Supporting Menlo-Atherton Students
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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.
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mafoundation.org
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maptabears.com
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m-aboosters.org
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Foundation for the Future
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PTA
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Athletic Boosters
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Fundraising Goal
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$2,500,000 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (90% SALARIES)
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$150,000 VOLUNTEERS & PROGRAM MATERIALS
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$200,000 COACHING & ATHLETIC EXPENDITURES
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How Donations Are Raised
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Annual Giving Campaign
October – December
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Fall membership drive (recommended donation of $250 per student) |
Direct donations to support all sports
Bear Wear
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How Your Donations Are Used
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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
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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
- Parent Education series
- English Language Support
- Canned Food Drive
TEACHERS/ADMIN SERVICES
- Mini Grants
- Science Equipment
- Staff Appreciation
- Copy Center supplies
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SUPPORT FOR TEAMS
- Coaching stipends not paid by the district
- Equipment
- Team uniforms
- Additional Trainers
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ATHLETES
- Funded through Atherton Police Activities League
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Events
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Online Auction & Auction Party
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PTA Fashion Show
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Big Bear Run
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