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Welcome Back - News & Announcements for 8-18-2008

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:31:00 GMT

<center> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="600" height="250"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600" height="250" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <tr> <td colspan="3"><img border="0" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/newsletter-template_01.jpg" width="600" height="272"></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="20"> <p style="text-align:center; font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10px; color:#B2B2B2;">Sun Aug 17, 2008</td> <td rowspan="2"> <img border="0" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/newsletter-template_03.jpg" width="245" height="53"></td> <td height="20"> <p style="text-align:center; font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10px; color:#B2B2B2;">Vol 1 - Issue 3</td> </tr> <tr> <td><img border="0" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/newsletter-template_05.jpg" width="180" height="33"></td> <td><img border="0" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/newsletter-template_06.jpg" width="175" height="33"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <tr> <td height="100%" valign="top"><div style="background: #213B9A;color: #ffffff;height: 20px;width: 260px;font-weight: bold;font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:1px;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;margin: 5 0 0 5;">In This Issue</div> <div style="background: #D2E5FC;width: 260px;height: 100%;margin: 0 5 0 5;font-family:tahoma;font-size:12px;"> <ul style="list-style-image: url('http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif');margin-left: 20; margin-right: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <li><a href="#1" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Celebrating 10 Years - Join Us!</a> <li><a href="#2" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Special Thanks to Our Current Donors!</a> <li><a href="#3" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">MISD Back To School Olympics!!</a> <li><a href="#4" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Welcome Back Foundation Board Members!!</a> <li><a href="#5" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">New Foundation Board Meeting Dates Posted!</a> <li><a href="#6" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Grant Application Deadline October 6, 2008</a> <li><a href="#7" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Foundation Plans Tribute to Meredith Hatch</a> <li><a href="#8" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Grant in Action! - West Wing Follies! </a> <li><a href="#9" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">View Fall and Spring 07-08 Grants Awarded</a> <li><a href="#10" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Foundation Golf Tournament Held!</a> <li><a href="#11" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Grant In Action - Shall We Dance�the Jalisco?</a> <li><a href="#12" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Hi Mom & Dad! - 2008 Banquet Video</a> <li><a href="#13" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Thanks National Semiconductor!</a> <li><a href="#14" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">IMPORTANT - MISD Foundation Grant Winners</a> <li><a href="#15" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">How You Can Help!</a> <li><a href="#16" style="color:#833750;font-size:7pt;font-family: Verdana">Questions? - Contact Us</a> </ul> </div></td> <td valign="top"><div style="background: #ffcb38;height: 20px;width: 335px;font-weight: bold;font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;margin: 5 0 0 0;">News & Announcements for 8-18-2008</div> <div style="height:100%;width: 335px;margin: 5 0 0 0;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;"> Since 1998, The Mansfield ISD Education <br> Foundation has given back in excess of <br> $1,600,000 to MISD Schools, in the form of <br> Educator Grants made possible <br> by the common passion for excellence <br> in education that is shared by our community. <br> <br> The Foundation serves as an investment vehicle <br> for those who support the vision of excellence in education for which Mansfield ISD is known. The Foundation provides an innovative source <br> of funding to support the school district's <br> educational plan of excellence. Our goal is <br> to provide funds for those projects and activities that go beyond the normal classroom experience. </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="1"></a>Celebrating 10 Years - Join Us!</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:252;height: auto !important; height:252; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 0 0 5;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;width:297;float:right;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/10th_Logo_Small_copy.jpg" width="297 height="252"> </div> 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. <br> <br> 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. <div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/category/donors" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="2"></a>Special Thanks to Our Current Donors!</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:568;height: auto !important; height:568; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 5 5 0; width:63;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;float:left;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/testes4.jpg" width="63 height="568"> </div> Multi-Year Donors: <br> � Frost Bank<br> � Huckabee & Associates<br> � National Semiconductor<br> � Spring Creek Companies<br> <br> Platinum Partner: <br> � Lightner Sams Foundation <br> � MISD Staff <br> � National Semiconductor Foundation <br> <br> Gold Partner: <br> � Perdue, Brandon , Fielder, Collins & Mott <br> <br> Silver Partner<br> � Balfour Beatty Construction<br> � Battle of the Nines<br> � Chesapeake Energy<br> � Children�s Courtyard<br> � Cummings Electrical<br> � DMG Masonry<br> � EOG Resources<br> � Fast Signs South Arlington<br> � Harris Methodist Fort Worth<br> � John & Melinda Conn<br> � Medical Center of Arlington<br> � MR Development<br> � Methodist Mansfield Hospital<br> � Primrose School of Walnut Creek<br> � Ramtech Building Systems<br> � SHW Group<br> � Solvay Engineered Polymers<br> � Spring Creek<br> � Sunrise Rotary Club Mansfield<br> � Texas Trust Credit Union<br> � Women�s Division of the Chamber<br> � XTO Energy, Inc.<br> <br> See the complete list of donors! <div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/donors/2005-2006-mansfield-isd-education-foundation-donors-2007-08-51" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="3"></a>MISD Back To School Olympics!!</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:200;height: auto !important; height:200; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 0 0 5;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;width:268;float:right;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/Hawaiian_Falls_copy.jpg" width="268 height="200"> </div> 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. <br> <br> 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) <br> <br> ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION****<br> WHEN ORDERING ON-LINE YOU WILL HAVE TO CLICK THE BACK BUTTON 3X TO ADD ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO YOUR CART! <br> <br> 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. <div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/index/mansfield-isd-back-to-school-olympics%e2%80%9d-at-hawaiian-falls-water-park-2008-08-293" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="4"></a>Welcome Back Foundation Board Members!!</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:75;height: auto !important; height:75; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 5 5 0; width:206;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;float:left;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/desk.jpg" width="206 height="75"> </div> Thank you to our volunteer Board of Directors made up of business, community and education leaders who believe Great Schools are Everyone's Business. <br> <br> In the next issue the foundation welcomes and introduces the NEWEST Foundation Board Members! <br> <br> NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON!!! <div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/category/board-of-directors" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="5"></a>New Foundation Board Meeting Dates Posted!</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:75;height: auto !important; height:75; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 0 0 5;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;width:206;float:right;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/Palm.jpg" width="206 height="75"> </div> The Foundation Board meets once a month to discuss foundation events and fundraising ideas. <br> <br> Board members can find all the newest meeting dates now posted!<div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/calendar/cal_list.php?op=evlist&sort=2&catview=0&limit=0" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="6"></a>Grant Application Deadline October 6, 2008</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:67;height: auto !important; height:67; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 5 5 0; width:295;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;float:left;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/GAD.jpg" width="295 height="67"> </div> 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. <br> <br> <br> If you are applying for a grant that includes technology, it is recommended that you have TTCCC certification, but it is not required! <br> <br> 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.<div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/category/grants" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="7"></a>Foundation Plans Tribute to Meredith Hatch</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:200;height: auto !important; height:200; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 0 0 5;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;width:296;float:right;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/6.jpg" width="296 height="200"> </div> 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. <br> <br> �She will be extremely missed,� Executive Director Linda Bacsik said. �She touched so many people.� <br> <br> Read more to view a photo slideshow of Meredith during the Foundation Grant Awards Day. <br> <br> COMING SOON - Producer Allen J. Oliver is currently in production on a Special Video Presentation Honoring Meredith Hatch!<div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/index/mansfield-foundation-plans-annual-tribute-to-school-co-founder-2008-06-282" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="8"></a>Grant in Action! - West Wing Follies! </div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:200;height: auto !important; height:200; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 5 5 0; width:323;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;float:left;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/Cover_copy.jpg" width="323 height="200"> </div> Danny Jones Middle School 8th Grade Class presented West Wing Follies - The Complete History of the United States Presidency in about 90 minutes. <br> <br> The group performed at Timberview High School Performing Arts Theater. <br> <br> View the playbill and poster signed by the cast in addition to photos from performance and behind the scenes. <div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/index/grant-in-action-west-wing-follies-2008-08-297" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="9"></a>View Fall and Spring 07-08 Grants Awarded</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:130;height: auto !important; height:130; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 0 0 5;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;width:332;float:right;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/Grants_List.jpg" width="332 height="130"> </div> View some of the progressive ideas and creative projects that garnered recent foundation grants. <br> <br> 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. <br> <br> See video of "grants in action" - hear the impact these grants are having on the teachers and students of Mansfield ISD. <div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/category/grants" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="10"></a>Foundation Golf Tournament Held!</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:200;height: auto !important; height:200; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 5 5 0; width:296;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;float:left;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/14.jpg" width="296 height="200"> </div> 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. <br> <br> 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. <br> <br> Watch the photo slideshow!<div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/index/mansfield-isd-education-foundation-golf-tournament-june-16-2008-2008-06-243#more-243" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="11"></a>Grant In Action - Shall We Dance�the Jalisco?</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:200;height: auto !important; height:200; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 0 0 5;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;width:296;float:right;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/58_(2)_copy.jpg" width="296 height="200"> </div> 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! <br> <br> 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. <br> <br> See video and watch the photo slideshow!<div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/video-library/grant-showcasing/shall-we-dance%e2%80%a6the-jalisco-2008-08-306" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="12"></a>Hi Mom & Dad! - 2008 Banquet Video</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:217;height: auto !important; height:217; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 5 5 0; width:267;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;float:left;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/MomDad.jpg" width="267 height="217"> </div> The Top 60 Graduating Seniors deliver these heartfelt messages to their Moms and Dads as they near the end of the high school career. <br> <br> This video was shown during dinner service at the 2008 Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Academic Recognition Banquet. <br> <br> Watch the video! <div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/category/academic-recogintion-banquet" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="13"></a>Thanks National Semiconductor!</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:200;height: auto !important; height:200; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 0 0 5;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;width:267;float:right;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/easter_354_copy.jpg" width="267 height="200"> </div> 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. <br> <br> 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. <br> <br> 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! <br> <br> Sincerely, Fred Garza <br> Mansfield ISD Science Coordinator<div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/index/grant-in-action-thanks-national-semiconductor-2008-05-277" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="14"></a>IMPORTANT - MISD Foundation Grant Winners</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:73;height: auto !important; height:73; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 5 5 0; width:329;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;float:left;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/showus2.jpg" width="329 height="73"> </div> 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.</div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="15"></a>How You Can Help!</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:93;height: auto !important; height:93; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 0 0 5;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;width:135;float:right;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/catimage4_copy.jpg" width="135 height="93"> </div> 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: <br> <br> <br> � Academic Banquet <br> � Grant Awards<br> � Grant Showcasing<br> � Marketing Videos<br> � Special Events<br> � Training & Promotional Videos<br><br> 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.<div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/category/how-you-can-help" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> <div style="height:20px;background: #ffeab0;width:100%;font-family: verdana;font-size: 14px;padding-left: 5px;padding-top:2px;margin: 10 5 0 5;vertical-align: middle;font: small-caps;font-weight:bold;"><a name="16"></a>Questions? - Contact Us</div> <div style="margin: 5;font-family: verdana;font-size:12px;min-height:161;height: auto !important; height:161; "> <div style="background: #ffeab0;margin: 0 5 5 0; width:214;padding:5px;font-family: tahoma;font-size:12px;font-style: italic;float:left;" > <img style="margin-bottom:5px;" src="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/volume_1/3/images/Linda_Bacsik_-_Director_copy.jpg" width="214 height="161"> </div> If you have any news, ideas, comments or suggestions please let us know. <br> <br> Linda Bacsik, Director <br> Foundation Address:<br> 609 East Broad Street - Mansfield, TX 76063<br> Phone:(817) 299-6354 or fax:(817) 473-5645<br> <div style="margin:5px;text-align:right"><a href="http://www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org/contact-us.php" target="_blank">Read More <img src="http://mansfieldisdfoundation.org/newsletter/images/bullet.gif" width="9" height="15" border="0"></a></div> <p>  </p> </div> </td> </tr> </table>

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Welcome Back - News & Announcements for 8-18-2008

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:31:00 GMT

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Mansfield ISD Education Foundation News and Announcements 2-6-2008

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:31:00 GMT

<p>The Harlem Ambassadors Are Coming!  Thursday, February 7, 2008<br /> The Harlem Ambassadors vs. The Mansfield All-stars benefitting The Mansfield ISD Education Foundation at Legacy High School Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Get ready for dazzling ball-handling tricks, high-flying slam dunks and hilarious family comedy. Join the Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Legacy High School, as they take on the Mansfield All-Stars. The Harlem AmbassadorsIts not your grandfathers basketball show!<br /> <br /> See Deion Sanders, Spud Webb, Carlos Francis (Former NFL player), Mansfield ISD coaches and more stars. Jody Dean will be featured as our guest announcer. <br /> <br /> Tickets can be purchased in advance at Frost Bank, Texas Trust Credit Union, Palios Pizza, Trios Pizza and the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation office or at the door. <br /> <br /> All proceeds benefit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation. Tickets are $6 students / employees and $8 for adults. Groups of 20 or more get a $2 per ticket discount. At the door: Students / employees $8 and adults $10.00 <br /> <br /> For more information, contact the MISD Education Foundation at (817) 299-6354. <br /> <br /> Ticket Locations:<br /> <br /> Frost Bank<br /> 1000 Walnut Creek, Mansfield<br /> <br /> Texas Trust Credit Union<br /> 1900 Country Club, Mansfield<br /> <br /> Palios Pizza<br /> Hwy 157, Mansfield<br /> <br /> Trios Pizza<br /> 1301 E. Debbie Lane, Mansfield<br /> <br /> MISD Education Foundation<br /> 609 E. Broad, Mansfield<br /> <br /> TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT ALL MISD MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES!!<br /> <br /> Mansfield ISD Coaches playing in the Basketball Game:<br /> <br /> Richie Alfred - MHS<br /> Natasha Stewart - MHS<br /> Kenni Patton - MHS<br /> Chalisa Branch - THS<br /> Eric McDade - THS<br /> Marchie Murdock - LHS<br /> Amy Tennison - LHS<br /> Jason Mutterer - SHS<br /> Nick Garrett - Worley<br /> Christian Garippa - Wester<br /> Jeff Russell - Danny Jones<br /> Cedric Shelby - James Coble<br /> Jason Pounds - T A Howard<br /> <br /> Other Players:<br /> <br /> Brian Hernalsteen - Mansfield News Mirror<br /> Samantha Morrow - UTA Womens Basketball Coach<br /> Michael Evans - Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church<br /> Bob Morrison - Deputy Superintendent MISD<br /> Mansfield Fire Department Representative<br /> Hobey Strawn - MISD Foundation Member<br /> <br /> Sponsors for the Mansfield ISD - Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show:<br /> <br /> Bethlehem Baptist Church<br /> Frost Bank<br /> Mansfield Janitorial Supply<br /> Healthy Body Chiropractic<br /> Texas Trust Credit Union<br /> Nationwide Insurance<br /> Ride N Zone<br /> Summit Security<br /> Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller LLP<br /> Comet Cleaners<br /> FastSigns<br /> Westlake Hardware<br /> Terry Moore<br /> Raymond Meeks<br /> Denton Wilson<br /> Hobey Strawn<br /> Michael Williams<br /> Division 1 Sports<br /> Arlington Star Telegram<br /> Karma Medical Supply<br /> Trios Pizza<br /> Mansfield Chiropractic<br /> <br /> **Reminder  Video Library Update  New Grants in Action!<br /> 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 and Lights Fantastic at Summit High School. Produced by Allen J. Oliver Productions in Association with the Mansfield ISD <br /> Education Foundation.<br /> <br /> Planned Giving to the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation!<br /> Want a way to support your communitys 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.<br /> <br /> We want to feature YOUR Grant on our Website!<br /> If you are a Mansfield ISD Education Foundation grant winner and have fully implemented your grant idea please let us know. We want to feature your grant on the website complete with a detailed description of your grant, photo gallery and chance to be featured in the foundation annual marketing video. Please send us photos in the jpeg format and a word document explaining your grant.<br /> <br /> Please encourage anyone in the district and the community to become a subscriber of the MISD Education Foundation's newsletter and they will receive foundation news relevant to their needs.<br /> <br /> Allen J. Oliver is the media coordinator to Foundation Director, Linda Bacsik. All foundation video material is produced by Allen J. Oliver Productions, since 1998. <br /> <br /> Please let us know you stopped by and don't forget to save us in your favorites. Visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Website at:<br /> www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Stay tuned to the news and announcement ticker at the top of our homepage for all the latest information happening with the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.</p>

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Mansfield ISD Education Foundation News and Announcements 1-7-2008

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:35:00 GMT

<p>MISD Education Foundation 2nd Round Grant Application Deadline<br /> Signed applications are due to Linda Bacsik, Director of Foundation & Grant Development, at the MISD Administration office no later than Tuesday Jan. 22 by 4:30pm. <br /> <br /> REMEMBER - If you are applying for a grant with technology equipment you must have your TTCC certification or be signed up for an upcoming class. Please send your grants to Ray Jaksa for approval.<br /> <br /> The Harlem Ambassadors Are Coming!  Thursday, February 7, 2008<br /> The Harlem Ambassadors vs. The Mansfield All-stars benefitting The Mansfield ISD Education Foundation at Legacy High School Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Get ready for dazzling ball-handling tricks, high-flying slam dunks and hilarious family comedy. Join the Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Legacy High School, as they take on the Mansfield All-Stars. The Harlem AmbassadorsIts not your grandfathers basketball show!<br /> <br /> See Deion Sanders, Spud Webb, Carlos Francis (Former NFL player), Mansfield ISD coaches and more stars. Jody Dean will be featured as our guest announcer. <br /> <br /> Tickets can be purchased in advance at Frost Bank, Texas Trust Credit Union, Palios Pizza, Trios Pizza and the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation office or at the door. <br /> <br /> All proceeds benefit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation. Tickets are $6 students / employees and $8 for adults. Groups of 20 or more get a $2 per ticket discount. At the door: Students / employees $8 and adults $10.00 <br /> <br /> For more information, contact the MISD Education Foundation at <br /> (817) 299-6354<br /> <br /> Ticket Locations:<br /> <br /> Frost Bank<br /> 1000 Walnut Creek, Mansfield<br /> <br /> Texas Trust Credit Union<br /> 1900 Country Club, Mansfield<br /> <br /> Palios Pizza<br /> Hwy 157, Mansfield<br /> <br /> Trios Pizza<br /> 1301 E. Debbie Lane, Mansfield<br /> <br /> MISD Education Foundation<br /> 609 E. Broad, Mansfield<br /> <br /> Mansfield ISD Coaches playing in the Basketball Game:<br /> <br /> Richie Alfred - MHS<br /> Natasha Stewart - MHS<br /> Kenni Patton - MHS<br /> Chalisa Branch - THS<br /> Eric McDade - THS<br /> Marchie Murdock - LHS<br /> Amy Tennison - LHS<br /> Jason Mutterer - SHS<br /> Nick Garrett - Worley<br /> Christina Garippa - Wester<br /> Jeff Russell - Danny Jones<br /> Ryan Young - James Coble<br /> Jason Pounds - T A Howard<br /> <br /> Other Players:<br /> <br /> Brian Hernalsteen - Mansfield News Mirror<br /> Samantha Morrow - UTA Womens Basketball Coach<br /> Michael Evans - Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church<br /> Bob Morrison - Deputy Superintendent MISD<br /> Mansfield Fire Department Representative<br /> Hobey Strawn  MISD Foundation Member <br /> <br /> Sponsors for the Mansfield ISD Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show:<br /> <br /> Bethlehem Baptist Church<br /> Frost Bank<br /> Mansfield Janitorial Supply<br /> Healthy Body Chiropractic<br /> Texas Trust Credit Union<br /> Nationwide Insurance<br /> Ride N Zone<br /> Summit Security <br /> Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller LLP<br /> Comet Cleaners<br /> FastSigns<br /> Westlake Hardware<br /> Terry Moore<br /> Raymond Meeks<br /> Denton Wilson<br /> Hobey Strawn<br /> Michael Williams<br /> Division 1 Sports <br /> <br /> ** Reminder  2007 Fall Round Grant Awards Video<br /> Come along and join the fun and excitement of awarding grant funds to teachers and students. Community members, donors and foundation board members deliver those big checks to many MISD campuses. Watch highlights from the Fall Round of grant awards. To watch the video please visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website.<br /> <br /> ** Reminder  More Donors See Benefits of Giving Securities Over Cash<br /> More donors are choosing to give charitable gifts in the form of securities  such as stock, mutual funds, and other investments  instead of cash, reports The Wall Street Journal. The current strong stock market and the benefits of efficiency and tax savings for the donor and the recipient charity seem to be driving this trend, the newspaper says. Visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website for the complete article.<br /> <br /> **Reminder  MISD Education Foundation 2008 Marketing Video!<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> **Reminder  Video Library Update  New Grants in Action!<br /> 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 and Lights Fantastic at Summit High School. Produced by Allen J. Oliver Productions in Association with the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.<br /> <br /> Planned Giving to the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation!<br /> Want a way to support your communitys 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.<br /> <br /> We want to feature YOUR Grant on our Website!<br /> If you are a Mansfield ISD Education Foundation grant winner and have fully implemented your grant idea please let us know. We want to feature your grant on the website complete with a detailed description of your grant, photo gallery and chance to be featured in the foundation annual marketing video. Please send us photos in the jpeg format and a word document explaining your grant.<br /> <br /> Please encourage anyone in the district and the community to become a subscriber of the MISD Education Foundation's newsletter and they will receive foundation news relevant to their needs.<br /> <br /> Allen J. Oliver is the media coordinator to Foundation Director, Linda Bacsik. All foundation video material is produced by Allen J. Oliver Productions, since 1998. <br /> <br /> Please let us know you stopped by and don't forget to save us in your favorites. Visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Website at: www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Stay tuned to the news and announcement ticker at the top of our homepage for all the latest information happening with the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.</p>

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Mansfield ISD Education Foundation News and Announcements 12-12-2007

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:58:00 GMT

<p>The Education Foundation board of directors would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The board would also like to thank all of our donors who have generously given to the foundation for the benefit of teachers and students in Mansfield ISD. Thank you to the teachers who have spent their days, nights and weekends writing their grant proposals. We applaud the dedication you have to your profession and your dedication to the students that you educate every day.<br /> <br /> **NEW**  November Grant Awards Video<br /> Come along and join the fun and excitement of awarding grant funds to teachers and students. Community members, donors and foundation board members deliver those big checks to many MISD campuses. Watch highlights from the November 2007 Fall Round of grant awards. To watch the video please visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website.<br /> <br /> **NEW** - More Donors See Benefits of Giving Securities Over Cash<br /> More donors are choosing to give charitable gifts in the form of securities  such as stock, mutual funds, and other investments  instead of cash, reports The Wall Street Journal. The current strong stock market and the benefits of efficiency and tax savings for the donor and the recipient charity seem to be driving this trend, the newspaper says. Visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website for the complete article.<br /> <br /> Foundation 2nd Round Grant Application Deadline<br /> Signed applications are due to Linda Bacsik, Director of Foundation & Grant Development, at the MISD Administration office no later than Tuesday Jan. 22 by 4:30pm. <br /> <br /> REMEMBER - If you are applying for a grant with technology equipment you must have your TTCC certification or be signed up for an upcoming class. Please send your grants to Ray Jaksa for approval.<br /> <br /> Reminder - MISD Education Foundation NEW 2008 Marketing Video!<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Reminder - Video Library Update  New Grants in Action!<br /> Please visit the video library section of the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website and see new innovative teaching grants in action. Including:<br /> · Cowboys Count with Winning Numbers<br /> · Explore!! (Improving Science Skills through Hands-On Laboratory Experiments)<br /> · More Summit High School Fish Fest<br /> · Outdoor Learning Center - National Semiconductor Math & Science Grant<br /> · Welcome to Glass Class<br /> · Lights Fantastic  Summit High School<br /> Produced by Allen J. Oliver Productions in Association with the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.<br /> <br /> The Harlem Ambassadors <br /> 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), Mike Williams (Former Detroit Piston) and many more. For more information please visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website or call (817) 299-6354. <br /> <br /> Planned Giving to the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation!<br /> Want a way to support your communitys 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.<br /> <br /> Have a question about the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation?<br /> Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions and about our programs as well as information on becoming a volunteer or a foundation board member. Links throughout the answers to your questions will guide you to further information on our website. To learn more please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> If you are a Mansfield ISD Education Foundation grant winner and have fully implemented your grant idea please let us know. We want to feature your grant on the website complete with a detailed description of your grant, photo gallery and chance to be featured in the foundation annual marketing video. Please send us photos in the jpeg format and a word document explaining your grant.<br /> <br /> Please encourage anyone in the district and the community to become a subscriber of the MISD Education Foundation's newsletter and they will receive foundation news relevant to their needs.<br /> <br /> Allen J. Oliver is the media coordinator to Foundation Director, Linda Bacsik. All foundation video material is produced by Allen J. Oliver Productions, since 1998.<br /> <br /> Please let us know you stopped by and don't forget to save us in your favorites. Visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Website at: www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Stay tuned to the news and announcement ticker at the top of our homepage for all the latest information happening with the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.</p>

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Mansfield ISD Education Foundation News and Announcements 11-13-2007

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:24:00 GMT

<p>You are receiving this newsletter as part of your subscription to the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website. If you are an employee of the Mansfield ISD you are receiving this newsletter as part of your district provided e-mail ending in @mansfieldisd.org. The foundation wants to make sure that all MISD teachers and staff members receive this information in order to understand and participate in grant funding provided by the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.<br /> <br /> Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website features include:<br /> <br /> · Monthly-featured grants in action with video and photo galleries<br /> · On-line calendar of events and deadlines for applications<br /> · A comprehensive on-line video library<br /> · On-line donation options and information<br /> · Grant applications, training, tips and information <br /> · Learn about How You Can Help and the many options<br /> · Information on the Golf Tournament and Annual Academic Banquet<br /> · See videos of the Grant Patrol<br /> · See photos and learn who is on the board of directors<br /> · Volunteer information and how to become a board member<br /> <br /> If you are a Mansfield ISD Education Foundation grant winner and have fully implemented your grant idea please let us know. We want to feature your grant on the website complete with a detailed description of your grant, photo gallery and chance to be featured in the foundation annual marketing video. Please send us photos in the jpeg format and a word document explaining your grant.<br /> <br /> We encourage anyone in the district and the community to become a subscriber of the MISD Education Foundation's newsletter and you will receive foundation news relevant to your needs. Allen J. Oliver is the media coordinator to Foundation Director, Linda Bacsik. All foundation video material is produced by Allen J. Oliver Productions, since 1998.<br /> <br /> - News and Information - MISD Education Foundation November 2007 -<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Video Library Update  New Grants in Action!<br /> Please visit the video library section of the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation website and see new innovative teaching grants in action. Including:<br /> <br /> · Cowboys Count with Winning Numbers<br /> · Explore!! (Improving Science Skills through Hands-On Laboratory Experiments)<br /> · More Summit High School Fish Fest<br /> · Outdoor Learning Center - National Semiconductor Math & Science Grant<br /> · Welcome to Glass Class<br /> · Lights Fantastic  Summit High School<br /> <br /> Produced by Allen J. Oliver Productions in Association with the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.<br /> <br /> Mansfield Night with the Stars - Monday November 19, 2007 @ 7:30 pm!<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> Grants in Action - Landforms, Erosion and Environmental Engineering Lab!<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Largest Staff Appeal in History of Foundation!<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Planned Giving to the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation!<br /> Want a way to support your communitys 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.<br /> <br /> MISD Education Foundation Kickoff - HUGE Success!!!<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> COMING SOON - Fall Round Grant Patrol Highlights!<br /> <br /> Have a question about the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation?<br /> Answers to frequently asked questions and about our programs as well as information on becoming a volunteer or a foundation board member. Links throughout the answers to your questions will guide you to further information on our website. To learn more please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Please let us know you stopped by and don't forget to save us in your favorites. Visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Website at: www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Stay tuned to the news and announcement ticker at the top of our homepage for all the latest information happening with the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.</p>

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Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:39:00 GMT

<p>News and information from the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation<br /> September 2007<br /> <br /> Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Staff Appeal Kick-off!<br /> The MISD Education Foundation kicks off Staff Appeal on Monday Sept. 10, 2007. The staff drive runs from Sept 10 - 28. We hope to top last years total of $54,000 pledged. Winners will be featured on the website. To learn more please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> 1st Round Grant Applications Due 10/1/2007 by 4:30 PM<br /> Signed applications are due to Linda Bacsik, Director of Foundation & Grant Development, at the MISD Administration office 609 E. Broad, Student Services Building - no later than Mon. Oct. 1, 2007. To learn more please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Workshop Held!<br /> The MISD Education Foundation Grant Workshop was held September 11, 2007 in the MISD board room. The teachers were presented with information about how to write a successful grant. Several teachers already had some great ideas for new programs and were very excited about submitting their grant to the foundation. To view photos and the workshop slideshow please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> The Harlem Ambassadors - Coming in February 2008!<br /> The Harlem Ambassadors vs.The Mansfield Allstars benefitting The Mansfield ISD Education Foundation at Legacy High School Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The mission of the Harlem Ambassadors is to deliver a quality basketball show to our audiences throughout the United States and internationally. The show is designed to be fun for customers of all ages, with youngsters being awed for the first time and older folks enjoying the tried-and-true gags like a rerun of a favorite comedy movie. Visit the Harlem Ambassadors website at: www.harlemambassadors.com - More Information coming soon!<br /> <br /> - Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Grants In Action! -<br /> <br /> Back to School Round Up for Success at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary<br /> There are a significant number of students that need additional reading intervention in order to be successful and catch-up with their peers. By providing a back to school option we believe that the students will have the opportunity to focus on their particular need and be prepared for the new school year. The grant was provided by the MISD Education Foundation at a cost of $4,933.50 Kindergarten and First grade. To learn more and see photos and video of this grant please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Summit High School Fish Fest<br /> Mansfield ISD Education Foundation awarded the Fish Fest Grant. The purpose of Fish Fest is to create a welcoming and encouraging environment to Summit High School for the incoming freshmen, so that they will feel secure and comfortable in both academic and social settings. The upperclassmen Fishing Guides will present and provide the tools needed to instill the scholastic and social confidence that the Little Fish will need through the year as they jump in to the big BLUE pond of Summit. Fish Fest was a $10,000 grant awarded by the MISD Education Foundation in the spring of 200. <br /> <br /> Lights Fantastic  Summit High School<br /> Lights Fantastic was a project where photojournalism students learned about the properties of light and how that affected their photos. They also learned how to use the bulb setting on their cameras to capture things like lightning and neon lights in photographs. They used flashlights with and without colored filters to "draw" with light in photos, and they used flashes with and without colored filters to make multiple exposures on one frame. Some students tried using the colored filters to change the color of a solid black or white background to match a color in their subject. The grant gave the students the opportunity to experiment with light and how it could change the mood of their photos. To see the video please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Outdoor Learning Center - Timberview High School<br /> The Star-Telegram published an article - Biology lessons more vivid than a textbook! Senior Morgan Putman learns about science by getting her hands dirty and wading through muddy creek water. Putman, 17, wants to study veterinary medicine in college. She says the knowledge she's gaining from Mansfield Timberview High School's new outdoor learning center is beyond practical. It's also enjoyable. To read the article please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org.<br /> <br /> - Other Foundation News -<br /> <br /> Donor Honored with Plaque from Foundation!<br /> Denton Wilson, President of the MISD Education Foundation, and Linda Bacsik, Director of the Foundation presented Alicia Reber and Manager John Compton with a plaque. This plaque thanks Johnny Carinos for donated food for 250 at the MISD Education Foundation golf tournament in June. To learn more please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Board Member Congratulated for Service!<br /> MISD Education Foundation director Mark Matula congratulates Ken Adair for his three years of service on the Education Foundation board. To learn more please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Have a question about the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation?<br /> Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about our programs as well as information on becoming a volunteer or a foundation board member. Links throughout the answers will guide you to further information on our website. To learn more please visit us at www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Watch the current Foundation Marketing Video and see many photo galleries. Please let us know you stopped by and don't forget to save us in your favorites. Visit the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Website at: www.mansfieldisdfoundation.org<br /> <br /> Stay tuned to the news and announcement ticker at the top of our homepage for all the latest information happening with the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation.</p>

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