Money for Nothing
The Citrus Park Elementary School and PTA are registered with several "money for nothing" community programs with various business partners. These easy to use programs require very little of us (that's me and you) in order to earn funds for our school and PTA. Our "money for nothing" programs do not cost us anything at all except for a little effort, such as using a swipe card at participating stores and supermarkets, or collecting box tops. We don't have to spend anything extra to gain contributions for our school. These programs contribute a percentage of our regular spending back to our school and our students. Now isn't that great?! Here's how you can help!
Kmart School Spirit Program: Kmart donates a percentage of all purchases made by our school supporters. You can sign up online (www.bluelight.com) and designate Citrus Park Elementary as your school. You will be issued a scan card to use whenever you check out. Cards will also be issued at the school. This doesn’t cost our supporters anything but their time.
Target Guest Card Community Program: Now you can support our school just by shopping with your Target Guest Card. Through School Fundraising, Target will donate an amount equal to 1% of your qualifying Target Guest Card purchases. You can designate Citrus Park Elementary by calling 1-800-316-6142.
Albertson's Community Partners Card Program: Albertson’s donates a percentage of all purchases made by our school supporters. Drop by your local Albertson’s and pick up an application, designate Citrus Park Elementary as your school. You will be issued a scan card to use whenever you check out. This doesn’t cost our supporters anything but their time to fill out the application.
Box Tops 4 Education: General Mills Box Tops for Education program is now gearing up for its sixth year of providing cash to schools across the country. Earn cash for Citrus Park Elementary when you clip box tops! Clip the Box Tops logos from participating General Mills products, and turn them into cash for your favorite school. This simple idea has become a favorite fundraiser for over 60,000 K-8 schools nationwide. Working together, parents, kids and schools have raised millions of dollars from General Mills. It's easy to participate. Flip to the last page of the newsletter for a listing (and pictures too!) of the major participating products your family can collect to help our school. Create Reminders to help you and your family remember to save Box Tops, try these simple reminders. Put a note on your refrigerator door, and attach a zip-top bag to put your Box Tops in. It will remind you to look for Box Top logos on products you and your family use every day, and provides a handy collecting area until it's time to take them to school. Make a Box Tops refrigerator magnet! Clip the Box Tops logo from a participating General Mills product, glue it onto magnetic backing, and trim. Then stick it on your refrigerator. Finally, here's a fun project you can do with your child. Create a Box Tops sign and place it on or near your kitchen wastebasket so you don't throw Box Tops away without thinking. Visit the General Mills Box Tops 4 Education website for more information and ideas! Www.boxtops4education.com
Verizon Extra Credit for Schools Program: Verizon will donate 5% of your monthly long distance spending to the school district or Educational Foundation of your choice. It costs you nothing to take part -- and the money really adds up. It's money that schools can use for anything from local scholarships to computers and art supplies -- even playground equipment. To enroll in the programm call 1-877-XCREDIT (927-3348) or online at www.verizon.com/extracredit.
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Upromise - Saving for College: You buy products and services from companies you trust, both online and in your community. Your family and friends join with you so their spending can add to your savings. Companies contribute part of your purchases into your Upromise account. Upromise automatically tracks the contributions you receive and keeps you updated. Investment firms professionally manage the contributions in a tax-advantaged college savings plan. Students fulfill their dreams of college. www.upromis.com