Castlebay Lane Elementary School: Fundraising

FUNDRAISING

PATH has developed several ways you can contribute to great programs for your children:

Just Think Campaign
Box Tops for Education
eScrip
Washington Mutual
Ralphs
Vons
Printable Perks
GoodSearch
Cartridges for Kids
Plastic Bag Recycling

Just Think Campaign Contribution Form
Campaign Letter
Castlebay Lane Elementary is a very special place. What makes is so extraordinary is…You! As usual, our families have clocked an unprecedented number of volunteer hours, our API scores continue to soar, and we are able to provide enrichment for our children. None of these accomplishments would be possible without the dedicated efforts of our students, staff and administration, community sponsors and YOU, our school’s families.

In the past 2 years, Castlebay:

Was awarded the coveted title “California Distinguished School” from the California Department of Education
Implemented a Physical Education Program for grades K-5
Received 36 new computers from the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council

Castlebay Does Not Qualify for Title 1 Funding
Achieving and Sustaining Excellence requires Time and Money. This year we have set our Just Think Campaign goal at $80,000. Did you know that Castlebay does not qualify for Title 1 Funding, the federal program of monetary incentives?

Our children are privileged to be getting such a strong education, and we parents must understand it’s up to us to provide at least the $150,000 of Title 1 funding we do not receive. Title 1 funding could have paid for:

Staffed computer lab
Librarian
Campus nurse or
Art, music or PE instruction

Only with your financial support and volunteer hours can we continue to provide outstanding enrichment for our children.

Everyone’s participation in our fundraisers throughout the year is crucial to keeping Castlebay’s staff and enrichment programs fully funded. Also, no matter what your interest, skills or schedule, there is a volunteer position waiting for you.

Current programs funded by your giving:

A state-of-the-art Computer Lab
A full-time Computer lab instructor
A Physical Education Program for K-5
Music Instruction for K-5 half the year
Art Instruction for K-5 half the year
Full-Time Librarian
1 Teacher Assistant
Work Room Manager

Let’s reach for the Stars! Imagine if our children could…

Participate in a Physical Education Program twice a week
Receive Art Instruction ALL year long
Receive Music Instruction ALL year long
Have a Nurse on campus Full-Time
Have an Assistant for every grade

To succeed we need 100% participation in the Just Think Campaign. We reached a record 40% participation rate last year, but we need to do better! Once again we are recommending that each family make an annual, tax-deductible donation of $500 per family (but please remember that your participation of any amount is welcomed).

The recommended gift per family represents a cost of just $1.37 a day to you. An excellent investment when you consider the return: Enriching your child’s education! We urge you to consider carefully and give as generously as you can. Castlebay’s continued success depends on your participation. THE MORE WE RAISE, THE MORE WE CAN ACCOMPLISH. It’s that simple.

Double your Funds!
Many employers MATCH their employee’s charitable contributions – ask your company’s HR department.

Contribution Form

Box Tops for Education

You may sign up online or send box tops in with your child. Sign up online:
Box Tops 4 Education and School Pop

Sign up and then go shopping through their market place. They have over 200 stores including, Oriental Trading Company, Lands End, Frontgate, Target and many more. Then with your purchases you earn Box Tops or Cash for Castlebay!

Our receipts from BoxTops for the period Sept 2006 to January 2007 was $1,900!

eScrip

Sign up at eScrip and watch easy money come to Castlebay.

Washington Mutual

Sign up at WaMoola online
Enroll your Washington Mutual debit/credit card and pick Castlebay as your school. Then every time you use your card, Castlebay receives money from Washington Mutual.

Ralphs

Sign up at Ralphs online

Click on Sign Up in the Participant box and enter your information. Castlebay’s NPO # is: 83520. Then don’t forget to use your Club Card every time you shop.

Our receipts for the September 2006-January 2007 period was $2,200! If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late.

Vons

Sign up at Vons online

It’s Easy! Look for participating products marked with the yellow school bus.

If you are enrolled in eScrip, your 10% contribution will be automatically donated to your school.

If you are not enrolled in eScrip, check your receipt the first time you shop Vons after September 10th.
It will have a Rewards Certificate on the back with a Redemption Code and your total contribution amount.
Give the Rewards certificate to your school before October 17. That’s all your school needs to process your donation.

Printable Perks Links to coupons for local businesses. Helps support Castlebay fundraising.

GoodSearch

Good Search is a search engine powered by Yahoo. Use this website to search the web and Castlebay benefits from every search that you perform. It’s easy - just change you default search engine to www.goodsearch.com, type in Castlebay in the “Who do you Good Search for?” and surf away.

Cartridges for Kids

Help us earn cash by bringing empty ink cartridges, used cell phones, laptops, PDAs/Palm Pilots, iPods to school for recycling.

WalMart Plastic Bag Recycling Program

The Walmart Plastic Bag Recycling Program has begun and will continue until March 30, 2007. Please bring in your clean, dry plastic shopping, grocery, newspaper and dry cleaning bags of any type and color except black and deposit them in the bins in the office. For each 60 gallon bag filled, Castlebay will earn $5.00.

This is a great way to get children excited about recycling and at the same time earn money for our school!

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