shade4schools
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Shade4Schools Inc. presents
a fundraising idea that is not only different but makes a difference!
Learn how you can make a difference in your school today.
Raise Sun Safety awareness while you fundraise a Shade
HOW?
A typical playground with no shade
The Shade4Schools alternative
How does your PTA/PTO benefit?
• New and fresh fundraising idea
• Donation based fundraiser
• Direct return on efforts (R.O.E.)
• No investment required
• Shorter timeline• No carry around of
product required• Marketing tools to
promote campaign• Maximum parent
support
How do your children benefit?
Sun Safety awareness
Cool Shaded campus areas
Protection from the riskof skin cancer
How does your school benefit?
• Shade structures assist your school become a sun safe environment
• Provides more shade options
• Enables demonstrative method of sun safety teaching in curriculum
• Encourages the adoption of sun safety for outdoor activities
What are Shade Structures made of?
Shade Structures are made from uv stabilized polyethylene over steel structures.
Steel post specifications
Our smaller structures use;• Pre-galvanized triple zinc
flow-coated steelOur larger structures use;• Black carbon steel• 10 powder coat colors
available
•Steel Posts• (20 year warranty)
Mounting
Steel structures may be surface mounted, depending on thickness of the surface of existing slab, or may be directly imbedded into the ground.
Structures are between standard 8’ to 12’ eave height
Why choose Shade4Schools products?
• Superior quality • Experience
Manufacturing Excellence
Our structures are designed and manufactured to engineering specifications that are
certified to support wind loads of up to 145 mph and snow loads up to 50 PSF.
Ranging in size and configurations, our structures are in total compliance with applicable building codes and local
requirements.
Step-by-Step Installation Guidelines
• Pre-fabricated shade structure kits
• Self installation is possible, allowing further economical advantages
• Method allows for parental volunteer participation
How does the Fundraising Program work?
STEP 1• Register• Use Fundraising
Guide for Shade Structures booklet
STEP 2• Along with
Shade4Schools product guide
• Determine shade requirements
• Set your target budget & goals
STEP 3Determine fundraiser start-
end dates• Typical 3 month timeline• Download requisite
donation forms i.e. playground or bleacher
• We provide promotional tools to market your fundraiser
STEP 4• Publicity• Publicize in school newsletter• Local press publicity• See fundraising kit for templates and
ideas
STEP 5• Break-even point (6 week)• At the 6 week point of your fundraiser
use your shade structure reservation form to fax your pre-order to Shade4Schools Inc.
STEP 6• After 12 week end date tally funds• Place confirmation of your shade
structure• Receive shipment of your shade
structure
Step 7
• Installation• Post-
fundraising activities.
Samples of our Shade Structures
Shade Structures provide shade and protection from harmful uv rays that increase the risk of skin cancer.
Issues of public health and safety, and protection from sun exposure, are starting to
impact Parent Teacher organizations thinking towards shade structures.
Up to 80 % of a person’s lifetime exposure to sunlight can occur by age 20, skin cancer is highly preventable –
Provide shade for your children while at play.
More schools are becoming sun safe and are being proactive
in the fight against skin cancer.
Sun safety has become a more common feature in school curriculums today.
Register today to raise fundsfor your Shade Structure and join the growing number of Sun Safe
Schools in America today!1-800-335-4905
www.shade4schools.com