The Foundation Schools

08/24/2026

We are officially one week away from the start of the 2026-2027 school year! Items from our Amazon Wish List have started arriving, and we are incredibly grateful to each donor for helping make a difference.

Shop the list: https://a.co/05IMPryM

Our donation drive will continue through the end of September, so it’s not too late to support our students. Every donation, big or small, helps us provide the academic, mental health, and behavioral support our students need to start the school year strong.

08/21/2026

The Foundation School would like to send a heartfelt thank you to UM Capital Region Health for supporting our Back-to-School Supplies Drive as a Backpack Buddy Sponsor!

As a Backpack Buddy sponsor, your donation has helped fulfill staff classroom requests and provide school supplies that our students need to start the school year off strong.

We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and commitment to helping our students start the year strong.

08/19/2026

School is starting soon, but our Summer Newsletter is here!

Celebrate our 2026 graduates and their incredible accomplishments, take a look behind the scenes at our Mission Impossible-themed ESY, and discover even more fun school activities and student stories.

Looking for past newsletters? We’ve made them easy to find! All of our newsletters are now available under the “News” tab on our website so that you can catch up on all the stories, celebrations, and highlights from The Foundation Schools.

https://www.foundationschools.org/school-newsletters/

08/17/2026

Be sure to check out the final DC Public Library Back-to-School event on 8/20!

🎒 Back-to-school season starts at the library! 📚 Get ready for the new school year with FREE bookbags, school supplies, performances, activities, and community resources at select DC Public Library locations.

Find a Back to School event near you: dclibrary.org/back-school

08/14/2026

We’re so excited to share that items from our 2026-2027 Back to School Amazon Wishlist have started arriving!

Link: https://a.co/05IMPryM

Every donated item helps us provide our special education students with the resources they need to start the school year. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed so far.

There is still plenty of time to make a difference! Our wish list still has school supplies, sensory items, and hygiene essentials, and every purchase, big or small, helps us continue creating an engaging, supportive environment for our students.

We're also accepting in-person donation drop-offs! If you'd like to schedule a time to drop off your donation, please contact our Development Office at [email protected].

08/12/2026

Family Fun at the Bowling Alley!

Our Foundation Learning Center staff had a fantastic time hosting a family bowling outing! This family activity was a great way for staff to connect with the families of our students outside of an educational setting, helping foster school community and promote student outcomes.

We’re so grateful to all of the families who joined us and helped us make the day a fun success!

Stay tuned to see how we collaborate and celebrate our families throughout the 2026-2027 school year.

08/10/2026

Here's a fun summer activity for the kids!

Summer is a great time to encourage children to explore and express their emotions.

Our free "Today I Feel" coloring sheet gives children a creative way to identify how they're feeling and can help start meaningful conversations with parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults.

Download your free printable:https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/files/2019/11/Today-I-Feel.pdf

08/07/2026

Get ready for a great start to the new school year at the Forward Back-to-School Fair! Head over to the Sports and Learning Center TOMORROW from 9 am-1 pm, for a day filled with resources, free school supplies, and fun to help students and families prepare for a successful school year.

Kick off the new school year at our annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, August 8! Join us at PG Sports and Learning Complex from 9am - 1pm.

08/03/2026

Help us set students up for success!

The Foundation Schools' 2026 Back-to-School Supplies Drive is underway, and we need your support to help our students start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to thrive.

You can make a difference by donating essential school items from our Amazon Wishlist.

Link: https://a.co/05IMPryM

We're also accepting in-person donation drop-offs! If you'd like to schedule a time to drop off your donation, please contact our Development Office at [email protected].

Together, we can ensure every child walks into the classroom prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

07/30/2026

Happy !

Today, we celebrate the friendships that bring us together, lift us up, and remind us that kindness can make a lasting difference. Every smile, encouraging word, and act of compassion helps build stronger classrooms, schools, and communities.

At The Foundation Learning Center, we believe that friendship is about embracing our differences, supporting one another, and creating a welcoming environment where everyone belongs.

Here's to the friends who cheer us on, inspire us to grow, and make every day a little brighter.

Tag a friend who makes your day better!