The fall Contribution to the Arts campaign is the main fundraising campaign for BVEF. 100% of the donations go to the art, music, dance and performing arts programs and instructors’ salaries at Yulupa and Strawberry schools. While many local districts have cut these programs from their curriculum, Bennett Valley continues to offer instruction in these important areas for all students thanks to your financial support. See the list of programs below your student will receive for the 2024-25 school year.
Raffle Deadline September 1
Make your donation by September 1 and you’ll automatically be entered to win an iPad or a wine basket worth $150! (All donors giving by September 1 are eligible.)
Suggested donation
$100 per child or $175 per family (2+ students in the district) however any amount helps.
Note: Our tax ID is 68-0286878. Gifts to BVEF, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, are typically tax-deductible, but check with your tax professional.
Programs you are supporting:
Every student in the district will receive the following enriched arts curriculum during the regular school day unless otherwise noted.
Music lessons (TK-6)
Each classroom will participate in a 19-week series of interactive music classes that will introduce students to a variety of musical styles and instruments while teaching music fundamentals.
Art lessons (TK-6)
19 hands-on art lessons led by a professional artist-in-residence and tailored to the abilities of each grade level. Lessons highlight the importance of art history and allow students to express themselves using a variety of techniques.
Dance lessons (TK-3)
Over the course of 11 weeks students learn to express themselves through dance, enjoy dance as exercise and appreciate the origins of the dances they perform.
Performing arts / theater lessons (4-6)
In this 11-week program students will explore creativity, build confidence, and develop communication skills through acting, singing, and stagecraft.
Art docent lessons (TK-6)
Led by parent volunteers, these grade-level, curriculum-related art lessons are planned for Spring 2025. BVEF provides all the supplies for the lessons in addition to instructional resources for parent volunteers.
Gleeagles chorus (4-6)
Strawberry’s popular choral music program introduces students to choral music, rounds, beginning harmonies and singing (both accompanied and a Capella). This is an optional program offered after school.
Strawberry band program (4-6)
The beginning and advanced band program at Strawberry teaches students to read music and play their instrument independently and with fellow musicians. No experience is necessary and instruments are provided by BVEF. This is an optional program offered after school. Learn more
Odyssey of the Mind (TK-6)
Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving program where students work in teams to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and imagination. BVEF funds the registration fees for the BVUSD teams. This is an optional program offered after school in the winter/spring. Learn more
Community events (TK-6)
Each year BVEF hosts events for all district families to promote community building and appreciation of the arts. Previous events have included outdoor movie night, tile decorating, and the Parade o’ Pumpkins art walk.