St. James Episcopal School is going on a TREK for TECH –
a FUNdraiser to earn $$ for the School's technology!
WHY: Maintaining up-to-date technology seems to be an ongoing trek of its own, so raising money for technology to enhance our scholars’ education is the perfect opportunity for the scholars to practice philanthropy. We like to hold one fundraiser per year where our scholars are required to raise money for the school, because we think it is important to foster and nurture their service and leadership commitment and charitable attitude.
WHAT FOR: The money raised for TREK for TECH will be used to cover technology resources including:
- School-wide intercom system!
- Replacement Smart/Clever Touch Boards for several classrooms
- New Smart Boards, Computers, and Laptops for our new 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade classes
- Texas State Aquarium distance learning program
- STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math) curriculum
WHEN AND HOW: On Friday, September 27th at 8:30 a.m. the whole school will begin our TREK! The Primary School scholars will lead us around the inner campus block of South Carancahua and Upper Broadway (not crossing any streets), and they will finish at the Playground. The Lower and Middle School scholars will continue walking to the Bayfront! The Lower School scholars will walk to the Yacht Club and back (1 mile), and the Middle School scholars will walk to the People's Street T-Head and back (1.5 miles). All parents are welcome to walk with us for a nominal $25 contribution.
GOALS: The TREK for TECH goal is $50,000! The goal for each scholar is to participate by calling ten people who are NOT their parents, and asking for a $20-$30 donation from each person. We know our technology needs will cost more than $50,000 so we want to exceed this goal! If every scholar raised at least $200, we would meet our goal, and we hope many will choose to raise much more! Every single donation is 100% tax deductible.
REWARDS: We hope each of our scholars participates because, “It is the right thing to do!” However, each scholar will receive a sweet treat on the day of the walk, each FUNdraiser will receive a Free Dress Day, and the highest FUNdraisers will have the opportunity to be rewarded with a Whataburger lunch, an Ice Cream Sundae & Movie Party, and the TOP winner will enjoy being Coach for an Afternoon!
All donations are due by 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25th.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF ST. JAMES AND OUR MISSION -
YOUR GENEROSITY AND ENCOURAGEMENT SUSTAINS US!