Dear Sherrills Ford Families:
We are excited to kick off the sixth annual MAKE IT HAPPEN direct giving fundraising campaign. The two best parts? No selling involved and our school keeps 100% of all funds raised! 2021 was a tremendous success. With your help and generosity, we raised over $74,000 that went directly to replacing the flooring in the Gaga Pits, widening and resurfacing of our track and resurfacing of the basketball courts!
We are excited to kick off the sixth annual MAKE IT HAPPEN direct giving fundraising campaign. The two best parts? No selling involved and our school keeps 100% of all funds raised! 2021 was a tremendous success. With your help and generosity, we raised over $74,000 that went directly to replacing the flooring in the Gaga Pits, widening and resurfacing of our track and resurfacing of the basketball courts!
Our 2022 Goal Is To Raise $80,000
How does it work?
Simply put, the more money your student raises, the more prizes they qualify for - from a homework pass or Spirit Stick all the way up to our NEW prize, Park, Pizza & Popsicles at the newly opened Mountain Creek Park right here in Sherrills Ford! We also offer raffles that students have a chance to win based on their fundraising level and date their monies are submitted. Raffle prizes include an all-day boat rental donated by Lake Effects Boat Club, a Frankie's Gift Card, Great Wolf Lodge Gift Card, four season passes to Carowinds, and even a $500 VISA gift card.
How does it work?
Simply put, the more money your student raises, the more prizes they qualify for - from a homework pass or Spirit Stick all the way up to our NEW prize, Park, Pizza & Popsicles at the newly opened Mountain Creek Park right here in Sherrills Ford! We also offer raffles that students have a chance to win based on their fundraising level and date their monies are submitted. Raffle prizes include an all-day boat rental donated by Lake Effects Boat Club, a Frankie's Gift Card, Great Wolf Lodge Gift Card, four season passes to Carowinds, and even a $500 VISA gift card.
What is the money for?
Once again, 100% of the funds will go directly to impact our school. IF we reach our $80,000 goal, additional window safety film will be placed on lower windows throughout the building, begin replacing outdated furniture in classrooms and continue to update our outdoor space by painting the basketball courts and replacing the soccer goals. These updates will benefit every single student this school year. Safety is a top priority at SFES, the students need a comfortable learning environment and we all know students perform better in and out of the classroom when recess is a part of their day, so let’s finish up their outdoor space on basketball courts and soccer fields!
Once again, 100% of the funds will go directly to impact our school. IF we reach our $80,000 goal, additional window safety film will be placed on lower windows throughout the building, begin replacing outdated furniture in classrooms and continue to update our outdoor space by painting the basketball courts and replacing the soccer goals. These updates will benefit every single student this school year. Safety is a top priority at SFES, the students need a comfortable learning environment and we all know students perform better in and out of the classroom when recess is a part of their day, so let’s finish up their outdoor space on basketball courts and soccer fields!
But we can only Make It Happen with your help.
What do we need to do?
Please follow the instructions in the email you received to register your child with Get Movin’ at www.getmovinfundhub.com, School Identifier code 5d7bda64d04c8. Here you will have your child’s fundraising information at your fingertips during the entire campaign. Once registered, please help your student set a fundraising goal and reach out to friends, family, neighbors, and your employers to request donations. On the front of the envelope, you’ll see the list of prizes your student will qualify for as they reach certain fundraising goals, along with all the important deadlines you need to know about. Learn more on our How To Donate Page.
On the front of the envelope, you’ll see the list of prizes your student will qualify for as they reach certain fundraising goals, along with all the important deadlines you need to know about. You can also see that here.
Please also thank Thrive Counseling for sponsoring this fundraiser! Through sponsorships & grants, like this, we can guarantee that 100% of the monies the students raise will go directly to enhancing our school.
What do we need to do?
Please follow the instructions in the email you received to register your child with Get Movin’ at www.getmovinfundhub.com, School Identifier code 5d7bda64d04c8. Here you will have your child’s fundraising information at your fingertips during the entire campaign. Once registered, please help your student set a fundraising goal and reach out to friends, family, neighbors, and your employers to request donations. On the front of the envelope, you’ll see the list of prizes your student will qualify for as they reach certain fundraising goals, along with all the important deadlines you need to know about. Learn more on our How To Donate Page.
On the front of the envelope, you’ll see the list of prizes your student will qualify for as they reach certain fundraising goals, along with all the important deadlines you need to know about. You can also see that here.
Please also thank Thrive Counseling for sponsoring this fundraiser! Through sponsorships & grants, like this, we can guarantee that 100% of the monies the students raise will go directly to enhancing our school.
Help us keep more funds right here at SFES
Here are 2 ways you can help us keep additional sponsorship and grant funds in our school,
1. Donate by Cash or Check (no convenience fees) **Make checks payable to SFES PTO**
2. Select the option to cover part of the convenience fees if you are donating online.
Family members of our students who own a company that would like to contribute by sponsoring our school, please see the included sponsorship packet for details. That sponsorship contribution will be counted towards that student(s) Make It Happen total
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We will announce the winner of the Early Bird Raffle on Monday, October 24th, and the rest of the raffles during Morning Announcements on Friday, November 4th.
We also encourage you to attend the Make It Happen Fall Festival on Saturday, November 5th from 11am-4pm to
help us celebrate what an incredible community we have that MADE IT HAPPEN for our school!
Can my employer match my contribution?
Yes! Absolutely! This is an easy way to really boost our school’s funding! If you need help, please email us at treasurer@sherrillsfordpto.org.
You can also download this Employee Match Letter from Get Movin' for them to complete an online donation.
What if I have more questions?
Please visit our website: www.sherrillsfordpto.org/makeithappen where we have provided details of the fundraiser and how the funds will be used. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact our Fundraising Coordinator, Cora Dellinger, at fundraising@sherrillsfordpto.org, or our Treasurer, Terian Meadows, at treasurer@sherrillsfordpto.org. Thank you for your continued support for our school!
LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN, SFES!
Your donation is 100% tax-deductible since our PTO is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization!