Fundraising

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Through its highly successful fundraising activities, our School Council makes a valuable contribution to their school. The revenue generated by School Council is used to fund activities and equipment that directly benefits the students and facultly that could not otherwise be provided for in the budget.

Parents Council has recently provided funding for the following projects:

Holiday educational and social programs
Trip to Hershey Park on chol ha-mo'ed Sukkot
Theatre and Art Programs
Gifts and Entertainment in celebration of student advancement
Playground equipment
Renovation of the kindergarten kitchen
Upgraded sound system
Guest Speakers
Computer Lab equipment

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES 2009-2010

AVON
Thank you to all those that supported School Council's AVON fundraiser. It was a HUGE success. We raised $855.00. This was the first time we have ever done a fundraiser with AVON and we had a lot of positive feedback from parents and the community.

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WILTON CHEESE
The Yearbook committee sends thanks out to all of you that continue to support their cheese orders. We have earned over $1300 in the first term to go directly to the production of the 2008/2009 yearbook and ensure a colour copy for all grade 8 graduates! Please continue to order so we can once again have a yearbook that is the envy of other schools!

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SHOP AND SUPPORT
We are starting to get some activity with our shop and support fundraising program. We have had $2425.00 in sales bringing us a profit of $102.75...a great start! Please remember that this program will run all year and will directly benefit school council's fundraising efforts. Click on Shop and Support today!

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GOURMET LOLLIPOP FUNDRAISING IS QUICK, EASY, AND PROFITABLE!
Our gourmet lollipop fundraiser couldn't be easier! We can double our money! With dozens of flavours to choose from and a super low sales price (25 cents per lollipop), lollipop fundraising is the best way to raise a lot of money with little or no effort. After all, once someone tastes one of our fundraising lollipops, they can't stop at just one. The cost of each lollipop is $0.25 and each lollipop sells for $0.50 so you double your money with EVERY sale.

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SPRING AUCTION AND RAFFLE
The Spring Auction and Raffle is a major fundraiser sponsered by the School Council. The evening includes dinner and a silent auction. The Auction committee and other parent volunteers solicit the items that are auctioned that generally include trips, jewellery, art, clothing and tickets to shows and sports events.

The raffle buys a chance to win one of three to five prizes. Auction items are also listed for online bidding. The raffle drawing is held the same night as the Auction, but one does not have to attend the Auction to win a raffle prize. Parent Volunteers sell raffle tickets by phone starting two months before the Auction.

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BOOK FAIRS
School Council organizes a book fair in November. The book fair is helf in the auditorium of the school and provides an oppurtunity to purchase a wide array of books, video and educational games. Students can purchase books when they visit the book fair with their class. Parents can visit the book fair with their children anytime throughout the day. A percentage of the proceeds from sales is donated to the School.

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SCRIP PROGRAM
The Scrip Program is a major fundraiser where you can buy gift certificates/cards from national and local retailers. They are the same as gift certificates/cards you can buy yourself from such stores as Home Depot, Sears, Canadian Tire...etc. In our fundraising program, these retailers have agreed to sell these gift certificates/cards to the Orchard Park Home and School Association at a discount between 2.5% to 7% off the face value. Then use the gift certificates/cards to pay for goods instead of using cash. For more information click here.

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MEMBERSHIP
The more members we have, the stronger our voice is at the Ontario Federation of Home and School. So join Orchard Parks Home and School if you haven't already. It's a great way to support your school and invest in your child's education. Membership fee is only $10 for the year.

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MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT
The middle of September, a fun evening is planned to provide a relaxed and informal way of meeting the teachers. Home and School hosts an evening of pizza, cupcakes, face painting by the Grade 8's, and balloon-tying by entertainment clowns.

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DIRECT DONATION CAMPAIGN
This is a popular alternative for families who wish to support the school, but who do not want to be involved with direct sales campaigns. We offer income tax receipts as part of our Direct Donation Campaign.

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CAKE RAFFLES
Each year two cake raffles are held during Halloween and Easter. These fundraising events are very popular with the students and we always have a tremendous response to our request for cake donations.

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SPECIAL LUNCHES
Special lunches are offered once a month where various lunch deals are offered. For example, pizza slices, submarine sandwiches, or chicken nuggets/fries are coupled with a dessert and drink are offered at a cost. A form is sent in offering the choices for the next three months. Watch for the form and treat your kids to the special lunch of the month! Students enjoy participating in this treat each month. These lunches can be a lot of work, but they are very much apperciated by staff and students. See Special Lunch Dates.

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