Celebrating 10 Years - Join Us!
The Mansfield ISD Education Foundation invites you to be a part of our 10th Anniversary by becoming a donor. The Foundation provides an innovative source of funding to support the school districts educational plan of excellence.
When you donate to the Mansfield ISD Education foundation you are helping to support the vision of excellence in education that Mansfield is known for. Districts enhanced by resources beyond tax dollars are more likely to attract top teachers and administrators, demonstrate exceptional student performance and have a high level of community awareness and support.
Special Thanks to Our Current Donors!
Multi-Year Donors:
• Frost Bank
• Huckabee & Associates
• National Semiconductor
• Spring Creek Companies
Platinum Partner:
• Lightner Sams Foundation
• MISD Staff
• National Semiconductor Foundation
Gold Partner:
• Perdue, Brandon , Fielder, Collins & Mott
Silver Partner
• Balfour Beatty Construction
• Battle of the Nines
• Chesapeake Energy
• Children’s Courtyard
• Cummings Electrical
• DMG Masonry
• EOG Resources
• Fast Signs South Arlington
• Harris Methodist Fort Worth
• John & Melinda Conn
• Medical Center of Arlington
• MR Development
• Methodist Mansfield Hospital
• Primrose School of Walnut Creek
• Ramtech Building Systems
• SHW Group
• Solvay Engineered Polymers
• Spring Creek
• Sunrise Rotary Club Mansfield
• Texas Trust Credit Union
• Women’s Division of the Chamber
• XTO Energy, Inc.
See the complete list of donors!
MISD Back To School Olympics!!
The MISD Education Foundation invites you to the "MISD Back To School Olympics" at Hawaiian Falls Water Park - Saturday, September 13th, 10:00 AM – 6:00PM.
Hawaiian Falls will be closed to the public, so come join us for an all day, family fun event!
You can customize your tickets if you’d like to include Meals, All Day Drink Passes, and a Discount to bring in a cooler (no commercially prepared food will be allowed in coolers)
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION****
WHEN ORDERING ON-LINE YOU WILL HAVE TO CLICK THE BACK BUTTON 3X TO ADD ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO YOUR CART!
Print and bring receipt from on-line purchase to your child’s school or purchase tickets with checks or money order at your child’s school or at The Foundation Office at: 609 E. Broad Street in the Student Services Building - September 2nd-12th.
Welcome Back Foundation Board Members!!
Thank you to our volunteer Board of Directors made up of business, community and education leaders who believe Great Schools are Everyone's Business.
In the next issue the foundation welcomes and introduces the NEWEST Foundation Board Members!
NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON!!!
New Foundation Board Meeting Dates Posted!
The Foundation Board meets once a month to discuss foundation events and fundraising ideas.
Board members can find all the newest meeting dates now posted!
Grant Application Deadline October 6, 2008
Signed applications are due to Linda Bacsik, Director of Foundation & Grant Development, at the MISD Administration office no later than Monday Oct. 6th by 4:30pm.
If you are applying for a grant that includes technology, it is recommended that you have TTCCC certification, but it is not required!
View and print all grant applications! In addition, applicants can watch videos and read important information about the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation application process and guidelines. Learn about previously awarded grants and funded amounts. Also, see video of "grants in action" - hear the impact these grants are having on the teachers and students of Mansfield ISD.
Foundation Plans Tribute to Meredith Hatch
Meredith Hatch had two passions: children’s education and cycling. After the devoted athlete was killed during a routine bike ride in Grand Prairie, the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation said Monday that it plans to award a yearly grant in her name. Hatch served on the foundation’s board of directors for almost six years.
“She will be extremely missed,” Executive Director Linda Bacsik said. “She touched so many people.”
Read more to view a photo slideshow of Meredith during the Foundation Grant Awards Day.
COMING SOON - Producer Allen J. Oliver is currently in production on a Special Video Presentation Honoring Meredith Hatch!
Grant in Action! - West Wing Follies!
Danny Jones Middle School 8th Grade Class presented West Wing Follies - The Complete History of the United States Presidency in about 90 minutes. The group performed at Timberview High School Performing Arts Theater. View the playbill and poster signed by the cast in addition to photos from performance and behind the scenes.
View Fall and Spring 07-08 Grants Awarded
View some of the progressive ideas and creative projects that garnered recent foundation grants.
Also on this page you can watch videos and read important information about the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation application process and guidelines. Learn about previously awarded grants and funded amounts.
See video of "grants in action" - hear the impact these grants are having on the teachers and students of Mansfield ISD.
Foundation Golf Tournament Held!
One of the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation’s most successful fund raising events is the Annual Golf Tournament, which provides an opportunity to mix business with pleasure as we come together with sponsors and supporters.
Without the generous support of our many donors and sponsors, none of this would be possible. Your support allows us to find new ways of keeping our schools on the cutting edge and preparing for the future.
Watch the photo slideshow!
Grant In Action - Shall We Dance…the Jalisco?
NEW Video Posted of this Grant In Action. Seniors were treated to a colorful display of culture and dance at the Senior Center at the MAC!
Students from Alice Ponder Elementary performed several Hispanic dances while dressed in colorful, authentic dance attire. The dance troupe is available to perform at events like Hometown Festival, civic events, PTA meetings at area schools and Cinco de Mayo festivals.
See video and watch the photo slideshow!
Hi Mom & Dad! - 2008 Banquet Video
The Top 60 Graduating Seniors deliver these heartfelt messages to their Moms and Dads as they near the end of the high school career. This video was shown during dinner service at the 2008 Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Academic Recognition Banquet.
Watch the video!
Thanks National Semiconductor!
We would like to thank you so much for providing the funds for the Butterfly Grant. It has truly been such a wonderful success in so many ways. With the funds from the grant, 20 lead second grade teachers visited Heath Scientific in Cedar Hill. While there, Dr. Pat Nichols provided some general information on the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly. Teachers learned how to care for their caterpillars and what to feed them. A great benefit of that trip was to open the eyes of the lead second grade teachers to what is available in a facility so close to Mansfield. Since our trip that day, several teachers have continued to request items from Heath Scientific because they are familiar with this facility and the science materials Pat Nichols has to offer schools. Watch the Photo Slideshow!
Sincerely, Fred Garza
Mansfield ISD Science Coordinator
IMPORTANT - MISD Foundation Grant Winners
If you are a Mansfield ISD Education Foundation grant winner you are required to provide the foundation office a report of your grant in action. Please provide us with photos or video and a brief description of your grant in action.
Also include information on how the grant is progressing and the success of the students learning as a result of the grant funds. We will feature each grant on the foundation website. Photos and information can be e-mailed to the foundation office or by simply replying to this newsletter and you will be contacted by the foundation multi-media producer.
There are many different ways you can help the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation. Read and understand our funding priorities and the many investment option donor level packages. Learn why you should support the Foundation and be recognized in the community as a donor to the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.
Also, be sure and check out our video library and learn more about these categories:
• Academic Banquet
• Grant Awards
• Grant Showcasing
• Marketing Videos
• Special Events
• Training & Promotional Videos
The mission of the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation is to generate and foster creative approaches and distribute resources to the educators and students of Mansfield Independent School District to enrich and to meet the District’s stated mission of a superior education for every student.
If you have any news, ideas, comments or suggestions please let us know.
Linda Bacsik, Director
Foundation Address:
609 East Broad Street - Mansfield, TX 76063
Phone:(817) 299-6354 or fax:(817) 473-5645
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