Fundraising
What is the Rosa Parks PTA Annual Fund?
Established in 2015, The Rosa Parks PTA Annual Fund is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year and helps pay for vital programs not covered by Berkeley Public School funds. It’s one of the easiest and most effective ways we can raise money for our amazing school.
WHY SHOULD I GIVE? (i.e., I already give to other RP Fundraisers)
This year, the Rosa Parks PTA goal is to raise $200,000 to cover specific, budgeted PTA line items. We cannot rely on district funding alone to cover the cost of the education your child receives at Rosa Parks. The PTA spends 100% of the money raised the previous year to help fill the gap (after operations costs).
PTA Fundraisers cover a variety of PTA programs. This year, the Annual Fund will directly cover the cost of School Site Committee Grants, PTA Grants, Programs and Events including, but not limited to:
PTA Grants: Teacher Grants Science Lab Materials Summer Reading Club Kids Village Enrichment Scholarships Mock Trial Cooperative Play Games for ASH Art at Recess Sensory Stations Tech Challenge Artist in Residence Afterschool Enrichment Materials Makers Space STEAM Supplies Mosaic Resources |
PTA Events & Programs: African Descent Advisory Committee (ADAC) LGBTQ Families Committee Green Team LHS Family Math Night Green Schoolyard Committee 5th Grade Graduation Welcome Events Teacher/Staff Appreciation Community Mingles FRC Support & Family Nights Speakers & Events Childcare for Community Meetings |
HOW MUCH?
This year, the PTA hopes to spend more than $600 per child. Donations of ANY amount are welcome and appreciated. One useful guideline is ONE MONTH of what you budgeted for preschool, child care or summer camp.
HOW DO I GIVE?
ONLINE: The easiest and quickest way to donate!
PERSONAL CHECKS: Payable to “Rosa Parks PTA”.
Put the check and the donation form in the PTA Membership Box in Main Office. Or, mail your check and the donation form to:
Rosa Parks Elementary School - PTA
920 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94710
EMPLOYER/CORPORATE MATCHING OR STOCK DONATION: Please email fundraising@rosaparkselementary.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please contact the Rosa Parks PTA Fundraising Chairs at fundraising@rosaparkselementary.org
Having difficulty donating? Please email ptaboard@rosaparkselementary.org.