Former SVUSD Trustee Kristina Pine

03/27/2026

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Lew Roth award recipients!! Thank you for your dedication to Simi Valley schools and students! Looking forward to celebrating you all on April 27th.

🎉 Celebrating Simi Valley’s Finest in Education! 🎉

The Simi Valley Education Foundation proudly announces the 2025–2026 Lew Roth Award recipients—honoring outstanding individuals who make a lasting impact on our students and schools.

Join us for a special evening celebrating these incredible honorees:
📅 Monday, April 27
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Strathearn Historical Park

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now – $35 per person
Get yours at www.svef.org

👏 Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

• Management: Sean Goldman
• Certificated: Sarah Gerfen
• Classified: Denise Len
• Special Education: Terri Brosky
• Volunteer: Mary Carstensen
• Lifetime Achievement: Daniel Maye
• Legacy: Aldo Calcagno

These awards recognize extraordinary service and dedication to students in the Simi Valley Unified School District. Come celebrate the people who help make our schools stronger every day! 💙

02/11/2026

Join the Simi Valley Education Foundation at the Mardi Gras Gala next Saturday!

🎭 A Night Like No Other — Mardi Gras Style! 🎭

Join us for an all-new, reimagined celebration as we bring the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras to our signature Gala! This lively evening is designed to delight, surprise, and keep the good times rolling all night long.

What’s in store:
🍽 Festive food stations and Mardi Gras–inspired heavy appetizers
🍹 Signature cocktails to toast the night
🎶 Live music, dancing, and high-energy entertainment
🎪 Strolling performers — dancers, bands, and unexpected fun
🂡 Tables of games and interactive experiences
🪄 Magical moments with a magician, tarot card reader, and live sketch artist
🔨 A fast-paced, exciting live auction — plus plenty of fun along the way

🎟 Ticket Options:
💜 Single – $125
💚 Double – $225
💛 Table of 8 – $850

Every ticket directly supports Simi Valley public schools by funding classroom programs, resources, and meaningful opportunities for students and teachers.

Dress in your festive best, gather your friends, and be part of a night filled with celebration, connection, and purpose.

👉 Register today at svef.org

We can’t wait to celebrate with you — all while making a lasting impact for our students.

12/30/2025

Join the Simi Valley Education Foundation for two events early in 2026 - the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras Gala!

11/26/2025

Only a few days left to bid on these amazing baskets and support our SVUSD schools at the same time!

The Simi Valley Education Foundation's Bid 4 Education - Online Auction is only open until Saturday, November 29th and is closing at 10pm PT for Simi Valley Education Foundation - you only have a few days left!

Bid for your Simi Valley School!

Don't forget to root for your favorite school by bidding on their basket! The Online Auction Catalog displays each school that contributed a basket - view title for school name. The top school (in each category - High School, Middle School, Elementary School) will receive holiday goodies for their school staff.

What do we have in the auction this year?

From Gift Cards, Books, Lottery Trees, Spa Baskets, Wine Baskets, Dodger Tickets for the Season, Autumn Fun, Lunch with School Board members & Simi Valley City officials, adventures during the holidays - Harley Bowl, Channel Island Cruise, Tours of the Police Dept & K9 Program, and SO MUCH MORE!

Online Auction Catalog:
https://www.silentauctionpro.com/bidonlinegrid.php?groupId=1012

Sign-up / Registration:
https://www.silentauctionpro.com/signinregisterolb.php?groupId=1012&olbreturn=/memberhome.php?groupId=1012&ks=1

11/05/2025

Check out the amazing items in the Simi Valley Education Foundation Bid 4 Education Online Silent Auction! The auction is open until 11/29 and all proceeds go right back to our SVUSD classrooms!
You’ll find something for everyone:
🎁 Holiday Baskets
⚾ LA Dodgers tickets
💳 Gift Card Baskets
🍀 Lotto Ticket Baskets
🍽️ Restaurant & Food Donations
💆 Spa Packages
https://www.silentauctionpro.com/bidonlinegrid.php?groupId=1012&fbclid=IwY2xjawN4iEFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmSENLcHFoMU16SWo3YTBlc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgXM6kArxWlU5KwlsS3pGc91Z2J6lzG-97-4CI9e_mFpGE2wwTKN8GclEqDg_aem_-yRYczTKt_NA57Zbqw0anQ