Teddy Bear Tea to Fund Teacher Mini-grants in Walnut Unified

The Walnut Valley Educational Foundation will send in the teddy bears on April 30 to help raise funds for teacher mini-grants throughout the district.

The organization's 15th annual Teddy Bear Tea at Royal Vista Golf Course will feature a tea, luncheon, a silent and live auction, and a raffle of teddy bears decorated by Diamond Bar and Walnut supporters from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The bears available during the auction will include those showcasing school spirit — like one bear showing off Brahma gear — and others designed by schools, parents, and clubs throughout the district.

The Walnut Valley Educational Foundation raises and distributes funds to programs throughout the district to supplement school budget allocations.

Mini-grants from the organization may support any district programs in the following areas:

• Athletics/physical education
• Student/staff dnrichment
• Fine arts
• Technology
• Classroom projects
• Disadvantaged youth
• Library/resource centers
• Other

Mini-grants are awarded up to the amount of $300.

For more information, visit the  at Patch.