You better not pout, you better not cry, you better sign-up, I'm telling you why…Teacher Innovative Grants are now OPEN! For more information, visit: clearcreekeducationfoundation.org/.../tig/

CCEF is honored to announce this month’s CCEF Director Spotlight is Jay Campbell! Jay joined the foundation in 2022. He has actively served on a variety of committees and is currently the Board Development Chair. Thank you Jay for your contributions and efforts on behalf of CCEF

AND THE CAMPUS TOP DOG is......(drum roll, please): ED WHITE ELEMENTARY! Thank you to all of the restaurants, schools and community members who participated in Dine out to Donate this year.

What a great time we had awarding CCEF Mini Grants and Student Teacher Innovative Grants. Over $48,000 was awarded! It was great to see so many of our grant sponsors attend to celebrate and help us award teachers and students their grants. #GrantSeason

Our board meeting was very special today! We are saying goodbye to 4 board members as their time has come to roll off the board. Thank you Mickey Wooten, Joyce Abbey, Kelli Byrd and Scott Howard! We also recognized Deborah Laine, our executive director that is retiring.

What an amazing time we had at Ward Elementary seeing the success of our Robotics, Coding and Computational Thinking (RCC) program in action with our kids. Talk about innovation at its finest! clearcreekeducationfoundation.org/rcc/

CCEF wants to give a BIG shoutout to one of our partners, American Furniture Warehouse (AFW)! Since partnering in 2019, CCEF has received over $70,000 in donations.

Celebrating a NEW YEAR means NEW GRANTS to be AWARDED! Teachers can apply for Teacher Innovative Grants (TIGs) to implement innovative, hands-on instructional ideas that enrich the learning experience for our students! Deadline is January 31, 2024.

Welcome Back CCISD Teachers and Staff! CCEF is offering a grant writing workshop, Wednesday, January 17th from 4:30pm-5:30pm. The workshop offers all the tips needed to write a successful TIG in 1-2 hours! To sign up for the workshop, please click here: forms.office.com/r/CWT9f4LFw7

WELCOME JENNIFER! Jennifer Garcia, a marketing and fundraising professional, is the new Executive Director of the Clear Creek Education Foundation. Jennifer will be stepping in to fill the role of Deborah Laine, who retired in December 2023.

Clear Creek Education Foundation is honored to announce this month’s CCEF Director Spotlight is Gail Figueroa! Gail joined the BOD in 2023. She is actively served on a variety of committees, including the Programs committee.

Congratulations to Hyde Elementary 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Jessica Squier! We hope you enjoy your $500 gift card. We appreciate teachers and this chance to show how much! A BIG thanks to KelseyCare Health Plans for sponsoring this wonderful gift and for all you do for schools.

Congratulations to our new directors - Glencora Rodgers, Sarah Moutz, Scott Stillman & Cipriano Romero. CCEF is looking forward to a great year under the leadership of Melinda Mintz. Thank you Whataburger for breakfast!

Please join us for an exclusive Partnership Luncheon proudly sponsored by Houston Methodist Clear Lake and MOTU, Wednesday, Feb. 7th. RSVP NOW! Seating is limited, and this is an event you won’t want to miss! Secure your seat by clicking forms.office.com/r/WmmfBjs9GP

Don't DELAY, apply TODAY! Deadline for TIGs is tomorrow, Jan. 31st! YES, TOMORROW! Teachers can apply for Teacher Innovative Grants (TIGs) to implement innovative, hands-on instructional ideas that enrich the learning experience for our students!

The Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) hosted its Community Partner Luncheon, Feb. 7th at the CCISD Challenger Field House. Over 180 guests helped celebrate “Together We Shine Brighter. A BIG thank you to our luncheon sponsors by Houston Methodist Clear Lake and MOTU.

⭐ JOIN THE FUN & BECOME A SPONSOR FOR OUR CCEF EXTRAVAGANZA! ⭐CCEF is honored to host its CCEF Extravaganza, Saturday, March 2nd at Clear Falls High School from 11am-3:00pm. And this YEAR, we are EXCITED to be partnering with CCISD Imagination Celebration, 9am-noon.

Show some love this Valentine's Day by donating to education! When we work together as a team, we can show our students/community that success is achievable - so make YOUR personal pledge/donation to become a Partner in Education (PIE). clearcreekeducationfoundation.org/pie/.