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On behalf of the board of the Arlington Educational Enrichment Fund, we'd like to thank the many businesses, organizations and individuals who contributed in making this year's Brain Bee a huge success.
In particular, we owe tremendous appreciation to our four corporate sponsors: Belmont Orthodontics, Brookline Bank, Cross Country Automotive Services and ZipWall. Other organizations which sponsored individual teams included: Ammondson Architects, Arlington Dog Owners Group, Beaver Brook Pediatrics, Fienmann Inc., Fitness Together, The Friends of Robbins Library, Temple Shir Tikvah, Thoughtforms and each of our public schools.
In-kind donations were provided by Stop & Shop, Trader Joe's, Johnnies' Foodmaster, Wilson's Farms, Henry Bear's Park, Belmont Toys, the Capitol Theater, Brigham's, Copies, Inc., Menotomy Beer & Wine, the Computer Café and Gamewright.
Countless other individuals helped to make the day fun and memorable. We thank all those who wrote questions, provided live music, filmed it live for Arlington Studio, dressed up in costume and served as judges and participants. And, we thank the many spectators, children and adults, who came down to Town Hall to cheer on their teams.
For the second year in a row, the Thompson School walked away with the grand prize. The three team members will enjoy a private lunch prepared especially by them by Bob Sargent at Flora(s. They will be joined by Nobel Prize winner and Arlington resident, Professor Roy Glauber.
The proceeds from this event will go directly back into the Arlington public schools to fund creative and innovative programs proposed by Arlington parents, teachers and school administrators. A recent example of a grant funded by the AEEF, "Bridging the Gap: Poetry Out Loud," brings Arlington senior citizens together with Ottoson sixth graders in workshops and performances as they learn about, create, and perform poetry. These are other examples of grants we have funded.
Contact Marlissa
Briggett, (781) 641-3754 |
