Financials 

2025-6 Proposed Categories & Budget

Student Facing

Purpose: To fund programs, events, and materials that directly benefit or engage students.
Examples:

• • Student celebrations (honor roll breakfasts, field day, dances, or spirit events)

  • Student recognition (CARE awards, certificates, incentive programs)

  • Assemblies, motivational speakers, or performances

  • Support for clubs or student-led initiatives (e.g., student council, robotics team)

  • Student-led projects (ex. from Leadership Club) - $4,800 committed for outdoor classroom & mural (carryover from last year)

  • Financial assistance for students in need (e.g., field trip scholarship)

    • 8th Grade River Trip, 8th Grade Band/Choir Elitch's Trip

Enrichment (Curriculum, Equipment, Programming)

Purpose: To enhance academic or extracurricular learning experiences that align with the school’s educational goals.
Examples:

• • Curriculum-based enrichment (STEM kits, art supplies, reading programs)

  • Educational subscriptions (Newsela, BrainPOP, Nearpod)

  • Guest educators or specialists (authors, scientists, artists in residence)

  • Schoolwide assemblies or workshops tied to curriculum themes

  • Equipment upgrades (microscopes, 3D printers, musical instruments)

  • Funding for after-school programs or academic clubs (math team, coding club)

Teacher Needs 

Purpose: To directly support teachers’ classroom needs that aren’t covered by the school budget.
Examples:

• Classroom supplies (markers, paper, whiteboard cleaner, art materials)

• Small grants for special projects (science experiments, classroom libraries)

• Software subscriptions or online learning tools

• Flexible seating or classroom organization materials

• Replacement of worn or outdated educational games or manipulatives

Care for Staff

• • Teacher Appreciation - Monthly - currently parent volunteers

  • Teacher Appreciation - dIstrict BOY & EOY events

  • Parent/Teacher Conferences 

  • Bus Driver Appreciation x 2 months

  • Holiday Gift Card Tree

  • Valentine's Treats

  • Para Appreciation

  • Teacher Appreciation Week - May

Operating

• • Constant Contact

  • 501(c)3 fees