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Friends of McPherson Friends of McPherson (FOM) is a non-profit organization which works to support teachers and students at McPherson IB World School in Chicago, IL.

Friends of McPherson (FOM) is a non-profit organization that works to assist McPherson Elementary School in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. Through fundraising activities, FOM strives to support the school’s academic and extra-curricular programs. FOM works to enhance learning opportunities for students and fosters relationships between parents, community members and school staff. We endorse McPherson as an exceptional school and encourage neighborhood families to attend their neighborhood school and get involved in its educational and community programs.

10/14/2026

🍎THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR APPLES! 🍎

McPherson families, YOU HEARD US! And the orders are rolling in! 🙌

Our 8th graders have been working their apples off (literally! 😂) to raise money for their BIG New York City adventure this May! 🗽✈️

They’ve brought the creativity, the laughs, the teamwork, and some pretty convincing sales pitches!

And YOU have shown up for them!

But we’re not done yet!
🍎Haven’t ordered? There’s still time!
🍎 Already ordered? Consider grabbing a few more for friends, family, teachers, or coworkers!
🍎 Know another McPherson family? Share this reel!

KEEP THOSE ORDERS COMING TONIGHT! 🗽💺

⏰ FINAL DEADLINE: Thursday, October 15, at 3 PM!

Every $2.50 apple and $2.00 pretzel rods brings these hardworking kids one bite closer to the Big Apple!

From our 8th graders and fundraising parents, THANK YOU for showing them what an amazing community can accomplish together! Affy Tapple

LET’S FINISH STRONG, MCPHERSON! 🍎💜

10/14/2026

🚨🍎 LAST CALL FOR AFFY TAPPLES! 🍎🚨

New York has the Big Apple. McPherson has our 8th graders! 🗽✈️

Our 8th graders are working hard—and showing off their best sales pitches—to raise money for their big trip to New York City this May.

TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ORDER!

For just $2.50, you can enjoy a delicious Affy Tapple while helping our students get one step closer to NYC.

🍎 Caramel Apple — $2.50
🍒 Sour Zapple — $3.00
🥨 Chocolate & Caramel Pretzel Rods — $2.00

HOW TO ORDER:

✅ Order online through the fundraiser’s Google Form and pay via ePay or cash. NO VENMO, CHECKS OR ZELLE.

✅ Complete a paper order form and return it with cash or pay through ePay on the school’s website.

⏰ DEADLINE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, morning drop preferred. We know life happens, last orders by 3:00 PM!

Buying one is sweet. Buying a few for friends, family, teachers, or coworkers is even sweeter!

Help our 8th graders turn these apples into airplane tickets! ✈️🗽

DON’T WAIT—ORDER TODAY! ❤️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8PBXp3oBCheD5WSxDrYVvIfJ2DyHBIAaGoKgJXUl8WfVpzw/viewform

Any questions, email [email protected]

Affy Tapple

10/14/2026

Still dreaming of sunshine, paletas, and Badger Boogie! ☀️🦡💜

Here are some snaps from our recent schoolwide celebration for Badger Boogie’s Paleta Day! Now that’s something to smile about—even on a gray day! 🎉

Go Badgers!!

10/13/2026

NEW YORK HAS THE BIG APPLE. McPHERSON HAS ME!

We put some of our 8th graders soccer players in front of the camera and asked a few completely unrehearsed questions about their NYC trip and our Affy Tapple fundraiser.

Their answers? Let’s just say these kids are better at soccer than following a script! 🤣🎬

But one thing is certain: Our 8th graders are working HARD to raise money for their New York City class trip this May! Every caramel apple and chocolate-dipped pretzel rod sold helps cover travel, lodging, meals, and educational experiences.

🍎 LAST CALL FOR AFFY TAPPLE ORDERS!
📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 is the FINAL DAY!

TWO EASY WAYS TO ORDER:

📝 1. PAPER ORDER FORMS

Please complete your paper order form and submit it with payment.

💰 Payment options:

* Cash with your completed order form
* ePay through the McPherson school website

We strongly encourage families to turn in completed forms and payments during Thursday morning drop-off!

📲 2. ONLINE ORDERING

Skip the paperwork! Complete our Google Form and pay digitally using Venmo or Zelle.

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8PBXp3oBCheD5WSxDrYVvIfJ2DyHBIAaGoKgJXUl8WfVpzw/viewform

Or visit the link in our Instagram bio!

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If you’re submitting a paper order form, please turn it in as is. DO NOT enter the same order again through the Google Form. We want to avoid duplicate orders!

⏰ Running behind? We’ll accept last-minute orders and payments until 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 15!

💜 A HUGE thank-you to our McPherson families, teachers, staff, and neighbors for supporting these hardworking kids!

You take a bite. They take a flight! ✈️🍎

Now enjoy a little unscripted entertainment from our 8th graders. Hollywood, you’ve been warned! 🎬😂

Affy Tapple

💜 McPherson Spirit Wear is here! 💜We’re excited to keep building a stronger sense of community, pride, and belonging at ...
10/13/2026

💜 McPherson Spirit Wear is here! 💜

We’re excited to keep building a stronger sense of community, pride, and belonging at McPherson through athletics. Our teams are more than just competition, they’re an opportunity to come together, represent our school, and create something we can all be proud of.
Show your pride and help take another step in building McPherson Athletics, and creating a strong, welcoming, and supportive McPherson community together. 🏐🏀⚽️🏈

https://mcpherson.deco-apparel.com/

10/13/2026

🍎 BREAKING NEWS: McPHERSON APPLES HAVE LEARNED TO TALK! 😂

We asked Clarence, “If an Affy Tapple could talk, what would it say?”

Clarence: “TONGUE-TONGUE!” 👅🍎
Us: 🤔🤣

We’re not exactly fluent in Affy Tapple, but after careful translation, we’re pretty sure that means:pp
“BUY ME! EAT ME! SEND THESE KIDS TO NYC!” 🗽✈️

😂 You really can’t script these moments!

📣Reminder to get the Affy Tapple order forms (paper or online form) in by Thursday morning drop off!

Our 8th graders are working hard to get to the Big Apple, one little caramel apple at a time!

🍏 Please get your Affy Tapple orders and payments in by Thursday morning, October 15! Last-minute orders will still be accepted until 3 PM!

📲 Order online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8PBXp3oBCheD5WSxDrYVvIfJ2DyHBIAaGoKgJXUl8WfVpzw/viewform

Already have a paper order form? Please turn it in with payment. Don’t submit it again online!

💜 Buy an apple. Fund a flight. Help our 8th graders take a bite out of the Big Apple! 🍎🗽

And somebody, please get us a Clarence-to-English dictionary! 👏

10/12/2026

🍎 McPHERSON AFFY TAPPLE REMINDER! 💜

Our 8th graders are working hard to raise funds for their New York City class trip! 🗽 Every order brings them one step closer!

📣 FINAL ORDERS DUE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15!

🍏 TWO EASY WAYS TO ORDER:

1️⃣ Paper Order Form: Complete your order form and submit it with cash payment, preferably during Thursday morning drop-off. You can also pay using ePay on the McPherson school website.

2️⃣ Online Ordering: For a faster, easier option, complete our Google Form and pay digitally using Venmo or Zelle. Link also located on our Instagram bio!

📲 ORDER ONLINE HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8PBXp3oBCheD5WSxDrYVvIfJ2DyHBIAaGoKgJXUl8WfVpzw/viewform

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If you’re submitting a paper order form, please submit it as is. DO NOT enter the same order again through the Google Form, as this creates duplicate orders.

⏰ Last-minute orders accepted until 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 15!

💜 Thank you for supporting our hardworking 8th graders! Let’s help get them to NYC! 🍎🗽

And THAT is why we love unscripted moments with our students!

Help us get Chris and his classmates on that airplane! Every Affy Tapple purchase brings them closer to NYC! 🗽💜

Affy Tapple

10/12/2026

🍎 SWEET REMINDER, McPHERSON FAMILIES! 💜

Our 8th Grade Affy Tapple Fundraiser ends THIS THURSDAY, October 15!

📣 Please turn in your completed paper order forms WITH PAYMENT during Thursday morning drop-off!

We prefer to collect all orders and payments in the morning, but we’ll still accept last-minute orders until 3:00 PM SHARP!

🗽 WHY ARE WE FUNDRAISING?

Our 8th graders are raising money for their much-anticipated New York City class trip in May! Funds raised will help cover airfare, transportation, lodging, meals, educational tours, museum admissions, and even a Broadway show!

This is an incredible opportunity for our students to explore history, culture, and everything they’ve been learning beyond the classroom.

📲 Prefer to order online? Use our digital order form for Venmo/Zelle payments:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8PBXp3oBCheD5WSxDrYVvIfJ2DyHBIAaGoKgJXUl8WfVpzw/viewform

Please do not submit paper orders online, as this creates duplicate orders.

Every apple and pretzel rod purchased helps make this memorable experience possible!

💜 Thank you for supporting our McPherson 8th graders! Let’s send these kids to NYC! 🍎🗽

10/12/2026

🍎 SWEET REMINDER, McPHERSON FAMILIES! 💜

Our 8th Grade Affy Tapple Fundraiser ends THIS THURSDAY, October 15!

📣 Please turn in your completed paper order forms WITH PAYMENT during Thursday morning drop-off!

We prefer to collect all orders and payments in the morning, but we’ll still accept last-minute orders until 3:00 PM SHARP!

🗽 WHY ARE WE FUNDRAISING?

Our 8th graders are raising money for their much-anticipated New York City class trip in May! Funds raised will help cover airfare, transportation, lodging, meals, educational tours, museum admissions, and even a Broadway show!

This is an incredible opportunity for our students to explore history, culture, and everything they’ve been learning beyond the classroom.

📲 Prefer to order online? Use our digital order form for Venmo/Zelle payments:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8PBXp3oBCheD5WSxDrYVvIfJ2DyHBIAaGoKgJXUl8WfVpzw/viewform

Please do not submit paper orders online, as this creates duplicate orders.

Every apple and pretzel rod purchased helps make this memorable experience possible!

💜 Thank you for supporting our McPherson 8th graders! Let’s send these kids to NYC! 🍎🗽

10/09/2026

🍎 SWEET REMINDER, McPHERSON FAMILIES! 🍎

Our 8th Grade Affy Tapple Fundraiser is wrapping up next Thursday, October 15!

We kindly ask families to turn in their completed order forms and payments during morning drop-off, if possible. We know schedules can get busy, so we’ll still accept last-minute orders until 3:00 p.m. sharp!

Every apple and pretzel rod purchased helps our 8th graders get one step closer to their class trip to New York City! 🗽

🍎 What’s Available?

$2.50 each
* Original Plain Caramel
* Original Peanut
* Autumn Sprinkles

$3.00 each
* Sour Zapple (Wild Cherry Lemonade candy-flavored apple)

$2.00 each
* Chocolate & Caramel Dipped Pretzel Rods

📅 Important Dates:

Thursday, October 15: Final orders and payments due by 3:00 p.m. (morning drop-off preferred!)

Friday, October 16: Our complete order goes to Affy Tapple!

A huge thank-you to all the McPherson families, friends, and neighbors who have already supported our 8th graders. Every purchase makes a difference, and we truly appreciate your generosity!

Let’s make this a sweet success for our 8th graders! 💜🍎

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8PBXp3oBCheD5WSxDrYVvIfJ2DyHBIAaGoKgJXUl8WfVpzw/viewform

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4728 N Wolcott Avenue
Chicago, IL
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