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:
2. Jog-a-thon:
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
- In addition to the two major fundraisers, you will be asked for Class Funds to be used directly for events held in your child's classroom such as parties and teachers gifts.
- Annual contribution to be determined based on classroom events (estimated $40-50)
An Investment in Education
What’s the difference between the Sage Canyon PTA and the Del Mar Schools Education Foundation (DMSEF) and DMUSD?
Great question! One hundred percent of the PTA funds are spent directly at Sage Canyon School to pay for resources and equipment, as well as numerous programs (see chart on the previous page). The DMSEF funding pays 40% of the STEAM+ teacher's salaries. DMUSD pays the other 60% of STEAM+ teacher's salaries as well as all the rest of the teachers and staff district wide. The money you give to Sage Canyon PTA serves only Sage Canyon and will be spent on this year’s programs. As for DMSEF contributions, if Sage Canyon achieves its fundraising goal for this year, then the following school year Sage Canyon will be guaranteed a fully funded STEAM+ program next school year. Let's keep it going!
Why should I give to both the PTA and the DMSEF?
Absolutely! The PTA brings family and community together at Sage with events, school programs, and a gift to school as needed each year. This year events including the cookie social, Halloween Fall Festival, Family Social Events, and Family Campout are all sponsored and coordinated by the PTA. In previous years the school gift included new classroom furniture, sports equipments, smart TV'S for educational learning, and future gifts to be determined based on need.
DMSEF will help fund the STEAM+ teachers who include the talented staff teaching Science, Technology, Physical Education, Art, and Music. Each child will receive education weekly in the five included programs throughout the school year.
DMSEF will help fund the STEAM+ teachers who include the talented staff teaching Science, Technology, Physical Education, Art, and Music. Each child will receive education weekly in the five included programs throughout the school year.
Your contribution is tax-deductible! Donate today:
The Sage Canyon PTA is a 501c3 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.
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.
