The MNS Annual Fund

In addition to organizing community events and sharing parent voices with the school, your PTA covers many expenses that both allow the school to function at a basic level and make attending MNS an exceptional experience for your child. These school expenditures and programs are not paid for by the Department of Education.

Your contributions fund bigger "extras" like teaching assistants in lower grades, reading and math coaches, and arts and enrichment programs by grade — from Art Farm for Pre-K to Ballet for 1st grade, swim classes at Asphalt Green for 2nd grade, National Dance Institute for 3rd and 4th, and Media Literacy and Constitution Works for 5th. They also cover very basic but essential items like smartboards, classroom startup materials, additional recess equipment, technology, and insurance.

We are only able to pay for these things, of course, if parents donate to the PTA. Without Annual Fund donations, these programs will cease to exist — they are entirely PTA funded.

Our largest fundraiser is the Annual Fund — it is the most direct and effective way you can support MNS. Over 50% of PTA revenue comes from Annual Fund donations alone. The costs for our PTA expenses break down to a $1,650 donation per child for the 2026-2027 school year. With these donations, we can effectively plan, organize, and sustain these programs for our children and school staff. If everyone pitches in, no matter the amount, we can reach our goal of 100% participation.

We also offer monthly and quarterly installment payments, stock gifting, pledges, and assistance with company matching — we are open to any giving arrangement that works for your family.

Giving Levels

Partners — $1,650 covers expenses for one child.

Advocates — $2,100 covers your child plus support for additional equipment like recess supplies and smartboards.

Visionaries — $3,300 covers your child plus support for another child from a family in need.

Friends is for any amount your family is comfortable contributing — we welcome gifts of all sizes and are grateful for every dollar.

Donate

We prefer all donations be made online. If you prefer to pay by check, please make it payable to MNS PTA with "Annual Fund" and your child's name in the memo line. You can drop your check in the main office or send it in with your child — please give their teacher a heads up!

Thank you in advance for your donations. Every little bit helps keep our school a success.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at annualappeal@mnspta.org. Thank you for your support!

2026-2027 Annual Fund