AFE NEWS

Teachers: AFE Grant Proposal Deadlines 2008-2009

Grant Proposal Deadlines for 2008-2009 are October 15, 2008 and February 15, 2009 For more information read our guidelines 5/19/08

AFE elects a new president.

Donna Lynch has taken over as AFE president, replacing Jim McConaughy, who held the position for the past five years. Congratulations, Donna. 4/08 AFE board members...

Bancroft does it again.

The Bancroft team won the 2008 Spelling Bee for a second year in a row. More Bee photos...

Frederick Priestley Fitzgerald 1913-2008

Founder, Andover Fund for Education

AFE is sad to report the passing of its founder, Fred Fitzgerald, a true gentleman, and an inspiring leader. Fred died on Monday, January 21, 2008. The Andover community honored Fred in December of 2006 with a special tribute at Memorial Hall Library. Please click on the photo gallery tab to your left to see pictures from this event. If you would like to comment about Fred's contribution to the Andover community, please send us an email . If you would like to write Fred's family a letter please address it to 95 Central Street in Andover. If you would like to make a donation to AFE in Fred's name, please send it to AFE, 36 Bartlett St., Andover. Obituary notices and articles from the Eagle Tribune and Andover Townsman 2/5/08

AFE is pleased to report that it has received a generous contribution from the Elizabeth Cotter Memorial Fund, as administered through the Community Foundation of Broward (Florida). Many thanks to the family of Elizabeth Cotter for this generosity. 2/16/08

Pictured above: Board members Joan Cohen, left, and Joni Lippa at the AFE display at Whole Foods. We are happy to report that the Whole Foods fundraiser generated nearly $2,000 for AFE. This will be used to fund three or four future grants. Thank you, Whole Foods, for donating 5% of one day's revenue to AFE. And thank you, everyone who shopped at Whole Foods on January 30, 2008, AFE Day at Whole Foods. 2/5/08

2008 Spelling Bee Team Registration Forms Available on line More..

Honor a Teacher and Support AFE! More...

Bancroft Team: Winner of the 2007 Andover Spelling Bee

Judges Bill Fahey (left) and Jerry Silverman (right) congratulate Bancroft Principal Scott Morrison and the Bancroft "Letterheads," this year's champions. For photos of the Bee and all the teams and to listen to MP3 recordings of the pronouncers reading the final word in each round -- and the audience's reaction -- click on the Spelling Bee tab to your left. 3/31/07

AFE Grants Are Making a Difference:

"The support and encouragement of the Andover Fund for Education helps teachers to go beyond the ordinary and provide students with experiences that we hope will be memorable and inspirational for them. We couldn't do this without your generous support.
On behalf of the many hundreds of students who will benefit from this grant, a big "Thank You!" from the Engineering Lab at West Middle School. I'll send pictures when we start using the solar system. Please pass my thanks on to the other members of the Andover Fund for Education." - Mr. Daniel Miley, West Middle School

"It was a very interesting experience for everyone! The students learned a great deal about the law, and the process of presenting to a judge, as well as the normal procedures that occur with a trial. Read an account of Ms. Minda Reidy's "Proofs are all around us" project that combines mathematical proofs, drama, and the legal system done at Andover High School in the fall of 2007 (includes student comments). -11/7/07

"We put in for this grant because our curriculum needed some better stuff," Mr. Gregory [Wood Hill Middle School] said. "So far," he added, "the program has been a hit with students." 1/4/07

Sixth grade teacher Mr. Steve Tisbert recently received a grant from AFE which culminated in the construction of a student-designed beam bridge to cross a stream near Wood Hill Middle School. July, 2006

"Pre-kindergarten students at Shawsheen School are learning about storytelling in a whole new way, with a little help from some creative teachers and a grant from the Andover Fund for Education." Read about Gretchin Curtis's AFE-sponsored Story Telling Project at Shawsheen in the 2/1/07 Andover Townsman. 2/12/07

See photos from Crystal Perez's AFE-sponsored Shawsheen's Preschool Sensory Day. 1/30/07

Bee part of the fun! March 28, 2008

Want to help produce a fun event? AFE is inviting anyone interested in helping with the Spelling Bee to contact Janet Swartz. See pictures from last year's Bee.

About AFE & Purpose of this website

Andover Fund for Education

The Andover Fund for Education (AFE) is an independent, 501c3 not-for-profit organization comprised of community volunteers dedicated to enriching, enhancing and supporting the pursuit of excellence in the public schools of Andover.

Founded in 1991, AFE awards grants to educators for the implementation of new and creative projects designed to reinforce and supplement the core curriculum of the Andover Public Schools. We seek to encourage and support innovative projects, creative thinking, and far-reaching vision that will enrich the curriculum, inspire students and staff, and expand the community’s involvement in public education.

"We will focus the energy, the enthusiasm and the intellectual resources of the community on Andover’s public schools. In cooperation with the administration, the professional staff and the public, we will develop a system which will be the best in the nation. We will not do this today, or tomorrow, or even the day after, but we will do it."

~ Fred Fitzgerald, Founder of AFE

The Purpose of this Web Site is to:

Provide timely and accurate information about events/happenings within AFE
Provide resources for teachers interested in submitting a grant application
Provide information to the public and those interesting in supporting AFE's mission
Publicize and disseminate information about projects funded by AFE

Fred Fitzgerald, AFE founder, is honored at Andover Memorial Hall Library for his service to the schools and community of Andover. See Photo Gallery for more photos

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