For any questions about a fundraising event, please contact:
Megan Leark and Chelsea Goldenberg: Fundraising@matesmcn.net
For any questions about a program this year, please contact:
Tamara Summers and Jen Francis: Programs@matesmcn.net
Fundraising Events
Direct Donation – Chelsea Goldenberg
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 as well (contact your employer). directdonation@matesmcn.net
Fun Run –
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, then on Nov. 9th it’s the run! Through pledges, a portion (last year 56%) of the pledges goes back to MATES!
Restaurant Nights –
Each month a restaurant sponsors our school and when you purchase lunch or dinner, a portion of your bill will be donated to MATES. fundraising@matesmcn.net
Benefit Dinner and Auction –
Attend the MATES Benefit Dinner & Auction and bid on your favorite items which may include gift cards, tickets to local shows, art work, and a drum set! There is a silent auction and a live auction – a fun way to raise money have a night out!
Holiday Photo Day Fundraiser –
Great opportunity to get your professional photos made for holiday cards and offered by MATES parent photographers in our community. Click HERE to sign up.
Book Fair – Stephanie McLean
MATES offers a Scholastic Book Fair in the fall and spring. We raise funds for our library!
Marketplace – Elaine Weisberg
Visit the MATES Marketplace and purchase gently used MATES school clothes at a discount.
Box Tops – Stephanie McLean
Collect your box tops off items you regularly purchase, turn them in to your classroom, and a portion goes back to MATES. Please note, classroom contests do occur and kids get so excited!
Programs
Welcome Social – Lisa Hillman
Spend an evening getting to know some new MATES parents over light dinner at a local restaurant. We invite all new parents to come; it’s a fun way to get to know your school community!
Fall Festival –
Celebrate the MATES 10 Year Anniversary in style! Live music, games, food and fun. Bring the whole family!
STEAM Night – Christine Evangelista
We look forward to STEAM Night this year. With more science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics fun to had by all!
Staff Appreciation Week –
Spend a week pampering our entire staff and making sure they know how much we appreciate all they do for our children.
Winter Gallery – Kerri Graver
Our annual gallery night, sharing student artwork from the classrooms for parents and family to view. Enjoy music and refreshments while taking in all the creative works of our students.
International Night – Claudia Alter
Come and learn about many, many countries with authentic food, displays, artifacts and information to share. A treat for the whole family and one you will never forget.
Women in History –
5th graders work in teams, do research and make presentations to the rest of the school with posters and skits each sharing about a different woman in history.
MATES Run Club – Christina Madrid, Breana Christie, Kristen Marchetti, Wesley Roelke
Running club meets every Tuesday morning at 7:45 until 8:00 in time to get back up to class. All ages are welcome and you can sign up when you show up. There is a parent form to fill out. We have state of the art chip timers on our running track on the lower field. Great way to start the day!
Art @ Lunch – Karl and Lauren Johnson
Every Tuesday during lunch, students join in the MPR or on the blacktop to experience new art materials and make whimsical fun art. Art @ Lunch shirts can be purchased at BTSB Marketplace and worn on Tuesdays.
Wednesday Folders – Deanna Anderson
Every Wednesday morning after drop off, volunteers from the classrooms stuff the Wednesday folders with the flyers and forms for the week. These go home with students every Wednesday.
Room Parents – Deanna Anderson
Each classroom has a room parent the helps the teacher plan parties, collects and manages the teacher gift fund and communicates school and MCN news with parents in the classroom.
