Fundraising
[This page will be updated to reflect the 2010-2011 budget after it it approved by the PTA membership.]
Fundraising is not a primary function of the PTA. The PTA, locally and nationally, exists to be a powerful voice for children, a resource for families and communities, and an advocate for the education and well-being of every child. To promote this mission, we conduct enrichment programs in and outside of school, using our vast human resources and funds we raise.
So, why does the PTA raise money? We use the income -- your money -- from our various sales, contributions, and dues to fund continuing programs, school acquisitions, support grants, and other programs that the Fairfax County Public School system does not fund through your tax dollars. These expenditures help enhance the quality of education at Chesterbrook Elementary School.
Additionally, a major purpose of any PTA is to "bring into closer relation the home and the school" and to "encourage community involvement." Fundraising programs that are heavily dependent on volunteers enhance the community building aspect of the shared resource that is Chesterbrook Elementary School administration, faculty, and support staff. Parents and families come together to produce our Book Fair, our Online Auction, our Fun Fair, and our School Supply Kits.
The Continuing Programs Budget includes: $5,460 for Cultural Events; $1,200 for Art Appreciation; $2,000 for Science Appreciation; $5,000 for Writer's Workshop; $500 for Junior Great Books; $1,100 for Family Fun Events; and $3,800 for Discovery Gardens. We also fund Donations/Scholarships, Hospitality, Staff Gifts, and several other important programs.
The School Acquisitions Budget includes: $20,000 for Core Instructional Materials; $24,800 for Classroom Sound Field Enhancement Systems; $400 for Art Materials; $400 for Musical Equipment and $400 for PE Equipment. The Media Center receives all of the Book Fair proceeds which the PTA Executive Board anticipates will be about $5,000.
The School Support Grants Budget includes: $5,500 for Field Trips; $4,000 for Renzulli Website and Training; $5,500 for Staff Development; $1,000 for Instructional Events; $900 for Patrol Camp and Expenses, and more.
The PTA Board is proud to fund, sponsor and promote these important activities and programs. Thank you for during your part. As always , the Board welcomes new volunteers who bring valuable fresh ideas to the conversation.
By virtue of its 501(c)3 tax-exempt designation, the PTA does not donate its funds to other organizations or engage in commercial activities.
Chesterbrook PTA's fundraisers include:
Loyalty Rewards (Giant A+, Safeway/eScrip, Harris Teeter, General Mills Box Tops for Education, and Silver Diner).
We are revampnig our Spirit Wear fundraising program and should have it up and running in the fall 2010.
Back-to-School Supply Kits round out our fundraising programs.
