Annual Campaign

October 2009

Dear Mequon-Thiensville Community Member: 

As a resident of Mequon-Thiensville, you belong to a community that prides itself on an exemplary public education system. 

The Mequon-Thiensville School District is a great resource for our community and is consistently named as a primary reason families move to the area.  Our schools continue to rank among the best in the state.  However, outdated state funding laws limit revenue to an amount less than expenditures, making this a fiscally challenging time for the district. Increasingly, our district depends on private donations to close the gap between the tax dollars available and the funds needed to preserve the quality education our community values.

Consider this:       

• The percentage of funds the school district receives from Mequon-Thiensville property taxes has declined consistently since 2000.  (Property tax records)

• Studies show that exemplary schools have a positive effect on property values and attract families to communities.  (Brookings-Wharton Institute)

We invite you to show your commitment to public education by joining your neighbors in supporting our 11^th Annual Giving Campaign.  Through a public-private partnership, we can keep the Mequon-Thiensville School District a magnet for families seeking a high quality educational opportunity for their children. 

Whether you decide to give $10, $25, $250 or more, your gift plays an integral role in defining educational excellence in our school district as we prepare our students for the 21^st century global world. Please explore your giving options by reviewing the enclosed brochure and return your donor card with your tax-deductible donation today.  Let’s keep our community schools strong.

Thank you in advance for your generous support!

Tanja Felton
President         

P.S. Multiply your donation with a corporate matching gift from your company.