2019 MCCS Challenge Grant Campaign
Tax deductible
On behalf of Middleburg Community Charter School (MCCS) Board of Directors, Faculty, and staff - thank you for your interest in supporting an amazing opportunity that enables us to continue to provide a unique, public educational experience at MCCS.
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, MCCS has the opportunity to match funds raised up to $200,000 by the end of 2019. Due to our charter distinction, we have expenses and academic goals that exceed funds allotted by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). As a proud community charter school, MCCS is seeking financial support in the form of monetary donations from our community, friends, and family to help us realize this dollar-for-dollar matching opportunity. It is because of this generous community that our school has stayed open, offering a quality, elementary education since the 1880s.
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Our History
Since the 1880s, MCCS, then Middleburg Elementary, has been a historical icon in the town of Middleburg, Virginia and is currently the longest running public elementary school in Loudoun County, VA. The greater Middleburg community has always advocated and supported the school and, in the face of a possible closure, Middleburg community stakeholders rallied to keep the school open by establishing it as a public charter school in 2014. Since then, MCCS has been operating as one of only eight charter schools in Virginia.
What Makes Us Different
For over five years, hundreds of scholars have benefited from the nurturing, personalized learning environment that makes MCCS so special. The school focuses on the development of the whole child, using innovative educational approaches. By employing project-based learning and a Leonardo da Vinci teaching method, MCCS promotes curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
Funding
MCCS receives funding from various sources. The primary source is Loudoun County Public Schools, which funds MCCS on a per-pupil basis. This per-pupil figure is based on the average LCPS spends per student annually. Depending on MCCS’ enrollment numbers, this total can vary. MCCS also receives funding from generous donors within the community, the Western Loudoun County Community Schools Foundation, the school’s PTO, as well as funds awarded from grants.
Through partnership with the Western Loudoun County Community Schools Foundation, MCCS has established a permanent endowment fund to support MCCS in perpetuity. The endowment goal is one million dollars and, with many thanks to past contributors, the fund is currently valued at approximately $185,000.
Why We Need Your Support
As a charter school, MCCS is responsible for expenditures that exceed the allotted amount provided by Loudoun County Public Schools. For example, capital improvements, additional staffing, technology upgrades, curriculum enrichment, and busing services. Budgeting can also become a challenge as allotments from LCPS vary.
Funds received through the 2019 MCCS Matching Grant Campaign will support the present needs and future goals of MCCS. Below, Principal Stephen Robinson outlines the needs and dreams of MCCS.
"Our vision at MCCS is to provide the greatest possible school experience, meeting scholars at their learning level and style and equipping them with life skills to be innovative global citizens. While honoring the truly remarkable history of Middleburg Elementary, we are keenly aware that our facilities need updating. We wish to make capital improvements to the building which include repairing the floors and walls, upgrading the HVAC in the older portion of the school, and updating the bathrooms and cafeteria. Our long-term plan is to renovate the classrooms, front entrance, music lab and library to help reflect our instructional program as a project-based school.
In addition to long-term facility improvements, other needs include state of the art computer workstations which would provide an opportunity for scholars to collaborate and then create artifacts that are real-world centered using 3D printing and other computer-based technology. We would also use funding for improvements to the art and music program, such as new musical instruments and art supplies, as well as backdrops and costumes for stage productions. Lastly, MCCS is looking to enhance our garden program and expand our outdoor seating that enables our scholars to promote an environmental approach to instruction."
Matching Opportunity
An anonymous, generous donor has made a $200,000 challenge grant to MCCS. That's right! Every dollar raised before December 31st, 2019, will be matched, up to $200,000. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the current needs at MCCS, grow our endowment fund and support the goals of our innovative school! We are beyond grateful for this donor and their generosity!
Ways to Give
We appreciate your consideration of a financial gift. The hard deadline for MCCS to receive a match for your donation is December 31, 2019. Pledges of support can still qualify if the gift is fulfilled over a period of up to three years. Ways to give include,
« Donation link through GoFundMe (this page)
« Directly to our school: Kindly download the Donation / Pledge Form and return both the completed form and donation to MCCS
« Directly to the Western Loudoun County Community Schools Foundation (WLCCSF): www.wlccsf.org
Thank you so much for considering a special gift to support our school at this time. Your involvement and support makes all the difference. We look forward to keeping you updated as our campaign moves forward.
With Much Gratitude,
The Middleburg Community Charter School Board of Directors
Vito Germinario (Board Chairman), Brian St. André, Bridge Littleton, Bryan Steverson, David Quanbeck, Dawn Dorhmann, Jim Farrell, Mari Smith, Nazie Massoumi Pongpeauh, Tara Lussier (all volunteer board)
The MCCS Faculty
Principal Stephen Robinson + MCCS Staff
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, MCCS has the opportunity to match funds raised up to $200,000 by the end of 2019. Due to our charter distinction, we have expenses and academic goals that exceed funds allotted by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). As a proud community charter school, MCCS is seeking financial support in the form of monetary donations from our community, friends, and family to help us realize this dollar-for-dollar matching opportunity. It is because of this generous community that our school has stayed open, offering a quality, elementary education since the 1880s.
______________________________
Our History
Since the 1880s, MCCS, then Middleburg Elementary, has been a historical icon in the town of Middleburg, Virginia and is currently the longest running public elementary school in Loudoun County, VA. The greater Middleburg community has always advocated and supported the school and, in the face of a possible closure, Middleburg community stakeholders rallied to keep the school open by establishing it as a public charter school in 2014. Since then, MCCS has been operating as one of only eight charter schools in Virginia.
What Makes Us Different
For over five years, hundreds of scholars have benefited from the nurturing, personalized learning environment that makes MCCS so special. The school focuses on the development of the whole child, using innovative educational approaches. By employing project-based learning and a Leonardo da Vinci teaching method, MCCS promotes curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
Funding
MCCS receives funding from various sources. The primary source is Loudoun County Public Schools, which funds MCCS on a per-pupil basis. This per-pupil figure is based on the average LCPS spends per student annually. Depending on MCCS’ enrollment numbers, this total can vary. MCCS also receives funding from generous donors within the community, the Western Loudoun County Community Schools Foundation, the school’s PTO, as well as funds awarded from grants.
Through partnership with the Western Loudoun County Community Schools Foundation, MCCS has established a permanent endowment fund to support MCCS in perpetuity. The endowment goal is one million dollars and, with many thanks to past contributors, the fund is currently valued at approximately $185,000.
Why We Need Your Support
As a charter school, MCCS is responsible for expenditures that exceed the allotted amount provided by Loudoun County Public Schools. For example, capital improvements, additional staffing, technology upgrades, curriculum enrichment, and busing services. Budgeting can also become a challenge as allotments from LCPS vary.
Funds received through the 2019 MCCS Matching Grant Campaign will support the present needs and future goals of MCCS. Below, Principal Stephen Robinson outlines the needs and dreams of MCCS.
"Our vision at MCCS is to provide the greatest possible school experience, meeting scholars at their learning level and style and equipping them with life skills to be innovative global citizens. While honoring the truly remarkable history of Middleburg Elementary, we are keenly aware that our facilities need updating. We wish to make capital improvements to the building which include repairing the floors and walls, upgrading the HVAC in the older portion of the school, and updating the bathrooms and cafeteria. Our long-term plan is to renovate the classrooms, front entrance, music lab and library to help reflect our instructional program as a project-based school.
In addition to long-term facility improvements, other needs include state of the art computer workstations which would provide an opportunity for scholars to collaborate and then create artifacts that are real-world centered using 3D printing and other computer-based technology. We would also use funding for improvements to the art and music program, such as new musical instruments and art supplies, as well as backdrops and costumes for stage productions. Lastly, MCCS is looking to enhance our garden program and expand our outdoor seating that enables our scholars to promote an environmental approach to instruction."
Matching Opportunity
An anonymous, generous donor has made a $200,000 challenge grant to MCCS. That's right! Every dollar raised before December 31st, 2019, will be matched, up to $200,000. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the current needs at MCCS, grow our endowment fund and support the goals of our innovative school! We are beyond grateful for this donor and their generosity!
Ways to Give
We appreciate your consideration of a financial gift. The hard deadline for MCCS to receive a match for your donation is December 31, 2019. Pledges of support can still qualify if the gift is fulfilled over a period of up to three years. Ways to give include,
« Donation link through GoFundMe (this page)
« Directly to our school: Kindly download the Donation / Pledge Form and return both the completed form and donation to MCCS
« Directly to the Western Loudoun County Community Schools Foundation (WLCCSF): www.wlccsf.org
Thank you so much for considering a special gift to support our school at this time. Your involvement and support makes all the difference. We look forward to keeping you updated as our campaign moves forward.
With Much Gratitude,
The Middleburg Community Charter School Board of Directors
Vito Germinario (Board Chairman), Brian St. André, Bridge Littleton, Bryan Steverson, David Quanbeck, Dawn Dorhmann, Jim Farrell, Mari Smith, Nazie Massoumi Pongpeauh, Tara Lussier (all volunteer board)
The MCCS Faculty
Principal Stephen Robinson + MCCS Staff
Fundraising team: MCCS Board of Directors (5)
MCCS Board of Directors .
Organizer
Middleburg, VA
Middleburg Community Charter School
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
Brian St André
Team member
Bryan Steverson
Team member
Dawn Dohrmann
Team member
Tara Lussier
Team member
