Fundraising

• Donations: Direct donations can help raise money for staff funding at Alameda. The Alameda School Foundation is the Parent Group committed to raising this money towards a yearly goal. Automatic monthly donations are easy to set up and play a vital role in keeping Alameda fully staffed. Please see our webpage or email foundation@alamedaschool.org for more information on how to donate or volunteer your time.

Does your company match donations? Here is a partial list of companies that do!

• Auction: The Alameda Foundation plans an annual auction to benefit staff funding at Alameda. A volunteer chairperson coordinates the various committees that find sponsors, procure items, create a database of the items, and run the event on the evening of the Auction. If you have questions or can help with our auction, please email us at auction@alamedaschool.org.
• Scrip: Run through the PTA 501(c)3 nonprofit corporate status, the Scrip committee runs this unique fundraiser in which parents purchase gift cards for full face value, and merchants donate a percentage of each purchase to the Scrip account. Parents support Alameda by purchasing groceries, etc. Families can register with eScrip and a portion of purchases from participating merchants goes to Alameda. Families may order weekly. In recent years, Scrip proceeds have supported staff training and the purchase of educational materials at Alameda, but they can be used for staff funding if necessary.

• Green Team Fundraisers-- NEW! PTA
  Alameda's new Green Team is dedicated to reducing Alameda's environmental "footprint." Some fundraisers they have planned (in conjunction with Earth Week) are reusable sandwich wraps, stainless steel water bottles, and Waste Free lunch kits. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit environmental programs at Alameda!
• Gift Wrap Sale PTA
  Each fall students sell holiday and special occasion gift wrap and other merchandise. Parent volunteers tally orders and distribute orders to classrooms. Contact giftwrap@alamedaschool.org with questions.
• Chinook Book Sale -- NEW! PTA
  Beginning in the fall of 2008-09, we will have Chinook Book coupon books available for purchase. The coupons are for local stores and products that adhere to green and sustainable business practices. Examples include New Seasons, Burgerville, Miller Paint, and Next Adventure(outdoor equipment). Parent volunteers help with the sales. Contact chinookbook@alamedaschool.org with questions.
• St. John's Movie Theater Matinee Pass -- NEW! PTA
  Purchase Movie Passes at ($7 each) for each child over 3 and parents may attend FREE! Click on the underlined link to view the flyer.
• T-Shirt and Merchandise Sale PTA
  Alameda families order T-shirts, sweatshirts, baseball caps, tote bags, decals, and other merchandise with the Alameda logo. Parent volunteers tally orders, fill orders when the merchandise arrives, and distribute them to classrooms. Contact tshirts@alamedaschool.org with questions.
• Student Photographs PTA
  Families order student and classroom photos prior to picture day each fall. Some years the PTA hosts an additional picture day in the spring. Parent volunteers help coordinate classrooms on picture day, tally orders, and distribute orders to classrooms. Contact pictureday@alamedaschool.org with questions.
• Yearbook Sale PTA
  Families order yearbooks in the early spring. The yearbooks include individual and class pictures as well as pictures of student activities and events. Parent volunteers assist with yearbook planning and format, tally orders, and distribute orders to classrooms. Contact yearbooks@alamedaschool.org with questions.
• Family Fun Events PTA
  Parents organize Family Movie Night, a school dance, talent show, end-of-the-year picnic, and other events. Proceeds from ticket sales support the cost of the events. Contact familyfun@alamedaschool.org with questions.

Volunteers are urgently needed to plan these events in 2008-2009. Sign up at the Volunteer Opportunities Page.
• Used Book Sale PTA
  A two-day event held in the spring of each year, the sale supports literacy at Alameda with proceeds funding library needs, Reading Friends, Reading Challenge, Writers Celebration, and classroom resources. Alameda families donate used books, and volunteers sort, price, and display the books and act as cashiers. Contact usedbooksale@alamedaschool.org with questions.
• Memorial Tile Sale PTA
  Families, staff, and community members purchase inscribed tiles on the playground retaining walls. Proceeds support facility and playground improvement. Contact memorialtile@alamedaschool.org with questions.
• Scholastic Book Fair
  A week-long event held each November. Proceeds go the library for purchase of books from Scholastic books. Contact Diane Ford (School Secretary) with questions.

To help with any of these activities, click on Volunteer Opportunities.

• The Alameda School Foundation is a group of parents committed to raising funds for staff funding at Alameda. One-third of the money raised for staff funding (beyond the first $10,000) goes to the Portland Schools Foundation Equity Fund grant program for PPS schools seeking to close the achievement gap.
• The Alameda PTA raises funds to support its many programs and charitable community giving. The gift wrap sale, T-shirt sale, school photograph and yearbook sales, used book sale, and other events as well as membership dues fund programs such as Reading Friends, Reading Challenge, Family Math and Science Night, the Science Fair, and others. The PTA also contributes to the physical education, library, and music programs, makes annual gifts to teachers for classroom materials and resources, and makes gifts to special projects such as the Guard program and 5th grade social.
  Occasionally, the PTA raises funds for facility improvement including painting, renovations, and playground equipment removal and replacement.