The CEEF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization founded in 2005 to support the vision and mission of the Cerritos Elementary School. The CEEF promotes enhancement of the school’s academic curriculum to include programs that would not otherwise be financially possible, including science, technology, art and music. The CEEF, in conjunction with the PTA, is committed to supporting the needs of the student body of Cerritos Elementary School to promote academic excellence, develop compassion, and encourage social interdependence within the community.

The CEEF collaborates with the PTA and other support organizations, including the ABC Unified School District, local businesses, private individuals, corporations and philanthropic groups. Through our annual community events such as the Pancake Breakfast and Flavors of Cerritos Multicultural Night, Emergency Survival Kit sales and Spring Fundraiser, the CEEF is able to help pay for Rotation Teacher salaries and programs for our school staff families and students to include but not limited to educational online computer programs, new families orientation, Staff and Volunteer appreciation events, 6th grade promotion decor and activities… just to name a few! 

CEEF and PTA PARTNERSHIP

The CEEF Executive Board works together with the PTA Executive Board throughout the year to ensure that funding and execution of programs and activities for our school are achieved.  Both groups have organizational guidelines they must follow with regard to use of funding to ensure compliance with state and federal tax regulations. Since the CEEF operates with fewer monetary restrictions than the PTA, the CEEF is able to provide financial support for educational programs that cannot be covered by the PTA or school district funds. Together, both organizations collaborate on how to raise funds to support the Cerritos Elementary School community.

KEEP INFORMED

Follow us on Instagram @CerritosFoundation to find out what CEEF is up to! 

GET INVOLVED

Email us at [email protected] for volunteer opportunities and to join in on the fun!