Bennett Elementary s First Annual Read-a-Thon! Proceeds to benefit the Richard Bennett Elementary PTSA. Thanks for your support!
Bennett PTSA Donation Guide Dollars and Volunteer Hours ~ http://bennett.my-ptsa.org Community Events $47,000 ~ 25% of our budget There are many events and activities that we would not be able to offer without a strong base of donors and volunteers: Family Science Night Art Night Book Fair Talent Show After/Before-school activities like robotics, chess, and more $125 Curriculum Enhancement $61,000 ~ 32% of our budget We have a dedicated committee of representatives from each grade that work with the school to select and organize: Field trips In-class visitors Assemblies Our 2015 Budget is $190,000 Current Enrollment ~ 450 students Collectively we spend over 10,000 As of hours volunteering Planning and Execution 1,500 volunteer hours These types of volunteer hours are precious and vital. Without people signing up to chair committees and serve as officers, none of the value that we provide would ever reach our students. With great technology and a supportive culture, volunteering to chair an event is something that everyone can do. In-School Support: 4,800 volunteer hours Our students benefit greatly from parent volunteers in the classroom. The help that teachers request ranges from: Preparing supplies for lessons Instructional Support $82,000 ~ 43% of our budget Working with our Principal, through a restricted donation to the Bellevue School District, the Bennett PTSA secures added staff to help out in: Reading Literacy Math Playground safety Event Support/ Show $30k Up and Do 3,700 volunteer hours This is the type of volunteering that everyone can do. Most events need assistance with setup and cleanup or an enthusiastic parent to show up and monitor an activity (usually with no experience or training required): 22Hrs Remember: we will not be holding per student an auction Family this Science year. Night Math Adventure Please support the read-a-thon generously! Art Night Working with students on reading and math Helping out in the Library $425 per student per student Just $56K more to go! Rem Goal $190K November ~ $134K 2015 Starting ~ $50K $210k $180k $150k $120k $90k $60k
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 15-Dec 16-Dec 17-Dec 18-Dec 19-Dec Bennett Elementary's First Annual Read-a-Thon READ-A-THON Packets Distributed! Dec. 20th, 2015 through January 2nd, 2016 3-Jan 4-Jan 5-Jan 6-Jan 7-Jan 8-Jan 9-Jan 10-Jan 11-Jan 12-Jan 13-Jan 14-Jan 15-Jan 16-Jan READ-A-THON STARTS!!! READ, READ, READ 17-Jan 18-Jan 19-Jan 20-Jan 21-Jan 22-Jan 23-Jan 24-Jan 25-Jan 26-Jan 27-Jan 28-Jan 29-Jan 30-Jan 31-Jan READ, READ, READ 1-Feb ALL MONEY & PLEDGE FORMS DUE! Turn in to
Q: What is the Bennett Read A Thon? A: The Read A Thon is the second major Bennett PTSA fundraiser of the 2015 2016 school year. We will not be doing an auction this year we are doing this event in place of the auction. It will work similarly to the Walk A Thon that we had in the Fall, except we will be reading instead of walking. Students will set a reading goal and gather sponsors to pledge money. Students will read from Monday, January 11 to Monday, January 18, and turn in pledge forms, money, and Reading Logs by Monday, February 1. Please turn in all Read a Thon forms and money to your student s teacher. Q: What can students win? A: We have some seriously awesome prizes for this event. Top 2 Overall Fundraisers (goes to the 2 students who raised most money): A Kindle e reader! Top Fundraiser in Each Grade: Signed book from Ms. Johnson, to be personally selected for the student. Top Fundraiser in Each Class: Author Lunch! Each winner in this category will attend a special author lunch arranged by our librarian, Ms. Johnson. Top Minutes Read Overall: An Evening book reading with our librarian, Ms. Johnson, at a mutually agreed upon location. Top Minutes Read in Each Grade: Signed book from Ms. Johnson, to be personally selected for the student. Top Minutes Read in Each Class: Extra Library check out time. 100% Class Participation Prize: Classrooms that have 100% participation in the Read A Thon will earn an Extra Recess! Every class can win an Extra Recess! s can also earn a $25 Starbucks gift card! School Fundraising Goal Met: If we raise our goal of $30,000 as a school, then Mr. Staight and Ms. Leaver will dress up as book characters for a day! Awesome Book Mark: Each student who participates will earn one! Q: How do students participate to win an Extra Recess? A: In order to participate, the student needs to turn in a reading log by February 1 st. Of course, this is a fundraiser, so a donation is requested (although not required for this prize). Q: What counts as reading for this event? Books Magazines Newspapers Audiobooks Online reading (Raz kids, etc.) Materials in languages other than English Kids reading to parents or parents reading to kids Bennett siblings or friends reading to each other counts for both kids! Think of something not listed? If your teacher would consider it reading, then it counts!
Q: Where are good places to find reading materials? A: Here are a few suggestions: Bennett Library: Ms. Johnson will allow all students to check out one extra book the week before the Read A Thon. King County Library: There are dozens of KCLS branches you can visit! The closest libraries to Bennett are Crossroads Library (inside the mall) and Lake Hills Library. You can also visit the Downtown Bellevue branch at 1111 110th Ave. NE or get a complete list of locations by visiting www.kcls.org. Internet: Every student at Bennett has access to many ebooks and reading databases through our Bennett Library Catalog, as well as through our new partnership with KCLS check with your teacher or Ms. Johnson if you cannot find your list of login/passwords. Q: Where do students find sponsors? A: Students can request donations from friends, family members, and neighbors. All donations are 100% tax deductible, and are eligible for corporate matching. Also on the Bennett PTSA website is a sheet of donation receipts for you to give to your sponsors for their records. Students should NOT ask strangers for donations we want everyone to stay safe! Q: My employer will match my donation what is the process? A: Contact your employer's HR Department and ask if they participate in corporate matching. If they have an online matching process, please use it and specify RICHARD BENNETT PTSA as the recipient. Please request your matching promptly. If you have questions about the matching process, please contact ptsa_fundraising@schoolbennett.org. Q: How much money should I try to raise for the Read A Thon? A: Our recommended donation is $125 per student. 100% of the proceeds raised from the Read A Thon go towards our students through programs such as Curriculum Enhancement and Classroom Aides. Every dollar raised benefits our children! This Read A Thon is very important! Q: Can I donate online? A: Yes! You can donate online at www.bennett.my ptsa.org, or you can submit checks made payable to the Richard Bennett Elementary PTSA. The PTSA cannot accept cash. Q: I have more questions. How do I get them answered? A: You can email Melanie Pitsch (ptsa_fundraising@schoolbennett.org) or Kim Ruthruff (ptsa_president@schoolbennett.org). We are also looking for help recording the classroom results (minutes & dollars raised by student), so please email us if you are interested in helping. This packet and all Read A Thon forms are also available at www.bennett.my ptsa.org. Go BULLDOGS!!! READ, READ, READ!
BENNETT ELEMENTARY PTSA READATHON PLEDGE FORM TOTAL MINUTES READ: Student Name: Phone #: Grade: Parent email : : (required) Pledge Flat Amount Sponsor Name Contact Info (phone or email) Per Minute Pledge Due Y/N % 1) $ 2) $ 3) $ 4) $ 5) $ 6) $ 7) $ 8) $ 9) $ 10) $ 11) $ 12) $ 13) $ 14) $ 15) $ TOTAL PAID MATCHING ELIGIBLE? MATCHING PERCENTAGE? Double your donation through corporate matching gifts program! $ Does your company offer corporate matching? Yes! Company: No: Contact your employer's HR Department and ask if they participate in corporate matching. If they have an online matching process, please use it and specify RICHARD BENNETT PTSA as the recipient. Please make your matching gifts request promptly. Matching funds do not affect your child's Readathon prize eligibility, however every dollar raised $ makes a significant impact in our children's learning environment through PTSA sponsored programs. THANK YOU! MATCHING Richard Bennett Elementary PTSA is a non profit organization with 501c(3) status registered in accordance with the Washington State Charitable Solicitations Act (Registration #3971, Tax ID 91 1067689). Information relating to our financial affairs is available by contacting the office of the Secretary of State at 1 800 332 GIVE. All donations are tax deductible.
Read-A-Thon Reading Log Student's Name: : Parent Name & E-mail: Date Title Read Minutes Read Parent Initials Total Minutes Read: For students to be eligible for prizes, parents must initial the total minutes read. More Reading Logs can be printed from http://bennett.my-ptsa.org