture Warehouse anytime throughout the year, using Partner ID: FBISDEF at checkout, and AFW will donate up to 4% of purchases back to the Education Foundation! Shop today at afw.com.

Be sure to check out our Discount Programs to see the latest deals from FBEF partners. Go to bit.ly/43SJhnZ to view discounts and bookmark the site.

A big shout-out to our 2024 Education Expedition presenter, Shottenkirk Kia Fort Bend! With your generous support, this year’s bike ride netted nearly $30,000 for our Grants to Teachers and Schools program! Bravo and many thanks! #fbefgivesthanks24

To support students’ social-emotional well-being, Dulles Middle School provides a calming space. With funding for the Serenity Now grant, Jesse Moreno & colleagues created for students a safe place, filled with items to help regulate students' emotions so they can concentrate in class.

No matter the time of year, it’s always the season to join the FBISD Alumni Association! Join today at fortbendisdalumni.nationbuilder.com to stay connected to your high school friends. Membership is always free!

Are you interested in volunteering with Fort Bend Education Foundation? Learn more at our complimentary Spring Recruitment Luncheon, Thurs., April 25. Event details at bit.ly/49F4bIA.

Tomorrow’s the final day to support our AFW Store Rally and earn a chance to win a $500 gift card! Shop today to support our FBISD teachers and students! afw.com.

Our Campus Alum Spotlight is on Leslie Beyer. The Kempner High School graduate is the recently retired CEO of Energy Workforce and Technology Council. Read her story, submitted by Audrey Walters at buff.ly/48huKTk. #fbefalumnispotlight

Don’t forget to support our AFW Store Rally through Sunday, April 14. With every purchase, Fort Bend Education Foundation receives 2-4% when you mention FBISDEF at checkout! You also earn a chance to win a $500 gift card! Shop in person or online at afw.com.

Come and grow with us! Attend our Auxiliary Spring Recruitment Luncheon on Thurs., April 25 to learn about FBEF volunteer opportunities. Get event details at bit.ly/49F4bIA.

Registration for Code Ninjas Summer Camps is open. Various camps available, including Artificial Intelligence, Roblox, Minecraft, 3D Printing and more! A percentage of the proceeds supports Fort Bend Education Foundation. Enroll early to ensure a spot! bit.ly/m/CodeNinjasFB…