Kick-Start Appeal
The 2019 Kick-Start campaign has "kicked off", with the following letter from the PAC Executive.
Kick Start Update: January 10, 2020.
A sincere thank you to everyone who donated to the Tennyson PAC Kick Start Appeal; we raised $14,780!
Although the appeal is officially over, you can donate online or by cheque (drop the cheque in the kick start box in the lobby) all year. We never want to discourage your generosity! Direct donations is the only way to donate to Tennyson and get a tax receipt for you donation.
The $39,825 we hope to raise this year has already been allocated to be used to enrich the learning environment at Lord Tennyson. It will pay for:
A sincere thank you to everyone who donated to the Tennyson PAC Kick Start Appeal; we raised $14,780!
Although the appeal is officially over, you can donate online or by cheque (drop the cheque in the kick start box in the lobby) all year. We never want to discourage your generosity! Direct donations is the only way to donate to Tennyson and get a tax receipt for you donation.
The $39,825 we hope to raise this year has already been allocated to be used to enrich the learning environment at Lord Tennyson. It will pay for:
- The teachers fund ($5,750 divided between all classes and the resource teachers to use as they want in their classrooms)
- Speakers like Nicola Doughty who is presenting Pause, Listen & Connect: Navigating the Transition from Childhood to Adolescence this Thursday
- Workshops like the upcoming drumming activity and the iGirl and iGuy program
- Sports equipment (we've already bought shot puts and balls)
- Science and technology the teachers request ($6,000)
- Arts supplies and workshops that the teachers request ($4,000)
- Some of the many items we will need in the new school ($12,500)
- Supporting other awesome initiatives at Tennyson like the Peer Tutoring Program, athletics teams, greening and Grade 7 Graduation.
September 12, 2019
Dear New and Returning Tennyson Families,
Re: Kick-Start Appeal
Welcome to the start of the new school year at Lord Tennyson. As a parent/guardian of a student at the school, you are automatically a member of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is the parent support body that makes Tennyson a better place for our children. In order for the PAC to work effectively, we need your help. We cannot support our teachers and children without strong resources. We ask that parents consider the following contributions.
FINANCIAL – Please see the website for details of the PAC budget. With the new school opening, it’s going to be an expensive year. The 2019-20 PAC budget requires that we raise $39,825. At the request of parents, in 2011 we initiated a streamlined fundraising approach. It consists of the fall “Kick-Start” direct appeal, and the spring “Math/Spell-a-thon”. Last year, the Kick-Start raised $15,770! If it is within your means, we are asking for a minimum donation of $50/family. The Kick-Start contribution is the only tax-deductible means by which to donate to the PAC this school year (tax receipts will be issued by the Vancouver School Board). You can donate online or by cheque.
2. Under Gift Information choose from a list of donation amounts, or enter a specific amount.
3. For the Fund Destination choose E-Lord Tennyson PAC from the drop-down list.
4. Under Tribute Information specify if the donation is made in honor of/in memory of an individual and input the full name of the honoree.
5. Click on Add To Cart.
6. Review the information for accuracy and click on Continue.
7. You will then be prompted to sign in. If you don't have a School Cash Online account, then click on Click here to register now and follow the steps to complete the registration process. If you do have an account then continue with the payment process to complete the donation transaction.
8. After the payment has been processed a donation receipt will appear on screen for printing. You will also receive an emailed copy.
**Matching Donations - If your employer offers matching donations, please direct them to the School Cash Online System. And, please email fundraising@lordtennyson.ca to let us know to expect the donation.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at fundraising@lordtennyson.ca. We hope to see you at some of our PAC Meetings and at our school events throughout the year. With your help, we look forward to another great year at Lord Tennyson.
Dear New and Returning Tennyson Families,
Re: Kick-Start Appeal
Welcome to the start of the new school year at Lord Tennyson. As a parent/guardian of a student at the school, you are automatically a member of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is the parent support body that makes Tennyson a better place for our children. In order for the PAC to work effectively, we need your help. We cannot support our teachers and children without strong resources. We ask that parents consider the following contributions.
FINANCIAL – Please see the website for details of the PAC budget. With the new school opening, it’s going to be an expensive year. The 2019-20 PAC budget requires that we raise $39,825. At the request of parents, in 2011 we initiated a streamlined fundraising approach. It consists of the fall “Kick-Start” direct appeal, and the spring “Math/Spell-a-thon”. Last year, the Kick-Start raised $15,770! If it is within your means, we are asking for a minimum donation of $50/family. The Kick-Start contribution is the only tax-deductible means by which to donate to the PAC this school year (tax receipts will be issued by the Vancouver School Board). You can donate online or by cheque.
- Online donation - The School Cash Online system is being used to process online donations. Your tax receipt will be issued immediately. Here is how to donate online:
2. Under Gift Information choose from a list of donation amounts, or enter a specific amount.
3. For the Fund Destination choose E-Lord Tennyson PAC from the drop-down list.
4. Under Tribute Information specify if the donation is made in honor of/in memory of an individual and input the full name of the honoree.
5. Click on Add To Cart.
6. Review the information for accuracy and click on Continue.
7. You will then be prompted to sign in. If you don't have a School Cash Online account, then click on Click here to register now and follow the steps to complete the registration process. If you do have an account then continue with the payment process to complete the donation transaction.
8. After the payment has been processed a donation receipt will appear on screen for printing. You will also receive an emailed copy.
**Matching Donations - If your employer offers matching donations, please direct them to the School Cash Online System. And, please email fundraising@lordtennyson.ca to let us know to expect the donation.
- Cheque donation - You can also donate by cheque. Please make the cheque payable to Lord Tennyson Elementary School. Please complete the cheque form below and return it, with your contribution, to the designated box outside the office by October 18, 2019. PAC will notify parents when tax receipts arrive.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at fundraising@lordtennyson.ca. We hope to see you at some of our PAC Meetings and at our school events throughout the year. With your help, we look forward to another great year at Lord Tennyson.