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02/05/2024

MSA Board Virtual Town Hall Meeting!

Missed our town hall meeting in November? No worries! Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you. Join us for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting to share your ideas and suggestions!

Date: Monday, February 5th
Time: 6:00 PM

Together, let's make a positive impact!

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MSA Board Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Couldn't make it to our town hall meeting in November? Come share your ideas and suggestions!
Topics: 1) Enrollment: recruitment and retention 2) Staff retention 3) Engagement of Community Stakeholders 4) School Leadership Collaboration
Monday, Feb 5 6:00 PM
Zoom Registration Required: https://bit.ly/3u5HZIG
More information: www.msa.state.mn.us/msa-board-town-hall

11/22/2023

Deadline to purchase tickets: Monday, Nov 27

Support International Studies Club's trip to Italy in March. Each student needs to raise about $4,000 to cover the travel, admission fee, foods, n etc.

To help reach the goal, the club is hosting the breakfast fundraising on Dec 3rd from 8am to noon.

Click here to purchase tickets
https://msadfoundation2018.square.site/international-studies-club

11/20/2023

Thanks to our wonderful community, we were able to raise $770 from this year’s Give to the Max Day! This wouldn’t be possible without YOU!
Give to the Max Day has come and gone, but the MSAD Foundation has not stopped fundraising! The MSAD Foundation will accept donations all year long. Any amount - even if it is $1 or $5 or more - is always greatly appreciated and will go a long, long way in supporting our amazing MSAD students. Donations can be made to the MSAD Foundation's GiveMN.org page, or on their website: https://msadfoundation2018.square.site/
Again, THANK YOU!
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11/16/2023

TODAY is Give to the Max Day! Help the MSAD Foundation support a wonderful bunch of kids!

Your donations will also give us better chances to win additional funds to support even MORE programs at MSAD. Donate by MIDNIGHT today - go to https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesota-State-Academy-For-The-Deaf-Foundation Any amount, whether large or small, will go a long way! Thank you for your support!

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11/10/2023

Update: The event is canceled due to not meeting our presale ticket requirements. For those who purchased the tickets, we will contact you for a refund. Thank you for your support!

MSAD International Studies Club is hosting a Omelet Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, December 3rd, from 8 AM to Noon at the American Legion Post 43!

Join us for a delightful breakfast and help support our International Studies Club as they prepare for their exciting journey to Italy in the Spring of 2024!

Date: Sunday, December 3rd
Time: 8 AM - Noon
Location: American Legion Post 43

https://msadfoundation2018.square.site/international-studies-club

Don't miss out on the fun and flavors! Be sure to register before November 24th to secure your spot. Come together with friends and family for a fantastic breakfast experience!

🥳 See you there!

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The flyer features an image of coffee on a small plate with a spoon placed right next to it. Below the coffee, you'll find the MSAD Logo.

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MSAD International Studies Club

Omelet Breakfast Fundraiser

Sunday December 3, 2023
8 AM - 12 PM

The Omelet Breakfast includes: Omelet. (Sausage, Bacon, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Onion, Cheese, Ham). Seasoned Potatoes, Cheese Sauce, Milk, Coffee and Orange Juice

Tickets Must be purchased in advance by November 24th to meet 150+ presale tickets goal!

Buy your ticket(s) online

$15 age 13 and up
$10 age 12 and under

Thank you for supporting our fundraiser for our trip to Italy this March

American Legion Post 43
112 5th Street NE
Faribault, MN 55021

11/08/2023

Did you know that your donation could help the MSAD Foundation win up to $10,000 during Give to the Max Day? Any donation, large or small, would help us immensely in making sure MSAD students get the support they need!
One of the programs MSAD Foundation wants to support this year is the Robotics Program. Students get to learn all kinds of skills in building, coding, and driving robots, drones, and remote operated vehicles (ROV). Your donation will help them have the chance to apply their learned skills in a nationwide tournament this coming January and February!

To donate anytime between now and November 16, go to https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesota-State-Academy-For-The-Deaf-Foundation

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11/02/2023

The MSAD Foundation is BACK! They are a 501(c)3 organization, and are ready to roll up their sleeves and start fundraising to support MSAD students, programs, and activities. MSAD Foundation is also participating in this year’s GiveMN Give to the Max fundraising campaign, which starts TODAY through November 16! GiveMN Give to the Max is Minnesota’s annual giving holiday, and organizations who participate are eligible for prize grants.

This year, MSAD Foundation is seeking your help to raise funds for two programs: MSAD’s Robotics Program and International Studies Club. Any donation, large or small, will go a very long way in supporting MSAD’s awesome students. Want to help out? Go to https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesota-State-Academy-For-The-Deaf-Foundation and donate anytime starting today until November 16!

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10/10/2023

09/26/2023

09/15/2023

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Director Jody Olson and school psychologist Heather Breitbach about the history of the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, and how its mission has shifted.