Well its been a wonderful break, but we are excited to get back to school!
I thought you may find it interesting how much money our PTA has raised from just a few "passive fundraising" sources:
Chick-fil-A at American Fork has overwhelmingly donated much to our school through lunches to cookies! Our Spirit nights there have raised $1126.65 (on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5-8pm, anyone can... attend, tells the cashier OUR school name and makes a purchase, Chick-fil-a gives us 20% of that purchase).
American Fork Kohl's has generously donated over 15 hours of service AND $1500!
At the beginning of the year as a PTA we participated in Target's gift card giveaway and received $825 which is going to the school to improve safety.
Café Zupas donated $129.52 from their hosted evening (we are currently discussing having Zupas be a monthly opportunity as well.) Brick Oven in South Jordan generously donated $300 for tee-shirts and asked for nothing in return. We have earned $93.14 so far this school year from signing up with AMAZON associates and all of you who have linked through them when you shop with Amazon! - Amazing! Ken Craft Candy donated 1500 candy sticks to be used at Christmas time. Many more individuals have donated time and others have donated money anonymously and we thank them as well!
ALL of this money is already filling in that amount we budgeted to give to our classrooms/teachers for our students by way of "grade grants" this year and we are very appreciative.
Here are some of the way that grants have been spent so far this year:
2nd Grade Reading Posters, Star tutoring program, Geared Clocks & Timeline rulers for 3rd graders, Fitness Testing Awards for this spring, Kindergarten Alphabet Sets, Library Educational DVDs, Art Supplies, Substitute teachers to allow grades to attend clinics, Readers Theatre, Read-a-thon (over $4,300). When you divide that by the number of students at our school that's about $3.50 a student. Seems so minimal and yet very effective way to spend our donations. Thank you to all who have been so generous!
This spring we will hold our annual PTA fundraiser/ walk-a-thon. In the past we have asked for a small flat donation. We are currently working with the school to decide exclusively what this money will be raised for and what our goal will be, we will announce that as the time gets closer. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or would just like to help our school improve. Please message your PTA here - we would welcome your support. And please continue to share our "spirit nights" with your friends, family, and neighbors...as we can all see from the #'s above every little bit helps!
*I hope I haven't left anyone out, just wanted to highlight the "passive fundraisers" - we appreciate all those who donate!
I thought you may find it interesting how much money our PTA has raised from just a few "passive fundraising" sources:
Chick-fil-A at American Fork has overwhelmingly donated much to our school through lunches to cookies! Our Spirit nights there have raised $1126.65 (on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5-8pm, anyone can... attend, tells the cashier OUR school name and makes a purchase, Chick-fil-a gives us 20% of that purchase).
American Fork Kohl's has generously donated over 15 hours of service AND $1500!
At the beginning of the year as a PTA we participated in Target's gift card giveaway and received $825 which is going to the school to improve safety.
Café Zupas donated $129.52 from their hosted evening (we are currently discussing having Zupas be a monthly opportunity as well.) Brick Oven in South Jordan generously donated $300 for tee-shirts and asked for nothing in return. We have earned $93.14 so far this school year from signing up with AMAZON associates and all of you who have linked through them when you shop with Amazon! - Amazing! Ken Craft Candy donated 1500 candy sticks to be used at Christmas time. Many more individuals have donated time and others have donated money anonymously and we thank them as well!
ALL of this money is already filling in that amount we budgeted to give to our classrooms/teachers for our students by way of "grade grants" this year and we are very appreciative.
Here are some of the way that grants have been spent so far this year:
2nd Grade Reading Posters, Star tutoring program, Geared Clocks & Timeline rulers for 3rd graders, Fitness Testing Awards for this spring, Kindergarten Alphabet Sets, Library Educational DVDs, Art Supplies, Substitute teachers to allow grades to attend clinics, Readers Theatre, Read-a-thon (over $4,300). When you divide that by the number of students at our school that's about $3.50 a student. Seems so minimal and yet very effective way to spend our donations. Thank you to all who have been so generous!
This spring we will hold our annual PTA fundraiser/ walk-a-thon. In the past we have asked for a small flat donation. We are currently working with the school to decide exclusively what this money will be raised for and what our goal will be, we will announce that as the time gets closer. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or would just like to help our school improve. Please message your PTA here - we would welcome your support. And please continue to share our "spirit nights" with your friends, family, and neighbors...as we can all see from the #'s above every little bit helps!
*I hope I haven't left anyone out, just wanted to highlight the "passive fundraisers" - we appreciate all those who donate!
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