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50 Years of Celebrating Minds of All Kinds – The 2023-2024 Annual Report
Our annual report is here! During the 2023-2024 school year, we broadened our horizons by participating in field trips to places such as the International Spy Museum and a D.C. United Soccer game. We also focused on building a life and career skills program by introducing a fully functioning design and print center, a STEM…
Fall is Here! – The Foundation Schools Newsletter
Supporters of The Foundation Schools, Our students are off to a great start for the 2024-2025 academic school season! This year, we are proudly celebrating 50 years of educating unique minds. Read more about what is happening inside the classroom, field trips, and staff recognitions in our fall newsletter.
Support for the Future FLC High School
The Foundation Schools operates at the intersection of children’s mental health and special education, serving nearly 250 students with emotional disabilities and autism in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Foundation Learning Center offers a unique curriculum to students with autism through the Life Skills and Vocational program.…
And the winner is… The Foundation Schools!
On Thursday 9/12, The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held their annual “Picnic with a Purpose” at Smokey Glen Barbequers, Inc. Each year, the GGCC selects one non-profit organization as “Non-Profit of the Year.” This year, The Foundation Schools is the proud recipient of the “2024 Non-Profit Organization of the Year” award. The highly competitive…
Field Trip Recap
Our students love connecting with our greater Washington, DC metro area! Through a partnership with Tickets for Kids Charities, our students, families, and staff made meaningful memories together at local museums and spirited sports games. As students with disabilities, 80% of whom also live in low-income households, our kids have fewer opportunities to travel and…
Goodbye Graduates! Summer Newsletter
Supporters of The Foundation Schools, It’s our most anticipated time of the year. Our students have worked hard to maintain academic excellence while overcoming many obstacles throughout their school journey. We are so proud of our Class of 2024 graduates for reaching this milestone! Read more about our graduation, end-of-the-year activities, and staff recognitions in…
Recognizing Staff Excellence: 2024 Core Value Awards!
Each year, our management team in each program carefully selects staff members who have done outstanding work demonstrating skills that advance their team and contribute to our students’ success. The Core Value Award recognizes staff members who echo our core values: Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership. A huge congratulations to our 2024 Core…
Promoting Staff Health and Wellness with the #SelfieCareChallenge
How do you practice self-care? As we go about our busy lives, practicing habits that are important for our well-being can fall by the wayside. We understand how difficult it is to balance your health goals while staying on top of daily responsibilities, especially for special education staff who can experience high levels of emotional…
Support Our Low-Income Students at the Spring Virtual Auction!
Let the bidding begin! Our Spring Virtual Auction is officially live. From April 15th – 19th you can win amazing items like a relaxing stay at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, upscale dining at Cooper’s Hawk, and gift baskets for special events like Father’s Day. All proceeds will benefit our Emergency Fund, which addresses the time sensitive needs of our low-income students with disabilities…
Spring Virtual Auction Returns April 15-19!
Save the date! Our annual Spring Virtual Auction is April 15th-19th. The Foundation Schools will be raising funds for our Emergency Fund program, which provides immediate care to our students and their families in need! Don’t miss your chance to win amazing gift baskets, group experiences, and tasty food. Be the first to know about…