• UPPER MERION AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

      
    Mission Statement

    The Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation (UMAEF) is committed to the continuing advancement of public education in the Upper Merion Area School District, by providing funds for educational programs and activities through engagement and collaboration with parents, school staff, businesses, and community members, so that every child is given the opportunity to thrive in a rigorous, engaging, and dynamic environment.

    We will achieve our mission by generating independent funding and developing community partnerships to recognize and encourage student and staff innovation and excellence. 

    We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, funded through donations and annual fundraising events.  The purpose of the Foundation is to offer grants to teachers in the Upper Merion Area School District, via an application process, that supplement as well as complement basic educational programs in the areas of Technology, Arts, Scholastic Enhancement and Cultural Enrichment.

    We are looking for those in our community who are passionate about improving public schools and the education of our children. If you are interested in joining the Foundation as a board member or just want to volunteer your skills and time for specific events or activities, please contact us at UMAEFinfo@gmail.com.

    2019-2020 Board of Directors:

    Todd Brown, President 
    Eileen Ching, Treasurer ​
    Casmir Martin, Secretary
    Anthony Grazel, Ed.D.
    Heather Francis
    Michael Keeley ​
    Susan Silver, Ed.D. ​
    John Toleno, Ed.D., Superintendent 
     
     
    If you would like to donate to our foundation, please send your payment (make check payable to “Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation”) to:

    Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation
    c/o Michael Keeley
    435 Crossfield Road 
    King of Prussia, PA 19406
    or use the button below!
To Donate to the UMAEF please click below
  • We will never email you to ask for wire transfers or e-gift card transfers.
  • THE VIKING 5K is CANCELLED FOR 2020 due to COVID Disruptions.
     
     
    Ready for the 6th Annual Viking 5K?

    Our sixth annual Viking 5K & Family Fun Run hosted by the Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation will take place:

    Sunday, May 31st, 2020
    Caley Elementary School
     

    All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards teacher-initiated projects that will benefit the students in our school district. In addition to participating in the run, you can also support us by fundraising or making a donation. Once again, the elementary school class with the most registrants will get a free Kona Ice party!

    If you have any questions, please email UMAEFinfo@gmail.com. Thank you for your support and hope to see you at the race!

     Check out the photo gallery below for some highlights from the 5th Annual Viking 5k held in 2019.
  • Upper Merion Area Education Foundation Awards 2018-2019 Mini-Grants

    At the November School Board Business Meeting the Upper Merion Area Education Foundation presented thirteen mini-grants that will benefit specific program ideas in all seven district schools. Congratulations to all the winners!!  Click the blue title links for more information where available.

     

    School

    Grade/Dept/Course

    Mini-Grant Applicant/s

    Title of Project

    1

    		 Roberts K-4th Grade STEM Eden Callahan The World in 3D for Elementary Learners

    2

    		 MS ELA/ESL 5th to 8th Angela DellaValle

    Persistence & Grit: Motivational Talk by Nationally Recognized Sociologist & Author Dr. Ted Thornhill

    3

    		 MS Social Studies 8th Grade Peter Cress Upper Merion Please Touch Museum

    4

    ALL Elementary Schools

    		 Elementary Art Dept

    Karen Jurina, Katie Morrow, Lindsay Grazel, Kate Bisono, Amy Paciotti

    Every Teacher is a Teacher of Literacy: The Studio Library, Part 2

    Click link to view the thank you slide deck.

    5

    		 Candlebrook  K-4th Grade Library Annemarie Kocher PebbleGo! Databases for K-4

    6

    		 MS

     5th to 8th Grade General Music

    		 Donna Jackson

    Autoharp for LIFE students and classroom music

    7

    		 MS

     5th to 8th Grade Tech Ed

    		 Nick Carullo xCarve 3D Design and Modeling

    8

    		 Gulph  4th Grade Gifted & Science Melanie Fink Weather Science Tools - click to see a video report

    9

    		 Gulph

     K to 2nd Grade Gifted, Science, Art

    		 Melanie Fink Insectropolis "Bugs on the Go" - click to see a video report

    10

    		 Gulph

     K to 4th Grade Special Education

    		 Shannon Lemke

    Social Skills Library to Support Social Thinking
     
    Mini-grant winners
     

    Mr. Carullo's xCarve 3D Design and Modeling Project

    X-carve Aquaponices
     Mr. Carullo's X-Carve Aquaponics Project
     
     
    X-Carve test print
    X-Carve Test Print
     
    ART TEACHERS THANK YOU SLIDE PRESENTATION
    Persistence & Grit: Motivational Talk by Nationally Recognized Sociologist & Author Dr. Ted Thornhill
    Holocaust Remembrance Assembly
    Holocaust Remembrance Assembly
    Holocaust Remembrance Assembly
    Holocaust Remembrance Assembly
    Holocaust Remembrance Assembly