🍂 Join Us in Supporting Somerset PTSA's 2024 Fall Fundraising Drive! 🍂

We're thrilled to announce that the Somerset PTSA's 2024 Fall Fundraising Drive has officially kicked off! This is a fantastic opportunity for all of us to come together and make a meaningful impact on our school community. Your tax-deductible contributions, regardless of the amount, play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of our students.

The ASK: $395/student - Our goal this fall is to raise $180,000. On average, the PTSA spends $395 per student. We are grateful for any amount you give. All donations are tax-deductible and will go directly towards enriching programs and services that benefit your student.

Why Donate: There is a shortfall between government funding and the cost of educational programs. Donations support every aspect of your student's experience at school, from drop off to pick up and everything in between. The money raise helps bridges this gap and allows Somerset students to excel. This year the PTSA needs to raise approximately $278,785.

How is the money spent?

• Grant to School (63%) (a grant to the school that has been historically used to fund the items below)
  • Additional General School Assistants to increase the adult to student ratio in the classroom, help with small-group work, provide 1-on-1 academic and/or social-emotional support, playground, lunchroom, drop off and pickup
  • School supplies, classroom supplies, and book fair vouchers
  • Capital Equipment – copier, entryway television
• Curriculum Enhancement (16%)
  • Field Trips (excluding transportation) -UW Discovering Engineering, Salmon Hatchery, Botanical Gardens, Plays
  • In School Programs – ToyMaker, Pacific Science Center, Library Author Talks, Egg Drop, Scholastic News, Times For Kids Magazine
  • Educational Software and Programing – Typetastic, Lexia, Raz Kids, Code.org
• Community Building Events and Programs (14%)
  • Trunk or Treat, STEM Week, Math Adventures, Reflections, Grade Level Playdates, Movie Night, Bingo Night, Fifth Grade Activities, Advocacy (maintain safer school facilities, supporting social emotional health), Noodle Night, Parent Educational Programs, PTSA Website, eNews
• Administrative (7%)

How To Donate: click on Donate as a Member above

Corporate Match: Many companies will match donations and/or volunteer hours. Don't forget to check with your employer to ensure that your contribution is maximized. Please check out Corporate Matching under the Fundraising icon on the Somerestptsa.org website for more information on corporate gift matching and volunteer hour matching. If you need help navigating your corporate match, please reach out to us.

Thank You: Your generous support makes all the difference to our school community. We deeply appreciate your commitment to ensuring a brighter future for our students. Let's come together, make a difference, and exceed our fundraising goal! Together, we can help Somerset Elementary thrive. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at somersetptsa@gmail.com.