Date: November 13th 2007

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· Monthly-featured grants in action with video and photo galleries
· On-line calendar of events and deadlines for applications
· A comprehensive on-line video library
· On-line donation options and information
· Grant applications, training, tips and information
· Learn about “How You Can Help” and the many options
· Information on the Golf Tournament and Annual Academic Banquet
· See videos of the “Grant Patrol”
· See photos and learn who is on the board of directors
· Volunteer information and how to become a board member

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- News and Information - MISD Education Foundation November 2007 -

Mansfield ISD Education Foundation releases NEW 2008 Marketing Video - Produced by Allen J. Oliver Productions in Association with the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation. Annual Drive Chairman, Mark Matula and Foundation Board Member, Tamara Hilliard hosts the 2008 Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Annual Drive Celebration, see new and innovative teaching grants in action. Also, special guest appearances by Superintendent Vernon Newsom and a host of grant recipients. For behind the scenes photos and to watch the video please visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website.

Video Library Update – New Grants in Action!
Please visit the video library section of the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website and see new innovative teaching grants in action. Including:

· Cowboys Count with Winning Numbers
· Explore!! (Improving Science Skills through Hands-On Laboratory Experiments)
· More Summit High School Fish Fest
· Outdoor Learning Center - National Semiconductor Math & Science Grant
· Welcome to Glass Class
· Lights Fantastic – Summit High School

Produced by Allen J. Oliver Productions in Association with the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.

Mansfield Night with the Stars - Monday November 19, 2007 @ 7:30 pm!
Monday November 19, 2007 @ 7:30 pm - Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings. THE DALLAS STARS AND THE MANSFIELD ISD ARE COLLABORATING TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE MANSFIELD ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION. A portion of each ticket purchased goes back to the foundation. For more information please visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website.

The Harlem Ambassadors - Coming February 7, 2008 to Legacy High School - The Harlem Ambassadors vs. the Mansfield All-Stars benefiting the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation at Legacy High School, Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Come see the Harlem Ambassadors Show with guest appearances by Deion Sanders, Spud Webb, Ken Hill (former Texas Ranger), Carlos Francis (Oakland Raiders), Kevin Mathis (Atlanta Falcons) and many more. For more information please visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website or call (817) 299-6354.

Grants in Action - Landforms, Erosion and Environmental Engineering Lab!
Cross Timbers Intermediate School - $4,600. Teachers: Wendy Purdy, Larita Lanier, Ricky Kizer, Nancy Mosley and Burke Egner. All 5th and 6th grade students will be exposed to the vocabulary, visual and hands-on experiences the physical earth encounters due to environmental and human interactions. The following materials were purchased for this grant: sandboxes with lids, watering cans, sand for boxes, clay pots, digging tools and PVC pipe for drainage experiments. This will benefit the students at Cross Timbers with hands on learning. The students will explore ways to problem solve environmental issues. To see photos and learn more about this grant please visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website.

Largest Staff Appeal in History of Foundation!
Staff donations to the Education Foundation this year were the largest ever. The Education Foundation thanks the staff for their generous contributions this year. Two campuses that were outstanding this year were Mansfield High School with the largest contribution of $12,500 and the largest contribution from an Elementary campus was Thelma Jones, with a total of $2,210.00. Steve Gast, principal of Mansfield High School, and Dr. Bill Fisher was the Staff Appeal representative for the foundation this year. Campuses with 100% participation will receive a catered breakfast from the MISD Education Foundation. To see photos and learn more please visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website.

Planned Giving to the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation!
Want a way to support your community’s teachers and students? Charitable giving to the MISD Education Foundation is a great way to help Mansfield ISD retain excellent teachers and develop well-educated students. What if something happens to you? Would you want to leave anything to any charitable organization? The Mansfield ISD Education Foundation could be your charity of choice. Gift planning can help you make charitable gifts from your estate while receiving financial benefits for yourself. You can do this either through a charitable remainder trust, charitable lead trust, or gift annuity. To learn more please visit the "How You Can Help" section on Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website.

MISD Education Foundation Kickoff - HUGE Success!!!
Lead Gifts totaling $217,700 was presented at the MISD Education Foundation Kick-off Breakfast on November 1, 2007. We thank these companies for taking the lead in our 2007-2008 Annual Drive toward our goal of $355,000. To see a complete list of companies and photos of the kickoff event please visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website.

COMING SOON - Fall Round Grant Patrol Highlights!

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