Say "Yes" To Students

Week Two Update:
December Annual Fund Parent Challenge

During the second week of the December focus and competition for participation, 1st Grade comes in as the top class (technically PreK is highest in the school but they won the challenge last week and can't repeat). First Grade parents started out the December Parent challenge with 55% and have climbed to 73% Parent Participation. Due to the 1st Grade's high participation, they have earned a $50 grant to be used for educational enhancements at the direction of the teachers!   
DIVISION PERCENTAGES
After week two, Children's School is on the move with 54% in parent participation.

With 16 days left to close the tax-year will Children's School capture the the division challenge and achieve 100% participation in the 2015-2016 Annual Fund. There is still time for Middle or Upper School to rally as well. The division with 100% participation gains a $500 grant!

Remember, a minimum gift of $50 counts toward the challenge, but the greater your gift the greater the benefit to students!






GRADE LEVEL PERCENTAGES
Securing the top grade level for the second week of our competition is 1st Grade with 73% participation. PreK won during the first week and continues to soar with 88%.

PreK and First Grade could reach 100% this week with only 2 and 6 gifts needed to reach the top goal. The inspiration of these two classes may propel Children's School to reach the division goal.

Which classes will make their mark toward the 100% class participation goals!
Annual Fund Parent Challenge
December to Focus on Parent Participation
Each year we ask our parents to consider a gift to the Annual Fund. Parent participation drives a strong and proud community for our students. Our goal is to achieve 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund. As we enter a season of gift-giving and the close of the tax year, please respond generously to the Annual Fund.
  • Every gift of $50 or more counts toward the challenge.
  • Families with multiple children in the school need to give only one family gift. 
  • All donations are tax-deductible. 
After week two of the challenge, we want to thank the 48% of parents who have already made gifts and commitments to the Annual Fund.  A special thank you to all who made leadership level gifts to launch the start of the 2015-2016 Annual Fund. Parent volunteers and staff will be in touch with reminders to families who have not yet given --- we hope you can join them in a commitment to saying "yes!"
 
Impact on Students
HOW WILL MY CHILD BENEFIT FROM SAYING "YES"?

DIVISION CHALLENGE
Each division (Children's School, Middle School, Upper School) to reach 100% Parent Participation will receive a $500 grant for educational enhancements within the division. Under the direction of the Division Lead and with creative input by student leadership the $500 grant for 100% participation could be applied to a visiting artist, musical presentation, special assembly, off-campus experience, technology enhancement or equipment purchases to benefit the Division.

GRADE LEVEL CHALLENGE
During the month of December we will also gain momentum toward Parent Participation and class pride by rewarding $50 to the grade with the highest class participation on December 4, December 11, December 18, and on December 31. Participation will be counted based on gifts received by midnight on the stated dates.  At the discretion of the classroom teacher the funds can be used for an enhanced educational or community-building experience for the grade. *Each class can win the grade level challenge once!
Advancement Office
Thoughtful Planning and Meaningful Gift-Giving
Not sure if you have made a gift for the 2015-2016 school year, feel free to contact Jessica L. James, Director of Advancement, to review your giving history. Additionally she can discuss with you further gift-giving details such as stock transfers, the advantages of the Colorado Childcare tax credit, or setting up a monthly recurring contribution. She can be reached by email at jjames@css.org or in the office at (719) 434-3506.
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