Fundraising

2022-2023 PTA Fundraising

Welcome to the 2022-23 school year, FSK families!

My name is Ling Tian, and I’ll be your VP of Fundraising on the FSK PTA Board this year. This is my second year on the Board and I am so proud to be part of the FSK community! I have two kids at FSK, Bensen the 3rd grader and Kenneth the kindergartener. I’m excited to work with all of you to continue supporting a strong, connected community and to meet our PTA’s Fundraising goal to support our amazing public school this year.

Over the past few years, I’ve heard many people refer to FSK as a “special” school.” Indeed, FSK really is a special community of people: students, educators, staff, and families. A big part of what makes the school special is the community and authentic engagement. Last couple of school years have been rough, but our teachers, staff, and families worked closely together to keep our campus safe among all the new challenges on COVID. With this new school year going more towards “normal” with in person events, our families, school, neighborhood, city, country, and world need a connection, now more than ever, to help rebuild our community.

Last year we raised $175,000 and passed our Fundraising goal of $150,000 – WOW!  Thank you to everyone who contributed to this through many of our fundraising events. The money we raised went toward purchasing outdoor dining tables, our Garden Educator and space, technology updates and licenses, classroom supplies, grade-level support programs, Art in Action, online auction, and many community-building events. This year, our goal for Fundraising will be $165,000 to support us all the initiatives plus updating chrome books, promethean boards, and professional development for our educators. 

There are many ways you can help us reach our Fundraising goal of $165,000 this year:

Start of school year

• Make a Direct Donation or even better, set up a monthly recurring donation, online at  bit.ly/fskdonate
• Become a member of the PTA:   jointotem.com/ca/san-francisco/francis-scott-key-elementary-pta/
• Buy your FSK gear online today at myfsk.org/shop/
• Sign up for Gus’s Market on Noriega’s Scrip Program (scrip@gussmarket.com); see flyer below or in our Newsletters.

FSK Passport

• We partner with local FSK family-owned businesses throughout the year to donate a portion of sales during a particular time to FSK. Be on the lookout for PTA emails/social media posts where you can enjoy a fun foodie adventure and help our school at the same time!

Back to School Fundraiser

• Donate today!  We love seeing all our students enjoy our new outdoor lunch tables and our garden, which is now being watered with our new super-cool irrigation system that’s water-efficient.  We’d like to continue appreciating our Staff with more coffee and lunches, and also provide classroom supplies, grade-level funding, and more to our staff!  These are just a few examples of how donating to our PTA can provide support to every student and educator/staff member at FSK.  Please consider contributing any amount you’re able to give  to support our amazing school.

October MOVE-A-THON!

• Support our school by participating in our third Move-A-Thon! This is an annual student led fundraiser.  We will have a lot of fun prizes for everyone who participates!
• This is an annual student led fundraiser.  We will have a lot of fun prizes for everyone who participates! Get moving with your loved ones – family, friends, and our furry friends, too!  Make a pledge ~  let’s have a friendly competition.  

October through May — Direct Donation Campaign

• Make your annual contribution to our general PTA fund! Stay tuned for more information. Make your donation early, or choose a monthly amount: https://myfsk.org/get-involved/donate/ 

April 2023 — Gala and Annual Auction

• This has been our single biggest source of Fundraising revenue along with our Direct Donation Campaign.  We will have a catered event on campus, online auction and silent auction all together!   Visit the Spring Gala & Auction Webpage for details.  

Early May — Educator/Staff Appreciation Week

• Consider making a Direct Donation in honor of a staff member at FSK!  Let’s show our immense appreciation for our amazing, tireless educators and staff and support their needs of classroom supplies and grade-level funding, especially in this difficult pandemic year!  Donate online at bit.ly/fskdonate  OR  if you prefer donating by Check (made to ‘FSK PTA’, please email me at fundraisingvp@fskey.org.  Thank you!

Join the Fundraising Team

Help our school by donating your time. Join the Fundraising team to organize our events.

I’d love to encourage more of our FSK community to take part in supporting our school.  That can take many forms and all your support, ideas, and contributions–whether it is time or a donation–are incredibly important.  And every amount matters.  

Please email me at fundraisingvp@fskey.org if you would like to be part of our Fundraising Committee or have any questions. Thank you so much for your support!

Local Retailer Direct Programs

• Sign up for Gus’s Market on Noriega’s Scrip Program (scrip@gussmarket.com); see flyer below or in our Newsletters.

• Sloat Gardens  – Shop at Sloat Garden Center shops in SF during the “Growing up Green” fundraiser on certain weeks during the year; mention FSK at the checkout; our school receives a portion of sales during the fundraising weeks (Sept 3-12;  Oct  22-31; Nov 26-Dec 5;  Jan 7-16;  Feb 4-13;  Mar 18-27).

• Sports Basement – become a Basementeer at any SF location; mention FSK to cashier, and 10% of your purchases will be donated to FSK. 

Online/Digital Programs

Shutterfly

MOGL:  Do you eat out often?  MOGL is an app that will rebate up to 15% (depending on stores and time of day) of your meal ticket back to you.  You can choose to have the rebate donated to Francis Scott Key Elementary PTA fundraiser.  They have about 200 restaurants/cafes within 5 miles of 94114 for users to eat and get rebates.