Missed the Competitive Edge Sign-Up Sessions? It’s not too late!
If you were unable to attend the Competitive Edge signup sessions that were held in October, 2009, but would like to sign your current first grader up to receive $100 from the Competitive Edge College Savings Program, please send an email to jwozniak@lpsfoundation.org
Attention families of 1st graders!!
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LPS Foundation will jump start your child’s future
with a $100 contribution.
The “Competitive Edge” is an exciting new college savings program for every first grader entering the Livonia Public Schools. The goal of the Livonia Public Schools Foundation is to provide a unique opportunity for LPS parents to begin planning for their children’s post-secondary education early on, and help set aside money for their future college costs.
Join us for a presentation or webinar and learn more about:
- The LPS Foundation – The Competitive Edge College Savings Program
- The importance of planning and saving for college today, for their future tomorrow
- The benefits and tax advantages of using a Michigan Education Savings Program, the state’s
official 529 college savings plan, to save for your child’s future college education - How to receive a $100 contribution from the LPS Foundation
How do I participate?
- Parents must come to one of the planning seminars (or the online webinar) and enroll in the program in order to participate and receive the contribution from the Foundation.
- If you are unable to attend a meeting scheduled in your area, please feel free to attend one of the
other presentations listed below.
| Date Time Location Tuesday, October 13 7:00-8:00 p.m. Holmes LMC Wednesday, October 14 7:00-8:00 p.m. Emerson Cafe Monday, October 19 7:00-8:00 p.m. Frost Cafe Saturday, October 17 9:00-10:00 a.m. Frost Cafe Tuesday, October 20 7:00-8:00 p.m. ONLINE WEBINAR REGISTER FOR ONLINE WEBINAR HERE
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Playhouse Raffle Winners!
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Jessica is enjoying her new house.
Marie Djokovic and Jeff Garrett were the winners of the LPS Foundation Playhouse Raffle.
The Livonia Public Schools Foundation held a raffle for
two playhouses during the Livonia Spree week.
The playhouses are quality workmanship with solid wooden frames,
constructed by Career Center Building Trades Program
students.
Marie says her daughter, Jessica, has got a long wish list of home improvements and they are tackling them one at a time.
“She’s certainly having a great time with this . . .”
Bounce Your Way Back to School
The LPS Foundation is sponsoring inflatable picnics and party games at Perrinville and K-4 elementary schools, including an inflatable obstacle course and moon walk.
Plan to meet school friends and share a fun time bouncing your way back to school!
The cost will be $5.00 per person, per location, for unlimited use of inflatable rides during scheduled times. Food and drink items will be available for an additional cost.
View Photos from last year’s event. //click here
Below is the date, times, and locations of the events.
AUGUST 31
Perrinville: 12-2 pm
Rosedale: 12-2 pm
Coolidge: 5-7 pm
Hayes: 5-7 pm
SEPTEMBER 1
Cass: 5-7 pm
Randolph: 3-5 pm
SEPTEMBER 2
Hoover: 5-7 pm
Webster: 5-7 pm
SEPTEMBER 3
Kennedy: 4-5:30 pm
Roosevelt: 4:30-6:00 pm
SEPTEMBER 9
Buchanan: 5-7 pm
Garfield: 5-7 pm
SEPTEMBER 22
Cleveland: 4:30-6:30 pm
Grant: 4:30-6:30 pm
Bill Brown Ford Partners with LPS Foundation
Bill Brown Ford will donate $200 to the Livonia Public Schools Foundation for every new or pre-owned vehicle purchased by an LPS employee or someone who is referred to Bill Brown by an LPS employee. In addition, all LPS employees will be eligible for X, A, and Z plan prices for new car purchases (see dealer for details).
Bill Brown Ford is the #1 Ford Dealer in the nation. They have Michigan’s largest inventory of new vehicles for you to choose from. Bill Brown Ford has two used car lots on Plymouth Road, both stocked with desirable pre-owned vehicles, many of which are certified pre-owned. These may qualify for lower interest rates and special warranties. In addition, Bill Brown is giving special prices to LPS employees on pre-owned vehicles.
Please visit Bill Brown’s new car showroom at 32222 Plymouth Road in Livonia. For pre-owned vehicles, please see us at 35000 Plymouth Road (at Wayne Rd) or our Terrace location (across from Wal-Mart) 30400 Plymouth Road, or call 734-421-7000 or visit www.billbrownford.com.
Simply bring a copy of this notice to qualify for the X, A and Z plan prices and the LPS Foundation donation.
Thank you on behalf of Bill Brown Ford and the Livonia Public Schools Foundation!
Tennyson Chevrolet in Partnership with LPS Foundation
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Tennyson Chevrolet will donate $200 to the Livonia Public Schools Foundation for every new or pre-owned vehicle purchased by an LPS employee or someone who is referred to Tennyson by an LPS employee. In addition, all LPS employees will be eligible for GSU pricing (see dealer for details).
Tennyson Chevrolet has a large inventory of pre-owned vehicles, many of which are GM Certified pre-owned. These may qualify for lower interest rates and special warranties.
Please visit the new car department of Tennyson Chevrolet at 32570 Plymouth Road in Livonia or call 734-425-6500. For pre-owned vehicles, contact Dan Buchan at (734) 425-6500, or stop by and see him at Tennyson Chevrolet’s pre-owned vehicle location at the same address.
Simply bring a copy of this notice to qualify for the GSU Plan and the LPS Foundation donation.
Thank you on behalf of Tennyson Chevrolet and the Livonia Public Schools Foundation.
LPS Foundation Playhouse Raffle Near Spree
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The Livonia Public Schools Foundation is holding a raffle for
two playhouses during the Livonia Spree this week.The playhouses are quality workmanship with solid wooden frames,
constructed by Career Center Building Trades Program
students.Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10.
Come by and see the houses and buy a raffle ticket(s) at the Northwest
corner of Lyndon and Farmington Roads (behind Bright
House Network). The drawing will be held shortly after the
conclusion of Spree week (need not be present).Call 734-744-2510 if you have questions.
LPS Foundation Now on Facebook
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The Livonia Public Schools Foundation is now on Facebook! We are actively puruing new avenues of communication to get the word out about the Foundation and it’s great program the Competitive Edge.
The LPS Foundation has a Facebook “Page” where users can “Become A Fan” of the site. When the Page is updated with current Foundation information, a notice is sent to all the fans newsfeeds.
The Page also allows for Fans to leave comments for others to read or begin a topic in a Discussion Forum. Newsfeeds are also updated whenever these actions take place as well.
The Foundation getting involved in Social Media platforms such as, Facebook and this WordPress Blog, will enable us to be in better communication with our supporters as well as become more visible to others.
If you are a Facebook user, click on the LPS Foundation Facebook page in the right column and Become a Fan!
