Annual Fundraising

EL RODEO’S 2017-2018 ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN

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Dear El Rodeo Parents,

 

Please join us in welcoming the 2017-2018 school year by making an important investment in your child’s education. El Rodeo PTA plays a crucial role in your child’s educational experience by providing the financial means necessary to support a variety of academic enrichment programs that would not otherwise be available at our school. PTA’s annual budget is based on the cost of continuing El Rodeo’s existing programs, the anticipated costs of replacing broken or obsolete equipment, and providing the financial flexibility to incorporate new activities or programs as they may arise during the upcoming year.

 

WE SIMPLY CANNOT PROVIDE THE AMAZING ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, STAFF SUPPORT, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT THAT HELP MAKE EL RODEO THE OUTSTANDING SCHOOL IT IS…. WITHOUT YOUR HELP!

 

1. When you donate to the Annual Fund Drive you will also receive a PTA Membership and an El Rodeo School Directory.
2. Many employers will match Annual Fund donations. If your employer is among those, you may obtain the appropriate forms through your Human Resources department or personnel.
3. Donations may be made on-line by clicking on the “Donate Now” icon at the bottom this site’s Home Page.
4. Donations may also be made in installments using a series of post-dated checks or noting that specific amounts are to be charged to your credit card on specified dates. You may also use a combination of checks and credit card transactions.

We are asking all families to make a tax-deductible donation to El Rodeo PTA!

 

In addition to the academic and enrichment benefits your contribution will make to El Rodeo students, every class with 100% participation in the drive will be able to celebrate with a special treat sponsored by PTA.

 

El Rodeo Co-PTA Presidents,
Emily Wolf and Molly Corey

 

Mandy Katz – El Rodeo PTA Annual Fund Committee

 

El Rodeo School PTA

605 North Whittier Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

 

Please email Mandy Katz if you have any questions at [email protected].

 

 

1. WHAT IS THE ANNUAL FUND?

The Annual Fund is El Rodeo’s main fundraising campaign. Your contribution will remain right here at El Rodeo and pay for our fabulous school programs and services, which are not funded by BHUSD or the State of California (i.e., nearly everything at our school other than staff salaries)! Among MANY other things, the Annual Fund pays for:

• advanced technology hardware and software that is utilized school wide including Chromebooks and iPads
• extensive science enrichment for grades K-5
• our outstanding Theater Arts and Yearbook programs.
• maintaining emergency supplies in and outside of the classroom
• providing an extensive arts enrichment program, including Music Center performances and individual classroom workshops (origami, puppetry, Shakespeare, etc.)
• an annual $400 supplies stipend for every teacher
• extensive K-8 community service opportunities
• Character Development, environmental, educational and spirit building activities
• PE equipment, playground balls other recess equipment and musical instruments
• extra textbooks (so students don’t have to carry them back and forth)
• El Rodeo community-wide events (e.g., Movie Nights, Fall Harvest Festival, Multi-cultural Day, Fun Run, Variety Show)

 

For a comprehensive list of last year’s PTA sponsored programs, activities, equipment, and supplies, go to er.bhusd.org.

 

2. HOW MUCH SHOULD I CONTRIBUTE? WHAT ARE CORPORATE MATCHING PROGRAMS?

We ask that you contribute as much as you are able. The minimum requested contribution is $500.00 per student attending ER. (Some public schools in our area ask for $800.00 per year and most private schools expect roughly $30,000.00 per year per student in combined tuition and annual giving.) With our current State budget crisis, we need your help now more than ever. Many employers have Gift Matching programs, so please take the time to inquire at your office and note the program on your donation form.

 

3. DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?

Yes, we accept all major credit cards.

 

4. MAY I PAY IN INSTALLMENTS?

Yes. You may give post-dated checks or indicate that a credit card charge be split into equal installments.

 

5. CAN I DONATE ONLINE?

Yes.  Click on the “Donate Now” button on the home page, or complete the annual fund envelope that your student brings home (or which you may also obtain from the office).

 

6. ARE DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE? HOW ARE DONATIONS RECOGNIZED?

Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. You will receive a thank you note from our Principal. Donations of $1,000 and above are recognized on an individual plaque in the foyer at school.

 

7. HOW IS THE ANNUAL FUND DIFFERENT FROM PTA MEMBERSHIP?

When you donate to the Annual Fund you will automatically be enrolled as a member of PTA, a national organization that advocates for children in education.

 

8. HOW IS THE ANNUAL FUND DIFFERENT FROM CLASS FUNDS?

Class funds are used by your child’s teacher for class field trips and class events.

 

9. MY CHILD IS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL NOW. WHY SHOULD I GIVE?

El Rodeo PTA supports our Middle School Character Development programs and Team Building Field Trips.  We also provide funding for equipment and supplies for our STEM, Art, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Musical Theater and Yearbook classes.

 

10. DO I NEED TO MAKE SEPARATE DONATIONS FOR EACH OF MY CHILDREN?

No. All siblings will be credited equally for donations made by their family. Please list all of your children where indicated and feel free to notify each of their teachers that a family donation has been made.

 

11. WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?

Please email Mandy Katz if you have any questions at [email protected]