Fall Giving is one of two major fundraising events for Maryland Avenue Montessori each school year that is organized by MAM Fund. Money raised through the MAM Fund goes directly back to our school community, supporting our students, teachers, and staff in meaningful ways.

Your support helps fund:

Teacher Discretionary Funds - teachers can purchase supplies and resources their classrooms and students need without having to spend their own money.
Field Trips - every student at MAM can participate in field trips at no cost to their family, including busing to the field trips.
Rain Garden - ongoing care and upkeep of our school’s rain garden.

When you give to the MAM Fund, you’re directly supporting the experiences, resources, and people that make Maryland Avenue Montessori such a special school.

Schedule of Activities for 2026

Tuesday, October 6th - Morning Coffee

7:00 - 8:00 am by the MAM flagpole
Start your day with some MAM community time! Drop off the kids and head to the flagpole to grab a hot or cold brew, make some new friends or catch up with old ones, and enjoy a few extra minutes together before the day gets going.

We’re excited to debut this year’s Jaguar Java, made in collaboration with Idyll Coffee Roasters. Bags are $20 each and available for purchase. NEW! We are offering a second option to purchase coffee by pre-order, which includes additional Idyll blends. Coffee purchasing options and details are HERE.

Please consider putting what you’d normally spend on your daily cup toward MAM. Every cup, every gift, and every little bit adds up to big support for our school.

Thursday, October 8th - Tiny Art Show

3:30 - 7:30 pm at Vier North (1832 E. North Ave)
The Tiny Art Show is back for year two! Come to Vier North to check out the amazing art created by our MAM students. 340 mini masterpieces, inspired by the legendary Yayoi Kusama, will be on display for all to enjoy.

Come celebrate our amazing young artists and enjoy a fun evening with fellow MAM families! Show your support of our young artists by making a donation. A full dinner menu, kids menu, and exclusive lemonade bar will be available for purchase. No purchase necessary to attend.

Made possible by a generous donation from Bliffert Lumber and the creative genius of our new art teacher, Mrs. S.

Monday, October 12th - Morning Coffee

7:00 - 8:00 am by the MAM flagpole
Kicking of week 2 of Fall Giving, we will have another morning coffee! Drop off the kids and head to the flagpole to grab a hot or cold brew, make some new friends or catch up with old ones, and enjoy a few extra minutes together before the day gets going.

Bags of Jaguar Java, made in collaboration with Idyll Coffee Roasters, will be available for purchase. Bags are $20 each. NEW! We are offering a second option to purchase coffee by pre-order, which includes additional Idyll blends. Coffee purchasing options and details are HERE.

Please consider putting what you’d normally spend on your daily cup toward MAM. Every cup, every gift, and every little bit adds up to big support for our school.

Friday, October 16th - MAM '26 Bike Race

5:00 - 7:30 pm on the MAM playground
Back by popular demand, the MAM bike race is ready to roll! Get ready for the second annual MAM '26, a fun-filled bike ride celebrating movement, excitement, and MAM community spirit. This event is about joy, participation, and connection, not competition. Whether your kiddo is zooming on two wheels or still mastering the art of balance, MAM '26 is for everyone.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
- A kid-friendly biking course entirely on school grounds
- Fun and silly bonus checkpoints along the route
- Music, cheering, and tons of MAM spirit
- NEW! Two riding waves:
  - Easy Riders @ 5:15 pm- for kiddos new to wheels or anyone who prefers a more casual pace
  - Trail Blazers @ 5:45 pm - for confident riders ready to pick up the pace
- NEW! Limited-edition commemorative MAM '26 tees available for purchase (click "Donate & Tickets" to purchase)
- NEW! Optional Pledging: Rally your village! Invite grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, friends, and fellow MAM fans to chip in and support your kiddo - and all the experiences, opportunities, and little extras that make MAM so special. Every dollar counts!
- All wheels are welcome! Bikes, trikes, scooters, and training wheels are all invited. Helmets are required for every rider. Water bottles recommended.
- Wheel decorating and onsite registration will start at 4:30 pm

Registration is OPEN!
- Register here: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/WI/Milwaukee/MAM26
- EARLY BIRD BONUS: Register by Wednesday, October 7th and receive a limited-edition commemorative MAM26 tee to wear for the ride!

2026 Maryland Avenue Montessori Fall Giving

Maryland Avenue Montessori Fund - MAM Fund