AFTER SCHOOL

21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING CENTERS GRANT RENEWED FOR MORRISTOWN SCHOOL21stLogoSmallforCalendar

 The grant allows the school to add programs to the afterschool program but does not permit any of the funds to be used during the school day or for facilities maintenance etc.

 
SPECIAL FACILITIES

In-class Computer Facilities
In-class Long Distance Learning
After-school Arts/Technology Center
Wooden Dance Floor, for Dance Program (Thanks to a community donation in the 1930's!!)
A Track for fitness and Track programs thanks to Weber Services, Inc and more.
Violin lessons seeded by the Wickenburg Children's cultural Organization (WCO), continued thanks to 21st Century, using WCO violins.
Visual Arts by Young Rembrants 
Sports and much, much more.

The After School Program still has some financial challenges.  After being open through grants and donations since 1989, the current source of support includes the 21st CCLC grant, donations to the After School Gift Fund and the Extra Curricular Tax Credit Fund. The challenge for the school is coming up with the cost of keeping the building open.




EXTRA SPECIAL CREDIT

In 1997 the State Legislature passed a bill that allows an individual to deduct as a credit, fees paid to schools for extracurricular activities.

Specfically:
  • Allows a $200 state tax credit for any household
  • This credit against any liability NOT a deduction from income. You get the $200.00 back or do not have to pay it, depending upon how you file.
  • The funds must be used towards extra curricular activities
  • Schools can accept unlimited funds

    Any individual may donate up to $200 (a couple filing jointly may donate up to $400.00) to be paid as an extracurricular fee for the purpose of taking the tax credit. It is a transfer of revenue from the Department of Revenue to the local schools.

    Proposed Use of Funds

  • Supporting the Technology/Arts Safe and Drug Free After School Program
  • Enhancing the gym/multipurpose room funded by Students First Funds
  • Athletic Equipment and Sports Activities
  • Chorus Club
  • Student Council and Jr. Honor Society
  • Field Trips

    PLEASE JOIN US NOW IN OUR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES FOR OUR STUDENTS.

    TO MAKE A DONATION, PLEASE STOP BY THE SCHOOL OR THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS MAY BE USED IF YOU WISH TO MAIL YOUR DONATION. A RECEIPT WILL BE ISSUED FOR ALL DONATIONS.

    Morristown School District #75
    Extracurricular Fund
    PO Box 98
    Morristown, AZ 85342


    Morristown School's Technology Program was Featured in USA TODAY

    Click Here to See the Article
    Check out Highlights of the School's Technology Program

    The homework help aspect of the After School program is enhanced by technology. This feature was highlighted in an article by the Rodel foundation.

    The school received a Technology Renovation Grant a couple of years ago, allowing each classroom to have a state of the art pc unit in addition to the units in the rooms already.

    The Phoenix Lodge #2 Knights of Pythias continue to fund the milk program in the after school program. Kids Kaffe from the West Side Food Bank can no longer provide snacks for children in the after school program. Parent and community donations of sealed snacks would be greatly appreciated. Individually packaged snacks would be even better.

    Our free and reduced lunch count went down. This is one of the criteria that shows need in an area. If you think you are eligible, please apply.
    We are looking for other sources to keep the program open. Donations to the Extra Curricular Tax Credit Fund could provide these funds.

    EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

    Co-ed Sports Team
    Student coucil
    Junior Honor Society
    After-school Arts/Technology Center


    MORRISTOWN SCHOOL PARTICIPATES IN STATE TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
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