Magnet Foundation News: Winter 2016

MCPS 2016-17 Budget:

• • The Board of Education is in the process of approving the FY2016-17 budget and presenting it to the County Council

  • In January, the Magnet Foundation sent a letter to the Board of Education explaining the effects of budget cuts on the Blair Magnet

  • Learn more about how you can help!

2015 Magnet Foundation Finances:

• • In 2015, the Foundation received $18,745.24 in donations from alumni, families, and friends of the Blair Magnet. Thank you for your generosity!

  • The Foundation paid out $20,005.21 in grants:

    • Ocean Science Bowl ($450.00)

    • FormOne 3D Printer ($798.59)

    • LabQuest Devices and Software ($4,169.31)

    • MagPi Bowling ($380.00)

    • Robotics Team building rental fees ($2,000.00)

    • BioEYES Zebrafish ($320.00)

    • Algorithms Books ($403.11)

    • Middle School Math Competition ($487.36)

    • ARML Registration Fee ($2,000.00)

    • PTSA After Prom ($500.00)

    • Belt/Disc Sander and Band Saw ($2,287.34)

    • ACSL All-Star Competition travel ($2,219.78)

    • Magnet Picnic/Reunion ($495.00)

    • Mu Alpha Theta National Convention ($624.20)

    • NCSSS Professional Conference ($1,313.02)

    • VoiceBase transcription service ($142.50)

    • Minitab software ($960.00)

    • Science Olympiad ($455.00)

You can apply for a grant, or see more details regarding past Magnet Foundation grants.

Magnet Foundation Board of Directors:

• • Zeki Mokhtarzada '96 has joined the Board of Directors

  • The Board approved two new grants:

    • $850 for video recording equipment

    • $380 for Science Olympiad resources