C.A.S.H. Program
(Collective Assets Supporting Harvest Park)
2007-2008 School Year
The Harvest Park PTA works hard to raise money to fund programs, projects and equipment that will enhance our children's education. We have raised money through a variety of fundraisers such as gift-wrap and cookie dough sales, a silent auction, book fairs, and more. While our fundraisers have been successful, they often are labor-intensive and do not yield 100% profit for our school.
We would like to give our families the opportunity to make a cash donation in lieu of participating in smaller fundraisers throughout the year. The great thing about a cash donation is that 100% of the money goes directly to the school, and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Some of our families will choose this option while others will prefer another. In order to appeal to everyone we will still hold our fall and spring fundraisers and participate in "no cost" fundraisers (e-Scrip, School Pop, etc.) and the "Dining for Dollars" program.
Your financial contribution to Harvest Park is critically needed due to changes in the state budget, which have reduced funding to our school district. Harvest Park no longer receives API money, and the School Improvement funds (SIP) have been reduced drastically Those funds were used to support technology, continuing education for teachers, school library, replacing aging and broken equipment, etc. etc. When school budgets are cut, parent support groups are asked to provide even greater financial assistance than before.
The Harvest Park PTA would like to support the programs below:
1.
Friends of the Library
Money would be used to acquire books and equipment that support school curriculum, reading materials for all levels and interests, as well as allocating funds for visiting authors to speak to our students. (Your donation is Harvest Park's only revenue source for library materials!) Financial goal: $7,000
2.Technology
Used to purchase new computers, upgraded software, and digital movie cameras for the Media Lab, etc. Financial goal: $10,000 (the school district will match any funds we raise up to $10,000)
3.Science
Provides funding for the Science Fair, the purchase of classroom equipment, teaching materials, audiovisual materials, etc. Financial goal: $5,000
4.Fine Arts Program
Supports fine arts through Shakespeare assemblies and Work- shops, purchases supplies and equipment for the art and drama clubs, as well as providing basic and enhanced supplies for basic art curriculum. Financial goal: $7,000
5.Physical Education Programs
Studies have proven that there is a correlation between physical fitness and academic performance in our students. New equipment and better programs will improve overall physical fitness, foster interest in lifetime leisure sports, and improve academic performance. Financial goal: $15,000
6.General Fund/Staff & Student Mini-grants
Fund teacher and staff requests for classroom materials and programs, student projects, and capital equipment for Harvest Park. Financial goals: $16,000
Our fundraising goal of $60,000 can be achieved if every family donated $50 per student. Based on a 180-day school year, that is a mere 28 cents per day. (Less than the cost of a Popsicle!) All donations will go directly to support the above-mentioned programs. You can turn in your donation at walk-through registration or anytime throughout the year.
To make a donation, please print the C.A.S.H. form, complete it with your information, and submit it to us. Thank you for your support.
