What exactly is the Challenge?  80% of our families must donate or pledge to the MPAEF by February 28th. If that challenge is met, a generous District family will award $50,000 to the MPAEF for this year's grant to the District.

It's that simple.  Every donation or pledge received between now and February 28, whether it's $10 or $10,000, helps our schools earn that $50,000. 

You've likely heard our superintendent, Maurice Ghysels, talk about how Encinal is a community-funded school.  The Challenge is a perfect opportunity for our Encinal community to prove this is true.

So, how are we doing? Currently, Encinal participation is 43%.  This is a good start, but we have work to do to meet the goal. I cannot stress how important everyone's donation to the MPAEF is to Encinal. These donations currently fund 31 teachers (that's 1 out of every 6 teachers in our District!) and is the difference between our current class sizes and potentially 4 more kids in every Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade class and up to 7 more kids in every 4th and 5th grade class!

Let's begin meeting-and beating-the Challenge today! Donate or pledge to the MPAEF at http://bit.ly/DonateMPAEF. I know we can reach or exceed that 80% participation rate because I've seen firsthand how this community cares for all of our students.  

 

Thank you to the 43% of families who have already responded as you have set the bar high! If you have questions about the MPAEF Participation Challenge or how Encinal benefits, please don't hesitate to contact me at sburns@mpcsd.org. 

Regards, 
Ms. Burns