Menlo-Atherton High School

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Supporting Menlo-Atherton Students
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Providing all M-A students with diverse academic, social, extracurricular and athletic opportunities is a team effort. The Foundation, PTA and Boosters all work together to offer our students an array of choices. Your generosity to these groups will help benefit all M-A students.

	mafoundation.org	mabearspta.org	m-aboosters.org
	Foundation for the Future	PTA	Athletic Boosters
Fundraising Goal	$2,500,000 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (90% SALARIES)	$150,000 VOLUNTEERS & PROGRAM MATERIALS	$200,000 COACHING & ATHLETIC EXPENDITURES
How Donations Are Raised	Annual Giving Campaign October – December	Fall membership drive (recommended donation of $250 per student)	Direct donations to support all sports Bear Wear
How Your Donations Are Used	SMALLER CLASSES Reduce class-size in 285 core classes Enrollment cap of 30 in English classes 16 sections of AS & AP courses STRONG CURRICULUM 12 elective classes Homework Centers & Tutoring Writing Center Readers for English & Social Studies Library materials & extended hours EXCELLENT TEACHERS Collaboration time Seminars & Conferences Incentive Awards COLLEGE & CAREER SUCCESS 2 additional Guidance Advisors College counseling SAT prep classes CRITICAL SERVICES Partnership for Success Student Support Services Honors Institute & Compass Programs StarVista Counseling	STUDENTS Student planners California Scholarship Federation Scholarships/Awards Freshman Transition Freshman Challenge Day 8th Grade Information Night Grad Night Community Outreach PARENTS & FAMILY SERVICES Communication –BearNotes –Directory Parent Education series English Language Support Canned Food Drive TEACHERS/ADMIN SERVICES Mini Grants Science Equipment Staff Appreciation Copy Center supplies	SUPPORT FOR TEAMS Coaching stipends not paid by the district Equipment Team uniforms Additional Trainers SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ATHLETES Funded through Atherton Police Activities League
Events	Online Auction & Auction Party	PTA Fashion Show	Big Bear Run