Fundraising Goal for 2017-18
Each year the Southmoor PTO raises funds to provide resources to Southmoor students and staff to enhance the education of our children. For the 2017/18 school year, our fundraising goal is $126,000.
These funds are allocated in the following ways:
These funds are allocated in the following ways:
- Paraprofessional salaries to lower classroom ratios.
- Teacher Grants
- Sunshine committee/staff appreciation and various community events
- Community Resources Speakers
- Passion Projects
- PTO partners with faculty, administration, and CSC to determine other allocations
How do we get there?
The PTO raises funds through events, sponsorships, direct donations and other activities. The PTO will host three major efforts, which supply the majority of funding:
Dollar-A-Day Annual Giving Campaign
Our annual giving campaign to help secure 21st century learning at Southmoor Elementary. Donations will support specific initiatives to maintain and improve excellence in education. Donate $1 a day, or $180 for the school year.
There are two ways to donate:
1. Write a check payable to Southmoor PTO and mail or deliver to the school.
2. Donate online via PayPal by clicking HERE.
Check out the Dollar-A-Day page.
Readathon
Details to come!
Annual Online/Silent/Live Auction
Fun event which raised over $70,000 in 2017. Stay tuned HERE for details!
Dine Outs
Local restaurants donate 15%-20% of proceeds collected at the restaurant the night of the fundraiser. Southmoor made over $4000 with the 2016/2017 dine out fundraisers! If you know a restaurant that is interested in participating, contact Jill Van Abbema.
Corporate Matching Programs
Please take a moment to inquire with your company about their corporate matching programs. Many times corporations donate dollars for your volunteer hours, others will match a % of the amount you give. Let’s not leave money on the table that can go toward improving our children’s educational experience.
Give-Back/Discount Programs
The fundraisers listed below take advantage of money that you might already be spending on everyday items at local stores. Last year, we earned close to $4200 between Box Tops, Amazon and King Soopers! We also hold an ARC Buck-A-Bag drive in the spring.
King Soopers - To get your reloadable grocery card that gives 5% back to Southmoor, contact Suzy Stone.
Amazon Smile Fund - Choose "Southmoor Partners in Excellence Inc".
Box Tops - http://www.boxtops4education.com/about/collection-sheets
Dollar-A-Day Annual Giving Campaign
Our annual giving campaign to help secure 21st century learning at Southmoor Elementary. Donations will support specific initiatives to maintain and improve excellence in education. Donate $1 a day, or $180 for the school year.
There are two ways to donate:
1. Write a check payable to Southmoor PTO and mail or deliver to the school.
2. Donate online via PayPal by clicking HERE.
Check out the Dollar-A-Day page.
Readathon
Details to come!
Annual Online/Silent/Live Auction
Fun event which raised over $70,000 in 2017. Stay tuned HERE for details!
Dine Outs
Local restaurants donate 15%-20% of proceeds collected at the restaurant the night of the fundraiser. Southmoor made over $4000 with the 2016/2017 dine out fundraisers! If you know a restaurant that is interested in participating, contact Jill Van Abbema.
Corporate Matching Programs
Please take a moment to inquire with your company about their corporate matching programs. Many times corporations donate dollars for your volunteer hours, others will match a % of the amount you give. Let’s not leave money on the table that can go toward improving our children’s educational experience.
Give-Back/Discount Programs
The fundraisers listed below take advantage of money that you might already be spending on everyday items at local stores. Last year, we earned close to $4200 between Box Tops, Amazon and King Soopers! We also hold an ARC Buck-A-Bag drive in the spring.
King Soopers - To get your reloadable grocery card that gives 5% back to Southmoor, contact Suzy Stone.
Amazon Smile Fund - Choose "Southmoor Partners in Excellence Inc".
Box Tops - http://www.boxtops4education.com/about/collection-sheets
