Supporting MCS

Giving

 As an independent school, MCS relies on two primary sources of revenue; tuition and fundraising. Fundraising provides the school with the means to enrich our programs and  to enhance the learning environment for our students and faculty.

Your generous financial support is a direct investment in Montessori Community School’s mission to educate the whole child through a unique, child-centered and carefully structured  Montessori curriculum.

Ways to Support MCS

There are many ways you can show your support for MCS. We appreciate all gifts, whether they are of time, talent or treasure.

 Make a Gift

Annual Giving Campaign (hyperlink to Annual Giving Campaign page below)

Planned Giving (hyperlink to planned giving page (to be created)

Foodland Give Aloha (http://www.foodland.com/our-community/give-aloha)

E-Scrip (http://escrip.com/)

In-kind donations of items or services for office or classroom use

Attend our Events

Fun Run

Montessori Magic – Silent and Live Auction

Spring Fling

Volunteer

Become a PFA liaison or Classroom Parent

Share your special skills or talents with the classrooms

Join an Event Committee

Chaperone a field trip

Attend a Work Party

Sort cans and bottles on recycling day

Attend PFA meetings or ask your child’s teacher for other ways you can help

 MCS Annual Giving Campaign

What is the Annual Giving Campaign?

The Annual Giving Campaign is a yearly appeal for contributions to support the current operations of the school. These gifts improve the daily life of every student and every faculty member by enhancing our school’s programs:

*  Academic

*   Music and Art

*   Peace Education

*   Environmental Studies

*   Professional development

*   Tuition assistance

Annual Giving dollars are raised and spent within the same year and are a critical part of the school’s budget. Virtually every independent school across the United States has an Annual Giving Campaign like Montessori Community School’s.

 Your Gift Keeps our Mission Alive

At Montessori Community School, children are encouraged to “learn how to learn,” thus gaining independence and self-confidence.  MCS emphasizes learning by doing and by teaching others.

We provide specially designed, multi-sensorial materials that engage the children constantly in their own learning, allowing each to learn (and to understand) by doing. Multi-age groupings in three-year developmental cycles enable children to internalize what they have learned by teaching the younger children and by being mentors and role models. In this way they also learn leadership and responsibility.

 How will my gift be used?

Each gift to MCS directly enhances our children’s learning environment. Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Giving Campaign help MCS further our goals of providing a quality Montessori education for our children and ensures the long-term stability of the school for future generations of students.

 Every gift to the Annual Giving Campaign provides Montessori Community School with the resources to meet operating expenses, enrich the learning environment, provide professional development opportunities for the teachers and staff, and provide tuition assistance on a needs basis to qualified students

 Who should give to the Annual Giving Campaign?

MCS is a small independent school serving approximately 160 families with a maximum enrollment of 199 students. We do not receive funding from any religious institution. We depend on the support of our parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, faculty, staff and friends of Montessori Community School to enable us to further our educational aims. When our organization is financially healthy, we are able to carry out our mission to its fullest. Ultimately, the entire community benefits.

 How much should I give?

The amount you give is a highly personal decision. Please give thoughtful consideration to what MCS means to you and consider making the Annual Giving Campaign one of your top charitable priorities.

 You may wish to use our Giving Levels as a guide for determining the amount that is right for you. You might also consider spreading your gift out over several monthly installments, using a credit card or giving appreciated securities.

Visionary………..$1,000 and above

Mentor…………..$500 - $999

Educator………$100-$499

Friend………….up to $99

Every gift is valued, and all amounts are greatly appreciated.

How can I make my Gift to the Annual Giving Campaign?

We offer many ways to make an annual gift:

 CASH/CHECK – Gifts of cash are the most common form of support. Simply fill out the remittance card and mail it in, along with your check payable to Montessori Community School.

ONLINE – Click on the Donate Now link to make a secure gift online using any major credit card.


 

PLEDGE – If you choose to make a pledge, you may pay in one sum, or divided into monthly or quarterly installments. Simply indicate your preference on the pledge card  and return to us.

MATCHING GIFTS – Many companies offer to match charitable gifts made by an employee. Matching gifts are credited to the donor and can double or even triple the size of your gift. Please contact your company’s human resources department to find out if they participate in employee matching.

 STOCK – Some donors choose to make a gift of stock or securities. Please contact the Development Director for more information.

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