The Marquette Area Public Schools Education Foundation has presented the first of two installments to Marquette Area Public Schools for the purchase of Chromebooks to be used by every fifth-grade student in the district. This initial installment of $50,000 marks the halfway point for the total funding goal of $100,000. MAPSEF has commitments of $20,000 to the project. With the help of tghe community, MAPSEF hopes to raise the final $30,000 before school starts in September. For more information contact T.I.M.E. Committee Chair Judy Vonck at 361-0167 and bishophillfarm@charter.net or visit

www.technologyinmarquetteeducation.weebly.com.