M-A Major Fundraising Organizations
  PTA
  Foundation for
the Future
PTA Athletic
Boosters
How donations
are raised…
  • Fall Direct Donations Campaign
  • Spring On-line Auction
  • Fall Membership
    Direct Donation Drive
  • Senior Fashion Show
  • eScrip
  • Direct Donations
  • Big Bear Run
  • eScrip
How donations
are used…

Salaries &
Other Essential Needs

Smaller Classes

  • Additional sections of
    core subject

Strong Curriculum

  • Low enrollment classes
    (Advanced languages & electives)

Excellent Teachers

  • Collaboration Time
  • Seminars & Conferences
  • Incentive Awards

College and Career Sucess

  • 2 Guidance Advisors
  • College counseling
  • SAT Prep Classes

Critical Programs

  • Student Support Coordinator
  • Parent Ed Coordinator
  • "Readers" for English & Social Studies
  • Spanish Translation
  • AVID program
  • Leadership Coordinator
  • LIbrary Materials

Volunteers &
Program Allocations

Students

  • Sudent Planners
  • National Honor Society
  • Scholarships/Awards
  • Jazz Assembly
  • Freshman Transition
  • Freshman Challenge Day
  • 8th Grade Information Night
  • Grad Night
  • Outreach

Parent and Family Service

  • Communication:
    –TriVocis
    –BearNote
    –Directory
  • Parent Education Series
  • English Language Support
  • Canned Food Drive

Teachers/Admin Services

  • Mini Grants
  • Science Equipment
  • Staff appreciation
  • Copy Room Supplies

Expenditures

Grants to Coaches

  • Equipment, gear & uniforms
  • Coaching stipends not paid for by the district
  • Facilities improvement

Scholarships

  • Funded through the Atherton Police Activities League
When funding occurs… Throughout school year Throughout school year Twice per year
September/January
Funding goals… $1,600,000 $150,000 $85,000
For more
information
www.mafoundation.org www.mabearspta.org www.m-aboosters.org