PTA “Non-Fundraiser” Donation Drive
Dear Beryl Families,
Six weeks ago, the PTA kicked off the Flat Fee Donation Drive. So far your generous donations have raised $5100.00 of our $9000.00 goal. THANK YOU to those who have already donated.
We’re off to a great start, but we still have a long way to go. Many of you already know how the PTA helps the school, but perhaps you don’t realize how much these services cost.
How does your donation help the PTA?
- Classroom Enrichment - $8600.00 – This is money that goes directly to each classroom to be used by the teachers for classroom enrichment activities.
- Field Trips - $5000.00 – All entry fees and travel expenses are completely paid for by your PTA.
- Hands on Art - $3000.00 – Art Education brought to each classroom by PTA and Southbay Hands on Art.
- Cultural Assemblies - $1500.00
- Talent Show and Winter/Spring Music Programs - $1500.00
- Plus many other services and programs
This year Beryl PTA wanted to spare families the burden of “traditional” fundraisers. We are asking for $50.00 a student, but any amount is greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to Beryl Heights PTA and return to your child’s teacher or the office. Now you can even donate online through PayPal! Just follow the link in the PTA section of the Beryl Heights website. Your donations are tax deductible and 100% goes directly to your PTA.
What happens if the “Non-Fundraiser” fails?
If we fall short of our goal, PTA will have to resort to “canned” fundraisers (catalog, magazine or gift wrap sales) OR cut services from our budget.
Please help us keep the focus on our students. Donate to the Beryl Heights PTA!!!!!
Thank you!
Rhonda McGonigle
Beryl Heights PTA President
Fall Flat Donation Drive
This fall your PTA would like to repeat the success of last year's Flat Fee Donation Drive. With your generous donations, the PTA hopes to once again achieve the funding necessary to support our great programs. Most importantly, 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes straight to work supporting these programs. Your money stays right where you intend it to go – back to your student.
If you would like to support your child's enrichment programs this year, please put your donation in the envelope brought home to you September 17th. Return it to the front office or your child's teacher as soon as possible. Checks should be made payable to Beryl Heights PTA. The suggested donation is $50.00 per student (only 28¢ a day) however any amount would be greatly appreciated.
Our goal this fall is to raise $9,000.00 to fund our programs. If we don't reach our goal then we will have to hold an additional fall fundraiser.
On behalf of the Beryl Heights PTA Board, we extend a huge Thank You to all of our families for your support in the past and in the future.
Rhonda McGonigle
Beryl PTA President 2009-2010
Spring Jog-A-Thon
Jog-A-Thon is an annual even held in the spring...
Ongoing ways to Donate
Amazon Rewards
Beryl PTA receives 4% of all purchases made at Amazon and even purchases made through affiliates. In order to have your purchase amount applied to Beryl PTA however, you must click through the Amazon icon link at left.
Box-Tops For Education
Our next BOX TOP collection is friday 12/4/09. Our last collection on 10/9/09 raised $745.00 for our school. Remember to keep saving your General Mills red and Green box tops. We raised $1,248 last year and $8,831 since 2002. The money goes directly to your child's class for supplies, etc. Special containers will be set up in each classroom for your child to deposit their box tops. Find out more at Boxtops4Education.com
eScrip
The electronic age has made it easier than ever to help your schools. Certain merchants will 
donate a percentage of your purchase to Beryl. Locally Von's, Payless Shoes and others participate.
Go Green! Help Beryl School
Do you know that 60 million plastic bottles go into landfills every day? Do you know that chemicals from plastic bottles can leach into your child's beverage when they get heated or reused?
Now you can help raise money for Beryl School by purchasing reusable stainless steel bottles. The small 10oz. bottles are perfect for lunch boxes! They range in price from $12-$18 depending on size.
Go to www.ecousable.com/eco-raising and scroll down to Beryl Heights Elementary. Click through and start shopping! You'll receive a 10% discount and Beryl will get 15% of your purchase! Great for holiday gifts! Get one for yourself, for the car or gym. Pass the word to friends and family!
My Sports Photo Book
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Create and purchase great gifts throughout the year and
with each purchase Beryl earns 100% of the profits! When you click on any one of the images you will be sent to the most innovative software for creating a variety of gifts using your digital photos.
Photo books, t-shirts, place mats, cups, Christmas cards, softbound hardbound covers, coasters, luggage tags, tile murals, calendars, note cards, posters, magnets and more!
- Some ideas include:
- Create a Christmas, birthday, or vacation photo book to
give as a gift to a relative or as a personal keepsake - Make pictures or collages for school projects with text, background themes and photos
- Put your favorite photo (pet, vacation spot or plain text) on a T-shirt
- Make a sports team photo book of the season or put a team photo on a mug
- Make a small photo book for a baby shower or a newborn
- Make a school yearbook ? soft or hard cover in various sizes and prices
- Make a photo book using class photos and given to your child's teacher in appreciation for their efforts
Note: You will need to download and install the software only once. Use Internet Explorer as it is currently blocked by Firefox. It will be Mac compatible in a few months.
