Friends of MIP 
  • ABOUT US
    • Friends of MIP
    • Friends of MIP Executive Board
    • MIP Sponsors
    • Contact Us
  • PROGRAM INFO
    • News and Announcements
    • Mandarin Immersion
    • MIP Campuses
    • Enrollment
    • Proficiency Testing
    • FAQ
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Donate
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Executive Board Elections
    • Volunteer
  • EVENTS
    • Annual Gala
    • Annual Community Events >
      • Chinese Poetry Recital
    • MIP in the Media
  • RESOURCES
    • Parent Resources >
      • Adult Mandarin Classes
    • LIPAC
    • MIPAC Meetings

Become a Friends of MIP Sponsor!

The Friends of Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP) of the Capistrano Unified School District has been a part of the South Orange County community for over nine years. In this time, MIP has expanded from K-5 classes at Marian Bergeson Elementary to a full program that matriculates to Newhart Middle School and Capistrano Valley High School. Students in MIP have come from all over Orange County to be a part of our internationally recognized program, including the cities of Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, and San Clemente. MIP offers students a unique opportunity to learn the Mandarin language and become competent and competitive candidates in an increasingly global workforce and world. 

Capistrano USD is a 2022 recipient of the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Golden Bell award for Biliteracy, due in part to the tremendous efforts behind ensuring the success of the Mandarin Immersion Program. The CSBA promotes excellence in education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices of school boards in school districts and county offices of education throughout California. 

Friends of MIP is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides funding, outreach, and support to further our students’ development of communication and literacy skills in both Mandarin and English, to strengthen the learning experience within the classroom, and to foster multicultural appreciation and understanding. We wouldn’t be able to support our students on their educational journey without local sponsors like Halcyon Dermatology and SOL Irvine.

Sponsorship Levels
Give the Friends of MIP Program one of the Five Chinese Blessings to support our students:

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$500
​benefits
Sponsorship level recognition on Friends of MIP website for 1 year (home page & sponsor pages) 

Logo on monthly eNewsletter for 1 year (600+ subscribers)

Recognition in Annual Gala Program
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$3000
Benefits
Joy level PLUS:

Special promotions on FoMIP Facebook page (promotions provided by sponsor)
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Full Page Ad in Annual Gala Program

2 (total) complimentary ticket to our annual gala fundraiser
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$1000
 benefits
Partner level PLUS:

Quarter Page Ad in Annual Gala Program

1 complimentary ticket to our annual gala fundraiser

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$5000
benefits
Virtue level PLUS:

4 (total) complimentary VIP tickets to annual gala fundraiser 

​Logo on our MIP Banner, Board & Student Ambassador shirts (displayed and worn during any community event and outreach events for media coverage)


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$2000
Benefits
Good Fortune level PLUS:

Information table for fundraisers and events (by request)

Half Page Ad in Annual Gala Program
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$10,000
benefits
Prosperity level PLUS:

VIP table (10 total complimentary tickets) at our annual gala fundraiser 

Plaque of recognition and special customized event (e.g., Chinese New Year Performance on site by our Student Ambassadors on date of choice with a photo opportunity for publicity).
  
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Five Traditional Chinese Blessings
Good Fortune, Happiness, Virtue, Prosperity, & Longevity

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The Five Blessings, also known as wufu, are a traditional Chinese blessings bestowed upon friends and family members at the beginning of the Lunar Chinese New Year.  The symbol for wufu often includes 5 bats around the symbol for longevity.  Different blessings have been traditionally given, but the most common include good fortune ("fu"), joy ("xi"), virtue ("de"), prosperity ("lu"), and longevity ("shou").  

Consider bestowing one of the five blessings upon our community for good fortune, joy, virtue, prosperity, and longevity!  
Become a Sponsor

Other Sponsorship Opportunities

Annual Gala Sponsorships

Please contact our Vice President to discuss Annual Gala sponsorship options for this year's gala. Donations-in-kind for our auctions will include a gala program sponsorship listing and logos on our silent auction webpage banners. 

Sponsor a Teacher & Guest

Sponsor a teacher and a guest's tickets to the Annual Gala ​(includes an announcement in the gala program).

Friends of MIP Affiliate

  • Available to MIP Parents only
  • Affiliates do not need to make a one-time donation, but offer a donation amount for services rendered when MIP is mentioned
  • Advertisement on Friends of MIP website for 1 year (home page & sponsor pages)
  • Logo on monthly eNewsletter for 1 year (600 + subscribers)
  • Special promotions on FoMIP Facebook page (promotions provided by sponsor)

Contact Us

Subscribe to the MIP Newsletter

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​Marian Bergeson Elementary
Attn: Friends of MIP 
25302 Rancho Niguel Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Friends of MIP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
EIN: 46-4371590
Parent Facebook pages:
MIP at Bergeson
MIP at Newhart

MIP at Capo Valley High School (CVHS)

​Official Facebook page:
Friends of MIP

Disclaimer:  This website is not approved by the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD). This site is owned and designed by the Friends of Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP). The group makes every effort to provide accurate and up-date information on its website, however, parents should contact CUSD for answers to questions critical to their children's education. 

​This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.  

  • ABOUT US
    • Friends of MIP
    • Friends of MIP Executive Board
    • MIP Sponsors
    • Contact Us
  • PROGRAM INFO
    • News and Announcements
    • Mandarin Immersion
    • MIP Campuses
    • Enrollment
    • Proficiency Testing
    • FAQ
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Donate
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Executive Board Elections
    • Volunteer
  • EVENTS
    • Annual Gala
    • Annual Community Events >
      • Chinese Poetry Recital
    • MIP in the Media
  • RESOURCES
    • Parent Resources >
      • Adult Mandarin Classes
    • LIPAC
    • MIPAC Meetings