PGE needs your help to help its students!
PGE is ready to join the Student Support Network and needs help raising the necessary startup funds of $1,800 ($200 has already been raised). The Network matches these funds, which will be used to set up the “Panda Pantry”– a location in the school where staff take students in need for food, clothing, school supplies and personal care items, and make the first purchases of these items as necessary. Can you help? Any amount would be greatly appreciated! Donate at https://www.studentsupportnetwork.org/donations-2/ choose the tax-deductible donation amount and be sure to choose “Pine Grove Elementary” from the drop down menu. Your support will help establish a legacy of helping kids in need in your own community! The Panda Pantry is a joint project of the PTA and school staff, under the supervision of the Student Support Network and will serve all PGE students, including 180 students qualifying for Free Meals (30% of all students), 80 students who also qualify for SNAP benefits, and 10 students who are identified as homeless. The Panda Pride Fund Drive is underway for 2019!
This is the PTA’S biggest fundraiser so please show your PANDA POWER by helping to raise money for our school. Our goal is $14,000 – the more we raise the more activities we can provide for our students! Students will be celebrating their success at a healthy initiative “Fun Run” sponsored by the PTA on November 15th during their specials time! (To see your kids run, volunteer to help out on the 15th) 100% of all donations will enable the PTA to provide funding for activities like: Assemblies, Special Classroom Resources, After school Clubs, Ballroom Dancing, Homework Planners, Reading/Writing Experiences and Incentives Students can use the pledge sheet and letter to ask friends and family members for donations. Also, ask some of your favorite local businesses to be a Business Sponsor with the Business Sponsor form. The PTA is hosting a Spirit Day FUNdraiser at Seasons Pizza, 8829 Old Harford Road. The fundraiser will be held Thursday January 17 ALL DAY, 9:30am - 11:00 pm for lunch, dinner or late night snack! Good for Dine-In or Carry-Out. Customers MUST PRESENT FLIER for each order to count towards our donation.
If you work in the area, gather your co-workers for lunch. Or grab dinner for the family in the evening. Send the flier to your family, friends, and neighbors - the more you invite, the more the PTA will earn to use towards fun and educational activities for the school! Check out the Seasons Menu and join us on January 17! The PTA will be hosting a fun paint night fundraiser for students on Thursday November 29, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at SkipJacks restaurant, 7703 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21236.
Katie Bullinger, from Create With Ms. Kate, will guide our young artists in creating a fun green and yellow Panda design! Registration is available on Ms. Kate's website. The cost is $35 per child (plus $.02 registration fee - the PTA does not receive any portion of this fee). The PTA will receive a portion of each ticket sale. SEATS ARE LIMITED so sign up today! (Please give preference to PGE students since seats are limited. If seats are available closer to the event, other non-PGE siblings and friends will be invited) The 2018 Panda Pride “FUN”d Drive is about to kick off!
PGE collects Box Tops for Education to earn money that goes directly to the school. Each Box Top is worth $.10 - and they really add up! Look through your pantry and at the grocery store for items that participate. Ask your family, friends, or coworkers to collect for PGE too. Check out the BTFE website https://www.boxtops4education.com/ for bonus offers, coupons, sweepstakes, additional Collection Sheets, and more!
And look at these numbers: PGE has about 590 students and a goal of earning $1000 for the school year. If each student collected only 5 Box Tops each month, the school could TRIPLE its goal!! Save the Date for a sweet treat that will raise some sweet funds for the PTA!
Join the PTA on Saturday September 22 at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt in Perring Plaza for some FroYo, and when you mention you're supporting PGE, Menchie's will generously donate 15% of sales to the PGE PTA. Bring your family and friends, tell your neighbors and co-workers! Thank you Menchie's! |
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