In the months of September and October, we have a variety of fundraisers. Our new, eco-friendly fundraisers are dedicated to replacing the styrofoam lunch trays with a non-toxic and biodegradable lunch tray made from sugar cane pulp. Check out www.sosnyc.org for more information on the importance of removing styrofoam from our school lunch room!
- www.terracycle.net: Info on this fundraiser will be presented at 9/16 PTA meeting by science teacher, Ms. Stacey Cahn. It begins immediately and ends 9/29; more info to come on this site soon! All proceeds will go to PTA’s initiative for replacing styrofoam lunch trays with sugar cane trays.
- www.motherearthfundraising.com: Web-only fundraising drive is September 25-October 12. 40% of purchases will go to PTA’s initiative for replacing styrofoam lunch trays with sugar cane trays. Check out the website and their offerings: from recycled gift wrap to flourescent bulbs to natural cleaning products–there’s a lot to choose from! After the fundraising drive ends on October 12, we will earn 20% of sales for the rest of the year!
- Ms. Chocolate catalog drive: September 21-October 13. Parents will receive information in folders soon; 40-50% of purchases will go to PTA general fundraising drive for yoga and other activities.
- www.greenraising.com: Buy products year round! 20-25% of proceeds will go to PTA’s intiative for replacing styrofoam lunch trays with sugar cane trays. Specific fundraising drive (timing not yet designated) will provide 40% of purchases to the PTA.
Whether you are buying gifts, ordering school or home supplies, please check out these websites and select PS 132 as the school/organization to designate the proceeds.
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Hi Ladies: I have a question and then a brief comment. Do you plan to use any of these proceeds for the end of year carnival? Or is this not taking place this year?
Also I’d like to add that while I think that saving the environment is a great idea, I think the money being asked from the provider is ridiculous; I am sure if a little shopping around were done, you can get a “board of ed” discount at 1/2 the price.
Has any thought been given to possibly use the funddrive monies into purchasing a cart and state of the art art supplies, so that our children can receive art in their rooms. Then the art room can be renovated and turned into a classroom, in order to alleviate the already overpopulated classrooms?
This is not meant to offend anyone, as we all have different views. I am merely asking questions since I generally sell quite a bit for the school every year, and I like to know what causes my efforts are being utilized for.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Hi Vicky,
Thanks so much for using the blog! I am really excited that you brought your comment here.
As for your questions regarding the carnival, the current fundraisers are not ‘tagged’ for the carnival; however, that does not mean there is no carnival this year. Like all of our school wide PTA sponsored functions, the carnival expenditure will be voted upon and the will of the majority of parents will prevail.
The decision about how to handle the growing student body will be an administrative decision.
The decision about how to administer PTA funds is a collective decision made by democratic vote at PTA meetings.
For more information about what the current fundraisers are raising funds for, please read posts in the ‘fundraising’ category on this website.
Thanks!
Trish Hale, PTA President
Thank you for your response Trish. I appreciate it.
Vicky
Hi there! Please correct me if I am wrong but I was always under the impression that the carnival was a give back. It was from the pta and administration as a reward to the whole school for all their hard work during the year. Basically a nice, safe way for all the children to have a day of fun. There is a lot of stress for the upper grades with all the state tests. I do not remember voting to have the carnival just on how much money was spent. So I guess my question is are we voting to have or not have the carnival this year?
Thanks again,
Vanessa
Hi Vanessa,
Thanks so much for your comment on our blog!
I hear you that you are concerned about the Carnival and want to reward our hardworking kids.
Let me just tell you, however, that as I understand it the Carnival is 100% funded by the PTA and was just under a 7k expenditure last year.
Let’s take the discussion from there and keep the communication lines open!
Best,
Trish Hale
I too don’t ever remember a vote on having our annual carnival celebration. Frankly I don’t understand the harm in bringing our entire school community together for a care free fun filled day. Perhaps we should have a school wide survey from our students and teachers and let them decide. As a teacher at P132 I know how much the teachers enjoy working the carnival and watching our children have some good old fashioned fun.
Hi Denise,
Thanks so much for posting your comment on the blog!
Of course there is no harm in rewarding our children for their hard work.
However, as per PTA bylaws, we must vote on all PTA expenses which exceed $400. Since the Carnival is 100% funded by the PTA and, if similar to last year, will cost just under 7k, we will be voting on that expense. It is my understanding from discussing this issue with the administration that the Carnival expense has always been voted on.
We will be voting on the Carnival at our next PTA meeting on Oct. 14 @ 7pm. We hope to hear your voice that evening.
Best regards,
Trish Hale
Trish,
Thank you for your quick reply. My comment did not mention wanting to reward our children, while that is a lovely thought, I was wondering if you knew that the carnival has been kind of like a tradition for PS 132 and an event that is very much looked forward to by our children, parents and teachers.
Enjoy your weekend,
Denise Amore