Schools
DJ Jim Plunkett Rocks Braintree Fund for Education Fundraiser
Since its inception the fund has raised more than three hundred thousand dollars to enhance the educational opportunities offered to students in Braintree Public Schools
Local 369 Hall in Braintree was rocking Friday night as DJ Jim Plunkett played to a packed house at the 8th Annual Braintree Fund for Education’s (BFFE) St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
The event, sponsored by the BFFE, raises funds for technology in the classroom and the teacher grant program. The BFFE is a 501 (c) (3) public charity that was founded by Pam Kiley in 2006. Since its’ inception the fund has raised over three hundred thousand dollars to enhance the educational opportunities offered to students in the Braintree Public School system.
Kiley projected that the event this year rose close to forty thousand dollars for the 2013-2014 Teacher Grant Program. Per Kiley, a large percentage of the money raised by the BFFE comes from the generosity of businesses and individuals who place ads in the program book. Dan Quirk and Quirk Auto Dealers was the title sponsor again this year.
The Haley School of Irish Dance performed for the crowd prior to Jim Plunkett taking the stage. This group of young step dancers is always a huge hit with the BFFE crowd.
Plunkett performed to an energetic crowd. Angie Robery is quoted on Plunkett’s
facebook page as saying, “I had a blast last night in Braintree. Like always you are amazing!!! My whole body hurts from dancing from start to the end. Gracias!!"
The event also featured a raffle and silent auction and gave attendees the opportunity to win over 75 prizes including cash, opening day N.E. Patriots Tickets, Red Sox tickets, a Tour of the Capitol and Library of Congress, restaurant, bakery and retail gift certificates, and registrations to youth basketball and soccer programs. Christine Best of Braintree won the $1000 1st prize in the March Madness Cash Raffle drawing.
The BFFE also announced the 2012-2013 Teacher Grant Recipients:
Brother Printer, Scanner, Copier
Kathleen Norton, South
TT-12 ELMO Digital Cameras
Christine Giacomozzi, Hollis
Sandra Sullivan, Highlands
Natalie Forbes, Highlands,
Heather Galvin, Highlands
Jeanine Babineau, Highlands
Michelle Gaffney, Flaherty
Debbie Toma, Flaherty
Mimio Teach Interactive System
Kathleen Malcolmson, Ross
2Know! Classroom Response System Package
Jackie Halpin Curran, East
Melissa Morett, East
Barbara Tellier, East
Christina, LaVangie, East
Katie Doyle, Liberty
NOOK eReaders
Diane Radigan, BHS
HP SMART BUY PROBOOK COMPUTER
Betsy Cahill, Liberty
Andrea Kiefer, Liberty
Early Math Instant Learning Center- Complete Set
Krista Regan, FDK@BHS
FrontRow Pro Digital Sound amplification System
Kerry Waite, Hollis
iPads
Diane Hawley (Morrison), Emily Kelley (Morrison)
Deborah Vose (South & East)
Jessica Malvey (BHS), Linda Wells ( Liberty), Carolyn Joseph ( Ross)
Short Throw Projectors
EMILY RODD, BHS
JAN STEVENSON, East
LAURA RIORDAN, South
CHERYL POPP, Flaherty
MEGAN FLYNN, Highlands
MEDIA CENTER, Hollis
LINDA SHEEHAN, Liberty
SUZANNE MCGOVERN, Morrison
JENNIFER HOELSCHER, Ross
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