Magnet Foundation News: Winter 2016

MCPS 2016-17 Budget:

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