While we know this year is different, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season! With appreciation, The Goleta Education Foundation
13thDec '20
News & Press
8thDec '20
COVID Relief Fund Created
The Goleta Education Foundation (GEF) is committed to supporting Goleta elementary schools through the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID Relief Fund is designed to help the Goleta Union School District (GUSD) financially during this challenging time to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff in order to promote the best learning opportunities for all students… Read More
12thSep '20
A School Year Like No Other
The Goleta Education Foundation wishes everyone in the Goleta Union School District and throughout the Goleta Valley the best possible online learning experience during a challenging new school year. We want to say to all our parents, students, big brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, essential child care workers, and tutors, whether on screen or… Read More
1stAug '20
STEAM at Home: S’mores in the Sun
Everyone knows s’mores over the fire, but have you heard of s’mores cooked by the sun? This at home STEAM lesson was featured by Mountain View School’s STEAM teacher, Blair Butler, as a fun (and delicious) activity to do at home. The project is an easy, DIY way to learn about solar power and engineer… Read More
21stJul '20
STEAM at Home: Polka Dots Make Art!
Anyone can make art and anything can make art. Kellogg School’s Art teacher Jessica Zavala featured a lesson on Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese contemporary artist, as part of her virtual learning experience in the spring. The Kusama-inspired project helps children exercise their creativity without concern for perfection. Kusama is known for her use of polka… Read More