$upport Our Moo$e
HELP US REACH OUR $20,000 "$upport Our Moo$e" GOAL FOR 2019-2020!
In the age when public education funding is being squeezed, schools in the Denver Metro area are forced to give money back to the district, lay off staff and cut programming. Yet Southmoor Elementary is able to innovate, create and grow because of how fundraising efforts supplement the school’s lean operational budget.
In the age when public education funding is being squeezed, schools in the Denver Metro area are forced to give money back to the district, lay off staff and cut programming. Yet Southmoor Elementary is able to innovate, create and grow because of how fundraising efforts supplement the school’s lean operational budget.
Ways to Donate!
1. CASH OR CHECK
Donate today for the 2019-2020 school year and positively impact your student’s experience. Deliver your cash check to the office payable to "Southmoor PTO". We recommend $180 per family, but any amount is helpful!
2. ONLINE PAYMENT (Can be done as a one-time payment, or a recurring payment in the amount and frequency of your choice):
Payment is processed through your PayPal account or with a credit or debit card. You do not have to have a PayPal account. Once your payment has been completed, you will be redirected to a webpage where you can download your receipt for tax purposes.
Donate today for the 2019-2020 school year and positively impact your student’s experience. Deliver your cash check to the office payable to "Southmoor PTO". We recommend $180 per family, but any amount is helpful!
2. ONLINE PAYMENT (Can be done as a one-time payment, or a recurring payment in the amount and frequency of your choice):
Payment is processed through your PayPal account or with a credit or debit card. You do not have to have a PayPal account. Once your payment has been completed, you will be redirected to a webpage where you can download your receipt for tax purposes.
TESTIMONIALS
“After 13 consecutive years as a Southmoor Elementary family, our youngest is finally moving on to middle school. In this day and age when families hop from school to school in search of perfection, we stayed the course with both of our children for 13 years because we believed that Southmoor Elementary provided a strong foundation in our children’s learning and grade school experiences. Over the last 13 years, teachers have come and gone, principals have changed hands, shifting in academic philosophies took place and even the physical appearance of the building was changed, but through it all, the heart of Southmoor Elementary never wavered. After 13 years at Southmoor, we are sad to leave, but can honestly say our children and our family are better for the experiences we had at this amazing school.”
–Lynn and Rich Wells
“I love the many shapes and forms that learning takes at Southmoor: from traditional classroom, to Passion Projects, to technology-based, to good old life lessons–it’s all here! The leadership is innovative, the teachers are committed, and the community is amazing! Having both a Southmoor alum and a current student, I share with total confidence that Southmoor has supported our family with a solid educational foundation that has helped our children succeed at school, at home and within the community. I’m proud to be a part of the amazing Southmoor Moose Herd.”
–Shannon Mika
“Southmoor has been such a positive place to learn for my children. The commitment from teachers and staff is noteworthy, but so is the devotion from the other families in the school. The community that makes up Southmoor Elementary School is invested. You witness it at pick-up on the grass as parents and grandparents eagerly await the good news from a fun day of learning. You witness this investment when you walk the halls and see so many parents lending a hand and volunteering for the good of the children. This investment is tangible in the dollars raised by our community, which lead to additional paraprofessional support, field trips, and additional learning tools provided to the staff. Two of my children have moved onto middle school in DPS and they were well prepared for middle school because of their exceptional learning experiences. Southmoor is a gem and I am so pleased my children have been able to ground their learning in such a tremendous school.”
–Jll McLain
“Southmoor is truly an amazing place and I feel lucky that it’s my family’s neighborhood school. We have been part of the Moose community for 9 years. I always loved the “vibe” of Southmoor, but I really had no idea how great of an education Southmoor offered until my oldest took middle school placement exams for math and language arts. Wow! Southmoor not only provided a solid foundation and love of learning, but also helped him create strong habits of mind, which prepared him for ongoing academic success. However, it’s very hard in a large district to get adequate funding for all our school’s learning initiatives, which is why our family gives. We give to supplement the district funds so Southmoor can keep getting better, year after year. We give in celebration of students’ character and achievement. We give because we can, and in honor of those who can’t…because we’re all part of one big moose herd.”
–becca Winslow
CORPORATE MATCHING INFORMATION
Many companies/corporations/foundations offer matching gift programs, whereby they will match your charitable gifts. Some companies offer a greater than 1:1 match. You can inquire with your human resources office to find out if your company has a matching gift program. If so, simply fill out the form provided by your company and include it with your gift to Southmoor Elementary. Contact PTO treasurer, Jamie Gemmill about next steps. j.gemmill39@gmail.com
Want to give more…or less than $180. Here are some ways to slice and dice your giving
· 1 student @ Southmoor x $1 a day = $180
· 2 students @ Southmoor x $1 a day = $360
· 3 students @ Southmoor x $1 a day = $540
· $1 a day from your family + $1 a day from a corporate match = $360
· $1 a day from your family + $1 a day from a grandparent = $360
· .50¢ a day from your family + 50¢ a day from a neighbor = $180
FUNDRAISING OVERVIEW
Last year fundraising at Southmoor raised over $130,000. Thank you to everyone who donated their time and money. Below is a visual snapshot of income and expenses from the 2016-17 school year.
*Projected income or expense based on previous year’s data.
Misc Income includes Farmers Market, PTO Membership, Edukits, Interest, etc.
Capital Improvements includes 5 new Elkay Drinking Fountains
Dine-outs/Retail includes various dine-outs, King Soopers cards, Amazon Social Events include Muffins for Moms/Donuts for Dads, 5th Grade Continuation, Back to School Night, Multi-cultural Night, etc
Sunshine includes Moose Munch Bunch, Deep Rock Water, Staff Appreciation
Foundation includes Licences, Fees, Babysitting, Postage, Office Supplies, etc
Community Resources includes Science Fair, Speakers
Misc Expense includes Southmoor App, Passion Projects, etc.
Misc Income includes Farmers Market, PTO Membership, Edukits, Interest, etc.
Capital Improvements includes 5 new Elkay Drinking Fountains
Dine-outs/Retail includes various dine-outs, King Soopers cards, Amazon Social Events include Muffins for Moms/Donuts for Dads, 5th Grade Continuation, Back to School Night, Multi-cultural Night, etc
Sunshine includes Moose Munch Bunch, Deep Rock Water, Staff Appreciation
Foundation includes Licences, Fees, Babysitting, Postage, Office Supplies, etc
Community Resources includes Science Fair, Speakers
Misc Expense includes Southmoor App, Passion Projects, etc.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
Your donation directly impacts your child’s educational experience.
*Southmoor PTO is a 501(c)3 organization, so your entire donation is tax-deductible.
Your donation directly impacts your child’s educational experience.
*Southmoor PTO is a 501(c)3 organization, so your entire donation is tax-deductible.
