The PTA Fundraising Team generates funds through several principle fundraisers and continuing activities. These funds directly pay for our music, computer, and physical education programs as well as our librarian and many other various staff/teacher-directed projects and scholarships. The goal for the 2009-10 school-year is to raise $188,605. Our overall goal translates to an average of $550 per student.
Federal Tax ID/EIN: 94-6171881
In calendar order, the fundraisers are:
Annual Giving- September 2009 – June, 2010
Each school year, we ask Crocker families for a once per year direct donation. We ask EVERY family to participate, knowing that some families can’t afford to give the full amount needed per student for the school year, while others can give more. Our goal is to get 100% participation this year! This is the fundraiser with the lowest overhead and the lowest volunteer requirement. Let’s make it our biggest contributing fundraiser. It is easy to set up a monthly installment contribution here at this site. We have a big push at the beginning of the year and when it is successful, it allows us to have fewer time-intensive fundraisers.
To get involved, contact Leslie Francis or Michele Lanza at annualgiving@crockerschool.org
This year’s Walkathon is scheduled for Saturday October 24, 9:30-3:00.
This major fundraiser is the earliest in the school year and really involves the efforts of kids, parents and community in a fun and exciting undertaking. Each year, the students collect pledges and walk a 0.4 mile course in the neighborhood near the school, earning prizes and a sense of pride as they rack up laps around the course.
The Walkathon is a fun and easy way for parents to get involved, volunteer and share in a sense of Crocker community, as well.
To get involved, look for the Walkathon packet coming home with your children on Friday, September 25th.
To get involved, contact Tina Chen or Kirsten Williams at fundraising@crockerschool.org
Auction- March 6, 2010
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is the annual “Raise the Roof” Auction, where parents and staff bid on both silent and live auction items in a jovial, party atmosphere. Last year, we raised over $95,000! Let’s make it another great year!
To get involved, contact Lisa Thorne or Tamara Zirkle at auction@crockerschool.org
Raffle- April 2010
The Raffle is a fundraiser where the kids do the work. By selling raffle tickets to family, friends and community members, Crocker gains visibility and raises money.
To get involved contact Jill Prather or Christine Clark at fundraising@crockerschool.org
Shades of Green Home and Garden Tour- October, 2010
Tour some of Crocker Highland’s best neighborhood residences during the Shades of Green Home and Garden Tour, put on by the PTA. This event relies on the public to show their support for our school and the neighborhood. This tour occurs once every 2 years.
To get involved, contact Anna Scott at shadesofgreen@crockerschool.org
Ongoing Fundraising Activities:
eScrip
Earn money for the school while doing your regular shopping by logging onto www.escrip.com and registering your Safeway Club Card and other major credit/debit cards. A percentage of your purchases are automatically donated to Crocker Highlands PTA (Group ID #128996713). It’s a free and easy way to support these important programs!
If you need help registering, contact Laura Kohout at pta-escrip@crockerschool.org
East Bay EcoMetro Guides
The Crocker Highlands PTA Green Committee is selling the East Bay EcoMetro Guide. The EcoMetro Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource – a coupon book, directory, and source of ideas and inspiration. It’s a local guide with green savings, maps and resources for the East Bay area. You can save hundreds of dollars while exploring the community and supporting local, sustainable businesses. To learn more about the EcoMetro Guide, go to http://www.ecometro.com/eastbay.
To purchase an EcoMetro Guide contact Valerie Brock at fundraising@crockerschool.org
Amazon.com
Use the amazon icon on our crocker home page to access Amazon and make purchases. Taking this path to the Amazon website brings a % of sales to our school!