Welcome back students and families! The MEF looks forward to another successful 24-25 school year! 

Please join us at our upcoming events or at our next meeting.

 

 
Joint MEF/PTO Meeting - 3/6/25 Fieldstone IMC
 
March Madness Fundraiser (FMS) - 3/1 to 3/14 @Fieldstone Middle School
 
Glow Run Fundraiser (MES) - 4/25/25 @ Memorial School
 
Mom's Night Out Embroidery - 5/15/25 
 
End of Year Meeting - 5/15/25 @ Memorial School
 
Fall Soiree' -11/14/25 @ Seasons
 
Harlem Wizards - January 2026
 
 

 

 

Our Mission:  The Montvale Educational Foundation (MEF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit community-based organization that strives to enhance educational excellence in the Montvale public schools. Established in 1994, the MEF seeks to strengthen community participation in school programs by providing the added resources needed to allow the children of Montvale to reach their full potential.

About The MEF:  How does the MEF work? The MEF is a joint effort between parents, community members, and local business leaders. Its mission is to fulfill grants submitted by elementary and middle-school faculty, students and parents. Funding for grants comes from individuals, corporations, foundations, and well-targeted fundraising activities.

Areas of Focus:

Scholastic Enrichment. Promote innovative learning opportunities and techniques in critical thinking, communications, mathematics, and science. 

Technology and Learning. Support projects and programs that promote the usage of the latest teaching and learning technologies. 

Related Arts Education. Encourage interactive and pilot programs in the fine and performing arts. 

Professional Development. Assist faculty and staff in the their pursuit of professional development.
 
 

 

 Upcoming Events: 

 

 

Stay tuned for more fun and exciting events coming soon!!

 

 

Past Events: 

 

 

October 2024

Mini Photo Sessions by Jennifer Strader PhotographY

Click here for Samples of Jen's photography

 

Harlem Wizards Family Fundraiser

 

 

 

 
MEF Donation
 

A donation of any kind would be very much appreciated laughing

 

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Recently, the Montvale Educational Foundation approved the following grants:

  • Balanced Literacy Staff Development $50,000 ~ Fieldstone
  • The Cloud $16,000 ~ Memorial   
  • Ruth L Levy Memorial Scholarship $1,000 ~ District (PHHS Student from district)
  • FMS Book Club $850 ~ Fieldstone
  • Authentic Based Compound Microscope $4,830 ~ Fieldstone
  • Photography, Instant Digital Cameras $1,050 ~ Memorial
  • Small Group Instruction Multisensory Kid $720 ~ Memorial
  • Interactive Classrooms, Promethean Boards for Connected Learning $2,500 ~ Memorial

 

TD Bank Affinity Program - Let TD Bank Donate for you.

Check out the More Info tab at top of our website and choose TD Affinity Program for information on this valuable program.

 

Thank you to the HARLEM WIZARDS for a fun fundraising event this past January 2024!

 

Join the MEF!

Meetings are held in person at Memorial or Fieldstone Middle School, 7:00 PM.  

2024-2025 Schedule:
 
 
January 9, 2025, Grant Proposal Meeting @ Memorial School
 
March 6, 2025 *Joint MEF/PTO Meeting* Location TBD
 
May 15, 2025, End of Year Meeting, @ Memorial School