We did it!

Matching for Maryland was a huge success. Whether it was chucking change on Wednesday, $1,385 in online donations or the generous amount of cash and check donations, we blew away our goal.  Financials are being totaled, but we raised over $18,000! The Fund is thrilled as this takes tremendous pressure off our Springfest Fundraising efforts.  Here is an overview of the week.

On Monday, the Fund provided free coffee for the community in the area outside the gym. We received many envelopes that day already! Tuesday was the day to turn in envelopes that went home in folders the previous week.  Wednesday was "Chuck Your Change" day. Fund members stood in the drop off zone outside of school and collected loose change. Many kids dumped change in the buckets which was really adorable.  Thursday was our online giving push. We noticed a large increase in the amount that came through the gesture site that day. Friday we were able to celebrate and Mr. DiCarlo, a diehard Pittsburg Steelers fan, made good on his promise to wear a Packer jersey if we made our goal (photo above). He received many high fives from students and parents alike.  
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We thank everyone who gave. From large to small donations, they are matter and add up! A special thanks goes out to our matching donors. The Fund is proud to support programming and projects that support the entire Maryland Avenue Community. It is clear that folks love our public school. Scroll down to see some more pictures of the week.  

This donation box and extra envelopes were in the office all week.  

Chuck your change day was really fun!

This thermometer was in the entrance hallway. 

As a thank you, each student received this MAM bumper sticker!