Moline Council for the Gifted - MCG

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Welcome back to the 2013-2014 school year!!  We welcome new PATS students and families with our upcoming play date at Washington on August 7, 2013 at 6:30pm.  

 

 

Did you know that only 2 cents out of every $100 Federal dollars is spent on gifted education.  With this harsh reality I have become even more appreciative of the dedication of the Moline School District to provide a stellar Program for Academically Talented Students (PATS). Moline School District families are very fortunate to have such a dedicated staff and district for our gifted students. We need to continue to do our part and help support the MCG program in order for Moline School District students to continue to benefit from such a wonderful opportunity day in and day out.  Without the money generated from memberships, fundraisers and Saturday Serendipity, MCG would not be able to solely fund the Spanish teacher for grades 1-5 nor grant funds for additional enrichment activities for the children in our district. Our dedication cannot afford to waiver. The 501(c) 3 status allows us to further fundraise, apply for grant funding, and secure other non-profit resources for the children in our district.

I look forward to the upcoming school year with you. During the upcoming months we will continue the partnership between administrators, teachers, parents, and community volunteers to support and enhance the educational opportunities for our children and others in the Moline School District. My plans are to sustain Moline Council for the Gifted traditions as well as introduce innovative ideas generated by all of you.  To assist with this last task, I ask each of you to please consider giving three things this year to support this process:

 

·        Become a member and/or officer of MCG

·        Attend MCG Board meetings and/or correspond with me via e-mail or phone

·        Identify one way that you would be able to assist our organization (organizing an event, fundraising, refreshments, website upkeep, etc.) and submit it to me.  Think outside the box! 

 

Looking forward to hearing your voice - 

 

Here's to a new year,

 

Jodi Sierra