Breck's Give Day 2025!
A day of giving, gratitude, Mustang spirit….and raffles!
Active challenges
Current Parent ’33 Challenge
When the Class of 2033 reaches 75% parent participation (69 supporters), the 5th Grade Breck Fund Committee Representative will donate $1,500 to the Breck Fund.
Current Parent ’38 Challenge
When the Class of 2038 reaches 75% parent participation (or 53 supporters), a generous anonymous donor will provide the Kindergarten Teachers and their Assistants each with a $75 Visa gift card.
Current Parent ’39 Challenge
The Preschool Breck Fund Committee Reps will donate $1,500 when parent participation reaches 100% (or all 52 preschool parents make a gift).
Upper School Challenge!
When Upper School parents reach 40% parent participation (or 177 donors), the Upper School’s Breck Fund Committee will donate $4,675.
The Perfect Party Planner! | 1:30pm-2:30pm
Celebrate in style! One donor between 1:30pm-2:30pm will win a custom cake and party planning package donated by a Breck parent—your next event is covered! Limited to Parents and Faculty/Staff. Donated by Laura Forero.
Picky Eater Pro Consult | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Struggling with a selective eater? Parents who give between 3:30pm-4:30pm can win a specialized consultation with Breck parent and expert, Suzi Hinck. Get the tools you need to solve mealtime madness and bring joy back to the dinner table. This item is limited to Breck parents. Donated by Suzi Hinck.
New Donor Alert: A Fine Bottle of Pinot Noir
A connoisseur’s dream! Any New Breck Parents who make a gift to the Breck Fund will be entered to win a bottle of 2023 Flowers Sea View Ridge Pinot Noir (rated 93 RP/92 WS, valued over $100). Donated by the Brasser Family.
Closing Bloom Bonus | Last gift of the day
The clock is ticking! Be the last donor of the day to receive a set of two beautiful Winter Planters. Donated by Emily Doherty.
Alumni Raffle Prize: Cocktail-Making Lesson and A Fabulous Dinner!
How about a cocktail-making lesson for 4 and $100 towards a fabulous rustic Italian dinner at Gia!? Donated by business owners Chef Lisa (Graser) Wengler ‘10 and Chef Jo Seddon.
Alumni Raffle Prize: Best Neighborhood Bar in America
Great drinks and amazing food at Picnic in Linden Hills—enjoy a $100 gift card! Donated by Breck Alum and business owners, E. and Andrew Kitzenberg ‘05.
Alumni Raffle Prize: Craft Brewing at its Best!
Think craft beers, seltzers, NA products and delicious coffee at Brühaven in the Loring Park neighborhood. Enjoy a $50 gift card! Given by business owner and Breck Alum, Alex Doering ‘04.
Cabin Getaway | Faculty/Staff
A special thank you! Faculty/Staff who donate anytime today are entered to win a long weekend stay at the beautiful Lake Nevis Cabin! Donated by Nneka and Charlie Sederstrom.
Winter Planter "Spruce-Up" | Faculty/Staff
Two Faculty/Staff donors who give anytime today will receive a gorgeous Winter Planter. Donated by Emily Doherty.
Car Detailing Deluxe | Faculty/Staff
Faculty/Staff donors can give anytime today to receive one of five premium car detailing packages from parent Amy Ennen Bertomeu and Alberto Bertomeu.
Leaderboards
Grade Level Leaderboard
| Grade | Participation |
|---|---|
| 44 of 52 have supported 85% | |
| 53 of 72 have supported 74% |
Lower School Leaderboard
| Class year | Participation |
|---|---|
| 44 of 52 have supported 85% | |
| 53 of 72 have supported 74% |
Middle School Leaderboard
| Class year | Participation |
|---|---|
| 59 of 92 have supported 64% | |
| 45 of 95 have supported 47% |
Upper School Leaderboard
| Class year | Participation |
|---|---|
| 49 of 129 have supported 38% | |
| 38 of 119 have supported 32% |
Alumni leaderboard
| Class year | Participation |
|---|---|
| 19 of 108 have supported 18% | |
| 2 of 22 have supported 9% |
Update #7 - 14 hours ago
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Update #6 - a day ago
One More Day Until Give Day! 💙🐎💛
And now, two more exciting participation challenges are heating things up! 🔥
Middle School Challenge:
Sky Fauver, Middle School Director will offer students an extra non-uniform day in 2026 before the school year is out, if parent participation reaches 40%!
Lower School Challenge:
Katie Mahoney, Lower School Director has set the stakes a little higher; she will also offer an extra non-uniform day in 2026 before the year ends, if parent participation reaches 50%!
Posted on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, 12:00 pm CST
Update #5 - 2 days ago
Join us on Give Day to enjoy the sights and sounds of student performing arts ensembles including Bato, Bato!, choirs, orchestras, and dance; view a Robotics Team demo; write thank you notes to donors; and view the Gratitude Walls in each of the three divisions.
Join us in Salas Commons for a whole lot of Mustang spirit and pride! Performance/Demo Schedule below!
Posted on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, 1:00 am CST
Update #4 - 2 days ago
Just 2 Days Until Give Day! 🎉
We’re almost there—Give Day is this Thursday, November 20!
Puppy Dog Tails, Isles Bun and Coffee, MN
Don’t forget the Puppy Dog Tail Contest! The grade in each division (Lower, Middle, and Upper) with the highest parent participation wins—and remember, one gift counts for all of your children’s grades.
More raffle prizes to win: When you make your gift, you’ll automatically be entered to win prizes like:
🎭 Four reserved seats to Mamma Mia! at the Cargill Theatre — enjoy the hit musical with family or friends on Friday, November 21 at 7:00 PM!
🚗 Primo parking pass for Grand Friends’ Day—no need for parking anxiety, your spot is reserved!
🍽️ “Head of the Lunch Line” Pass—Upper School parents can win this VIP week for their student and a friend!
Let’s show we’re all in for Breck! 💙💛
Posted on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, 6:00 am CST
Update #3 - 3 days ago
Raffle Prizes You Won’t Want to Miss!
Giving on Give Day doesn’t just feel good—it comes with a chance to win some incredible prizes…some from fellow Breck parents!
When you make your gift on November 20, you’ll be entered into raffles for prizes like:
🎂✨ A Party planning session and custom designed cake! Given by: Laura Forero
🥖 Six months of homemade bread from an avid novice baker and State Fair top 10 finisher. Think Challah, Cinnamon Babka, Cranberry Walnut and more! Given by: Lauren Pradhan
🥗 Two sessions with a registered dietitian—perfect for helping a picky eater or planning healthy meals. Given by: Suzi Hinck
🧺 A 3-hour decluttering, organizing, and designing session from an expert! Given by: Sarah Kreykes
🪴❄️ Winter Outdoor Planters in time for holiday decorating! Given by: Emily Doherty
Winter Planter by Emily Doherty
Join us on November 20—give, celebrate, and be part of the fun. We’re all in for Breck!
Posted on Monday, November 17th, 2025, 7:00 am CST
Update #2 - 7 days ago
The Puppy Dog Tail Contest Is Back!
It’s everyone’s favorite sweet competition—the Puppy Dog Tail Contest from Isles Bun and Coffee!
Here’s how it works:
Each school division—Lower, Middle, and Upper—will crown a grade-level winner. The grade with the highest parent participation wins a Puppy Dog Tail Party for the whole class!
One gift counts for all of your children’s grade levels—you don’t need to make multiple gifts if you have students in different divisions.
Class of 2031 Winners 2024!
It’s a delicious way to celebrate giving—and to help your child’s class enjoy the sweetest prize of all!
Make your Give Day gift on November 20 and help your child’s grade rise to the top!
Posted on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, 3:13 pm CST
Update #1 - 11 days ago
We’re All In for Give Day! — What It’s All About
On Thursday, November 20, our entire community will come together for Give Day—a 24-hour celebration of generosity, gratitude, connection, and Mustang pride! Every gift to the Breck Fund—no matter the size—makes a difference for our students, faculty, and programs every day.
During the day, Salas Commons will come alive with: student performances; a robotics demonstration; a Thank You Station where parents and students can write notes to donors as gifts come in; and even some surprise appearances by our beloved mascot, Mustang. Also be sure to view the Gratitude Walls in each of the three divisions, where students share what they’re most thankful for at Breck.
Lower School Gratitude Wall 2024
Stay tuned for more fun updates—including how your family can help your child’s grade win a Puppy Dog Tail Party and what raffle prizes you could snag when you give!
Mark your calendars for November 20—and join us as we show we’re all in for Breck!
Posted on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, 4:30 pm CST
