Shelton Elementary Giving Campaign
Help us reach our goal of $75,000!
Dear Shelton Parents,
We hope despite navigating a new normal in the pandemic, you had an enjoyable summer and were able to spend some time reconnecting and exploring as a family. It’s hard to believe that just before we embarked in remote learning, many of us were celebrating 25 years of Shelton at the annual auction evening. Our 2020-21 school year will be different, as anticipated, with fewer events and social gatherings. This also means a loss of our biggest fundraisers, the Coyote Chase and Auction Night. For the 2020-21 school year, we are adjusting, as well. The PTSA is still actively committed to positively impacting the lives of all children, families, and educators in the Shelton community to make every child’s potential a reality. We ask for your help to do that this year through a Direct Give campaign.
What is Direct Give? The PTSA is asking all families to consider a donation this year in lieu of the Chase and Auction. Although we hope to safely reinstate some activities in the spring, pivoting towards a giving campaign will jump start our operating budget. Funds will be directed towards supporting our students, as well as our teachers by not taking important teaching time away from the classroom for other fundraising activities. Furthermore, unlike traditional fundraisers where we incur expenses, the school nets 100% of the money raised by this campaign, so all of the money goes right back to the school. Our goal is to create a simple platform for you to maximize the effects for our children.
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $75,000
In 2019-2020, the PTSA raised $90,000 through your contributions that resulted in a $255 spend per student on classroom grants, reading units of study, technology improvements and resources, the sunshine fund, field trips and after school enrichment. Although some of these areas of spending will be reduced in 2020-21, Shelton is facing extreme budget shortfalls like most of Colorado, and per pupil spending is decreased in Jeffco an additional $662 this year.
At the same time, the support of our Shelton families has been nothing short of amazing!
The areas where we can have the greatest impact for 2020-2021 from your giving will be supporting our teachers and staff in unique ways as they teach during the pandemic; replacement of Chromebooks for the children and laptops for the teachers (a $36,000 need this year on its own); along with teacher training and Family Engagement through our liaison Terri Pankey. As part of the Direct Give campaign, we are asking all Shelton families to participate in a way you are comfortable with and can afford. For example, At the $100 level, this works out to less than $13/month or only $0.37/day. Your donation today has an enormous impact on what we can accomplish and some examples are below. Please note all donations are 100% tax deductible and can be set up for one-time or to recur monthly. Our tax ID is 84-1279995.
You can donate directly online at https://www.konstella.com/open/donations/5f06082e0cdabaa5628e0231 with a one-time or recurring monthly donation. The deadline is September 30th.
Some tips to make your donation go further:
Your contribution and involvement will make a difference, this year more than ever. Help us start out the new school year strong and fully funded so that the PTSA can focus on enhancing your child’s experience at Shelton. Thank you in advance for supporting the Shelton PTSA.
Sincerely,
Shelton Elementary PTSA Board
Amanda Strouth, Erin Chamberlain, Leah Springman, Rebecca Faverty and Bart Buhlig
www.sheltonptsa.org
Comments, suggestions, questions? Email us at sheltonptsa@gmail.com
We hope despite navigating a new normal in the pandemic, you had an enjoyable summer and were able to spend some time reconnecting and exploring as a family. It’s hard to believe that just before we embarked in remote learning, many of us were celebrating 25 years of Shelton at the annual auction evening. Our 2020-21 school year will be different, as anticipated, with fewer events and social gatherings. This also means a loss of our biggest fundraisers, the Coyote Chase and Auction Night. For the 2020-21 school year, we are adjusting, as well. The PTSA is still actively committed to positively impacting the lives of all children, families, and educators in the Shelton community to make every child’s potential a reality. We ask for your help to do that this year through a Direct Give campaign.
What is Direct Give? The PTSA is asking all families to consider a donation this year in lieu of the Chase and Auction. Although we hope to safely reinstate some activities in the spring, pivoting towards a giving campaign will jump start our operating budget. Funds will be directed towards supporting our students, as well as our teachers by not taking important teaching time away from the classroom for other fundraising activities. Furthermore, unlike traditional fundraisers where we incur expenses, the school nets 100% of the money raised by this campaign, so all of the money goes right back to the school. Our goal is to create a simple platform for you to maximize the effects for our children.
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $75,000
In 2019-2020, the PTSA raised $90,000 through your contributions that resulted in a $255 spend per student on classroom grants, reading units of study, technology improvements and resources, the sunshine fund, field trips and after school enrichment. Although some of these areas of spending will be reduced in 2020-21, Shelton is facing extreme budget shortfalls like most of Colorado, and per pupil spending is decreased in Jeffco an additional $662 this year.
At the same time, the support of our Shelton families has been nothing short of amazing!
The areas where we can have the greatest impact for 2020-2021 from your giving will be supporting our teachers and staff in unique ways as they teach during the pandemic; replacement of Chromebooks for the children and laptops for the teachers (a $36,000 need this year on its own); along with teacher training and Family Engagement through our liaison Terri Pankey. As part of the Direct Give campaign, we are asking all Shelton families to participate in a way you are comfortable with and can afford. For example, At the $100 level, this works out to less than $13/month or only $0.37/day. Your donation today has an enormous impact on what we can accomplish and some examples are below. Please note all donations are 100% tax deductible and can be set up for one-time or to recur monthly. Our tax ID is 84-1279995.
- $20 - Replacement headphones for a student
- $50 - Purchase a voice amplifier for outdoor classrooms or a headset for remote learning for our teachers (30 needed)
- $100 - Purchase a classroom camera to support interactive remote learning
- $300 - Replace a student Chromebook (81 needed) or fund a classroom grant
- $500 – Replace a computer for a teacher (27 needed)
- $1000 - Sponsor a teacher training for reading intervention or help support our Family Engagement programs at Shelton
You can donate directly online at https://www.konstella.com/open/donations/5f06082e0cdabaa5628e0231 with a one-time or recurring monthly donation. The deadline is September 30th.
Some tips to make your donation go further:
- ASK YOUR COMPANY TO MATCH YOUR DONATION
- Have friends, neighbors or family that typically support your child in the Coyote Chase? Send them the link above! You do not need to have a Konstella account to donate.
Your contribution and involvement will make a difference, this year more than ever. Help us start out the new school year strong and fully funded so that the PTSA can focus on enhancing your child’s experience at Shelton. Thank you in advance for supporting the Shelton PTSA.
Sincerely,
Shelton Elementary PTSA Board
Amanda Strouth, Erin Chamberlain, Leah Springman, Rebecca Faverty and Bart Buhlig
www.sheltonptsa.org
Comments, suggestions, questions? Email us at sheltonptsa@gmail.com
