San Mateo Foster City Community Education Foundation

08/06/2026

On Sunday, August 2, a six-alarm fire destroyed a condominium building on Sea Spray Lane in Foster City, displacing more than fifty households. Four of those families are part of SMFCSD — three with children at Bowditch Middle School and Audubon Elementary, and one that includes a beloved teacher at Foster City Elementary. All lost nearly everything they owned.

The San Mateo-Foster City Administrators Association is coming together to support them. One hundred percent of contributions go to the families themselves. The Association is not collecting or holding any funds. Our role is to help spread the word so these families have the resources they need during an incredibly difficult time.

Help SMFC Families Rebuild After Foster City Condo Fires: https://gofund.me/acd663646

The first day of school is less than one week away. These families are working out where they will sleep, how to replace what was lost, and how to get their children ready for a school year that starts in seven days.

We would be grateful if you would share these pages with your networks.

❤️ Thank you for standing with our families! ❤️

06/12/2026

The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation was nominated by district school students to receive a 2026 District Leadership Award! The Ed Foundation is among the first ever organizations to be nominated by *our students* and it is an honor to know that the students we aim to support have noticed our work. We wouldn’t be so successful without Karina Wilhelms , Kim Crellin , and our full board. Thank you, team, for being so amazing.

Thank you to the Empowering Student Voices (ESV) organization, made up of students in our district, for putting this event together. You are representing our district well.

Thank you to College of San Mateo for hosting us. It was a great event and a lovely venue for us. Thank you for a wonderful event, San Mateo-Foster City SD

05/20/2026

What if your middle schooler could help shape the future of their school district…and enjoy free pizza while doing it?

The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation is launching a Student Advisory Board for the 2026-2027 school year, and before we do, we want to hear directly from students. That’s why we’re hosting a Student Listening Session open to ALL middle school students in the district.

This is a real leadership opportunity — your child’s ideas and feedback will directly influence how the Student Advisory Board is designed, ensuring it truly works for every student.

📅 When:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
📍 Where:
Abbott MS Library, 600 36th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
🍕 Free food and drinks provided!

Middle school is the perfect time for students to start finding their voice. We’d love for yours to be in the room.

Please RSVP using the link below so we can plan accordingly — we hope to see your student there!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaEidyuZ8Ywm_jwJagc5DmnqZv3zheRXVPn5bgOh6Wuv64Pg/viewform

04/27/2026

Final Countdown: See the Harlem Wizards Take on the SMFCSD All-Stars This Sunday!

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of fun! The world-famous Harlem Wizards are coming to town for the third annual SMFCSD vs. Wizards basketball showdown — happening THIS SUNDAY, May 3 at 3 PM at Aragon High School.

Come cheer on our very own district all-stars — a team of teachers, administrators, and staff from across the SMFC School District — proudly playing as the Ed Foundation All-Stars, coached by Superintendent Diego Ochoa!

Join us for an action-packed event featuring high-flying dunks, dazzling tricks, laughter, and incredible family entertainment — all in support of the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation and students across our district.

Show your school spirit! We encourage all attendees to wear their school’s swag or colors to represent your campus in the crowd. Let’s fill the gym with pride from across the district!

Buy your tickets now at https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/sanmateoca05-03-26-03-00pm/

04/20/2026

The Harlem Wizards Game is just 2 weeks away! Time to get your tickets! 🏀

The Wizards will face off against a team of SMFCSD administrators, staff, and teachers – the Ed Foundation All-Stars – in a high-energy basketball spectacular.

This exciting FUN-raiser supports the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation, helping fund programs that enrich learning for students across our district. Invite your school friends to go as a group! It’s a perfect event for the whole family!

🎟️ Tickets:
General Admission
$15 – Students & Seniors (65+)
$18 – General Public

Reserved Seating: $35
Typically, the 2nd to 5th row (behind courtside), includes a $5 gift certificate for adults and a team photo for kids.

Courtside Plus: $75
Includes courtside seating, a pre-game Meet & Greet with the Wizards, and exclusive souvenirs!

Kids 3 and under (lap seating): Free

Doors open at 2:00 PM — Seating is first come, first served within each ticket section.

We hope to see you there! Link to purchase tickets: https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/sanmateoca05-03-26-03-00pm/

03/18/2026

The world-famous Harlem Wizards will take on the San Mateo-Foster City School District Ed Foundation All-Stars — a team of our amazing teachers, principals, and staff — on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 3:00–5:00 PM at Aragon High School.

This FUN-raising event supports the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation, helping fund vital programs that benefit students across our district.

🎟️ Tickets
General Admission
$15 – Students & Seniors (65+)
$18 – General Public

Reserved Seating: $35
Typically, the 2nd to 5th row (behind courtside), includes a $5 gift certificate for adults and a team photo for kids.

Courtside Plus: $75
Includes courtside seating, a pre-game Meet & Greet with the Wizards, and exclusive souvenirs!

Kids 3 and under (lap seating): Free

Doors open at 2:00 PM — Seating is first come, first served within each ticket section.

Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of basketball tricks, hilarious entertainment, and community spirit. Let’s go, SMFCSD!

Purchase tickets here: https://harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/sanmateoca05-03-26-03-00pm/

The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on ensuring every child attending the San Mateo-Foster City School District has the opportunity to grow into a passionately curious learner.

03/07/2026

We had such an amazing author assembly at Parkside Montessori this morning with award-winning author .sriram! The 4th-8th graders got to hear about her journey to publication and learn about the creative and book-making process as well as what an author’s life looks like. With the TK-3rd graders, she shared about meeting people when she first moved to the United States and sharing food as a way of developing relationships. She did a read aloud of her book, Dumpling Day. Each page had an active counting segment, which really got the students involved and excited! Thank you, Meera! And congrats to the entire Parkside community for your success and contributions to this year’s Readathon.

02/09/2026

Last chance to donate!!! We are almost to our goal of $125,000 to support all students in SMFCSD!

02/02/2026

Milestone check in! We're into the 2nd week of our 10th Annual and have already logged 1,271,093 minutes read and raised $74,534!!!

REWARDS 🎉
Elementary schoolers: Be the Top Fundraiser at your school and win a 📚Book Box!
Help your classroom win a 🍡 popsicle party and an extra recess by having the highest average reading minutes.

Middle Schoolers: Be the Top Fundraiser at your school and win a $50 VISA gift card!
Help your advisory win a 🍕pizza party (2 parties per grade) by being in the advisory with the highest average reading minutes
OR the highest % fundraising participation.

Preschoolers: Be the Top Preschool Fundraiser and win a Reading Bug Book Box!
Help your classroom win a 📚 Book Box by being the class with the highest average reading minutes OR the highest % fundraising participation.

We LOVE watching you read, read, read and are excited to see how much more we can read and raise this week! https://www.smfcedfund.org/readathon

01/27/2026