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Welcome
Since 1998, The Mansfield ISD Education Foundation has given back in excess
of $1,735,601 to MISD Schools, in the form of Educator Grants made possible
by the common passion for excellence in education that is shared by our
community. The Foundation serves as an
investment vehicle for those who
support the vision of excellence in education for which Mansfield ISD is
known. The Foundation provides an innovative source of funding to support
the school districts educational plan of excellence. Our goal is to provide
funds for those projects and activities that go beyond the normal classroom
experience
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on Funding Priorities]
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.
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
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.
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 2007
Mansfield ISD Education Foundation
Academic Recognition Banquet.
Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Director, Linda Bacsik welcomes back all the teachers and staff to the 2010-2011 school year with some exciting news about a new grant program and information on the foundation office’s new location.
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, for more information click here.
The Mansfield ISD Education Foundation will hold a grant workshop on Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the MISD Great Room. Learn: Tips on writing a winning grant, budget information, samples of winning grants score sheet. Sign up on Eduphoria!
Mini-Grants are available for up to $250.00 and are due on Monday, September 13, 2010 by 4:30 p.m. to the foundation office. Only individual classroom teachers are eligible to apply. Grants application forms can be emailed to the foundation office at or dropped off at 1016 Magnolia #200. Only one submission per teacher. Mini grants will be awarded at your campus by Oct 15, 2010. Checks will be made out to the campus. For more information please view the “Mini-Grant” Guidlines or contact Linda Bacsik or Wendy Sardella at ext. 6354 or ext. 6355.
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School receives $1547.37 grant for - Who Gives a Hoot? Teachers: Linda Zumwalt, Ashley Coffman, Olga Felan, Athena Johnson, Joelene Prust, Kellie Scanlan, Bianca Wilson and Kristi Wilson received a grant for $ 1547.37 from the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation. The grant funds will be used to purchase a projector, owl pellets and other lab supplies. These tools will be used for students to learn facts about and explore the owl during it’s everyday life activities, including the owl’s impact on the eco-system. All their work will be saved and presented in a power point presentation.
Mansfield High School receives $802.90 grant for - It is Easy to be Green! Teacher Danny McMahan received a grant for $ 802.90 from the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation. The grant funds will be used to purchase a heavy duty paper shredder and paper making supplies. Students will use these tools to take their shredded paper and recycle it into paper pulp that will be used as scrap paper and special events stationary. The paper pulp can also be used for other art projects district wide.
Mary Lillard Intermediate School receives $1658.50 grant for - From All Angles. Teachers: Carol Welle and Sharon Hunstable received a grant for $1658.50 from the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation. The grant funds will be used to purchase various quilting equipment and supplies. Using these tools with at risk students, to create quilt blocks, gives these students a hands on experience in measuring and reasoning activities that focus on organization, precision and sequential actions.
Legacy High School Received $2,779.13 grant for - Cowbell Cafe - Women’s Division of the Mansfield Chamber Grant. Teachers, Michelle Lutes and Jayme Schroeder received a grant for $2,779.13 from the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation. The grant will provide funds to purchase equipment and supplies for a restaurant/café. Students will benefit by gaining food service experience and skills that will lead to future job placement, as well as, reinforce their every day living skills.
**Attention: THERE HAVE BEEN IMPORTANT CHANGES MADE TO THE GRANT GUIDELINES** re: ONLY the Lead Grant Writing Teacher or Teachers will be required to sign submitted grant(s)
Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Signature Grants Programs!
The Mansfield ISD Education Foundation offers seven different kinds of grants made available to MISD teachers and staff for grant funding.
1. Innovative Teaching Grant.
2. Think Big Grant $10,000 awarded once a year fall or spring.
3. National Semiconductor Math and Science Grant $10,000 awarded THIS FALL ONLY 2010.
4. Sunrise Rotary Club Grant $5,000 emphasis on Special Needs awarded in the spring.
5. Battle of the Nines Grant $5,000 emphasis on Community Service awarded in the spring.
6. Council of PTAs Grant, Every Child One Voice $10,000 awarded one a year
7. Meredith Hatch Memorial Grant $5,000 awarded fall or spring of this year emphasis on elementary health and fitness.
8. Top of Texas Grant $3,000 fall and $3,000 spring. K-12 eligible. Must have a photography element in the grant
The Mansfield ISD Education Foundation - Academic Recognition Banquet 2010 will be held on April 26, 2010 at the Arlington Convention Center, 7:00 p.m.
Each year the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation recognizes the Top 60 graduating seniors, and provide for them an opportunity to thank an educator who has influenced them the most. The pride that is evident in these mentors as they listen to quotes from the students emphasizes the importance of this noble vocation. To witness the impact that our educators have had on our district’s top students is a remarkable experience.
