The Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) is calling for donations to help fund the Saratoga Union School District. SEF funding constitutes roughly 5 percent of the district's budget, which is used in part to fund programs in music, art, computer instruction, physical education and science lab support. The foundation also helps with developing social and emotional curriculum with team teachers and maintaining district school libraries. SEF is volunteer-run, spending 97 percent of donations on school programs and the rest on maintaining the foundation. Check donations should be sent to P.O. Box 2392, Saratoga, 95070. For employer-matching contributions, contact Sue Hwang at matching@saratoga-sef.org. For stock donations, contact Leslie Roberts at endowment@saratoga-sef.org. Contact Shina Lin concerning car donations at cardonations@saratoga-sef.org.


Redwood student publishes poetry

Redwood Middle School student Kelly Lamble, 11, has been recognized for her efforts in poetry writing. Lamble's "Writing Poetry" was chosen for the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans, 2002 edition. Her poem, "Journal, Where Are You?," was selected for the Teacher's Selection Anthology of Poetry, 2002 edition.


Essay contest is 'All Ears'

Inverness Corporation, which produces fashion jewelry and ear piercing systems, is holding its third annual "Inverness is all ears contest." The nationwide contest asks students to answer the prompt, "Write about what you would tell someone special, famous or not, if you 'had their ear.' " For more information or to enter an essay, visit www.invernesscorp.com/contest.


Redwood plans memory lane

The Redwood Parent-Teacher Association will sponsor a "memory lane" once construction on school grounds is complete. The PTA plans to build a brick pathway through the school. Those who would like to engrave their family name or child's name on the brick can buy the bricks that will be used to create the lane. For questions, call Kelly Berryhill at 408.343.0763.