On
November 26, we kicked off our Annual Fall Fundraiser to increase access
to technology in our school. Our goal is to raise $16 000 which will
enable us to fund 60-70 devices including: desktop computers for our
classrooms and library lab and mobile computer labs of laptops which can
move from class to class.
If you’ve participated in our previous fall fundraiser, you might notice a few changes:
- Magazine Sales (QSP) sales will be online only. You will not receive a catalogue - reducing our paper consumption and administration!
- New option to contribute via direct donation (online or cheque) for a tax receipt
- Communication with kids will focus on benefit to the school community (rather than prizes)
- Classroom prizes will replace individual prizes
You still have access to an amazing variety of magazines at competitive prices for new or renewed subscriptions!
How can I support this fundraiser? Glad you asked! You have options:
- Purchase Magazines by visiting www.QSP.ca. ENTER OUR ONLINE ID: 3721354
- Make online donation by visiting: https:
//www. canadahelps. org/en/pages/mcmurrich-technol ogy-plan/ All donations will receive tax receipt - Make donation by cheque. All cheques payable to McMurrich School. Be sure to provide details on the summary form attached to ensure all eligible donations receive tax receipts. (going out with paper copies)
- Reach out to friends and families to ask for their support. They can support our success by purchasing magazines (you can email them from within QSP) or making a donation (eligible for a tax receipt).
Prizes
School Wide Prizes
- Reach 25% of fundraising goal $4000 – School wide double recess
- Reach 35 % of fundraising goal $5600 – School wide double recess
- Reach 50% of fundraising goal $8000 – School wide Freezie snack
- Reach 75% of fundraising goal $12000 – School wide double recess with Freezie snack
- Reach 100% of fundraising goal – School wide movie afternoon with popcorn and juice boxes, PJs are optional!
Class Prizes
- Any class with greater than 75% of students participating wins an Awesome Surprise Box
- Top class in each division will receive Super Awesome Surprise Box
Questions and Answers:
What other fundraisers will we have at McMurrich this year? The
fall fundraiser will focus on our technology goal, we will host
additional fundraisers to support enrichment including scientist in the
school, field trips, athletics, clubs as well as families in need. All
funds raised will be spent in accordance with School Council budget.
- Pizza Lunches (throughout the year)
- Dance a Thon (February)
- Fun Fair (June)
- Silent Auction (June)
How did we decide that technology was a priority for our fundraising dollars?
School
Council engaged our teachers, principal and parents in the discussion.
Access to technology in our school is a joint priority between the
School Council budget and School budget. We’ve also heard great early
feedback from students on the positive impact that technology is having
on their learning.
Why do we need to raise funds for computers, doesn’t the TDSB provide computers for our kids?
We
have all heard about the challenges the TDSB faces with budget. In
reality, the amount of funds available for technology is never going to
allow us to get to our goal. Our dedicated teachers and administrators
are always on the look out for grants and programs which offer
technology, but all of these fall short of the need. Fundraising allows
us to accelerate our progress and ensure we meet the need.
How will the funds be used? Last
year, we raised $16 000 which was used to purchase 60 new devices in
our school including 7 iPad minis, 33 desktops and mobile computer lab
with laptops which can move from class to class. Together with the plan
for this year, we will bring our grand total to over 120 new devices
and offering our kids a significant increase in their access to
technology in the school.
