DESF 2023-2024 Fundraising Goal

The Foundation funds several resources each year! We focus on innovative, enhanced educational resources that support the whole child, like software, devices, STEM supplies, health & safety resources, and even the Discovery Lab special.

We hope to raise $20,000 through our Direct Giving campaign this year.  Some of our goals for these Direct Giving dollars include:

  1. Sound Clouds to reduce noise and promote a positive social and sensory experience in the cafeteria

  2. An interactive projector to enhance our physical education programming, and

  3. Continued support of educational technologies that are used in school every day!

Some of the Foundation’s past projects include:

Durable playground markings

Phase 1 completed July 2023
Phase 2 scheduled for September 2023

Enhanced learning opportunities, physical fitness, social/emotional intelligence, playground safety, and campus beautification - all in one project!

The Foundation was thrilled to provide this new feature for Dolvin. These vibrant, durable, nonslip markings are made of preformed thermoplastic, like what is used to stripe roadways and crosswalks. Phase 1 included hopscotch by multiples, foursquare and basketball courts, an activity track, “dance class” circles, standing long jump, and a conflict resolution circle - proven to reduce playground conflicts and referrals by half when used with proper training and guidance. And the best is yet to come in Phase 2!

Discovery Lab staff position

The Foundation has funded the Discovery Lab staff position since 2021. This incredible bi-weekly Special class encourages a love of science and all things STEM with fun, awe-inspiring experiments, demonstrations, and other activities. We are so happy to support this critical class!

Spirit Shirts for the entire school

Thanks to our amazing Sponsors, the Foundation has been able to provide over 1000 shirts to our students and staff this schoolyear and last. These beloved shirts are worn on field trips, Fun Run day, Field Day, and all throughout the year. Each grade gets its own color, which simplifies class management and safety at events and makes them a fun keepsake for families. Best of all - everyone gets one, at no cost to staff or families.

…and the list goes on:

  • Umbrellas, Bases, and Whiteboards for new Outdoor Classroom

  • Software and Online Instructional Programs, like Breakout EDU, Flocabulary, TenMarks Math, & GoNoodle

  • Nearpod Interactive Classroom Tools

  • Coding and Robotics Cart for each grade

  • Coach Digital Resource Library

  • Four (4) Mobile iPad Carts with 30 iPads each, plus an additional 65 iPads – 185 iPads Total!

  • 35 iPad Keyboards, Stands and Microphones

  • Over 140 Laptop Computers

  • Field Trip Scholarships

  • Video Mixer for Dolvin’s TV Studio

  • Sound Boxes and Headphones

  • Staff Wellness Room Renovation

  • Media Center Renovation, including new, modern Furniture and Workstations

  • Partnering with PTA to purchase the LED Brick Marquee Sign

  • Digital Cameras, Scanners, Projector Bulbs, Ink Toner and other Classroom Supplies

  • Activboards in every Classroom (including Installation, Projectors, and ongoing Maintenance)