Mt. Bethel Elementary School Foundation

WHAT IS THE MT. BETHEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION?

The Mt. Bethel Elementary School Foundation (MBESF) is an educational, non-profit public foundation, established in 1994 to provide resources to enhance Mt. Bethel’s ability to create rich educational experiences for all students.

To date, the MBESF has invested over $1,300,000 towards the enrichment of Mt. Bethel students

WHAT IS THE MT. BETHEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION?

The Mt. Bethel Elementary School Foundation (MBESF) is an educational, non-profit public foundation, established in 1994 to provide resources to enhance Mt. Bethel’s ability to create rich educational experiences for all students.

To date, the MBESF has invested over $1,300,000 towards the enrichment of Mt. Bethel students

MT. BETHEL FAMILIES FUND THE FOUNDATION! 

     

  

With an annual donation of $125 per child, you continue to give your child the well-rounded education they deserve!

The Foundation accepts tax-deductible individual donations, employee-matching grants, charitable organization grants, and corporate donations.

90% of the Foundation budget is covered by the Patron Program (i.e. family donations).  Additional funds are raised thru proceeds from Foundation sponsored after-school programs and Corporate Matching. 

Still have questions? 

Please visit the Patron Program's frequently asked questions (and answers) by clicking HERE.

Does your company offer Corporate Matching?  For more information and a list of some of the companies that have corporate matching Click HERE.

Use the following link for a copy of the Foundation Donor Card - Click Here.

MT. BETHEL FAMILIES FUND THE FOUNDATION! 

     

  

With an annual donation of $125 per child, you continue to give your child the well-rounded education they deserve!

The Foundation accepts tax-deductible individual donations, employee-matching grants, charitable organization grants, and corporate donations.

90% of the Foundation budget is covered by the Patron Program (i.e. family donations).  Additional funds are raised thru proceeds from Foundation sponsored after-school programs and Corporate Matching. 

Still have questions? 

Please visit the Patron Program's frequently asked questions (and answers) by clicking HERE.

Does your company offer Corporate Matching?  For more information and a list of some of the companies that have corporate matching Click HERE.

Use the following link for a copy of the Foundation Donor Card - Click Here.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? 
 

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? 
 

FOUNDATION FUNDED ENRICHMENT CURRICULUMS

More than half of MBESF donations fund three enrichment curriculums, including teacher salaries and classroom equipment. Foundation funded instructors provide more than 60 hours of enrichment instruction each school year for every Mt. Bethel Student!  

Enrichment Programs: (Click links for more info)

• Performing Arts: Students develop life skills such as poise, self-confidence, public speaking and a commitment to achieve at one's own personal best!

• Science: The curriculum of each grade level dictates the science lab experiments which reinforces concepts learned in the classroom.

• Technology: Our technology instructor teaches computer skills such as keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, and power point in the computer lab and laptop lab.

FOUNDATION FUNDED ENRICHMENT CURRICULUMS

More than half of MBESF donations fund three enrichment curriculums, including teacher salaries and classroom equipment. Foundation funded instructors provide more than 60 hours of enrichment instruction each school year for every Mt. Bethel Student!  

Enrichment Programs: (Click links for more info)

• Performing Arts: Students develop life skills such as poise, self-confidence, public speaking and a commitment to achieve at one's own personal best!

• Science: The curriculum of each grade level dictates the science lab experiments which reinforces concepts learned in the classroom.

• Technology: Our technology instructor teaches computer skills such as keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, and power point in the computer lab and laptop lab.

FOUNDATION AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB TIME - FACT

"A new name for the same great programs"

MBESF sponsorship allows fee-based, after-school programs to operate at Mt. Bethel. 10% of the participation fee is retained by the Foundation. 

Current programs include:

• Cardio Kool Kids: This program provides boys and girls of all body types and fitness levels the opportunity to learn that fitness is FUN!
• Club Scientific: Students in grades K-5 enjoy science thru "hands-on" and "minds-on" experiments.   
• Kid Chess:  This program offers several classes a week for all grade levels.
• Spanish: Spanish language instruction is offered to K thru 5th graders. Students meet in the fall and spring, twice a week for 12 weeks.
• TEAM: Teaching Etiquette and Manners is available for the first time this fall! This 5-week, fun-filled classroom program is designed to teach and encourage students to use good manners and to feel comfortable in a variety of social situations.

Science Olympiad Team

This is the Foundation’s eighth year of sponsorship of the Science Olympiad Team.  Mt. Bethel hosted meets with teams from neighboring schools for the first four years of the Science Olympiad. This is an excellent way to celebrate the wonders of science!

Science Fair

The fourth annual MBESF Science Fair will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2011!  This fun, non-judged event gives students in grades K-5 an opportunity to celebrate innovation and scientific learning!  At the 2010 Science Fair, 200 eager Mt. Bethel students presented their projects in the packed cafeteria and multi-purpose room!  This event gets bigger every year, so plan to join the excitement in Fall 2011!

FOUNDATION AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB TIME - FACT

"A new name for the same great programs"

MBESF sponsorship allows fee-based, after-school programs to operate at Mt. Bethel. 10% of the participation fee is retained by the Foundation. 

Current programs include:

• Cardio Kool Kids: This program provides boys and girls of all body types and fitness levels the opportunity to learn that fitness is FUN!
• Club Scientific: Students in grades K-5 enjoy science thru "hands-on" and "minds-on" experiments.   
• Kid Chess:  This program offers several classes a week for all grade levels.
• Spanish: Spanish language instruction is offered to K thru 5th graders. Students meet in the fall and spring, twice a week for 12 weeks.
• TEAM: Teaching Etiquette and Manners is available for the first time this fall! This 5-week, fun-filled classroom program is designed to teach and encourage students to use good manners and to feel comfortable in a variety of social situations.

Science Olympiad Team

This is the Foundation’s eighth year of sponsorship of the Science Olympiad Team.  Mt. Bethel hosted meets with teams from neighboring schools for the first four years of the Science Olympiad. This is an excellent way to celebrate the wonders of science!

Science Fair

The fourth annual MBESF Science Fair will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2011!  This fun, non-judged event gives students in grades K-5 an opportunity to celebrate innovation and scientific learning!  At the 2010 Science Fair, 200 eager Mt. Bethel students presented their projects in the packed cafeteria and multi-purpose room!  This event gets bigger every year, so plan to join the excitement in Fall 2011!

FOUNDATION AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB TIME - FACT

"A new name for the same great programs"

MBESF sponsorship allows fee-based, after-school programs to operate at Mt. Bethel. 10% of the participation fee is retained by the Foundation. 

Current programs include:

• Cardio Kool Kids: This program provides boys and girls of all body types and fitness levels the opportunity to learn that fitness is FUN!
• Club Scientific: Students in grades K-5 enjoy science thru "hands-on" and "minds-on" experiments.   
• Kid Chess:  This program offers several classes a week for all grade levels.
• Spanish: Spanish language instruction is offered to K thru 5th graders. Students meet in the fall and spring, twice a week for 12 weeks.
• TEAM: Teaching Etiquette and Manners is available for the first time this fall! This 5-week, fun-filled classroom program is designed to teach and encourage students to use good manners and to feel comfortable in a variety of social situations.

Science Olympiad Team

This is the Foundation’s eighth year of sponsorship of the Science Olympiad Team.  Mt. Bethel hosted meets with teams from neighboring schools for the first four years of the Science Olympiad. This is an excellent way to celebrate the wonders of science!

Science Fair

The fourth annual MBESF Science Fair will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2011!  This fun, non-judged event gives students in grades K-5 an opportunity to celebrate innovation and scientific learning!  At the 2010 Science Fair, 200 eager Mt. Bethel students presented their projects in the packed cafeteria and multi-purpose room!  This event gets bigger every year, so plan to join the excitement in Fall 2011!

WHAT ARE THE TEACHERS SAYING?

 

" We are so thrilled that we have more science equipment thanks to you!

The students are loving the opportunities to examine various organisms under these great microscopes." -Fifth Grade Teachers.  

"The credit really goes to you, the Mt. Bethel Foundation, for believing in Mt. Bethel teachers and giving us the tools, both large and small, tangible and intangible, to present education in a 21st Century fashion, long before the County initiated the 21st Century Classroom."  -Mt. Bethel Target Team.

"Each class will be actively using the magnet kits, pocket microscopes, and rock collection kits. The Foundation has helped each one of us to enrich our students with “hands-on” supplies."  -The Third Grade Teachers. 

"When the new computers arrived last spring, we were able to use them immediately, with plenty of quality software to share!"  -The Kindergarten Team.  

WHAT ARE THE TEACHERS SAYING?

 

" We are so thrilled that we have more science equipment thanks to you!

The students are loving the opportunities to examine various organisms under these great microscopes." -Fifth Grade Teachers.  

"The credit really goes to you, the Mt. Bethel Foundation, for believing in Mt. Bethel teachers and giving us the tools, both large and small, tangible and intangible, to present education in a 21st Century fashion, long before the County initiated the 21st Century Classroom."  -Mt. Bethel Target Team.

"Each class will be actively using the magnet kits, pocket microscopes, and rock collection kits. The Foundation has helped each one of us to enrich our students with “hands-on” supplies."  -The Third Grade Teachers. 

"When the new computers arrived last spring, we were able to use them immediately, with plenty of quality software to share!"  -The Kindergarten Team.