PS151 - Yorkville Community School

PTA Growing Tree

GROW WITH YCS CAMPAIGN
Updated November 22, 2011

I am thrilled to report to you the great success of the "Grow with YCS" campaign for the PTA General Fund. As a result of the hard work of Maria Mischel, Christina Taber-Kewene, Mary Yuen and Jane Zennario, over the past week we have received a total of 66 donations (55 new families and 11 repeat) for a total of $24,034.93! This brings our school participation rate for the General Fund to 47% for the school year to date.

Every dollar raised will directly support the important enrichment programs all of our children participate in every day. While we didn't have a class reach the 100% participation goal to receive a pizza party we would like to extend a hearty congratulations to the class on each grade level with the highest participation rate. As a special thank you from the Grow with YCS committee and the YCS PTA, each of these classes will be receiving milk and cookies in their classrooms on Wednesday, November 23rd.

K201 68% participation
1-310 47% participation
2-403 64% participation

Thank you to all who have donated to the General Fund thus far. General Fund donations will continue to be collected throughout the school year. Every donation, no matter the size, is 100% tax deductible and is counted towards our goal of 100% community participation. The closer we come to meeting this goal, the more likely we will be able to qualify for grants and support from outside organizations.

Thank you again to the "Grow with YCS" committee and all of you who have contributed to the PTA. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Gabrielle Goldberg, VP Fund-raising

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION
Updated January 25, 2012

To date, we have collected over 2600 Box Tops for Education. This translates to $260 which will support YCS Enrichment Programs.

Keep submitting! For every Box Top turned in, YCS receives 10 cents. The funds raised will help support YCS enrichment programs. The Box Tops for Education Program is an ongoing fundraiser. Box Tops can be turned in anytime during the school year. There are submission boxes in the East and West lobbies and you can also backpack them to the main office.

Box Tops for Education has helped America's schools earn over $400 million since 1996. You can earn cash for our school by clipping Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products. Look for the pink Box Tops logo when you shop or visit the Box Tops Website to learn more ways to earn.

Many of the products you already buy and use at home have the "Box Tops for Education" logo. Please see the attached flyer for information on the program and print out the collection sheet here.

Thank you for your support!

PTA ANNUAL BUDGET
Updated November 5, 2011

Please click here for the YCS PTA Annual Budget for the current school year. If you have any questions, please contact one fo the PYA's Co-Treasurers. To the right is a thermometer showing the current status of the PTA's Annual Fundraising Appeal. To date $40,000 of the $150,000 goal has been raised, with 27% of our YCS families participating.

Remember, no amount is too small and all donations are welcomed. Our efforts are to reach our goal of 100% participation. Please consider making your donation right now using our NEW ON-LINE system to make your donation using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account. All donations will be kept strictly confidential and the YCS PTA is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) corporation.

PTA ANNUAL FUNDRAISING APPEAL
Updated October 5, 2011

The Annual Appeal is a very important way that you can support the YCS school community. The Parent Teacher Association provides support to the principal and staff and assists the school in raising money to provide supplemental educational programs and activities to further enhance the school curriculum. With our new school location and the continued growth of our student body, the economic needs of our school are growing. The goal of the YCS Annual Appeal is 100% participation. The percent participation is an important factor as we apply for grants for additional support of our school from corporations and our elected officials. Funds raised through the Annual Appeal will directly support programs like Asphalt Green recess program, Chess, 92Y, Salvadori, and Aussie staff development. This year, we are requesting a donation of $1,250 per child - but no amount is too small. Given the economic environment, we understand all families may not be able to contribute this amount in full. All donations are welcomed and will have a tremendous impact on efforts to reach our goal of 100% participation.

Please consider making your donation right now using our NEW ON-LINE system using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account. All donations will be kept strictly confidential and the YCS PTA is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) corporation. All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the funds will directly benefit our children. Please also check with your employers in order to take advantage of opportunities for corporate matching - an easy way of increasing donations. We look forward to your participation and to continuing to build a vibrant and supportive school community.

Parent Teacher Association Welcome
Updated August 2011

Dear Yorkville Community School Family, We are looking forward to finally walking through the doors of our permanent home in September! The success of our school over the last few years can be attributed to the excellent staff, the strong leadership of our principal Samantha Kaplan and our active parent body. The Parent Teacher Association provides support to the principal and staff and assists the school in raising money to provide supplemental educational programs and activities to further enhance the school curriculum. With our new school location and the continued growth of our student body, the economic needs of our school are growing.Every year each District 2 elementary school Parent Teacher Association conducts an Annual Appeal to raise funds. The goal of the YCS Annual Appeal is 100% participation. The percent participation is an important factor as we apply for grants for additional support of our school from corporations and our elected officials. Funds raised through the Annual Appeal will directly support: Asphalt Green recess program, Chess, 92Y, Salvadori, and Aussie staff development. This year, we are requesting a donation of $1,250 per child - but no amount is too small. Given the economic environment, we understand all families may not be able to contribute this amount in full. Last year’s Annual Appeal donations ranged from $25 to over $1,250. All donations are welcomed and will have a tremendous impact on efforts to reach our goal of 100% participation. Please download and print the contribution form by clicking here. All donations will be kept strictly confidential. You also have the option of paying in installments throughout the year. It is crucial that we begin our fundraising efforts now. We look forward to your participation and to continuing to build a vibrant and supportive school community. YCS PTA is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) corporation. All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the funds will directly benefit our children. Please also check with your employers in order to take advantage of opportunities for corporate matching - an easy way of increasing donations. The Annual Appeal is a very important way that you can support the YCS school community. We look forward to working with you on many other fun and exciting PTA activities in the year ahead. Thank you in advance for your support!


	YCS PTA Fundraising
	GROW WITH YCS CAMPAIGN Updated November 22, 2011 I am thrilled to report to you the great success of the "Grow with YCS" campaign for the PTA General Fund. As a result of the hard work of Maria Mischel, Christina Taber-Kewene, Mary Yuen and Jane Zennario, over the past week we have received a total of 66 donations (55 new families and 11 repeat) for a total of $24,034.93! This brings our school participation rate for the General Fund to 47% for the school year to date. Every dollar raised will directly support the important enrichment programs all of our children participate in every day. While we didn't have a class reach the 100% participation goal to receive a pizza party we would like to extend a hearty congratulations to the class on each grade level with the highest participation rate. As a special thank you from the Grow with YCS committee and the YCS PTA, each of these classes will be receiving milk and cookies in their classrooms on Wednesday, November 23rd. K201 68% participation 1-310 47% participation 2-403 64% participation Thank you to all who have donated to the General Fund thus far. General Fund donations will continue to be collected throughout the school year. Every donation, no matter the size, is 100% tax deductible and is counted towards our goal of 100% community participation. The closer we come to meeting this goal, the more likely we will be able to qualify for grants and support from outside organizations. Thank you again to the "Grow with YCS" committee and all of you who have contributed to the PTA. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Gabrielle Goldberg, VP Fund-raising BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION Updated January 25, 2012 To date, we have collected over 2600 Box Tops for Education. This translates to $260 which will support YCS Enrichment Programs. Keep submitting! For every Box Top turned in, YCS receives 10 cents. The funds raised will help support YCS enrichment programs. The Box Tops for Education Program is an ongoing fundraiser. Box Tops can be turned in anytime during the school year. There are submission boxes in the East and West lobbies and you can also backpack them to the main office. Box Tops for Education has helped America's schools earn over $400 million since 1996. You can earn cash for our school by clipping Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products. Look for the pink Box Tops logo when you shop or visit the Box Tops Website to learn more ways to earn. Many of the products you already buy and use at home have the "Box Tops for Education" logo. Please see the attached flyer for information on the program and print out the collection sheet here. Thank you for your support! PTA ANNUAL BUDGET Updated November 5, 2011 Please click here for the YCS PTA Annual Budget for the current school year. If you have any questions, please contact one fo the PYA's Co-Treasurers. To the right is a thermometer showing the current status of the PTA's Annual Fundraising Appeal. To date $40,000 of the $150,000 goal has been raised, with 27% of our YCS families participating. Remember, no amount is too small and all donations are welcomed. Our efforts are to reach our goal of 100% participation. Please consider making your donation right now using our NEW ON-LINE system to make your donation using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account. All donations will be kept strictly confidential and the YCS PTA is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) corporation. PTA ANNUAL FUNDRAISING APPEAL Updated October 5, 2011 The Annual Appeal is a very important way that you can support the YCS school community. The Parent Teacher Association provides support to the principal and staff and assists the school in raising money to provide supplemental educational programs and activities to further enhance the school curriculum. With our new school location and the continued growth of our student body, the economic needs of our school are growing. The goal of the YCS Annual Appeal is 100% participation. The percent participation is an important factor as we apply for grants for additional support of our school from corporations and our elected officials. Funds raised through the Annual Appeal will directly support programs like Asphalt Green recess program, Chess, 92Y, Salvadori, and Aussie staff development. This year, we are requesting a donation of $1,250 per child - but no amount is too small. Given the economic environment, we understand all families may not be able to contribute this amount in full. All donations are welcomed and will have a tremendous impact on efforts to reach our goal of 100% participation. Please consider making your donation right now using our NEW ON-LINE system using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account. All donations will be kept strictly confidential and the YCS PTA is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) corporation. All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the funds will directly benefit our children. Please also check with your employers in order to take advantage of opportunities for corporate matching - an easy way of increasing donations. We look forward to your participation and to continuing to build a vibrant and supportive school community. Parent Teacher Association Welcome Updated August 2011 Dear Yorkville Community School Family, We are looking forward to finally walking through the doors of our permanent home in September! The success of our school over the last few years can be attributed to the excellent staff, the strong leadership of our principal Samantha Kaplan and our active parent body. The Parent Teacher Association provides support to the principal and staff and assists the school in raising money to provide supplemental educational programs and activities to further enhance the school curriculum. With our new school location and the continued growth of our student body, the economic needs of our school are growing.Every year each District 2 elementary school Parent Teacher Association conducts an Annual Appeal to raise funds. The goal of the YCS Annual Appeal is 100% participation. The percent participation is an important factor as we apply for grants for additional support of our school from corporations and our elected officials. Funds raised through the Annual Appeal will directly support: Asphalt Green recess program, Chess, 92Y, Salvadori, and Aussie staff development. This year, we are requesting a donation of $1,250 per child - but no amount is too small. Given the economic environment, we understand all families may not be able to contribute this amount in full. Last year’s Annual Appeal donations ranged from $25 to over $1,250. All donations are welcomed and will have a tremendous impact on efforts to reach our goal of 100% participation. Please download and print the contribution form by clicking here. All donations will be kept strictly confidential. You also have the option of paying in installments throughout the year. It is crucial that we begin our fundraising efforts now. We look forward to your participation and to continuing to build a vibrant and supportive school community. YCS PTA is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) corporation. All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the funds will directly benefit our children. Please also check with your employers in order to take advantage of opportunities for corporate matching - an easy way of increasing donations. The Annual Appeal is a very important way that you can support the YCS school community. We look forward to working with you on many other fun and exciting PTA activities in the year ahead. Thank you in advance for your support!	With 47% Participation Updated 11/29/2011