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FMS 2017 Fundraising Gala–How You Can Help

Dear Parents, SAVE THE DATE—Friends of Mandarin Scholars (FMS) is hosting its 5th annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at an exciting new venue–Domenico Winery in San Carlos, CA. This is our largest fundraiser of the year! It will

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FMS Gala – Date and Venue Change – SAVE THE DATE

Hi Everyone, Friends of Mandarin Scholars (FMS) will host our 5th annual Gala on Saturday, March 4th, 2017.  Please note this is a change of date.  Originally the gala was scheduled for February as it has been the last several

Tammy Shueh November 28, 2016December 2, 2016 Gala Read more

Preview: Silent and Live Auction Items for 2016 Gala

If you’re attending this year’s Gala, you may be interested in previewing our Silent and Live Auctions.  There are some great items available for bidding!   New this year, the silent auction will close prior to the start of dinner, so

Tammy Shueh February 23, 2016 Gala Read more

2016 FMS Gala – Saturday 2/27

Thanks to everyone who attended our 4th Annual FMS Lunar New Year Gala Fundraiser to support the Mandarin immersion program in San Mateo Foster City School District. Thanks to Shieny Oenadi & Vita Blake for co-chairing this year’s event, as well

Tammy Shueh January 20, 2016March 1, 2016 Gala Read more

Friends of Mandarin Scholars Gala – Wrap-Up & Thank you!

Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday  to support the 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Fundraising Gala for Friends of Mandarin Scholars (FMS)!  This is our major fundraising event for the year, and we are so grateful to the 300

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Buy your tickets today!

As you’re all aware by now, Friends of Mandarin Scholars is hosting its 3rd Annual Lunar Year Gala on February 21st at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City, CA from 6pm -11pm. It will be a blast and we

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Friends of Mandarin Scholars Lunar New Year Gala

Friends of Mandarin Scholars (FMS) is hosting our 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Gala on Saturday, February 21st, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Foster City, CA from 6-11pm. If you were among the 270  attendees last year (see our

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Request for Corporate Sponsorships or Donate Services for FMS Lunar New Year Gala

As you may be aware, Friends of Mandarin Scholars (FMS) is the nonprofit organization that raises funds to support K-8 Mandarin immersion in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.  Each year, our fundraising efforts provide for mandarin teaching assistants, a summer school

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College Park PTA Website
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News

  • 2025 FMS 10th Annual Gala – Silent Auction February 22, 2025
  • 2024 – 2025 Fall Drive September 3, 2024

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Friends of Mandarin Scholars
501(C) (3) organization
Tax ID 45-2465260
PO Box 123
San Mateo, CA 94401
Voice/Text 650-200-3350
Fax 650-312-6967
friendsofmandarinscholars@gmail.com
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