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News from Fundraising Committee

Below is a summary of all the fundraising events scheduled for this school year.  Last year, our school was able to raise a record $71,000 with the help of a dedicated group of volunteers.  We hope, with your help, to raise even more money.  If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events or have any ideas for a new event,  please complete the attached tear off and return to school.  We look forward to working with you.

 

 

Candy Sale (September 6-October 2)

This is a mandatory fundraising event.  Each family is required to sell (2) boxes of candy.  Volunteers are asked to tally class sheets; count money received and distributes candy.

 

 

Cheesecake Sale (October 9- 26

A catalog containing cheesecakes and pies is sent home with each student.  Students are asked to share the catalog with family and friends.  Orders are submitted to school.  Orders will be delivered the week of November 16.  Volunteers are needed to distribute cheesecakes the week of Thanksgiving.

 

 

Walk-a-thon (Fall-October 13; Spring-May 11)

Students ask sponsors for donations.  They walk to raise money for their school.  Volunteers are posted along the walk to supervise the students and in the cafeteria to distribute drinks and snacks.   This event is held twice during the school year: Fall and Spring.

 

 

Stop & Shop Bonus Bucks (October 9 March 25)

This is a new fundraising event.  Register your Stop & Shop card at http://www.stopandshop.com.  Click on "A+" on the left hand side and click Register and follow directions.  St. Pancras School has been registered at this site.  You must have a Stop and Shop Card in order to complete the registration.

If you do not have a computer just call the school at 718-821-6721with your card number and first 3 letters of your last name and we will register it for you. 

Thank you for earning money for St. Pancras School while you shop at Stop and Shop.

 

 

Halloween Dance (October 24)

This is a fun event, scheduled for the weekend before Halloween.  There is a D.J. and games and prizes to be won.  This dance is for the students, their families and friends.  Volunteers are needed to set up before the event - tables, decorations, etc. - and to clean up after the event ends.

 

 

Used Book Sales (Fall-November 3-4; Spring-June 1-2)

Gently used books, videos and DVD’s are sold.  If you would like to donate any, you can send them in to the attention of fundraising throughout the school year.  Volunteers are needed to help set up books, help younger students select appropriate books, and collect monies.           

   

Christmas Tree Memorial (November 2-Christmas)

Ornaments can be purchased in memory of a loved one or a special person or event.  These ornaments will be placed on painted wooden trees throughout the Christmas season. 

   

Carnival (November 6-7) 

 A weekend of fun, games and prizes, food, etc.  Volunteers are needed to work the day of the event in the kitchen and clean up after on Sunday.

   

Lottery Calendar (November 9 - mid-January)

Calendars with a three-digit number from 000 through 999 will be sold.  The number on your calendar is your lucky number.  When this number corresponds with the New York State Lottery’s evening daily number, you win the amount shown on that date on your calendar.  Amounts vary from $25 to $300.   Numbers will be given on a first come basis.  At least 500 calendars must be sold.  Volunteers will be needed to sell the calendars after each mass.

 

 

Craft Sale (December 3-4)

Crafts made by parents and friends of Saint Pancras are sold to the students.  Parents are welcome to stop in as well.  Anyone with a love for crafting who is interested in joining, the group meets on Thursday mornings in the small cafeteria.

 

 

Tuition Raffle (December 9 - March 1)

This is also a mandatory fundraising event.  Each family is required to purchase one raffle ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased.  The winner will receive (1) year’s tuition for (1) child.  The winnings are applied to tuition, not given in cash to the winner, except in the case of an eighth grade student who is paid in full and the only child remaining in school.

 

 

Santa’s Brunch (December 13)

Come join us for breakfast with Santa.  Each child has a chance to speak with Santa and have a picture taken with jolly St. Nick.  There will also be raffles and crafts for the children.

 

 

St. Patrick’s Day Dance (March 13)

Enjoy traditional Irish meal of corn beef, cabbage, etc.  There will be a D.J., beer, and soda.  There will also be a 50/50 raffle.  This event is for adults only.  No children will be admitted.  Volunteers are needed to set up, decorate and clean up. 

 

 

Talent Show (March 26)

Talented students, under the direction of St. Pancras faculty, perform musical numbers.  Volunteers are needed to distribute refreshments during intermission.

 

 

Supermarket Sweeps (April 23)

A fun filled evening with friends playing BINGO for groceries.  Raffles are held for prize baskets.  A 50/50 raffle is also held.  Cake and coffee is served.  This event is for adults only.  Only students working toward Confirmation service hours will be allowed to volunteer and attend.  Volunteers are needed to solicit donations, prepare prize baskets, set up on event day, sell raffle tickets, serve coffee/cake and clean up after the event.

 

 

Mother’s Day Plant Sale (May 6-7)

Individual plants will be sold in school for Mother’s Day.  Volunteers are needed the day of the event to help the students.

 

 

Golf Outing (May 24)

Participants play a round of golf, prizes are raffled off, and lunch is provided.  Volunteers are needed to solicit donations and sell boosters.  This is one of our biggest fund raising events.  Volunteers are needed.  Golfers are needed.  This event is held in the memory of John Palmato, Jr.

 

 

Trash for Cash (year-round)

We are no longer collecting used ink cartridges.  Please continue to recycle your cartridges through Staples.

 

 

Target (year-round)

Anyone with a Target VISA or Target Card account can sign up for the Take Charge of Education program by calling 1-800-316-6142 or by visiting Target.com.  Designate Saint Pancras, as your school and Target will donate 1% of your purchases at any Target store or http://www.target.com to Saint Pancras.  There is no cost to you.  Last year, Saint Pancras received $245 from Target.

 

 

Labels for Education (year-round)

Clip and save UPC’s and lids from participating products. Submit labels and lids in an envelope with your child’s name and grade to school.  St. Pancras submits them to Campbell’s and chooses prizes from a catalog that benefit St. Pancras.  A list of participating products is attached.

 

 

Box Tops for Education (year-round)

Clip Box Tops from participating products.  Each box top is worth 10 cents to our school.  Submit the box tops in an envelope with your child’s name and grade to school.  Twice a year, Box Tops will send our school a check.  A list of participating products is attached.  Last year, Saint Pancras School received $300 through Box Tops.

 

 

 

Please return to school office with student

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Volunteer Tear off 

Student (s) name____________________________________    Grade (s) ___________

 I would be interested in volunteering for the following events:

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 Parent’s Signature _______________________________ Phone # _________________