Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation

  P.O. Box 514  
Mequon, Wisconsin  53092  
  Phone: 262-238-5697  
Email: info@mtef.org  

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SAVE THE DATE:

Wine & Cheese Tasting Party
July 15, 2011

Annual Campaign Kickoff
End of October 2011

Tartan Ball
January 28, 2012
The Pfister Hotel

Spring Raffle
Spring 2012

5k Run/Walk
May 20, 2012

2010-11 Grant Awards  

MTEF Grant Awards target areas in technology, curriculum and personnel to maintain the high quality education our children need for today’s 21st century global economy.

 

Performing and Fine Arts ($100,384)

For the first time ever, MTEF awarded a grant in support of the Performing and Fine Arts curriculum K-12.  The grant will replace aging district-owned instruments and equipment and provide technology and equipment for art and music classrooms.  The entire school district will benefit from the upgrades to the Barr Auditorium at Homestead High School for new acoustical shells, and audio and lighting equipment for all events.  

 

Interactive Classrooms ($131,067)

This grant will develop and strengthen the use of technology in Interactive Classrooms in K-12 and complete the district-wide wireless infrastructure project.  Elementary students will develop technology skills, middle school students will design multi-media projects, and high school students can more effectively research for presentations.

 

Outdoor Learning Environment ($5,000)  

These monies will redevelop the existing natural space at Wilson Elementary School to create a handicap accessible outdoor learning environment.  It will be designed to help children understand and appreciate the natural world while engaged in curriculum-based activities.

 

Services for Students ($41,155) 

Several Grants will support the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program and the Sydney Lauren Tabakin Writing Lab at HHS.  AVID is a curricular program which provides writing, reading and study skills embedded in the curriculum that enable capable college-bound students to achieve higher levels of mastery than they are experiencing currently.  An additional grant continues to support the writing lab opportunities for HHS students before and after school. 

 

Continued Teacher and Board Development and Training ($20,500)

MTEF will continue to support the efforts of educators to be innovative and educated in their fields of expertise by granting $17,500 to be used in 2011-12 for staff development opportunities otherwise not possible.  An additional $3,000 grant provides the Board of Education funds to study governance issues.

 

Excellence in Teaching Awards ($3,500)

Due to the continued generosity of our donors, we are able to award Excellence in Teaching Awards at the elementary, middle and high school levels.  Please refer to the Teacher Awards section to read more about this year’s recipients.

 

$301,606  Total Grants

We would like to thank the members of the Grants Advisory Committee:  Deb Anderson, Nancy Anderson, Brett Bowers, Eric Dimmitt, Tanja Felton, Myra George, Chair Pat Hopfensperger, Susan Malmquist, Tom Price, Bryan Sadoff, Marcia Schwager and Jocelyn Sulsberger.

 

 

 

QUOTES

Discretionary funds such as those provided by these grants are critical especially at this time when building budgets are being reduced by 10%.

-Grants Advisory Committee Member

 

Dear MTEF,
Thank you for the “Write Source”. I really like it. It tells me how to write paragraphs. I think I will use this a lot this year. You are fantastic for donating these books.

-4th Grade Student

 

It is very important that teachers have an opportunity to grow and develop professionally. In these difficult financial times in our district, the fact that the MTEF is willing to donate money to each school for the purpose of staff development is deeply appreciated.”

-MTSD Principal

 

"The Many Hands Project gives us a chance to make a difference in maintaining the top quality education our community's children deserve.  The spring 2007 mini-campaign showed the spirit of giving of our families and professional staff.  It's exciting to be a donor and to know I'm doing my part to have a direct impact!"

- A Many Hands Supporter