Category Archives: fundraising

Thinking ahead to Trivia Night 2014!

Trivia Night 2013 was a huge success for McGuffey measured both by fund-raising, fun-raising, and friend-raising.  We are happy to share that the event raised $11,729 from sponsors, tickets, the cash bar, and the silent auction. We are grateful for … Continue reading

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The Read-a-Thon has concluded

The Read-a-thon is officially over! Remember, all reading counts, whether it is done by the student, their parents, a babysitter, their teacher, etc. As long as your child enjoyed a book, it can count toward sponsorship. Please tally up the … Continue reading

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Box tops are due February 14th

The submission date for Box Tops for Education will be upon us soon! Please submit your Box Tops to the office or kitchen—or to Al during carline—no later than Valentines Day, February 14th. Each Box Top is worth $0.10 for … Continue reading

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Trivia Night Sneak Preview: Michican Lake Cottage

Home Features: – New construction completed in 2008 – Four bedroom (3 with lake views), 2 ½ bath.  Sleeps 8 – Open floor plan with loft – Two story “wall of windows” overlooking the water – Screened in porch and … Continue reading

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Trivia Night Sneak Preview: Precor Elliptical

Precor Elliptical EFX 536 Crosstrainer With a smooth, fluid motion that mirrors the movement of the body, Precor EFX 536 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer provides the kind of outstanding workout experience that engages users. Their natural, elliptical movement, in combination with … Continue reading

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Trivia Night Sneak Preview: Gatlinburg Cabin

Beary Cozy Gatlinburg Cabin Enjoy up to five days, four nights in a two bedroom, two bath, round Chalet for with a seasonal view that will sleep six people.  Cabin has two Queen beds, one futon, a hot tub, wood burning … Continue reading

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The Read-a-thon kicks off today!

We have kicked off the McGuffey Read-a-thon! Today your child received a Read-a-thon book record to help them keep track of their reading and sponsors. For years this has been a fun way to raise money for our school while … Continue reading

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Fourth Annual Trivia Night

Mark your calendars, as it’s time for the Fourth Annual McGuffey Trivia Night! Whether or not you’ve attended before, we encourage you to come. Just ask a friend—it’s loads of fun! This is McGuffey’s largest fundraiser, and all proceeds go … Continue reading

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Oxford Empty Bowls

(Intermediate unit meeting with Connie Malone of Oxford Empty Bowls) Saturday, November 10, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Oxford United Methodist Church Cost: $10 adults; children 10 & under may choose and fill a bowl for free. Oxford Empty Bowls is a … Continue reading

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Trivia Night Planning Starts

Trivia Night is McGuffey’s main fund-raising and friend-raising event and is usually held in early February. There are all kinds of things that need to get done for this between now and the event. Our first planning meeting is on … Continue reading

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