Supporting Science Camp for All
Sixth grade camp is an unforgettable opportunity for students to learn and grow.
Books for Black History Month and Beyond
Thank you to the GUSD Library Media Specialists for highlighting these children’s books during Black History Month!
Winter Educator Grant Recipients
“How can we build upon the students‘ classroom science curriculum related to sound? Can we teach sound in a fun and stimulating way?” That’s what Jessica Zavala, a GUSD STEAM specialist, wants to know. With GEF's Innovation Grant funding, all first graders in the District will get to explore sound in three lab activities at school and then construct their own musical instrument to take home. GEF...
El Camino DLI Program Featured on KEYT
El Camino Elementary School's Dual Language Immersion Program was featured on KEYT News Channel 3. Watch the video to learn more about this great offering from Goleta Union School District.
Happy New Year!
A new year gives us the opportunity to recommit to our values and pursue our vision. We are grateful for Goleta's children, families, educators, and community members and look forward to continuing our essential work to fulfill our mission: engaging the community to invest in and enhance an excellent educational experience for all students attending schools in the Goleta Union School District....
Looking Back at 2023
Thank you for helping us contribute to so many smiling faces this year! Click to read more about our accomplishments in 2023.
GEF Supports Inclusion Preschools through Educator Grant
The Goleta Union School District has revamped their preschools this year. Three inclusion programs serve neurotypical and neurodivergent students aged 3 through TK at Ellwood, Hollister, and La Patera schools. GEF provided approximately 60 books to each classroom this fall. Book sets were selected to accompany the preschool curriculum and to be foundational in creating opportunities for learning...
Congratulations to our recent recipients!
GEF is pleased to announce our recent Educator Grant recipients. Thanks to our generous Lemon Run sponsors, participants, and community support, we are excited to continue this essential program for GUSD educators. Graciela Romero Martinez, a Learning Center teacher at El Camino Elementary School, received a Professional Development Scholarship to participate in a year-long program on biliteracy...
Thank You for an Unforgettable Lemon Run!
What an incredible Lemon Run! Thank you to all the runners, volunteers, and sponsors who made the 2023 Lemon Run a HUGE success! We had 680 participants overall. It was a picture-perfect day at Goleta Beach with food from local farms, Los Arroyos, Kona Ice, prizes from local businesses, and art for all ages. Watch our Lemon Run recap video below and check race results here!Proceeds from...
One Month to Lemon Run Fun!
We can't wait to see you at our annual Lemon Run on Sunday, September 17! We'll have great prizes and goodies from local businesses, fabulous food, and fun family-friendly activities! Come join the Goleta Education Foundation and support our schools, families, and community in the Good Land. And don't forget to order your t-shirt before August 31! The Lemon Run supports our Educator...
Back-to-School Tips
Are you and your child ready for school? GUSD schools start one week from today on Wednesday, August 23! This article from the LA Times has practical tips and suggestions from teachers, including UCSB Teacher Education Program graduate Gennie Gorback, on how to best prepare your child (and yourself!) to enter Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten. These tips can help set your child up for a...
GEF Welcomes New Board Members
We are excited to welcome two new board members, Sara Dearman and Adam Stempel, to our team! Both bring a wealth of knowledge. experience, and passion for education. Read more about them here.