About the Fernwood Fund

The Fernwood Fund is a nonprofit organization consisting of parents and school staff that are dedicated to enriching the educational experience of every child attending Fernwood Montessori School. 

​We support our mission through multiple programs including:
  • Art, Music, and Physical Education
  • Technology
  • Environmental Education & Green Programs
  • Building & Facilities Improvements

Check out the Successes page for pictures of past projects.
History of The Fernwood Fund
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​The Fernwood Fund was established in 2011 to provide the extra support necessary to maintain and build excellence in teaching and educational programs for our school and our children.  The Fernwood Fund is a separate fund within the MPS Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for educational and charitable purposes.  

How to Get Involved 

Fernwood Montessori relies on many dedicated volunteers who support the work of our faculty and staff on a daily basis and the Fernwood Fund is no exception. Below are specific areas that the Fund is in need of volunteers. Feel free to drop into the Board Meetings if you are interested. Email [email protected] for meeting link.
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Publicity
  • Fernwood Flights Fundraising Event
  • Annual Campaign
  • Design and distribution of posters, flyers, invitations, brochures
Fundraising
  • Obtaining monetary donations for Annual Campaign
  • Obtaining donations of money or auction items for Fernwood Flights
Event Staffing
  • Fernwood Flights
  • Soup & Chili Supper
  • Fernwood Family Summer Social​
Fernwood Montessori
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​For more information about Fernwood Montessori school, visit: mps.school/fernwood/
FERNWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
​3239 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
PRINCIPAL
​Kristy Lowell