ASFS PTAFUNDRAISING UPDATE

October 2019

WHY DO WE FUNDRAISE? • TO SUPPORT OUR KIDS

Art Show, STEM Night, Guest Authors, Outside-the-Box Day, Language Arts, Math Tools, Field Trip Buses, Field Day, Art in the Classroom, Investigation Station, Habitat Day, 5th Grade Promotion Support, Books, PE Equipment, Pond, Stream, Aquariums, Grounds

• TO SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS & SCHOOLStaff Development, Classroom Supplies, Staff/Teacher Appreciation

• TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITYBack-to-School Picnic, Holiday Helpers, 5K/1M Fun Run, Parent Socials, Book Swap & Ice Cream Social, Community Service

HANDS-ON LEARNING• It’s easier to learn when you are actively participating. Students

use our pond, stream, aquarium, and several gardens to learn important concepts in the curriculum/SOLs.

TEACHERS ARE ESSENTIAL

BUILD COMMUNITY

• Details at asfspta.com

BUDGET SNAPSHOT

FUNDRAISING PLANS• No-Frills Fundraiser (Fall 2019) – easy & very low overhead• ASFS 2020 Auction (Spring 2020) – community event & biggest fundraising• “Dining Out” Events – Silver Diner & The Simple Greek• Amazon/Grocery Rewards

• Giant no longer offers a school program• Added Office Depot & Shutterfly

• BoxTops – going digital this year (app & scan receipt)• Spirit Wear – more in the spring, online (need volunteer) • Sponsorships – looking for local businesses• School Supplies & Photos

HOW TO DONATE?• Tonight! (cash/check/credit card)• Online:

asfspta.com/donate

• Send in form with cash or check in your child’s Friday folder

• Donations are 100% Tax-Deductible• Corporate Matching: Please note that many companies will

match your charitable contributions; be sure to check with your employer

NO FRILLS UPDATE• 32 Families Donated – THANK YOU!!!• $7,470 of $25,000 goal• 5th Grade is the lead for the

Cookies & Cocoa party in January

THANK YOU!Every gift counts!