Skip to content

MCN Survey 2024-2025

The MATES Community Network (MCN) would love to hear from YOU!

Please take a minute to answer a few questions and share your thoughts and feedback. ALL ANSWERS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. For Real.

MATES Community Network (MCN) is Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School's non-profit parent teacher supporting organization. This survey is specifically evaluating MCN, rather than MATES as a school. Our Mission Statement is the following:

The purpose of this corporation are to provide the following at MATES, in collaboration with the MATES’ Administration and Board of Directors:
  • Encourage a sense of community between students, families, and school.
  • Provide enrichment of students’ educational experiences through programs and events.
  • Raise funds to support the educational mission and goals of MATES.
  • Support the teachers and staff through needed purchases.
  • Promote and encourage community service among the students and families through school-wide and community-wide projects and activities.
1.Educational Programs

Each year we plan several programs/events directed at enhancing the educational experience of students at MATES. This year we have completed Family Movie Night, Winter Art Gallery, Music Night, STEAM Night, Women in History, and the Family Dance. Overall, how satisfied are you with the frequency of programs sponsored by MCN to enhance the educational experience of students at MATES?
Too Many
Just Right
Not Enough
I don't know
N/A
2.This year, we had one Parent Empowerment Event in person in the MPR with Debbie Godfrey, Positive Parenting Educator, in November entitled “Enhancing Self Esteem in Children: How to a Strong Sense of Self-Worth" Did you attend this Parent Education Event this year via Zoom or in person?
Yes
No
Debbie Godfrey (November)
3.How satisfied were you with the quality of the Parent Empowerment Event opportunity?
1 (Least Satisfied)
2
3 (Satisfied)
4
5 (Most Satisfied)
N/A
Debbie Godfrey
4.Do you have any specific suggestions for Parent Empowerment topics or resources, or general comments?
5.Each year, MCN supports student enrichment learning opportunities with assemblies and programs designed to help support the work done within the classrooms. This year we were able to hold the Winter Art Gallery and STEAM Night. Were you able to attend these programs?
Yes
No
Winter Art Gallery
STEAM Night
6.Overall, how satisfied are you with the types of educational programs offered this year such as student assemblies (Taes Levitt, NED Assembly) and family events (STEAM Night, Winter Art Gallery, etc.).
1 (Least Satisfied)
2
3 (Satisfied)
4
5 (Most Satisfied)
N/A
Student Assemblies (Taes Levitt, Ned Assembly)
Family Events (STEAM Night, Winter Art Gallery, etc.)
7.When able, would you be interested in a virtual option for student assemblies so that you, as a parent, can watch?
8.Fundraising

MCN coordinates three major fundraisers each year (Direct Donation, Fun Run, and the Benefit Dinner & Auction). Historically, we raise about $45,000 through Direct Donations, $40,000 through Fun Run, and $35,000 through Benefit Dinner. We also offered minor fundraisers such as Family Photo Days and Restaurant Nights. Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality of the major fundraisers this year?
1 (Least Satisfied)
2
3 (Satisfied)
4
5 (Most Satisfied)
N/A
Direct Donation
Fun Run
Benefit Dinner
9.Overall, how satisfied are you with the frequency of fundraisers this year?
Too Many
Enough
Not Enough
Do Not Know
Current Progress,
0 of 33 answered