Monte Vista Foundation
We encourage parents and staff members to attend Foundation Meetings @ in the school auditorium on Sept. 19 @ 7:00 p.m., Oct. 17 @ 6:30 p.m., Nov. 21 @ 7:00 p.m., Jan. 23 @ 6:30 p.m., Feb. 27 @ 7:00 p.m., Apr. 23 @ 7:00 p.m., and May 21 @ 7:00 p.m. The more adults involved in making financial decisions that support our students, staff, and school ... the better!
The Monte Vista Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, with the primary purpose of raising funds exclusively for our school. Foundation funds equipment, programs, staff, technology and facilities desirable to Monte Vista. Despite ongoing financial stress from the State of California's budget constraints, our students continue to excel and receive a well-rounded education. This is due to the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the generosity of our families and community. Check out what we have been able to fund the past few years, 2007-2011 grants.
2011-2012 Fundraisers
$1 Dollar a Day Campaign
The Campaign fundraiser raised $55,327.16 for Monte Vista, thank you for your support. We did not reach our goal of raising $100,000.00. We will gladly accept campaign donations throughout the school year! We will continue to accept cash, checks payable to MV Foundation, and credit card payments processed through PayPal.
Campaign Brochure, Envelope
Entertainment Book Sales - An opportunity to support our fundraising efforts, and enjoy coupon savings for a year! We sold 178 books, and earned $2,670.00 for Monte Vista ... thanks to the generosity of participating families. Thank You! Classroom Challenge - March, 2012. Our school Foundation seeks financial support from the Monte Vista community, we encourage families to support the 2012 Classroom Challenge. While we raise much needed funds for our school, we provide a very fun event. All students will compete in a FUN Obstacle Course challenge against another grade-level classroom! School Supply Kits - May, 2012. A great way to prepare your student with supplies for the 2012-2013 school year. We consult our teaching staff, and create grade-level kits for your convenience.
2011-2012 Grant Program
Library & Computer Lab Assistants - We have committed to fund the full salary of our part-time Library Assistant, and half salary of our full-time Computer Lab Assistant for the 2011-2012 school year. Cost: $30,000.00
Primary Music Program - A music program for all Kindergarten - 3rd grade students for the 2011-2012 school year. Cost: $6,170.00 This program has been funded by a generous $3,000.00 donation from the Pasadena Showcase House, $1,835.00 from our school PTA, and $1,835.00 from our school Foundation. Music Newsletter
Walk Through California - A California history program for 4th graders. Cost: $1,075.00 This grant was approved by majority vote at the November Foundation meeting.
Walk Through the American Revolution - A California history program for 5th graders. Cost: $1,075.00 This grant was approved by majority vote at the November Foundation meeting.
Will & Company "The Odyssey" - A theatre group will perform "The Odyssey" for 6th graders. Cost: $690.00 This grant was approved by majority vote at the November Foundation meeting.
Incredible Insects - A science program for Kindergarteners. Cost: $465.00 This grant was approved by majority vote at the November Foundation meeting.
CUE Conference - Funds to cover hotel costs for 6 staff members to attend the Computer Using Educators conference in Palm Springs. Cost: $1,200.00 This grant did not pass by majority vote at the November Foundation meeting.
Preparing Students for the Future - Phase 1: 12 Macbook Pro laptop computers for classroom teachers. Cost: $24,233.55 This grant was approved by majority vote at the November Foundation meeting. Update: The district announced that Measure S money will support technology at every school within the next three years, our school should receive approximately $30,000.00. The order for laptops has been put on hold, so that we can learn more about the plan and figure out if our staff can wait for this computer upgrade. Phase 2: 11 Macbook Pro laptop computers for the classroom teachers, plus the principal and computer lab assistant will be considered.
Ulysses Books - All 6th graders will be reading The Adventures of Ulysses novel in the spring, and will complete projects relating to the story. Our school currently has only enough of this book for 2 classrooms, so a third set of books has been requested. Cost: $239.60 This grant request was presented at the Foundation meeting on 1/23/12, and will be voted upon at the meeting on 2/27/12.
Abraham Lincoln - A request to provide a stipend to pay Mr. J.P. Wammack for his living history presentation to Kindergartners, third graders, and fifth graders in February. Cost: $150.00 This grant request was presented at the Foundation meeting on 1/23/12, and will be voted upon at the meeting on 2/27/12.
Recorder Music Lessons - A request to continue the Recorder Music Lessons for all third graders as part of the Primary Music Program. Cost: $700.00 This grant request was presented at the Foundation meeting on 1/23/12, and will be voted upon at the meeting on 2/27/12.
Grant Submission Due Date: March 30, 2012
This will be the final submission date for this school year. Requests will be presented at the Foundation meeting in April, and voted upon in May.
Our Foundation is run by volunteers, parents and staff members at Monte Vista who commit their time and efforts to benefit our students and school. Contact a board member for more information, simply press on their name and you will be linked to their email address.2011-2012 Board of Directors
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2011 - 2012 Chairpersons
Membership & SCRIP: Cynthia Atzert Entertainment Book Sales: Yohanna Chmait Recycle Program: Roger Sondergaard
Forms:
Bylaws
Grant Guidelines
Grant Request Form
Reimbursement Request Form
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