Dinner

• Order from or eat at Big Mike’s (formerly Tino’s) on February 16, 4:00-7:30
• Mention “Family Friends” to donate a percent of the profits to HeartWeek
• Choose Spaghetti & Meatballs or Pizza Dinner

Silent Auction

• Online Silent Auction
• Opens February 15th at 8:00 am, Closes February 18th at 8:00 pm
• Make payment for items on Vanco link
• Pick up items at West Entrance of MHS on February 21st or 22nd between 8:00 and 3:00

Friday Fest 2021

• Friday, February 12th
• 9th-10th grade activities: 9:00-11:00
• 11th-12th grade activities: 12:00-2:00
• $5 per person

Donations, Purchases & Activities Sign-ups

Students will donate to participate in various events around the MHS campus; all events and details are listed below. All students are required to wear a mask during these events and adhere to the safety guidelines set up in each location. There will be MHS Staff supervision at each event to ensure the safety of all participants.

Students sign up and pay for activities on the Vanco link. They must bring either a print-out of their receipt or a phone or iPad with an e-copy of the receipt for entrance. All equipment will be provided.

Broomball (Pagel Activity Center - Rink 1)

• Tournament Style
• Teams of 4 people 
• Winners each get a prize
• Rink is split in half, rotating between two groups of 4 people (4v4) playing on each half, so a total of 16 people playing at a time
• The winner from each side will play at the end to determine the overall winner

Basketball (West Gym)

• Tournament Style
• Teams of 5 people 
• Winners each get a prize
• Gym is split in half, rotating between two groups of 5 people (5v5) playing on each half, so a total of 20 people playing at a time
• The winner from each side will play at the end to determine the overall winner

Dodgeball (East Gym)

• Tournament Style
• Teams of 5 people (random or pre-decided)
• Winners each get a prize 
• Gym is split in half, rotating between two groups of 5 people (5v5) playing on each half, so a total of 20 people playing at a time
• The winner from each side will play at the end to determine the overall winner

Movie (Forum and Choir Room)

• Movie will play on the big screen
• Students will vote on which movie to watch at the beginning - all possible rated PG-13 or lower

Yoga (Black Box)

• Follow-along with a yoga video or do a teacher-directed, socially-distanced yoga session

Spikeball (Dome)

• North half of dome
• Turf split into regions, rotating between two groups of 2 people (2v2) playing on each net
• Tournament set-up, with one winning team at the end
• Winners each get a prize

Soccer (Dome)

• Southern half of dome
• Turf is split in half, rotating between two groups of 5 people (5v5) playing on each half, so a total of 20 people playing at a time
• The winner from each side will play at the end to determine the overall winner
• Winners each get a prize

Trivia (Cafeteria)

• Several different rounds of Kahoot quizzes
• Prizes for the winner of each round

Flag Football Tournament

• Friday, February 12th, 12:00-3:00, in the Dome
• Teams of up to 6 people, Maximum of 16 Teams
• $10 per person
• All grades welcome!
• You must register your team in this link, and pay on the Vanco website.

2nd Hour Competition

• Collect cash in class and/or make online donations on Vanco: February 8-19
• Print poster for each 2nd hour teacher with QR code
• If group raises $100+ put in a raffle for doughnuts or bagels (served in cafeteria) during class
• Top fundraising class gets breakfast (served in cafeteria)
• 2nd place gets doughnuts or bagels (served in cafeteria)

Sweetheart Shuffle (NEW EVENT THIS YEAR!!)

All students, staff, families, community members welcome!

• In-person option:
  • Saturday, February 20th 
  • Different time slots available to maintain Covid safety precautions
  • Partner 5K – Compete for best combined time
  • $20 per person
  • includes a registration packet with t-shirt voucher, gloves, and other goodies!
• Virtual option:
  • Saturday, February 20th 
  • Run/Walk 5K “at home”
  • $10 per person
  • Google form link for posting times
• Payment & registration here

Crush Cans & Roses

• Students can purchase a can of Crush soda and a flower to be delivered to a friend (in hybrid) during class on either Wednesday 2/17 (cohort A) or Thursday 2/18 (cohort B)
• Student Government members deliver to classrooms on Wednesday 2/17 (A) & Thursday 2/18 (B)
• $5 (Crush can and rose together) 
• Purchase and provide recipient information on Vanco Monday 2/8 - Sunday 2/14

Matchmakers:

• Fill out the interest survey by Friday, February 12: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WJ5YCMR
• Matchomatics will run the data from everyone at MHS that filled out the survey to help you find your perfect match!
• Pay for your results on Vanco - $3 per person
• A link will be emailed to you the week of February 16-19 to get your results, after you pay.
• All grades are encouraged to participate!

Additional Fundraisers

• Boba Tonka: Go to Boba Tonka (on Hwy 7 West of MHS) in the month of February and round up to donate to HeartWeek
• Chipotle (more info to come)
• Chick-fil-A (more into to come)

View all Donations, Purchases & Activities Sign-ups

Who We Are

Family Friends is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation which is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 corporation and the State of Minnesota as a tax exempt organization.  It is registered by the Minnesota Attorney General to solicit funds. It charges no fees for services but relies on contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations and community organizations.

Funding

•  Family Friends’ largest source of funds is the Minnetonka High School student government which raises funds through “Heart Week” in February each year.
• More than 100 Mtka School District teachers and other staff designate funds for Family Friends through United Way donor-designated gifts.
•  Ridgewood Church supports Family Friends through its missions budget and by providing office space and administrative support.
• Individual donors support Family Friends through direct contributions and United Way donations through employers.
•  Several philanthropic foundations provide grants.
•  More than 95% of Family Friends’ funds are used for outreach program and direct financial assistance.

Family Friends Program Activities

Food to Minnetonka High School
Family Friends partners with Caribou to provide food to Minnetonka High School students who do not have resources for breakfast at home.

Dental Care
Family Friends sponsors a dental van to at-risk MHS students who are identified, screened and treated including fillings.

Medical Care
Family Friends assists with obtaining appointments, transportation and arranges medical exams and referrals for at-risk students without access to medical care.  Family Friends also partners with Lions Club to obtain eye exams and glasses for at-risk students.

Good Samaritan Awards
Family Friends partners with Minnetonka Police to provide rewards to students who go out of their way to help others.

Mentoring
Family Friends outreach workers are present daily on the high school and middle school campuses to listen to and share with students.  The outreach workers connect with students who need encouragement and support to be successful at home, school and in the community.

Direct Financial Assistance
Family Friends assists at-risk students and families by paying for clothing, student lunches, class fees, athletic fees, and school activities fees in addition to transportation and housing expenses such as rent and utilities.

Crisis Intervention
Family Friends is an integral part of Minnetonka High School’s crisis team dealing with student and staff crises

Ongoing support and encouragement
Family Friends provides intensive and long-term personal support and financial help when there are major family and economic issues.  This often extends beyond the scope of immediate crisis in terms of time and location.

Minnetonka High School summer programs
Family Friends partners with Cub Foods and Caribou to provide snacks and beverages as well daily encouragement and support to the students (all of whom are behind in graduation requirements).

Community Summer Program
Family Friends collaborates with community programs in low-income housing projects by providing support and snacks for youth and their families.

Other Partnerships
Family Friends partners with Timber Bay, Tree House, and Bren Road Alternative School who have joint programs with us in the Ridgewood Church gym.