The BEE Fund – BEElieve in Brandon

2019-20 BEElieve in Brandon: The BEE Fund

The BEE Fund is the largest source of funding for the Morris Brandon Elementary School Foundation, supporting critical resources and enhancements not covered by the operating budget.

You can make an impact on the experience for each student, faculty, and staff member on campus. Make your gift today!

What is the BEE Fund?

The annual BEE Fund campaign is the most effective way for Morris Brandon parents to provide resources for the school and our teachers. Gifts to the BEE Fund support the Morris Brandon Elementary School Foundation, which is the non-profit foundation that funds resources not covered by the Atlanta Public School budget, such as curriculum enrichment, capital improvements and the “extras” that make your child’s Morris Brandon experience special.

2019-20 BEE Fund Goal: $250,000
Deadline to Donate: October 11, 2019

Make an impact on your child’s education
by supporting the BEE Fund.

What is the Goal?

100% participation from parents, teachers and staff
Raise a minimum of $250,000 by October 11, 2019

Every gift makes a difference – make your tax-deductible contribution today!

What does my gift support?

Thanks to BEE Fund donors, the Foundation was able to fund the following resources and enhancements at Morris Brandon during the 2018-19 school year:

Complete replacement of the field and resurfacing of the track at the Main Campus.
Financial support for courses focused on enhancing literacy learning for 65 teachers (including Orton-Gillingham training).
Textbook and workbook materials for Wit & Wisdom curriculum and school wide MyLexia subscription.
Multiple workbooks and assessment tools, including third grade cursive writing, fourth grade science, and fifth grade social studies workbooks.
Curriculum support materials for International Travelers program.
Two Chromebook carts for grades two through five and additional iPads for each K-2 classroom.
Funding for French teaching team to attend a conference on latest methods for teaching foreign languages.
LobbyGuard computer check-in system.
High definition document cameras for teachers to use with classroom smart boards.
Replacement walkie-talkies for administrative teams at both campuses to ensure better communication and safety during school and carpool.
New projector screen for MC Gym.
Materials to create a Lego makerspace wall in the media centers at both campuses.
Art supplies for every student to work with different media.

How do I make my gift?

Your support makes a difference at Morris Brandon. Each year, donors make gifts in amounts ranging from $5 – $5,000, and the average gift last year was approximately $400. Learn more about donor levels and matching gifts below.

Two Ways to Donate to The BEE Fund:

1. ONLINE – the easy way! Click here to donate online.

2. DOWNLOAD A PLEDGE CARD here and pay by check. Please make checks payable to “Morris Brandon Elementary School Foundation” or “MBESF”.

Return your pledge card and check:

- - By Mail: to Morris Brandon Elementary School, 2741 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, 30327
  - Via the Bee Box: located at either campus by inserting in the “Bee Fund” slot.

2019-20 Giving Levels and additional benefits

Honeycomb Club Bee Hive Club benefits and an additional raffle ticket for one night Weekend Bed & Breakfast Package at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta.	$2,500+
Bee Hive Club Buzz Club benefits, a raffle ticket for one night Weekend Bed & Breakfast Package at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, and an invitation to the Fall Donor Reception with members of the school’s administration team.	$1,000 – $2,499
Buzz Club Raffle ticket for VIP tour for four at the World of Coke.	$500 – $999
Stingers Club	$250 – $499
Colony Club	$150 – $249
Bee Keepers Club	up to $149

All donors will be recognized in the BEE Fund Donor Roll and receive Morris Brandon BEE Fund decals. Donors making gifts of $35 or more will receive a copy of the school’s printed directory. Raffle tickets and reception invitations will be provided to donors who make their commitment by the October 11 campaign deadline.

Matching Gifts

Double the impact with Matching Gifts from your employer! More than 20% of the BEE Fund total last year came from matching gifts. Companies that participated include: Bank of America, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta, Equifax, GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs, Home Depot, McKesson, Norfolk Southern, Northwestern Mutual, PNC Bank, Turner Broadcasting System, UBS, and many others.

Stock Donations

The BEE Fund accepts gifts of appreciated securities that have been held for more than one year. Shares of stock will be liquidated upon receipt and applied as your contribution to the BEE Fund. To receive instructions on how to make a stock gift, please email us at BeeFund@morrisbrandon.com.

2019-20 BEE FUND CHAIRS
Carrie Hoff
Michelle Moorhead
Anne Murphy
Erin Demo
Amanda McAnally
Anne Miller Smith