Fundraising
Please see information below for ways to volunteer at these important fundraisers if you would like to participate!
Do you know of other fundraising opportunities in the area? Let us know! We’d love to build our list! Contact Valerie King or Jen Wilhelm to share your ideas.
Fundraising
- Give Back Programs
- Restaurant Night
- Shopping Nights Out
- Jefferson Tigers Spirit Wear - Holiday SpiritWear Fall 2020
- Scholastic Book Fair Week
- Trivia Night
- Square 1 Art Fundraiser
- School Carnival
Give Back Programs
There are a number of free fundraisers that will benefit your children at Jefferson. Some
you may know about, others may be new to you. Take a moment to review the options.
Amazon Smile
Jefferson Elementary PTA is now on Amazon Smile. You shop and Amazon gives! It is the same Amazon you know...same products, services, and prices. There is no extra cost to you for using Amazon Smile. Simply go to Smile.Amazon.com and sign in using your normal Amazon login. Search "Jefferson PTA Inc" and add us as your charitable organization. Then go to your Amazon Smile settings and follow the instructions to turn on Amazon Smile. Every time you shop using Amazon Smile, Jefferson PTA receives 0.5%. Thank you for your support!
Box Top$ for Education
Does everyone know how easy Box Tops are now? Just download the Box Tops app and scan your receipt! The app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipts, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your Jefferson Elementary School's earnings online. It takes about 10 seconds. Such an easy way to raise $ for Jefferson! Click here to start today.
Restaurant Night
Come support Jefferson by eating out at a local restaurant! A portion of all sales will be donated to the Jefferson PTA! Be on the look out for these opportunities in the Tiger Beat.
Shopping Nights Out
Come support Jefferson by shopping at a local store! A portion of all sales will be donated to the Jefferson PTA! Be on the look out for these opportunities in the Tiger Beat.
Jefferson Tigers Spirit Wear - Holiday SpiritWear Fall 2020
Jefferson Tigers spirit wear coming soon. From t-shirts to hoodies, they have everything you need to represent the Jefferson Tigers. The shop includes a variety of more than 150 different clothing options to choose from, with selections for current students, future students, parents, and teachers. All orders support the Jefferson PTA!
Scholastic Book Fair Week
Trivia Night
Square 1 Art Fundraiser
Are you running out of wall space for your kids’ artwork? Square1art can help and Jefferson makes a 38% profit. By ordering useful items decorated with your child’s art, you will give back to our school. Turn your child’s artwork into great keepsakes and help raise money for our school. Please look for the order form in your child’s backpack this fall.
Jefferson's 5th annual Square1 Art fundraiser is just around the corner. Turn your child's artwork into memorable keepsakes and help raise money for school. Order forms will be sent home mid-November.
School Carnival
Step right up, and get ready for a day of FUN at the Jefferson School Carnival!
The Carnival will be at Jefferson Elementary School.
The Jefferson Carnival is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It generates funds for the PTA to support all of the programming and family events at Jefferson.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CARNIVAL:
- Games, Prizes, Fun & Excitement! Games to include Pop a Shot, Hockey Slapshot, First Down Football Toss, Tip-a-Troll and Bring Home the Bacon!
- Tiger Bucks, Magician, Photo Booth, Cotton Candy, Food, School Perks Auction and Experience Parties Sign up in the MPR.
- Cake Walk!
- Classroom Art Sales, Face Painting and Magician.
- Raffles (Classroom Baskets and Teacher Baskets).
- Prize Room - Details to come on exciting prizes we have to offer.
Carnival Admission Options:
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ADVANCE Wristband & Raffle Ticket Sales: if you already purchased wristbands and raffle tickets, they will be available for pick up on Carnival day at the Welcome Table located in the foyer.
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Carnival Day Wristband & Raffle Ticket Sales: Credit card, check or cash payment options will be available to make purchase on Carnival Day.
Other important info:
- There is NO CHARGE for adults to attend the Carnival, but ALL children must be supervised.
- Cake Walk, Photo Booth and Raffles will require raffle tickets.
- Wristbands and individual game tickets, pre-purchase or purchased at the door allow access to most games and face painters.
- Tiger Bucks and Food are CASH ONLY!
- Credit Cards used for Wristbands, Individual Game Tickets, Raffle Tickets, Classroom Art, School Perks and Experience Party Reservations.
Ways to help make the Carnival a SUCCESS:
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VOLUNTEER to help: There is a lot of work that goes into planning, setting up, running and breaking down this event. We could not do it without your help! Volunteers (Jefferson parents, students or alumni only) will be rewarded for their time with 1 raffle ticket for each volunteer hour! Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer at the Jefferson Carnival.
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Experience Party Sign Up: Don't forget to sign up and save your spot for our amazing Experience Parties this year. Many will sell out quickly so don't hesitate. These fundraising events are a great way to have fun, meet new people & support our students at Jefferson. Want to plan ahead & grab a group or your friends to sign up? Past experience parties have included the Jefferson Parents Fall Trolley, Jefferson Parents Halloween Party, Jefferson Mom's Pool Party, Outdoor Movie Night (Grades K-2, 3-5), Kids Baking Party, Yoga Sculpt Class, Day Off Pik-a-Pot n Paint Pizza Party, Valentine's Day Couples Party (2021), Mini Makers, Mamas, and Munchies.
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Tiger Bucks: Tiger Bucks is one of the most popular games at the Winter Carnival & it is back for another year!
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Class Baskets Raffle: Save some raffle tickets for all the awesome baskets created by each class.
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Teacher Raffle: Don’t forget to save some raffle tickets for the Teacher Raffle. Your child and a few friends can get the chance to hang out and have fun with their favorite Jefferson Teacher (such as: Ice Cream Sundaes, Librarian for a 1/2 day, Donuts and Books, Cookie Decorating, Board Games and Crafts, Lunch with your favorite teacher and Principal for the Day!)
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School Perks: Stop by and bid to win one or all of the popular School Perks like the Giving Tree VIP Seats & Parking Spots, Premium Parking Spots, Extra Recess for one entire classroom and Lunch with the Principal. Check out this exciting, NEW perk - Reserved Parking Spot for Drop off & Pick up!!!
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Classroom Artwork: Classroom Art is back and in a whole NEW way! This year, each student (K-4th Grade) has created their own themed art specific to their grade. Head to the 1st floor, 1st grade hallway to check it out and purchase your child's Individual framed artwork or the class project to brighten your house with school memories created by your super talented Jefferson students (and parents).
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Cake Walk: Head over with your raffle tickets & win some delicious treats at the Cake Walk. Cakes! Cookies! Cupcakes! Muffins! Pies! Candy Bars! Yummy! Also, it's not too late to donate & can be dropped off. All items must be store bought, in their original package, include ingredient label and not require refrigeration. Gluten and nut-free options preferred.
The Jefferson Winter Carnival is open to everyone in the Jefferson Elementary Community. Your family’s attendance at this event is what matters most. We look forward to seeing you there!