Author: Chrisie Wendin

Schools earn $50,000 from MPAEF’s Participation Challenge grant with 83% of families contributing

After a month of tireless activity by parents, teachers, principals, and students, the good news came this morning: Menlo Park's schools would receive a $50,000

by Chrisie Wendin
on March 1, 2013

Get a head start on shopping at the MPAEF Holiday Boutique at Allied Arts in Menlo Park

Two dozen local vendors, including Menlo Park's Wrap It Up, which sells holiday aprons and other handcrafted wares, are taking part in the MPAEF Holiday

by Chrisie Wendin
on November 16, 2012

It’s the animals turn to get blessed at Trinity Church

Dozens of dogs, stuffed animals, and a few birds went to church this morning, as part of Trinity Church's annual Blessing of the Animals. Children

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 30, 2012

Are You In? day at local schools celebrates community support for public education

Forget the blue and green. Yesterday, everyone's school color at Laurel, Encinal, Oak Knoll, and Hillview was orange—and more orange!  The occasion? The Menlo Park

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 28, 2012

New banner asks community: “Are You In” for Menlo Park’s public schools?

Driving down Santa Cruz Ave. near El Camino, it's hard not to miss the eye-catching, orange banner that went up today. It's all part of

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 17, 2012

Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation grants a record $3.35 million to school district

It may have been the first day of summer for students in the Menlo Park City School District, but that didn't keep an enthusiastic group

by Chrisie Wendin
on June 5, 2012

MPAEF Foundation 500 Challenge matches new or increased donations through Feb. 15

Talk about a challenge: Raising $4 million for Menlo Park's schools in a single year. That's what the Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF) aims to

by Chrisie Wendin
on January 16, 2012

Cafe Zoe’s Unique Holiday Drive for Willow Oaks School

Café Zoe is conducting a different kind of holiday drive this year. In an email to InMenlo, owner Kathleen Daly explains:  "There are a lot

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 11, 2011

Menlo Park schools ask: “Are You In?” Joint PTO–MPAEF fundraising campaign ends today

Students, teachers, parents, and school supporters of all kinds — including the Encinal Eagle — were a visible presence yesterday on campuses across Menlo Park.

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 28, 2011

Spotted: Early Blessing of the Animals

At Trinity Church this morning, dozens of dogs -- along with stuffed animals of all variety -- were given blessings in honor of the Feast

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 25, 2011