Today was the 2nd Parent Meeting of the current school year.
I am sending the brainstorming ideas for fundraising that we have come up with thus far and I have also attached the preliminary flyers for the upcoming Craft Fair with new date of 10/26/13. I did not change the time from June so awaiting final approval before taking to Office Depot for printing and before advertising.
This year we would like Fundraisers to help with the Washington DC trip...(Awaiting final dates and prices from Sam as original Spring Break dates are being rescheduled to June)
To date we have the Craft Fair scheduled for 10/26/13 we need vendors and advertising soon if we could get details worked out this week as far as how many 6x6 spots we can accommodate between cafeteria, cafe area and possibly the library area we could then begin advertising.
Ideas for the coming year and possibly next:
Sam had mentioned the thought of during events like St Patrick's Day and other near by events selling parking spots for $5 a piece in our parking area as a way to raise funds.
11/3/13 the Education Alliance Run for Education - putting together a team from the school and raising funds.
12/19/13 Art Show/Bake Sale to coincide with December's wine walk as a way to both raise funds and advertise our school's Art and Culinary Programs. The winter break is normally when parents are thinking of changing schools so this is also a great way to show parents an alternative and increase our student body as well. We could hand out flyers during both the November 21st and December 19th wine walks to advertise our event....(pending approval from Erik and Chris timing wise) Steve has put in an application for the school to possibly participate in the wine walks next year :)
Last school year we had discussed possibly a Tupperware Fundraiser, Car Washes, Scholastic Book Fair, another idea is possibly a Motorcycle Ride for the 2014/2015 school year if we work on this now to possibly coincide with Street Vibes next year. Any and all ideas very welcome.
Parent Group Requests:
Teacher Wish Lists for the Parent Website - we would like a wish list from each teacher of items they may need throughout the year for example Dry Erase Markers, Journal Notebooks, Paint Brushes, Pens, Pencils, Copy Paper etc. The idea is that most people when they see the Donation Link think that means large dollars and most would be willing to when at Wal-Mart or Costco to pick up items that would be helpful to the school in any capacity that will benefit their child's education and the more involved we can get parents the better.
Request having a message call go out to all the parents the week of a Parent Meeting inviting them to join the group to help build our group. Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday 9/29/13 from 3-4pm so if Laura could call on say Monday 9/23 and Thursday 9/26 to remind parents it would be very helpful. Putting up flyers on the doors and bulletin boards with information on joining the group to keep a visual present for parents to see would also be appreciated.
Dedicated faculty member/liaison to the RPP (Rainshadow Pirate Parents) to help keep the communication between the school and parents active and current as far as upcoming events on both sides. Where we the parents can help the school for events and where the faculty can get the students excited about fundraisers.
We look forward to a great 2013/2014 school year.
I am sending the brainstorming ideas for fundraising that we have come up with thus far and I have also attached the preliminary flyers for the upcoming Craft Fair with new date of 10/26/13. I did not change the time from June so awaiting final approval before taking to Office Depot for printing and before advertising.
This year we would like Fundraisers to help with the Washington DC trip...(Awaiting final dates and prices from Sam as original Spring Break dates are being rescheduled to June)
To date we have the Craft Fair scheduled for 10/26/13 we need vendors and advertising soon if we could get details worked out this week as far as how many 6x6 spots we can accommodate between cafeteria, cafe area and possibly the library area we could then begin advertising.
Ideas for the coming year and possibly next:
Sam had mentioned the thought of during events like St Patrick's Day and other near by events selling parking spots for $5 a piece in our parking area as a way to raise funds.
11/3/13 the Education Alliance Run for Education - putting together a team from the school and raising funds.
12/19/13 Art Show/Bake Sale to coincide with December's wine walk as a way to both raise funds and advertise our school's Art and Culinary Programs. The winter break is normally when parents are thinking of changing schools so this is also a great way to show parents an alternative and increase our student body as well. We could hand out flyers during both the November 21st and December 19th wine walks to advertise our event....(pending approval from Erik and Chris timing wise) Steve has put in an application for the school to possibly participate in the wine walks next year :)
Last school year we had discussed possibly a Tupperware Fundraiser, Car Washes, Scholastic Book Fair, another idea is possibly a Motorcycle Ride for the 2014/2015 school year if we work on this now to possibly coincide with Street Vibes next year. Any and all ideas very welcome.
Parent Group Requests:
Teacher Wish Lists for the Parent Website - we would like a wish list from each teacher of items they may need throughout the year for example Dry Erase Markers, Journal Notebooks, Paint Brushes, Pens, Pencils, Copy Paper etc. The idea is that most people when they see the Donation Link think that means large dollars and most would be willing to when at Wal-Mart or Costco to pick up items that would be helpful to the school in any capacity that will benefit their child's education and the more involved we can get parents the better.
Request having a message call go out to all the parents the week of a Parent Meeting inviting them to join the group to help build our group. Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday 9/29/13 from 3-4pm so if Laura could call on say Monday 9/23 and Thursday 9/26 to remind parents it would be very helpful. Putting up flyers on the doors and bulletin boards with information on joining the group to keep a visual present for parents to see would also be appreciated.
Dedicated faculty member/liaison to the RPP (Rainshadow Pirate Parents) to help keep the communication between the school and parents active and current as far as upcoming events on both sides. Where we the parents can help the school for events and where the faculty can get the students excited about fundraisers.
We look forward to a great 2013/2014 school year.