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2010-2011 Fundraising Calendar |
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Our Philosophy:
We embrace “added value” fundraisers, such as sales of products that are locally or sustainable made and events that bring our school community together. We also believe that school fundraising is the work of adults, not children.
About PTO and TCGIS Fundraisers:
Some fundraising proceeds are dedicated to the school’s overall budget while others support the PTO’s budget, but the goal is the same: to raise money for the many little extras that help to enrich our kids’ educations. We don’t expect families to participate in every fundraiser, but we hope that this calendar will help you to determine which ones best fit your interests so that you can make plans to support them.
Please consider joining the Fundraising Committee or volunteering to help with one or more fundraiser. Look for sign-up opportunities throughout the year. For up-to-date information or to volunteer, e-mail Fundraising Chair Kate Olson.
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Fall Fundraisers |
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Chinook Books (PTO)
As in past years, this fall we are selling Chinook Books (formerly known as Blue Sky Guides), a handy coupon guide that's chockfull of coupons for fair-trade and environmentally-friendly products, local businesses, and valuable services. Chinook Books cost just $20 and contain more than $3000 in coupons, and our school receives $10 for every book sold. On sale now! Buy yours at the front desk. |
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TCGIS Auflauf Cook-off - Friday, October 14, 2011 (PTO)
Mix, sauce, and layer up your finest at the second annual TCGIS Auflauf Cook-Off! It's competitive, hot-dish-style action as TCGIS cooks face off over their best recipes. Celebrity judges will be on hand to evaluate entries in several categories, including German Traditional (Auflauf), American Traditional (tater-tot optional), and Rest of the World. When the judging is done, everyone will have a chance to dish up at this community dinner. Tickets on sale now. Be sure to get yours early - the event sold out last year! The Cook-off will be at the Salvation Army Community Center at 2727 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis.
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Holiday Craft & Bake Sale - November 18 & 19, 2011 (PTO)
Stock up on holiday sweets and gifts at our November Craft & Bake Sale, featuring the handiwork of our talented community crafters and bakers. |
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Winter Fundraisers |
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Strudel Sale - December (PTO)
Traditional German-style strudel by Ruhland’s Strudel Haus. Frozen and ready to bake for the holidays.
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Maskenball 2012: - February 4, 2012 (PTO)
This adults-only costume gala will be held at the Dancer's Studio in St. Paul.
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Spring Fundraisers |
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Community Plant Sale - May 2012 (PTO)
Donate your overgrown perennials and pick up some new plants from other TCGIS families’ gardens in this annual "plant swap" fundraiser.
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Strudel Sale - May 2012 (PTO)
We offer this sale twice per year because TCGIS folks just can't get enough strudel. |
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Used Book Sale - May 2012 (Library)
This sale of gently-used used German and English children's books benefits the TCGIS library.
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Other TCGIS Fundraisers
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Great Lakes SCRIP Program
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Great Lakes SCRIP Program (offered several times throughout the year) (TCGIS)
Purchase gift cards for everyday items from a variety of merchants using a convenient online ordering system. TCGIS receives a portion of all sales. Offered on the first Monday of the month. |
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Target Red Card
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Target will donate a percentage of all purchases made on your Target Red Card to TCGIS in the amount of 1% of your Target purchases and 0.5% of all other purchases. To register your Target Red Card for the Take Charge of Education program, visit www.target.com/tcoe and enter the TCGIS school code, 122860.
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Box Tops for Education
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TCGIS collects General Mills, Kimberly Clark, and Country Hearth bread "Box Tops for Education" Just cut the small coupon from the package before recycling and drop it in the big Campbell's soup can near the front desk. TCGIS receive 10 cents for every box top! Click here for a complete list of eligible products.
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Campbell's Soup labels
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Those of us raised on casserole are old hands at bringing Campbell's Soup labels to school. TCGIS also collects these labels, which must include the UPC code. We earn points for each label, which can be redeemed for playground equipment, among other things. Drop your labels in--you guessed it--the big Campbell's soup can by the front desk.
Click here for more information on the Campbell's Labels for Education program.
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Milk Caps from
Land O'Lakes & Kemps
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TCGIS also collects Kemps and Land O'Lakes milk caps, which earn 5 cents apiece. Can you guess where you should put them?! (Parent volunteers sort out the box tops, milk caps, and soup labels from the big Campbell's can.) Some schools raise thousands of dollars from these programs, and we can, too!
For more info:
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Used ink jet cartridges |
Bring your used ink jet cartridges to the bin by the front desk. Inksmile will reimburse TCGIS
at a few dollars per cartridge, depending on the brand. |
