Because the Mandarin immersion program is part of the overall school curriculum at College Park Elementary School, the majority of its costs are incorporated into the regular school budget. Certain enhancements at the school, such as the Technology and Music programs funded by the PTA and SMFC Education Foundation, are also incorporated into the Mandarin immersion program, since it is part of the overall school curriculum. Friends of Mandarin Scholars raises supplemental funds to enhance the Mandarin immersion program at College Park Elementary School and Bayside Academy. We are now raising funds for the Mandarin Immersion program in 2023-2024 – please note that funding for the 2023-2024 year must be raised by Spring 2023 to ensure that the following items are in place prior to the start of the school year:
Friends of Mandarin Scholars Fundraising Goals
| Funding priority | Goal |
|---|---|
| College Park Mandarin Teaching Aides | $150,000 |
| College Park Mandarin Program | $9,600 |
| Bayside Academy Mandarin Program | $23,500 |
| FMS Events | $2,500 |
| FMS Operating Costs | $3,050 |
| Total | $188,650 |