​JUST 2 FUNDRAISERS: YOU SPOKE. WE LISTENED.

Sage Canyon parents have asked for fewer fundraisers, and we are responding with a new fundraising strategy of just 2 Major Fundraisers:

1. Read-a-thon:

• The Read-a-thon fundraisers is held in the fall
• All proceeds directly fund PTA programs and events such as classroom mini-grants, student assemblies and family community events such as the fall festival and family campout.
• All Funds contributed to the PTA are used directly at Sage Canyon Elementary
• Annual requested contribution is $200/year per child

2. Jog-a-thon:

• The Jog-a-thon is a second fundraiser will happen in the spring
• Money raised at this time will support DMSEF to pay for STEAM+ teachers
•  Money donate to DMSEF is used to meet a district wide funding goal that is allocated to the different schools within the district to support the salaries of our STEAM+ teachers
• This contribution can be made at any time during the year. Money contributed to DMSEF in the fall will be applied towards your child's annual contribution towards any jog-a-thon raffles and prizes
• Annual requested contribution is $800/year per child​​

The PTA relies on Fundraising

The PTA relies on fundraisers in order to pay for various programs and supplies & equipment throughout the year. We have just two major fundraisers for the the PTA -- 1) The Giving Campaign/Membership Drive and the 2) Read-a-thon. Both are in the fall and the money raised will be spent at Sage Canyon this year. You will see references in other parts of the website of a third major fundraiser the Jog-a-thon. Although the PTA runs this fundraiser in the Spring, all Jog-a-thon proceeds go to DMSEF to pay for STEAM+ teachers. Super important, of course, but the money does not go to the PTA, so it is not part of the revenue budget you see in the image below. Besides the major fundraisers, we also receive money through Passive Donations like Amazon Smile, Ralph's and Corporate Matching. We also receive funds through FUN fundraisers like Restaurant Nights, Spirit Wear and Yearbooks:

​Is my contribution tax-deductible?

Yes! The Sage Canyon PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our Tax ID# is 33-0911736.

DMSEF is also a 501c3 and will send you a receipt upon purchase. Visit dmsef.org for more information or to make a donation.

Donations to DMSEF and PTA are accepted at any time during the school year. Online donations can be made directly during the read-a-thon or jog-a-thon. Checks are also accepted. 

• ​PTA checks may be made out directly to the Sage Canyon PTA then delivered to the school office and placed in the PTA mailbox located in the office. 
• DMSEF (Del Mar Schools Education Foundation) checks can be made out to DMSEF and mailed or dropped in person to:
  • 5290 Harvest Run Drive, San Diego, CA 92130
  • Donations can be made online anytime at dmsef.org
• All contributions should include your child's name and grade (on the memo) and include your current mailing address in order to receive your tax receipt donation letter and individual credit for the donation.