Dear Patwin Families and Friends:

For the past three years we have had a very successful “Unfundraiser” donation drive during which our very generous school community has raised about $10,000 each year. Not only has this money contributed to many necessities for Patwin (such as computers, library books, assemblies, and scholarships), but it has also made possible many enrichments (such as BRAVO, a garden shed, science enrichments, and extra money for teachers to use in their classrooms).

This year we would like to continue to raise money through an “unfundraiser” where kids don’t have to sell anything, parents don’t have to buy anything, and 100% of your donation goes directly to classroom and school needs. In the past, spending $50 on Innisbrook products would raise only $25 for Patwin. Why not have all our money go to support our children’s education? Our 4th Annual “Unfundraiser” Donation drive will kick off with the tunes of proud Patwin parent Music Matt at the Fall Social on September 24th!

 Where will this year’s money go? 

This year’s goal is to raise $15,000 for Patwin. This money will continue to fund the necessities mentioned above, but in addition, a large amount of this year’s fundraising will be used to provide much-needed social studies support for our combo teachers; to create a shaded snack area with benches out on the playground; and to meet our school’s growing technology needs by ensuring that every teacher has access to TVs, DVD/VCRs, LCD and overhead projectors.

The Patwin community includes approximately 300 families. If each family gives an average of $50 (just $5 a month for the 2008-09 school year), we will meet our goal. We invite you to give whatever you can—no amount is too small. If you’re able to make a larger donation, please consider doing so, since not every family will be able to contribute. Just complete the attached form and send it with your donation by October 3rd —that’s it!

To download and send a copy of this letter to relatives and friends who may have supported our Unfundraiser in prior years, please go to www.patwinelementary.org.  And, if any of your family members would like to honor a Patwin student with a donation in his/her name, we will print it in the newsletter!  

Thank you very much for your generosity and interest in making Patwin an even better place for our kids to learn!

CLICK HERE TO DISPLAY AND PRINT THE DONATION FORM UNFUNDRAISER Donation Form