Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School, like other Frederick County public schools, is funded on the basis of student enrollment, but unlike other county schools MVMPCS receives no capital funding for our facility. Following the current charter agreements, we must use our student enrollment funding to pay for our facility. After deducting the rent expense of ~ $233,700 (utilities and maintenance are an additional $86,000) from our FCPS per pupil allocation, the funds available for curriculum and instruction must be supplemented. While we remain committed to providing a quality Montessori program for all students, we need your help to be successful. We continue to rely on the generous support of MVMPCS families and friends.

There are many ways you can help fundraise dollars for MMCI, the non-profit organization that holds the charter for MVMPCS. MMCI is a registered 501-c-3 corporation (our Tax ID number is 45-0481461) and donations should be made payable to MMCI. Below is a list of opportunities and events:

The pledge drive is our most powerful fundraiser. It gives us a steady stream of predictable income, which is critical for planning purposes. The MMCI Pledge Drive goal for the 2007-2008 school year is $32,000 and 100% MMCI member participation. Reporting a high level of participation in giving also assists us when applying for government and private grants. Thanks to all of the familes that pledged!
Download a pledge drive form
Download the pledge drive brochure

How will my donation be used:
In May, the MMCI BOT will present the totals earned from the pledge drive, totals from other MMCI fundraisers and options for next year’s spending. The MMCI community is encouraged to join the discussion at or before this meeting. Please consider using this opportunity to share your budget priorities with the BOT. The chart below illustrates MMCI’s expenses from 7/01/07 to 12/31/07 which totaled $38,422 and an additional $13,000 of projected facility expenses.

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2. 6th Annual Silent Auction

The 6th Annual Silent Auction will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Dutch's Daughter. This is sure to be a great time for all who attend. This is the 2nd largest fundraiser for the school and all donations are greatly appreciated. Businesses will receive recognition in the parent newsletter and auction program. All donations are fully tax deductible. Download silent auction information.

If you have any questions about the silent auction please contact:
Jen Shemer at schoolfundraising@comcast.net.

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3. 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

MMCI held their third annual golf classic on Friday, September 28th at Glade Valley Golf Club in Walkersville. This is another major fundraiser for MMCI! Golfers participated in a 1 million dollar shot and hole-in-one contests with lots of prizes and great goodie bags. This is a time when families and local businesses can show their support with sponsorships and volunteer hours. There are many sponsorships to choose from. For more information on the tournament you can download the forms below:

2007 Golf Brochure
Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer
Hole Sponsorship Reservation Form (if you have trouble with the dynamic form try this one static form)

If you would to like to help with the next tournament contact:
Gary Sherwood at garing5@gmail.com or MMCI2001@yahoo.com or call 301-631-3888.

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4. Boxtops for Education

Saving Box Tops is easy! Just follow these three simple steps to help our school earn money:

1. Clip Box Tops Coupons from Participating Products.
2. Send Your Box Tops Coupons to School and place them in designated box in the lobby.
3. MVMPCS Gets a Check. General Mills will send a check worth 10¢ for each Box Tops coupon redeemed.

You'll find Box Tops on many of your favorite brands that you use every day. General Mills products

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