WHY DO WE FUNDRAISE?

Our PTSA fundraises throughout the school year to pay for programs that enhance our children’s education. If the PTSA does not raise enough money, programs cannot be paid for and are subject to cancellation. 

100% of the money raised goes towards:  
  1. EVENTS:  like Math Night, Science Fair, Field Day and more. 
  2. PROGRAMS: like Passport (geography), Math is Cool, Spelling Bee, Nature Vision, Accelerated Reader, and 3rd Grade water safety.
  3. GRANTS: like teacher supplies, safety patrol, school equipment and emergency supplies. 
  4. COMMUNITY BUILDING: like Ice Cream Social, Books for Breakfast, HawkFlash and other communications.
  5. And more!  

HOW DO WE FUNDRAISE?

Redmond El PTSA runs 1 Major Fundraiser that brings in the bulk of money needed to run PTSA programs: 

REDMOND EL HAWK FUND - Redmond El families start up our fundraising year! October is our main giving month but donations are accepted all year round. Check with your employer about Corporate Matching to double your donation. Please fill out the Hawk Fund form and return the red envelope even if you cannot donate at this time or have already donated

CORPORATE MATCHING doubles your donation to Remond El Hawk Fund! Many local companies will match donations to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations like Redmond El PTSA. Some will even "match" your volunteer hours. Check with your employer! Here are some companies that match employee donations:

Adobe, Alaska Air, Amazon, AT&T Wireless, Bank of America, Boeing, Citigroup, City of Kirkland, Costco, Drugstore.com, Eddie Bauer, Expedia, Gates Foundation, Google, Home Street Bank, Macy's, Medtronic Inc., Microsoft, Motorola, Nike, Nintendo, Nordstrom, Real Networks, Red Hook, Red Robin, REI, Shurgard, Safeco, State Farm Insurance, Starbucks, Sur La Table, Telecom Pioneers, T-Mobile, UPS, Uwajimaya, Windemere, Zymogenetic

Microsoft is a large source of matched donations for both dollars and volunteer hours. Microsoft Employee Giving Campaign in October is a great time to get your dollars matched and your volunteer time matched at $25 per hour. 

MINOR "FUN" FUNDRAISERS:

  • International Night (celebrating the many cultures at Redmond El)
  • Movie Night (admission and food fees cover costs; surplus helps fund PTSA programs)
  • Popcorn Friday (25¢ per bag)
  • Spirit Wear (printed shirts to show school spirit)
  • Used Book Fair (proceeds fund new books for Redmond El’s library)

SHOP FOR REDMOND EL:

You shop, Businesses give a portion of your qualified purchases to Redmond El!

- Fred Meyer Community Rewards - Link your shoppers card to Redmond Elementary PTSA and earn money as you shop. For more information, see the Fred Meyer Community Rewards website.

  • Get a ‘B’ Caring card and designate Redmond El PTSA to get up to 4% of your purchase!
  • Forms available outside the main office in the bulletin box

 Please contact us at fundraising@redmondelptsa.org with any questions.

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Redmond Elementary PTSA Unit Number 2.8.46

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