Thank you for participating in MCN FUNdraising! When you make a donation to the MCN, it directly benefits MATES.
Your personally meaningful donations fund MATES programs like Art@Lunch, Run Club, Movie Night, Family Dance, Winter Art Gallery, STEAM Night, and many more. Donations also provide for technology maintenance and needed upgrades and replacements.
Since MATES is an Arts and Technology themed charter school, gadgets such as computers projectors, and iPads are integral to the curriculum. MCN donations help to repair and replace technology as needed to continue keeping the students engaged in learning.
The wish list items include replacement teacher laptops, iPads for the Primary Grades, replacement of student laptops to be done in intervals, and replacement projectors.
In addition to replenishing this equipment fleet, we are always looking to advance in technology to bring MATES to the forefront.
Furthermore, we provide funds for classroom supplies, support the library, and make significant cash donations to MATES for campus improvements.
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Fundraising Events
Direct Donation (August 24 – October 1)
This is your way to give money that directly benefits the events and programs that make MATES great! Your donation is tax-deductible, and 100% of the proceeds stay at MATES. Direct donations qualify for most corporate matching programs (contact your employer). For questions, reach out to Fundraising@matesmcn.net.
Marketplace | Recurring (2nd Tuesday of every month | Starts September 9)
Event Chair: Kristin Gillis
Visit the MATES Marketplace, and purchase gently used MATES school clothes at a discount.
Restaurant Nights | Recurring (Starts September 9)
A restaurant sponsors our school each month, and when you purchase lunch or dinner, a portion of your bill is donated to MATES.
MATES Photo Days Fundraiser (October 12 & 18)
Great opportunity to get your professional photos made for holiday cards by photographers in our community.
Book Fair (October 20 – 24) & (May 26- 29)
Event Chairs: Susan Ham & Julia Herron
MATES offers a Scholastic Book Fair in the fall and spring. This is how we raise funds for our library!
Fun Run (November 20 | Kick-off starts November 10)
Ready, set, go! Apex is coming to campus again this year to get the kids excited and meet with the Apex leaders for team building and core values lessons. It’s a 2-week program, and on the final day, the kids enjoy the run! Through pledges, a portion of the money goes back to MATES!
Parents’ Night (TBD)
Have a fabulous evening of MATES fellowship! The sponsor establishment donates a portion of your bill to MATES.
Take some time for yourself while the kids have a blast with their MATES friends! A large % of the proceeds go back to MATES.
Benefit Dinner and Auction (April 24)
Attend the MATES Benefit Dinner & Auction, and bid on your favorite items including gift cards, tickets to local shows, artwork, vacations, and more! There is a silent and live auction – a fun way to raise money and have a stellar night out!
Participating in “FREE Ways to Fundraise” can earn dollars for our school. Before you shop anywhere, ask yourself, can our school be earning money through this purchase?
Where Do My Donations Go?
Your personally meaningful donations fund MATES programs like Art@Lunch, Run Club, Movie Night, Family Dance, Winter Art Gallery, STEAM Night, and many more. Donations also provide for technology maintenance and needed upgrades and replacements.
The MCN prioritizes using the donated funds to offer our students, families, and staff both educational and community building programs throughout the year. These take a big commitment from volunteers and are funded by your donations to make them happen!
The MCN also works with the administration, committees, teachers, and MATES Board of Directors throughout the year to identify school needs and wish list items we can donate funds toward or purchase. We value their planning and the goals they set for MATES Programs and campus needs.
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ALL students. ALL teachers, and ALL Specialists benefit from your donations.
WE ARE ALL MCN!
To make a tax-deductible donation, please contact: MCN Fundraising, or donate here:
We THANK YOU for supporting MATES and the MCN!
We are very excited to offer our new giving platform powered by Tithe.ly! We hope that this will make all payments to MCN easier and hassle free for all our families!
Because we will be using this platform to accept all electronic payments going forward, we highly encourage you to download the app, and make an account.
For step by step instructions on downloading and creating an account, please visit our Tithe.ly page, or click the link below!
For questions about a fundraising event or any sponsorship opportunity, please contact:
Jessica Ng and Lyndsay Rosen: Fundraising@matesmcn.net
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