LES PTA Giving Campaign – Parent Information

Dear Parents,

At Leesville Elementary School, the focus of the PTA is on the programs and services that benefit our children and teachers. These programs and activities would not be possible without the funding from the PTA.Cultural arts, cubs closet, classroom financial support, teacher mini-grants, parent workshops, family picnics and staff appreciation week are just a few of the areas where the LES PTA provides financial support.

The LES PTA 2015 Giving Campaign is our single largest fundraiser this school year. The Giving Campaign is a NO FUSS fundraiser for the school, with low volunteer commitments and allows for the preservation of classroom instructional time. Our PTA asked and has listened to what our parents want!

The Giving Campaign will run from Monday, October 12th through Tuesday, October 27th. Our overall goal is to raise $35,000. To put this number in perspective, we were able to raise $55,000 last school year with an outside company running our fundraiser. We know that $35,000 is achievable for our school! Please visitto view the Giving Campaign video, which describes in more detail the library renovation plans happening this school year.

We are asking each family to consider making a $35 donation for each child attending LES. The PTA spends more than $35 on each student every year through classroom and student support. We have specified giving levels outlined in the FAQ sheet, included in the Giving Campaign envelope sent home with your child.We are not only asking for you to consider giving, but to also ask family, friends and any community partners that are vested in the well-being of LES. When asking for donations, we encourage your children to communicate the first paragraph of this letter so that supporters will understand why we are fundraising and where the funds will be used.

Donations can be made by cash or check (sent back in your child’s envelope) or by credit card on Supporters making online donations will need to have your child’s name and teacher (required fields) so that we can track total family giving. Please remind all supporters that donations are 100% tax deductible! The LES PTA Tax ID # is 56-1787326.

Please check with your employers to verify if they participate in Company matching. Company matching will be included in your total family giving.

The following school wide incentives will be provided upon reaching each fundraising level:

$10,000 raised / 1 homework pass for every LES student and a school wide pajama day
$20,000 raised / LES PTA cinch sack and LES PTA Frisbee for every LES student
$35,000 raised / School wide recess pizza party with a DJ and a dunking booth –
Every student will have two chances to dunk Mr. Cohen!

Please return pledge cards with all payments and complete online giving by Tuesday, October 27th. For any questions, please contact Laura Stanziale at .

Thank you in advance for supporting the LES PTA!