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2013 Chalkboard Capers
Chalkboard Capers is a variety show presented annually by the teachers of the Mounds View Education Association. The goal is to raise money for student scholarships for graduating seniors from Irondale High School, Mounds View High School, Oak Grove High School, Area Learning Center, and Adult Basic Education. The Mounds View Education Association (MVEA) is the professional union for the 700+ teachers in the Mounds View District.
All performances will be held at Irondale High School.
The 2013 performance schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, April 3rd 5:15 PM
Thursday, April 4th 6:30 PM
Friday, April 5th 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 6th 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Inaugural Rock the School House Event a Success!
On November 9, the inauguralRock the School House, a fundraising event supporting the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation, took place at the Silverwood Park Great Hall in Saint Anthony. Parents, educators and community leaders came together for a fun night of music, dancing and socializing. The Belfast Cowboys, a nine-piece Van Morrison cover band provided the entertainment.
The event raised almost $24,000, which will allow us to continue to support programs including Laurentian Environmental Center and the ACT Choice Initiative!
The Belfast Cowboys Silverwood Park Great Hall
Platinum Sponsor ($5000):
Silver Sponsors ($1000):
Bronze Sponsors ($500):
Scott & Julie Becker Bel Air PTAFrank & Jamie Rimell
Foundation Board Approves Grants for 2012-13 School Year
MVSEF's Board of Trustees announces the approval of $100,000 in grants to the
Mounds View Public Schools for the coming year. Visit our Grant Programs page for
details.
New Grant This Year: The Laurentian Environmental Center
MVSEF is pleased to provide funds to expand opportunities for 5th and 7th grade students to experience the Laurentian Environmental Center. Visit our Grant Programs page to learn more.
Support MVSEF in Your Fall Workplace Giving Campaign!
You can support our schools this fall during your workplace's United Way Giving
Campaign. Simply designate "Mounds View Schools Education Foundation" if it
is not listed as an Agency Partner, and include our address: 350 Highway 96 West,
Shoreview, MN 55126.
Partnering for Education Lunch a Huge Success
More than 160 community leaders attended MVSEF's lunch February 9th at the North Oaks Country Club. Dr. Robert Veninga, Professor Emeritus at the U of M's School of Public Health, presented "Resilience: What it is and why it matters," and Dan Hoverman, Superintendent of Mounds View Public Schools, spoke about new MVSEF-funded initiatives to prepare students for success beyond K-12.
A Message from the President of our Board of Trustees
Excellence in the Mounds View Public Schools is the result of a legacy of high
expectations for student achievement in our community. Click here to read about how
you can help to pass on this legacy of excellence.
