MSIS Fundraising and Goals

Check back for our 2023-2024 Goals! 

 

Our 2024-2025 Goals:

  • Mav Time Needs- We will be checking in with our Mav Time Teachers and Classroom Teachers often to see if they need anything. $150 is available for each class.
  • Teacher’s needs for their classrooms. Project Based Learning materials as needed-Each teacher has a $200 Bank for the year, can be used as needed.
  • Big Goal for the Year...  Outdoor Volleyball court!  
Previous Years Feedback and Thanks!
From Mr. Buchanan:
"Thank you for the Wipebooks! It has been exciting to see the students up around the room and learning from one another with highly visible work. These will be a great addition to the STEAM lab as well as students brainstorm projects with one another!
You all are the best!"
Thank you Mavs from your MSIS PTO for supporting us this year so we could provide so much for our staff and students at MSIS!
To MSIS PTO
From Our Occupational Therapist, Valerie Burns
Thank you for your generosity! You have helped me get several items we've been needing for OT students.
From our Cooking Mav Time...
"We used our mixers again today! We have loved having them!!"
From Mr. Buchanan:
"Thank you PTO for the popsicle sticks and extra strength glue for our Explore time bridge building competition! The students had a blast researching the structure of bridges and designing their own to test in class. The winning bridge held over 50 pounds!"
The PTO checked off Mrs. Scribner's List!
We love taking care of our teachers so they can help our students grow in learning!
Thanks Kristen for all you do at MSIS!
Mrs. Seamans is excited about her items from her wish list! The PTO loves fulfilling requests to help our teachers and students in the classroom! Thanks McKenzie for all you do!
Cornhole bags have been replenished at MSIS! Always a Fun Time in gym with Coach Wendell and Coach Buchanan!
Thanks for all you two do for MSIS! Our Students are lucky to have such great teachers!
Ms. Basler received several great educational items from her wish list. It's wonderful to see our classroom supplies growing to help our students learn.
Thanks Erin for all you do at MSIS!
"Thank you so much for providing prizes for my students! I give out Mavffirmations once a week to students who have shown our Mav character traits. They love being able to pick out a prize, sticker, and piece of candy!" ---Mrs. Dooley
Thank you Ashlynn for all you do at MSIS!❤
I am so grateful to our amazing PTO and all the support that we receive throughout the year! Thank you so much! -Mrs. Facio
Thank you Stephanie for all you do for our students at MSIS
Mr. Slattery put together a list of items he wanted to help our MSIS Students and the PTO was able to fulfill his list. Also lots of fidgets not pictured! 🙂
Thank you Tyler for all you do for students at MSIS! We are lucky to have you!
The PTO has fulfilled Mrs. James Amazon Wish List ☑️☑️
We love being able to help our teachers with their classroom needs to help our students grow!
Thanks Alyssa for all you do at MSIS!
Mrs. Burkholder is getting ready for her next class unit.
The PTO purchased 5 sets of Ecosystem Games for her classroom along with an Animal Planet Skillmatics Card Game.
Thank you for your continued support Mavs as we continue to support our MSIS Staff!
Thanks Mrs. Burkholder for all you do for our students!
The Mavs Care Clothes Closet and Pantry is starting to come together. This is set up for all families across our district that might be in need. For now, if there is a family in need, they can reach out to their school counselor.
The PTO purchased a clothes rack, shoe rack and hangers to help get this project underway.
If you wish to donate items, they can be dropped off at MSIS.
There will be a food drive after spring break to help fill the pantry.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Caitlin Dailey.
Thank you Mavs for your Support!
"Many thanks to our PTO for the hot glue gun and multiple copies of books for students to partner read. Your support makes a difference in our school!"
-Kristin Rodell
Thank you Kristin for all you do for our students at MSIS.
We are so lucky to have you!
The PTO purchased 5 set of Ecosystem Games for Mrs. Wiseman.
"She can't wait to use these for her next ecosystem unit"
Thanks Alexis for all you do for our MSIS Students!
Thank you Mav Families for supporting us so we help grow our classroom with fun educational items!
"Our Character Counts students learned about mindfulness today by making calm jars. Thank you, to our amazing PTO, for providing these supplies for us. The students loved this activity!" ---From Mrs. Lang
Thank You PTO from Ms. Baker!
She received her wish list from us last week. We love fulfilling these requests to support our teachers and staff at MSIS!
Thanks Annette, We Appreciate All you Do at MSIS!
The PTO purchased several speech games and learning materials for Mrs. Friedrichs' classroom. It is fun to see all the items our wonderful teachers are selecting to enrich the learning experience for our Mavs!
Thanks for All you do at MSIS Paula!
Great things were on Danielle Thompson's Wish List and the PTO has fulfilled it!
Thanks Danielle for all your do for our students at MSIS!
Mrs. Wiechman used the night sky light from PTO this week to travel through the ancient Egypt desert. "We love it! It gets them excited about the history."
Mrs. Chenoweth was excited about her classroom yoga mats along with other great items from her wish list! Thanks for all you do Misty, MSIS is Lucky to have You!
The PTO has fulfilled Mrs. Summers' wishlist!
Nertz Card Game, Snacks, Markers, Ono 99, Task Cards, 6 in 1 Cards, Proof! Math Game, Adsumudi Math Game, Uno Emoji, Uno Minecraft, and a Matching Game are great additions for her classroom! Thank You Mavs!
Thank you Emily for all you do at MSIS
Math Games☑️
Fraction Cubes☑️
Sharpies☑️
Magnetic Clips☑️
We have fulfilled Mr. Dick's Wishlist! Thank you Daniel for all you do for our MSIS Math Students!
Thank you Mavs for supporting us so we can support our teachers and students!
Mr. James' PTO List has been fulfilled!
24 File Holders and a big paper chart for his classroom.
Thanks Mr. James for all you do for our students at MSIS and Thank You Mavs for your continued support.
Mrs. Harden's PTO Wish List has been fulfilled!
It is very rewarding to know that we can help our teachers and students by providing them with items needed for their classrooms.
Thanks Mavs for your continued support!
The PTO has purchased Mrs. McEntire's wish list for her classroom!
Storage Bins, Playing Cards, Laptop Stand, Headphones, Keyboard and Mouse, and The Classwords Game were some of her items.
Thanks Mavs for your continued support so we can continue to support everyone at MSIS.
We love fulfilling teacher requests! Mrs. Nicholson needed binders and dividers for her classroom and the PTO was able to take care of the purchase for her!
Thanks Mavs for your continued support!

The MSIS Mavs are enjoying the New Rock Walls!

From Mrs. Harden:
My students had so much fun using our playdough to write messages in cuneiform! This was during our unit on Mesopotamia.
Thank you PTO for the playdough
From Mrs. Harden:
Our puzzle board is a big hit with all the kids! Thank you to our PTO for providing this for our Social Studies students.
From Mrs. Chenoweth:
"FAA students are working in science/life skills learning how to keep their bodies clean as part of the Human Growth and Development lessons that were covered in January. Also included a picture of the grey pillow being used for a break time."
The PTO was able to purchase the supplies for these lessons and break time items.
Thank You for your Continued Support!
Mrs. Wiechman's class received a Puzzle Board and supplies from the PTO.
They say "Thank You"
The Puzzle Boards have become quite popular this year!
So wonderful for our students!
Mrs. Redondo and her Theatre students are creating a model of the stage with mini-replicas of our set pieces to go inside. That will not only give them reference when they are creating the life-sized pieces, but also help them to rehearse the scene changes as they approach the performance.
Thank You PTO for making this possible for our Theatre Students!
From the PTO, Thank You Mav Families for your continued support. All the Great Things we are able to do for our students and staff amazes us! We could not do this without the support from our MSIS Families!
Circle of Friends BINGO!
"Thanks for purchasing prizes for us PTO"
Kays Club says "Thank you so much!" PTO! We purchased Construction Paper Posters and Tape for them to be able to make all their signs for MSIS!
From Mrs. Hamilton:
Our Girls Group had so much fun making calm bottles today! THANK YOU to the PTO for helping supply us with bottles and colorful glitter! 💗

24 Electric Water Kettles delivered to our Science Rooms Today! Lots of experiments and learning happening in Science!
Thank you Mav Families for supporting us so we can help fulfill the needs at our wonderful school!

Mrs. Fry used her MSIS PTO Bank to purchase items for her classroom. We purchased the storage boxes and scissors to help with organization in her Science Class. And for Math, we were able to purchase the Evan Moor 5th and 6th Grade Daily Practice Books.
Thank you Mav Families for your continued support! It is wonderful to be able to support our staff and students at MSIS!
Our Mavericks learning about painting in Ms. Baker's Canvas Painting Mav time! Looks like Great Artwork Students!
What a Fun Class! 🎨
The PTO purchased the paint to help support this Mav Time!
Thank you Families for your continued support! When you attend our Spirit Nights, Shop in our Spirit Store, and participate in all the other things along the way, you help us continue to support everyone at MSIS!
What a Fun Night at Carousel! 🛼🛼
Thanks to everyone who was able to make it, it was a packed place!
Mrs. Nicholson's Class won the Pizza Party for having the most in attendance! Way to go!
Mrs. Wilson's ELA Classes had a Book Tasting last week with a lot of snacks and a super fun set up! How Fun is this?
Thanks Darcie for making learning fun for MSIS ELA Students!
Thank You Mav Families for supporting MSIS PTO! We were able to purchase the snacks and fun goodies for this project!

Mrs. Coble used her PTO Bank to purchase supplies and goodies for her classroom! Thanks for all you do at MSIS Kara!
Thank you Mav Families for supporting PTO so we can help supply our wonderful staff and students with additional items to help them flourish!
A Message from Mrs. Dooley and her Mav Time Students:
"I just want to thank you so much for providing supplies for our Astrology & Astronomy MAV Time class. This kids LOVE using Oreos to learn about the moon phases! We appreciate all of your support!"
And from the MSIS PTO, THANK YOU MAVS! We could not continue to do what we do for MSIS without your support!
Not sure there are words to quite accurately tell these two ladies Thank You and how much we appreciate them at MSIS but The PTO LOVED that they could help them with some of their needs!
We are SO Thankful for our MSIS Nurse and Nurse Para!

We purchased tables to go beside the cots for their room so students would have a place for their cups, snacks, and things. They also needed a cabinet for their restroom for supplies.

Thank You Mav Families for continuing to Support the MSIS PTO so we can continue to support Everyone at MSIS! ❤️
Mrs. Wilson's Class says "Thanks PTO for the Headphones"
Looks like they are all very focused on learning! Go Mavs!
Before Winter Break, the PTO was able to purchase a binding machine and covers for Mrs. Redondo to help the 6th Grade Music students keep their music together for concerts.
We also purchased a Decibel Reader that will help the kids measure how loud or soft they are singing. 🎶🎶🎶
Thanks Mavs for continuing to Support us so we can continue to Support our Wonderful Staff at MSIS!
📣📣Surprise!!! 📣📣
New Picnic Tables in our MSIS Collaboration Space just outside our cafeteria.
Now for some nice weather! 🌞🌞
Thanks Carl, Lexie, and the USD266 Maintenance Department for getting them assembled and secured!
THANK YOU Mav Families for supporting us! We are excited about this Great Addition to MSIS!
STUCO is ready for the Winter Social!
The PTO was happy to purchase raffle prizes for their event. Have a Great Time Students!
Our Mav Bakers were hard at work yesterday making Christmas Cookies! 🎄
The Cooking Class says Thank You PTO for the Rolling Pins!
Looks Great Mavs, Keep up the Good Work! 
The PTO has fulfilled Mrs. Burnett's Wish List.
Thanks for all you do Andrea! ❤️
 We Love taking care of our MSIS Staff ❤️
Thanks for all you do Cindy Kraft!
The PTO purchased two new Wobble Boards for our Occupational Therapist to use at MSIS. Thanks for all you do Valerie!
Thank You Mavs for always supporting us so we can continue to support all our Wonderful Staff and Students at MSIS!
Mav Au Lait today was in full force! 🍽
The PTO was happy to purchase aprons and new measuring spoons to help our Cooking Mav Time.
Thank you Mav Families for your Support!
Mrs. Wiechman's Mav Time Class had a good time playing the new Tapple Games they received from PTO.
I think Wednesday might be a favorite day for the Mavs! Mav Times are so fun!
Thank you Mav Families for supporting us so we can continue to support our students and staff at MSIS!
One of our goals with our fundraiser was to fulfill teacher's needs! We are excited about this!
We purchased items Mrs. Lang requested for her coloring and drawing activities she does to help with goal setting!
Thanks for all you do at MSIS!
Thank You Mav Families for your continued support!
Kays Club filled 30 Boxes of Food for our local Maize Families!
Thank you Mav Families for supporting them through this project. Also, Thank You for supporting MSIS PTO, we were able to purchase food items to help fill boxes! Great Job Mavs!

"Thank you PTO for buying the supplies for our Games and Grub club!! The kids enjoyed reading the recipe and following directions for making Puppy Chow. Thank you from Mrs Wiechman and her games and grub Mav Club!!"

We were happy to purchase adjustable risers for the front desk at MSIS plus a heater for these chilly days! Thanks for all you do Tarea & Deana! We appreciate you!
Thank you Mav Families for supporting us so we can continue to support everyone at MSIS!

Our MSIS Theatre Crews says
"Thanks for the Support"
The PTO purchased some of the outfits and props for the Seussical!
Keep up the good work Mavs!
Can't wait to see you all in action in May!

Thank you Mavs for helping with our MSIS Pizza Ranch Community Night!
(We had other helpers that are not pictured)
Thank you to everyone who stopped in for Pizza! We appreciate your support! 🍕

It was Thankful Pumpkin Time in Circle of Friends on Wednesday!
So much to be Thankful for at MSIS!
Thank you Mavs for your continued support so we are able to help with projects like this one! 🧡

From Mrs. Harden
"I just wanted to pass along a few pictures of our Halloween escape room that my students absolutely LOVED. On Halloween day, my classes got to work as a team to solve codes throughout the classroom. They did this with the hope of eventually unlocking our treasure chest full of surprises. Thank you to the MSIS PTO for purchasing the lockbox and several locks to help me create this Escape Room (and future ones as well). I sure appreciate all the things our PTO does for our classrooms!"
Isn't it Wonderful seeing all the great things our teachers are doing with the resources from PTO? Thank You Mav Families for always supporting MSIS!

From Mrs. Rodell and the Broadcasting Crew:
"MSIS PTO:
Thank you so much for the microphone you purchased for our broadcast needs. We are putting it to good use recording our daily broadcast and creating special segments for our live broadcasts. We appreciate your support!"

We had some Thrilling entertainment at our MSIS Assembly today! Great job Mavericks!  The PTO helped purchase costume and make up for our Dance Mav Time!

6th grade orchestra is excited about trying the new tuners we have received from PTO. Thank you!

The PTO purchased a Popcorn Machine for the all the staff & students to enjoy!

Our MSIS STUCO needed poster boards and markers to help with their plans this year! The PTO was happy they could help them with these items!
We look forward to what all STUCO has planned this year and Thank You Families for your continued support!

Mrs. Wiseman and the Cooking Class were busy on Wednesday! Great Job MSIS Chefs!
"It was so awesome getting the call reviews from staff about how much they loved the food! We are so excited to plan again next week and learn some more skills to apply to our new menu items! 🙂 Thank you so much for all you do. We could not do this without you!"

Our MSIS Orchestra will be able to stay in tune with their new Digital Metronomes!
We appreciate your support so we can continue to fulfill the needs at MSIS!

More Math Fun in Mrs. Seamans' Class!
Thank You Mav Families for supporting us! We were able to purchase the Black Lights for this cool learning experience!

A text can make your day knowing that everything is so appreciated by our Wonderful Staff at MSIS! It's Great to be a Mav!
"Thank you PTO!!!! I love this machine!"

The Counselors and Paras have set up a classroom to have lessons and a place for small groups in B-Hall.
The PTO was able to help set up this room by purchasing chairs, a rug, blankets, a mirror, and plants to make it feel comfortable and a place for groups to meet. Love what they did with the mirror!
Great Job MSIS Staff and Thank You Mavs for your continued support so we can continue to support our students and staff at MSIS!

From Mrs. Wiseman:
"Thank you so much for everything for cooking! Our kids have enjoyed this so much! As have I! Here are pictures from them cooking for administrators Tuesday and from today with all our goodies!"
Thank you Mav Families for your continued support! We are so Grateful that we were able to purchase lots of goodies for our Cooking Class to help make it run smoothly and provide a fun learning experience for our students!
Keep up the Good Work Mavs!

 

It was a Fun Morning in Mrs. Dooley's Mav Time Class!
Edible Constellations and Oreo Moon Phases
Thank you Mav Families for your continued support! We were able to help purchase the supplies for this fun educational project for our students in the Astronomy/Astrology Mav Time!
Math is getting a GLOWING review from our students today!
Thank you Mrs. Seamans for EXCELLing in the classroom to make learning fun and meaningful for our students!
Thank you Mav Families for supporting us! The PTO purchased these black lights to create this fun learning experience!
We appreciate your support!
How Cool is this Puzzle Board that Mrs. Pfaff received from the PTO!!
Her students were running out of room for their Big Puzzle so this is working out perfect! Good Job Mavs!
Thanks for supporting us so we can continue to support our staff and students at MSIS!
Dominos Mav Time with Mrs. Wiechman
They are learning how to play Mexican Train Dominos then they headed to the nursing home to play!
The PTO supported this Fun Mav Time by purchasing them a couple of sets of dominos!
Mrs. Dooley received some great additions for her classroom!
Mrs. Hamilton received items for a new group she is putting together to help with coping skills and anxiety!
Thanks for all you do Ashlynn & Caitlin!
July & August Mav Time Needs purchased:
Mr. Berry--Soccer
Mrs. Chenoweth--Circle of Friends
Mrs. Coble--Kays Club
Mrs. Dooley--Astronomy & Astrology
Mrs. Lang & Mrs. Burnett (not pictured)--Character Counts
Mrs. Wiseman--Cooking
Mrs. Nicholson--Strategy Board Games
Coach Buchanan & Coach Wendell--Sports
*Not all Maverick Time Teachers had needs right now but we look forward to supporting them all as we go throughout the year!

 

Mrs. Burnett is setting up a Reading Resource Room for all our Reading Teachers.  The PTO was able to fulfill her list of items to get the room started!

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2021-2022 Fundraising we Completed:

STEAM Lab: Our Big Goal for the 2021-2022 was to purchase a Robotics and Automation Module Kit for MSIS!  We reached our Goal for 4 Kits! 

MSIS Activity Fund:  We want to help build up the MSIS Activity Fund.  The PTO has donated $1000 to the fund and will give 25% of Spirit Store Sales to the fund each month (January 1, 2022 to School Year End of 2022).  These funds are used at MSIS for special occasions for staff, teachers, and students.  

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