Dear Friends and Supporters,

This is a time like no other. By now, we have all been impacted in some way by COVID-19. However, despite the challenges, this has been a time that is bringing out the best in people, including our Board and our supporters. Our Board is adjusting to our new realities by working remotely and shifting to online. These changes keep us moving forward safely.

As members of CEF, we are aware of the way the Centennial community is navigating, affirming why we work hard to provide “above and beyond” educational experiences. This year has proven to be our most challenging with the cancellations of so many planned fundraisers. But we are resilient, and we will face these challenges head-on with compassion, fortitude, and integrity. In times like these, CEF stands shoulder-to-shoulder in support with you, giving our best to provide what is needed.

We are all in this together, no matter the distance. Thank YOU for all you are doing to make a difference by continuing our mission to provide the best educational experience for our students.

Stay safe and healthy,

Carolyn

CEF is honored to welcome Dr. Bedden into the Centennial Community. Dr. Bedden holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Pennsylvania State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, completed post-doctoral courses in School Business Leadership at Wilkes University, and attended Harvard University Graduate School of Education Leadership Institute for Superintendents.

An accomplished, creative, high-energy leader with over 28 years of experience in administration and leadership, Dr. Bedden has a results-oriented record of improving academic achievement, working with diverse groups, increasing parent/community involvement, implementing systems-thinking, and providing a positive school and work environment. Dr. Bedden has demonstrated effective leadership skills in standards and performance-based practices, human resource management, fiscal management, and school/community partnerships.

CEF is excited about our new partnership with Dr. Bedden.

Savannah has been doing volunteer work since she was seven years old. It all started with her lemonade stand for her teacher that passed away from cancer. She has been running Savannah's Lemonade Stand every year since her teacher's passing. Recently the money has been going towards Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Plus, she has been running a clothing drive for two years. In addition, she helps her brother with Pitch in for Baseball and Softball, she packs food for JRA, assists Klinger's Farmer's Market, helps with "caring for friends" and more. Savannah is aware that there are those that are not as privileged as she is and she wants to try to show her appreciation through volunteering. She loves helping others and hopes she can throughout her life. CEF is thrilled Savannah agreed to join our Board. Her sense of community will contribute to our mission and goals.

Due to your support, we have funded 6,000 COVID-19 magnets for the students of the Centennial School District.

Below are images of the magnets we proudly sponsored.

We are holding steadfast while we make an adjustment to our mission to continue to support Centennial School District students. Warminster was the second hardest hit community in Bucks County with unemployment. The School District has provided a minimum of 5000 meals a week. Klinger Middle School has been set up as a farmer's market knowing the need in the District is extreme. In addition, over a three-week period, a community partner, The Fuge, donated 7000 meals. We heard you, and we reached out to our supporters and you responded, raising over $25,000 for food insecurity. Your response was overwhelmingly heartfelt.

As we continue to work together, we continue to build a strong community along

with strong partnerships. We are all in this together and together we will continue

to help.

Thank you to all those that helped make it possible.....

BB&T

Bob Phillips

Bob Schrader

Bob Strong, CEO and President of Quaint Oak Bank

Bruce Beaton

Churchville Rotary

Earthborne

Eric Marion

First Presbyterian Church of Ivyland

Fulton Bank

Hatboro Federal Savings

Karen Whitney

Kathy Kingston, Hatboro McDonald’s

Phil Gonzalez (ACXELL)

Quaint Oak Bank

Ray Greenberg

Ron Schumann

Silver, Freedman, Taft, and Tiernan

Snodgrass

"On behalf of all of us at Klinger, thank you to you and all of the CEF board for the generous donation to our free Farmer's Market. We are continuing to provide a trunk full of groceries to between 150-200 families per week. A highlight this week was a donation from Richboro Ritas - it kept everyone cool and brightened many faces. Your monetary donation allows us to supplement the food and supplies that we receive as donations to provide families with a well-rounded supply of fresh produce and dry goods. We've also had many families with young children ask us for help with diapers and baby wipes. Again, the monetary donations greatly help here as well.With much gratitude and kind appreciation".

Martin Hayes, Principal

Klinger Middle School

We are exploring whether grant restrictions need to be released. As you know, some of our grantees are not able to use their awarded grants due to the pandemic. Therefore, we are releasing the restriction of having to use the grant by the end of April 2021 and giving teachers the opportunity to move their awarded funds to the 2021-2022 school year. This is with the hopes of many of the pandemic restrictions being removed.

Here’s a good memory! These were taken before school was closed. Mrs. Masey’s 5th graders from McDonald elementary Had fun on “Pilgrims Have Landed Day” at McDonald. Students spent the day participating in activities that the Pilgrims might have participated in back in the 1600s: Cooking with a fire, using herbs and spices, dipping candles, making corn husk dolls, playing games, and knitting were some of the organized activities. We are so proud to be able to award grants like this to make these experiences possible for district students!!! We can’t wait to get back to awarding grants for our teachers and students!!! Your support and generosity make this possible #teamcsd #teamcef @centennialsd @dmasey21

Thank you to all our major supporters for helping us through these challenging times.

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