Rieke Elementary SchoolSpring 2011 - Fundraising FAQs
In previous years the Rieke Foundation, PTA, and the Run for Arts and Technology (RAT Race) have typically raised about $100,000 for funding a certified teacher, reading specialist, technology specialist, teacher grants, and other programs needed by the school. This year we are on track to raise only $70,000, at the same time we anticipate district wide cuts in PPS funding.
The Foundation and PTA have joined together in an effort to raise at least $50,000 this spring in RISE UP FOR RIEKE CAMPAIGN! Donate online now. We have determined that $50,000 is the minimum amount needed just to maintain the level of staffing and programs the PTA and Foundation currently support. As of April 25, We are at $24,000 or about half way to our goal.
Click below to view information about funding and why we are asking for the money:
Followup Survey link about PTA Goals/Budget
Survey Monkey Results for Funding Priorities (as of April 7, 2011)
PPS news release about cutting costs
Rieke Funding Sources - Foundation/PTA/Run for Arts and Technology (Word Doc)
February 14, 2011 Rieke Rapper Principal's letter
Rise Up For Rieke Letter (Word Doc)
Rieke Foundation
Rieke Foundation: There are two ways to donate to the Rieke Foundation.
- Send your donation to Rieke Elementary Foundation, 1405 SW Vermont St., Portland 97219.
- Donate online at www.thinkschools.org - choose "Donate Now" and designate Rieke Elementary above the space for donation amount.
Click here for more information about the Rieke Auction.
Scrip
Scrip is a method to support local businesses and benefit Rieke. Scrip purchases return an average of 4% to Rieke and a total of over $1000 per year.
Check the Rapper for monthly Scrip purchase dates. Fill out an order form available at the rack inside the school entrance, attach a check for the amount due, and put in the PTA mail box.
How You Can Support Fundraising at Rieke
How You Can Support Fundraising at Rieke
There are many ways to help raise money to support Rieke Elementary, and some of them are so easy all you have to do is continue to shop at all your regular stores. Together, these “passive” fundraisers generate hundreds of dollars a year for Rieke, and have the potential to earn much more!
Box Tops: Look for Box Tops for Education on hundreds of grocery products. Clip them off and put them in the PTA box in the school office or return them to specially marked envelopes in each classroom. Each box top earns ten cents for Rieke.
eScrip.com: Earn money for Rieke at eScrip.com by registering your credit card just once. Then each time you use that card at participating merchants (either in the store or at the eScrip.com online mall), Rieke gets a percentage. Local participating merchants include Market of Choice, Zupan’s, Office Depot, Big 5. Shop at over 700 merchants at the eScrip on-line mall. Up to 4% of your purchases go to Rieke when you shop at Safeway by registering your Safeway Club card at eScrip.com.
Target card: Your Target Visa card earns Rieke a percentage of the purchases you charge (anywhere) to the school of your choice. Go to target.com or call 1-800-3 16-6142 to sign up for the Take Charge of Education program and designate Rieke as your recipient.
Schoolpop.com: If you like to shop online, register as a Rieke supporter at www.schoolpop.com. When you shop online, enter the merchant's site via schoolpop.com, make your purchase, and the merchant donates a percentage of your purchase (typically 2%-3%) to Rieke PTA. The only thing you have to do is remember to start every online shopping session at schoolpop.com. Participating merchants include Landsend.com, Nordstrom.com, Target.com, Apple I-Tunes and hundreds more. Go to schoolpop.com for a complete list.
Toner Cartridges and Cell Phones: Bring your Empty toner ink cartridges and old cell phones to the Rieke school office.
Yearly Rieke Fundraising Events
Yearly Rieke Fundraising Events:
- PTA dues (September)
- Donations to Rieke Foundation
- Back to School Picnic (September)
- Restaurant Nights (watch the weekly Rieke Rapper for dates and locations)
- Gift Wrap Sale (October)
- Auction (November 19, 2010)
- Book Fair (October and May)
- T-shirt and Sweatshirt Sale (Fall and Spring)
- Bedding Plant Sale (March)
- Run for the Arts and Technology (RAT Race) (April/May)
- Art Fair (May)
- Carnival (May)
