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L.. ■- <br />^ ::C= :-; :.v: <br />L-= ••■■•:“•,.•• •>■ ■■•-..v <br />:••■':••' V-';/ <br />OWOMO ALLIAWCI FOW IDUCATIOM <br />"A Fotmdation |or CxeeUence" <br />Who arc we? <br />FoumlecI in 2000, by a commiucci Rroup <br />of parents who believed they could and should <br />make a difference in their own backyard, <br />the Alliance's goal is to provide private <br />support of public education in the Orono <br />Public Schools. <br />Due to increased costs and reduceil funding <br />from the legislature and federal government, <br />public school foundations are becoming <br />effective ways for parents to meet their <br />children's public education needs. <br />y,. r <br />Where does your <br />money go? <br />In 2002, we granted $211,716 ti> the Orono <br />Schools to retain 5.75 K-12 teachers whose <br />positions would have otherwise been cut; <br />to fund scholarships for seniors; and to <br />purchase learning supplies awarded by the <br />Orono fklucation Fund. <br />In 2001 . we were able to reinstate World <br />I.anguage at the high school, e.xpand the <br />Challenge Program in the middle school, and <br />improve Music and Athletic programs with a <br />gift to the schools of $260,000! <br />This year, we want <br />to do even more. <br />XH¥Ol¥t9! <br />O <br />o <br />3 <br />How can you help? <br />Make a financial contribution <br />to our Annual Campaign - <br />go to www.oronoalliancc.org <br />for a pledge form or call <br />the office at 952-545-6873. <br />Volunteer hir phone calling <br />or with special events. <br />Call 952-545-6873. <br />Spread the word to other <br />parents that we have a unique <br />school because of its small size <br />yet huge capacity to produce <br />outstanding academic scholars. <br />Make a difference <br />IN YOUR <br />OWN BACKYARD