Sep 11, 2024 | News
Don’t miss out on your chance to win big! Purchase a GOLDEN TICKET for our exclusive Toast on the Coast raffle, where you could walk away with a spectacular gift basket worth every penny. Priced at just $100 per ticket, this limited-time offer includes a range of enticing prizes from restaurant gift certificates for exquisite dining experiences to stunning jewelry and other delightful surprises. But here’s the catch – only 100 tickets will be sold, so your odds of winning are incredibly high!
The Toast on the Coast Golden Ticket gift basket is worth over $2,000 in restaurant and vendor gift cards plus more! The first 100 tickets received by Sat, Oct 5 at 7 pm will be entered into the raffle. To purchase a ticket, call PEF with your credit card at 310-378-2278. Or you can purchase a ticket at Toast on the Coast – but remember, only 100 tickets will be sold!
Golden Ticket can be found HERE.
Win a spectacular gift basket that includes:
- Agapantha – 14K gold filled tiered drop earring
- Annie’s Boutique – Hammitt bag over $300 value
- Bar-izza – $50 gift certificate
- Bettolino Kitchen – $100 gift certificate
- Burnin Daylight Brewing Co – $100 gift certificate
- Chip Cookies – $50 gift certificate
- Clio Spa & Nails – Manicure & pedicure
- Dragonfly Thai – Dinner for four
- Good Stuff – $50 gift certificate
- Great American International Seafood Market – $100 gift certificate
- Hello Pumpkin Porch curated pumpkin design display – $500 value
- Hennessey’s Tavern – $100 gift certificate
- HT Grill – $100 gift certificate
- Kip’s Chips – Large cookie jar filled with 100 cookies
- The Little Oliva – $75 gift certificate
- Locale90 – $100 gift certificate
- Noelle Rose Studio Fall candle collection – over $100 value
- Rebel Republic Social House – $100 gift certificate
- The Rex Steakhouse – $100 gift certificate
- SP Tacos – $50 gift certificate
- Susie Cakes – 9 inch cake with inscription
- Sweet Little Things Co. Ceramic tea hostess set – $150 value
- Truxton’s American Bistro – $100 gift certificate
- Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila – $100 gift certificate
- Yellow Vase – $75 gift certificate
- Featured wines from festival participants and more!
Sep 8, 2024 | News
If you haven’t had a chance to donate to PEF, it’s not too late! PEF Pledge Day is Thursday, Sept 12. You can donate now or make a pledge and pay later. Because of you, our children will receive not an adequate education, but an excellent one! Your donation funds elementary music teachers, PE teachers, school librarians, school counselors, STEM programs, College and Career Centers, additional teaches and more! Click HERE to pledge or donate today!
Does your employer match your donations? This is a great way to double your impact! Check HERE to see if your company participates in a matching gift program.
Aug 5, 2024 | News
In celebration of the full moon, you are invited to practice yoga under the warm summer night sky at Terranea Resort on Mon, August 19 at 8 pm. Yoga enthusiasts of all levels are welcome!
Monday, August 19 at 8pm
Terranea Resort, Beach Cove
$20 person (proceeds benefit Peninsula Education Foundation)
Please bring your own yoga mat.
*This event is sold out. Unfortunately, there are no drop-ins.
Please contact help@pvpef.org if you have any questions!
Jun 12, 2024 | News
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF) proudly acknowledged the Major Donors who have generously contributed $2,500 or more during the 2023-24 school year. These contributions, made by school families, alumni, corporate sponsors, and real estate donors, have been instrumental in supporting students across all 17 schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD).
Thanks to the extraordinary support from the Palos Verdes Peninsula community, PEF successfully met its campaign goal, presenting a check for $2.1 million to PVPUSD. This achievement was celebrated with PEF Executive Director Laura Hughes handing over the check to PVPUSD’s Superintendent Dr. Devin Serrano.
“Our community’s dedication to education and generosity truly makes the Palos Verdes Peninsula special. Our major donors play a crucial role in helping PEF enhance the educational experience for all students within PVPUSD,” remarked Laura Hughes.
For 45 years, PEF has relied on the generosity of parents, community members, and businesses to fund vital programs and teachers. These include elementary music teachers, PE teachers, library aides, comprehensive and academic counselors, STEM programs for grades 6-12, College and Career Center staff, teacher grants, additional teachers, and more. Their contributions have significantly impacted our mission to provide high-quality education to young learners on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
PEF extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the donors for their continued commitment to enriching the academic environment and bolstering the educational journey of our children. Their contributions are vital in ensuring that PVPUSD remains a place where students can thrive and succeed.
May 20, 2024 | News
Congratulations to eight PVPUSD students who participated last week at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition. Each year over 2,000 high school students from 81 countries participate in this prestigious competition.
The students who participated at ISEF 2024 and pictured left to right are:
Will Corry, Palos Verdes High; Mark Lin, Palos Verdes High; Henry Huang, Peninsula High; Aiden Kwon, Peninsula High; Anish Anand, Peninsula High; Mark Greenberg, Peninsula High Science Research Teacher; Christine Xie, Palos Verdes High; Vanya Agrawal, Palos Verdes High; Madison Gambin, Peninsula High; Lea Segal, Peninsula High.
Four students received awards and special recognition:
ISEF Awards
Anish Anand – 1st Place Qorvo Innovator Award, $5000
Anish Anand – 2nd Place NASA Award, $2000
Madison Gambin – Full Tuition 4-Year Scholarship to Alfred University
Aiden Kwon – 2nd Place in the Category of Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Henry Huang – 3rd Place in the Category of Technology Enhances the Arts
Kudos to these incredible students for their outstanding science research projects that they have been working on all year long. Their impressive accomplishments showcase their talent and their bright futures filled with endless possibilities!
