Coyote Chase
COYOTE CHASE SPRING 2023 FUNDRAISER
To Help Fund Para Positions at Shelton in 2023-24
With projected 2023-24 enrollment numbers at Shelton, Shelton is not able to fully fund all of the positions and resources our staff and families value. Shelton has prioritized full time Art, Music, PE, full time DTL (Digital Teacher Librarian), Mental Health Support, and a Learning Coach, based on results from the budget survey. This does not leave sufficient funding for our paraprofessional (para) positions, which were also highly ranked on the budget survey by both staff and families.
Paras are teacher’s assistants, leading small group extensions and interventions, helping provide the wrap around supports that students need individually. They also help with material preparations, teacher planning time, teacher lunch breaks, and so much more.
The National PTA bylaws do not allow PTAs to fund FTE (full time equivalent) positions. However, PTAs are able to help fund para positions. Many schools have taken this approach. At the February PTSA General Meeting and at the March School Accountability Committee (SAC) Meeting, membership unanimously approved an extra fundraiser this Spring 2023 to raise support for our para positions at Shelton for 2023-24. We feel that para positions are essential to provide our students and educators with the best learning/teaching environment.
PTSA is excited to bring back The Coyote Chase Fundraiser this Spring.
100% of the funds raised will support para positions at Shelton in 2023-24.
Our Spring 2023 Coyote Chase Fundraising Goal is to raise a net $25,000.
The Shelton PTSA and SAC are working collaboratively to raise $50,000 to help support para positions in 2023-24 to avoid a reduction in para hours. PTSA membership has been able to allocate $10,000 from the 2022-23 Budget, funds so generously given in the Fall 2022 Direct Give. We are also pursuing community grants to further reduce the amount to be raised within our Shelton Community.
The Coyote Chase was a beloved and successful Shelton event for many years prior to 2020. All students are encouraged to gather pledges by asking family, friends, neighbors, or local businesses to sponsor them based on the number of laps they walk or run during the event, which is on the calendar for Monday, May 1st. Sponsors can pledge per lap or make a flat donation. It is a healthy way to earn money for Shelton while having lots of fun.
Incentive Prizes!
Timeline
The Shelton PTSA in collaboration with our SAC is also writing to our Jeffco School Board to make them aware of this funding gap. Jeffco Public Schools has created a standard for what thriving student and educator experiences look like. Their goal is that all Jeffco Schools meet these standards by 2025. Based on their standards of excellence Shelton is and has been a thriving school, but the current Student Based Budget does not provide sufficient funding to maintain that standard of excellence without our community’s support. PTSA and SAC will continue to advocate that Jeffco provide all schools with a budget that allows them to provide the resources that our students and educators need to thrive and be successful.
The Spring Coyote Chase is a special fundraiser to specifically help fund para positions at Shelton in 2023-24. The PTSA Board does plan to host a separate Fall Fundraiser to fund the PTSA annual budget for 2023-24, which allows PTSA to host a number of events such as STEM Fair, Reflections, Talent Show, Heritage Fair, Read-a-thon, Field Day, and so much more. The PTSA annual budget also helps fund classroom supports, enrichment classes, field trips, teacher appreciation, Health & Wellness events, STEM and Library supports, etc.
We are so thankful for our Shelton Community for always being there to enhance the learning environment for our students and educators at Shelton Elementary!
Your Shelton PTSA Board and SAC, SheltonPTSA@gmail.com
To Help Fund Para Positions at Shelton in 2023-24
With projected 2023-24 enrollment numbers at Shelton, Shelton is not able to fully fund all of the positions and resources our staff and families value. Shelton has prioritized full time Art, Music, PE, full time DTL (Digital Teacher Librarian), Mental Health Support, and a Learning Coach, based on results from the budget survey. This does not leave sufficient funding for our paraprofessional (para) positions, which were also highly ranked on the budget survey by both staff and families.
Paras are teacher’s assistants, leading small group extensions and interventions, helping provide the wrap around supports that students need individually. They also help with material preparations, teacher planning time, teacher lunch breaks, and so much more.
The National PTA bylaws do not allow PTAs to fund FTE (full time equivalent) positions. However, PTAs are able to help fund para positions. Many schools have taken this approach. At the February PTSA General Meeting and at the March School Accountability Committee (SAC) Meeting, membership unanimously approved an extra fundraiser this Spring 2023 to raise support for our para positions at Shelton for 2023-24. We feel that para positions are essential to provide our students and educators with the best learning/teaching environment.
PTSA is excited to bring back The Coyote Chase Fundraiser this Spring.
100% of the funds raised will support para positions at Shelton in 2023-24.
Our Spring 2023 Coyote Chase Fundraising Goal is to raise a net $25,000.
The Shelton PTSA and SAC are working collaboratively to raise $50,000 to help support para positions in 2023-24 to avoid a reduction in para hours. PTSA membership has been able to allocate $10,000 from the 2022-23 Budget, funds so generously given in the Fall 2022 Direct Give. We are also pursuing community grants to further reduce the amount to be raised within our Shelton Community.
The Coyote Chase was a beloved and successful Shelton event for many years prior to 2020. All students are encouraged to gather pledges by asking family, friends, neighbors, or local businesses to sponsor them based on the number of laps they walk or run during the event, which is on the calendar for Monday, May 1st. Sponsors can pledge per lap or make a flat donation. It is a healthy way to earn money for Shelton while having lots of fun.
Incentive Prizes!
- The 3 Classrooms that earn the most $$ will get to Dunk a Shelton Staff, PTSA or SAC Member!!!
- All students that collect pledges from 10 or more donors will also get to Dunk a Shelton Staff, PTSA or SAC Member!!!
- We will have teacher experiences and fun raffle baskets for students to have a chance to win (baskets valued at over $75 each). Students will earn a raffle ticket for every $20 they raise.
- Below is a description of the baskets students can win:
- Hiking Basket
- Art Basket with doodle pad, art supplies, sketch pad, stickers, window markers, water colors, ceramics, and rock paint kit
- Summer Fun Basket #1 with sidewalk chalk, water balloons, foam football, lacrosse sticks, and a tennis ball game
- Summer Fun Basket #2 with a razor scooter, giant bubble, $25 to Kona Bowls, water bottle mister, reusable water balloons, lemonade mix, glow sticks
- Shelton Fun Basket #1 with art supplies, treats, and a Coyote Stuffy
- Shelton Fun Basket #2 with race cars, treats, and a Coyote Stuffy
- Pool Fun Basket
- Below is the full list of teacher experiences students can win:
- Outdoor Lunch with Mrs. Smith with a sweet treat provided
- Outdoor Lunch with Ms. Jarnot and Mrs. Kerchner with ice cream/frozen treat provided. May 18th during 3rd Grade Lunch
- Open Gym with Mrs. Knickerbocker before school on May 11th
- Open Clay Wheel or Handbuilding with Ms. BonDurant before school on May 17
- Ice Cream Sundae and Games with Mrs. O'Haire
- Ice Cream Sundae and Games with Mrs. Bock after school on May 11
- Donut Breakfast with Mrs. Perry on May 12 before school
- Donut Breakfast with Mrs. Sandberg on May 12 before school
- Beverage and Snack at Bean Fosters with Mrs. Erickson after school on May 11
- Beverage and Snack at Bean Fosters with Mrs. Schwindt after school on May 11
- Beverage and Snack at Bean Fosters with Ms. Gillette after school on May 11
- Chalk and Ice Cream with Principal Krug after school on May 16
- Water balloon Battle and popcicles with Mr. T after school on May 12
- An Evening at Tattered Cover with Mrs. Bierzychudek for a personal, behind-the-scenes tour of one of Denver’s most popular landmarks - the Tattered Cover Book Store at the flagship location on Colfax
- Outdoor Lunch with Mrs. Smith with a sweet treat provided
- If a net $25,000 or more is raised all students will get an extra long recess the last week of school with an inflatable slide and bouncy castle!
Timeline
- Monday, May 1st - Coyote Chase Race Day (Pledge Forms Due)
- Monday, May 15th - All Pledges ($$) Due (cash/check/credit card)
- Friday, May 19th - Winners Announced and Prizes Awarded
- Wednesday May 24th - Entire School Prize, if the goal is met
The Shelton PTSA in collaboration with our SAC is also writing to our Jeffco School Board to make them aware of this funding gap. Jeffco Public Schools has created a standard for what thriving student and educator experiences look like. Their goal is that all Jeffco Schools meet these standards by 2025. Based on their standards of excellence Shelton is and has been a thriving school, but the current Student Based Budget does not provide sufficient funding to maintain that standard of excellence without our community’s support. PTSA and SAC will continue to advocate that Jeffco provide all schools with a budget that allows them to provide the resources that our students and educators need to thrive and be successful.
The Spring Coyote Chase is a special fundraiser to specifically help fund para positions at Shelton in 2023-24. The PTSA Board does plan to host a separate Fall Fundraiser to fund the PTSA annual budget for 2023-24, which allows PTSA to host a number of events such as STEM Fair, Reflections, Talent Show, Heritage Fair, Read-a-thon, Field Day, and so much more. The PTSA annual budget also helps fund classroom supports, enrichment classes, field trips, teacher appreciation, Health & Wellness events, STEM and Library supports, etc.
We are so thankful for our Shelton Community for always being there to enhance the learning environment for our students and educators at Shelton Elementary!
Your Shelton PTSA Board and SAC, SheltonPTSA@gmail.com
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Teacher experience raffle prizes
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