Join us Under the Tent and Stars to Support Lexington Public Education!

The entire Lexington community is invited to the Lexington Education Foundation’s (LEF) Celebration for Education: A Global Party! on Friday, June 9th and Saturday June 10th under the tent and stars on the Hayden Recreation Center’s Lower Field.

On Friday, June 9th from 4:00 - 7:30 pm, families are invited to a free event featuring live music by Ethan Rossiter and the Jamberries; activities sponsored by Chinese American Association of Lexington, Indian Americans of Lexington, Koreans of Lexington and others; balloon hats and animals; and ice cream.
On Saturday, June 10, 2017, an adults-only, ticketed event from 7:00-11:30 pm will feature an array of international hors d’oeuvres; wine and beer; performances by David Moore and The Butler Frogs and the LHS Jazz Ensemble; dancing; raffles and auctions of travel experiences, tickets to top events, and one-of-a-kind items; and photo opportunities. Tickets cost $125 per person. For more information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit: www.LexEdFoundation.org/Celebration.

LEF funds innovative classroom initiatives and professional development at all nine Lexington Public Schools, to create an enriched, engaging school experience and meet the diverse needs of Lexington’s K-12 students. To date, LEF has funded more than 300 grants totaling $4.6 million in support of pilot curricula, new teaching materials, the introduction of new technologies in the classroom, professional learning opportunities, and projects to build strong school communities. All grants are teacher-initiated and in alignment with the vision and priorities of the Lexington Public Schools. “As we face growing challenges locally and globally, our teachers, staff and students need all the support our community can give to help provide an engaging, caring K-12 educational journey.

We are thankful for Lexingtonians’ continued support, dedication and commitment to high quality education for all students,” said Karen Orf, LEF Co-President.

The Celebration for Education is made possible by those who purchase tickets, volunteer their time, and donate auction and raffle items. LEF also thanks Celebration for Education sponsors including the Sullivan family, Finnegan Development, Levine Orthodontics, Lexington Power Yoga, Chase Plumbing, Meridian Associates, Penguin Coding School, Russian School of Mathematics, Beth Sager Group Realtors, Cambridge Savings Bank, Coppe and Sears Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, and Lexington Toyota.

LEF was founded in 1989 to serve as the vehicle by which Lexington’s residents and businesses could contribute to the excellence of Lexington’s public schools by funding educational opportunities that fall outside the school system’s operating budget. For more information, please visit www.LexEdFoundation.org.