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SEPTEMBER 14–30

POWER UP STEM

Help us keep STEM strong and Power Up what's possible next.

Power Up STEM fully funds the weekly STEM resource class every JBE student receives, including the STEM instructor and Project Lead the Way curriculum. Your support also helps us strengthen STEM learning throughout JBE with hands-on tools, materials and resources that can bring science and engineering concepts to life in STEM and classrooms across the school.

While students are in STEM, their homeroom teachers also receive valuable planning time, making this investment a win for both students and teachers.

Together, we can Power Up what's possible for every student!

🎯 Our Goal
$38,000
$60 per student
Donate Here

Every gift makes a difference!

📊 See Who's Powering Up!

Follow class participation, fundraising progress and the race to 100% throughout Power Up STEM.

Donations close on September 30 at 8:00 PM.

📊 View Live Leaderboard
🤝 Double Your Impact!

Many employers match charitable gifts dollar for dollar! Check with your HR department or employee giving portal — your donation to JBE PTO could go twice as far.

See how employer matching works →

🏆 Power Up Rewards

Great prizes for every level of participation

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Every Participant
JBE Water Bottle Sticker
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Top Class in Each Grade
In-school Challenge Island Field Trip
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Top-Earning Class Overall
Extra STEAM Resource Celebration with STEM, Art, Music, Media & PE
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First Class to 100% Participation
Extra STEAM Resource Celebration with STEM, Art, Music, Media & PE
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Classes Reaching 100% Participation
Visit from Sparky the Starfish + Class Photo
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Top 10 Fundraisers Overall
Monster Mash VIP Pass — Skip the PTO-Sponsored Vendor Lines
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Top Fundraiser in Each Class
JBE-Branded Bag
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5th Grade Bonus
10% of Funds Raised by 5th Grade Goes Toward Graduation
🚗 NEW!

Power Up Your Parking

Support STEM and secure one of a limited number of reserved parking spaces at popular PTO events. Your purchase also counts toward your student's individual and class fundraising totals and participation!

Reserved parking purchases count toward the credited student's individual fundraising total, class total and class participation.
Shop Reserved Parking

Reserved spaces are limited, first-come first-served, non-transferable and valid only for the selected event. Full terms are provided on each product page.

Available Events
  • Monster Mash
  • Science Night
  • Donuts with Dudes
  • Thanksgiving Luncheon
  • Cultural Night of the Arts
  • Talent Show
  • Literacy Parade

STEM at JBE: Powered by Our Families

FOJBE PTO fully funds JBE's weekly STEM resource class. This program is not funded by DCPS.

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Real-World Learning
PLTW uses hands-on, project-based challenges to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Engineering & Discovery
Students explore concepts including robotics, energy, light and sound, engineering and design.
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A Benefit Across JBE
Students receive dedicated weekly STEM enrichment while classroom teachers receive valuable planning time.
What Does STEM Cost?

Approximately $38,000 annually

The PTO's annual investment funds the STEM instructor and PLTW curriculum for every K–5 student.

$38,000
annual need
÷
~630
students
=
~$60
per student

Power Up STEM is how our community keeps this program going.

Past Fundraiser Results

Last year, JBE families exceeded the goal!

Last year, JBE families raised $40,135 — 106% of our $38,000 goal, with 80% student participation.

$40,135
Raised
106%
Of Goal
80%
Participation
View 2025–26 Results

🙋 Want to Help STEM Beyond Donating?

We're always looking for volunteers, grant leads and sponsorship connections!

Volunteer Opportunities Sponsorships
Questions?

Email us at FOJBEPTOpresident@gmail.com

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Invention Convention

Young inventors dream, design, build and share their ideas.

SEP
10
Forms
Due
SEP
14
K–2
Projects
Due
SEP
15
K–2
Judging
SEP
17
Gr. 3–5
Projects
Due
SEP
18
Gr. 3–5
Judging
Learn More & Access Forms
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Science Night

Come celebrate student learning and innovation!

SEP 24 6:00–8:00 p.m.
  • Hands-on STEM Activities
  • Invention Convention Displays
  • Invention Convention Winners Announced
  • Community & Partner Demos
  • Fun for the whole family!
Event Info Here