500 Students Participate in the Annual Physics Fairs
More than 500 students participated in the Physics Fairs with thousands of parents and neighbors attending. The Physics Fairs highlight the results of students' long-term group projects in which components are assembled into a chain reaction sequence, and principles of physics and engineering are put into practice.
In addition, Irondale High School hosted a STEM career fair, which included representatives from a number of local organizations, including Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Cummins.
The Foundation has supported this initiative since 1999. To help support the Mounds View Schools Physics Fairs and other initiatives like it, click here.
Mounds View Schools Education Foundation
Partnering for Education Lunch a Huge Success!
The event featured Dr. Robert Veninga, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, who presented Resilience: What it is and why it matters!
Dan Hoverman, Superintendent of Mounds View Public Schools, presented a few important new initiatives that are preparing all students for possibilities beyond K-12, including some of those funded by the Foundation:
Juniors at Irondale and Mounds View High Schools Take the ACT Test
In April, Mounds View Public Schools became the first and only district in Minnesota to provide the ACT and writing exam, free of charge, to all district juniors thanks to a grant from the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation.
Financial Literacy course piloted at Area Learning Center
Understanding and managing money can be a daunting task for young adults in today's world. Budgeting, credit cards, loans, debt, saving and investing, inflation, taxes - the list goes on. Thanks to a donation from Country Financial, MVSEF has funded the development of a high-school level Financial Literacy course. This hybrid course, which is being piloted at the Area Learning Center, helps students to understand fundamental principles of personal finance. Students are also given the opportunity to explore how education, skills, and career choices may affect their future income and goals, and to practice personal money management skills.
The objectives for the course were designed to align with the U.S. Department of Treasury's criteria for effective financial literacy education programs, and with Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy's national standards. RoAnne Elliot, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Mounds View Schools, hopes to further develop this course and make it available to all district high-school students.
Our mission is simple: we support our schools.
For the past 24 years, the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation has been providing financial grants for countless projects, contributing more than $1 million to our schools. We fund initiatives that enhance classroom learning and student success, reaching every school in our district. Our new name celebrates the strides the Foundation has taken to increase the effectiveness of our grants, build stronger community relationships, and provide support for our schools, teachers and students. New name, same local commitment.
With your help, we invest in educational excellence.
The Foundation is committed to supporting Mounds View Public Schools' continued distinction as one of the top districts in the United States. We believe there is no better investment in our children and our community than an outstanding public school system. Our goal is to help the district provide each student with the finest opportunities available for academic and future success. All of this is possible because of the generous continuing support of parents, area neighbors, alumni and local businesses - people like you who understand that strong minds create a strong community.
In 2010-11 school year,the Foundation funded initiatives in the areas of college readiness, technology and science:
Applying for Foundation Funds
The Mounds View Schools Education Foundation awards grants for initiatives that align with the district's key priorities and strategic plans. Learn more about the funding guidelines and calendar...
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