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Posted by Sandra Sims on 12 Oct 2006 in: Events
October is a big month for school carnivals. Whether its called a fall festival or Halloween carnival or something else, all school carnivals have game booths. Here are a few school carnival game ideas: continue reading
Posted by Sandra Sims on 09 Oct 2006 in: Dinners, Events
A Florida Elementary school decided to switch the menu of its dinner fundraiser from spaghetti to Mexican fare. But the cuisine was not the only change in this event. The purpose was expanded beyond just the fundraiser into a cultural festival and outreach.
Manatee Elementary School is dropping its annual fundraising spaghetti supper and replacing it with an Oct. 19 dinner to honor Hispanic cultures.
It’s a three-pronged effort: celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month; help Hispanic parents feel more welcome at school; and provide families a window onto other cultures.
Source: TCPalm Schools
When planning a school dinner event, consider how you can expand the purpose beyond just the fundraising aspect. The result will be a richer, more meaningful event that will be well attended.
Posted by Sandra Sims on 07 Oct 2006 in: General
Is raising money the only reason to have a school carnival or other event? No way! School events can be great community builders. They offer a chance for families to do something together that’s fun and out of the ordinary.
A Santa Clarita, California school held an event at a local bookstore that was not a huge financial success but reaped many other rewards:
Santa Clarita Elementary School may not have made a lot of money during its annual fundraiser, but school officials say it were a huge success anyway as the event promoted literacy and got families to spend time together.
Kids and parents were able to watch their teachers read books aloud Wednesday evening at a local bookstore, with a portion of book sales going to the school.
Source: The Signal
Posted by Sandra Sims on 06 Oct 2006 in: Grants
Last time I posted about the Hamburger Helper grant program and I was reminded about Grants Alert. This is a site that frequently posts information about grants just for education. It’s a great website and service that schools, teachers and parents should check often for grants.
In fact I’ve spoken with Joe Mizereck, founder and publisher of Grants Alert and am quite impressed with his drive and dedication to helping improve education in our country. He has a strong background in education and knows first hand that funding is crucial to providing quality education. Grants are one way to help make that happen.
Anyway, check out Grants Alert, you’ll be glad you did.
Posted by Sandra Sims on 02 Oct 2006 in: General, Grants
Public schools, city governments, and civic leagues have a great opportunity to be awarded a grant to fund community improvement projects.
Every month through May 2007, Hamburger Helper will choose one 501(c)(4) organization for a monetary grant of up to $15,000. All the group has to do is to register online with www.myhometownhelper.com and complete an essay of two hundred and fifty words or less describing how they the need help.
Public schools, city governments, fire departments, city park & recreation departments or other organizations with 501(c) (4) status are eligible.
When evaluating requests, MYHOMETOWNHELPER.COM review committee will favor organizations meeting the following criteria:
1. Demonstrate a need in a community
2. Illustrate a helpful, creative or innovative concept that meets this need
3. Clearly identify change/s that can be made as a result of receiving the Award
All the group has to do is to register online and complete an essay of two hundred and fifty words or less describing how they the need help.
