PTA News
Jackson Middle School / December 6th, 2023
Emergency 🚨Fall 🍂Funding Call 📣
Dear Jackson Families,
UPDATE ON THE FUNDRAISER
It has been so incredibly heartening to see you all come through for the Emergency Fall Funding Call (see letter below).
51 Families have donated a total of $8,175 toward the call.
In just one week, we are 41% of the way to our goal!
THANK YOU DOESN’T EVEN BEGIN TO COVER IT!!!! We are so grateful for all of you families who have given to help us continue to fund our programs, teachers and student events.
If you haven’t given yet - no worries. YOU can help us get all the way there! Read the letter below to hear more about the campaign AND.....
- The PTA Board
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We always need hallway monitors to help the school run smoothly during lunchtime and transitions. If you can help please → sign up here
We still need help with CLEAN UP after Friday’s DANCE → sign up here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
WINTER Dance!!!- FRIDAY December 8th 6-8pm
Don’t forget to buy your tickets to the WINTER DANCE!
PTA General Meeting - MONDAY December 11th 7pm (Library) -
We’ll get a mid-year budget review and special guest Nikki Georgilas (from the Counseling Center)
will answer all your burning questions!
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ORIGINAL LETTER ABOUT FUNDRAISER
Dear Jackson Families,
We are coming to you with an emergency call for fall funding.
Every year, the JMS PTA raises around $20k for our General School Support Fund through our Fall Rip City Popcorn fundraiser.
Unfortunately - the day of our Rip City kick-off coincided with the first day of the teacher’s strike. Ouch!
So we’re switching to a general appeal for the funding our school needs. The best part - you experience the thrill of GIVING without the popcorn in your teeth!
Why is the PTA fundraising?
Great question.
Fact: Did you know that Oregon allocates 5% less than the national average of funding per student per year? And 10% less than our neighboring states (California & Washington) Source: Oregon Live
State funding alone does not cover the cost of a thriving JMS community.
When it comes to school activities, equipment, events and speakers — the Jackson PTA steps in.
Where does the money go?
The PTA General Fund pays for:
General school supplies;
Assemblies & speakers;
Equitable access to special events (like school dances & Oaks Park);
Staff & Teacher grants for larger items (computers, sewing machines, audio gear), assemblies;
Library books;
Sun School needs;
Teacher appreciation.
Friends, the PTA gives the school around $65,000 per year to cover these items.
In other words, about $80 per child currently enrolled at Jackson Middle.
How do we raise $$?
PTA dues account for a very small portion of our fundraising activities. The majority of our fundraising comes from our fall fundraiser (canceled early due to strike) and the Bernstein Bash.
(See chart below)
WE NEED TO RAISE $20,000 to offset the loss of our Fall Fundraiser. Can you help us by making a December donation to the PTA?
Thank you for your generous support,
Kate Cockrill, PTA President
PS. There are a few special prizes for our donors. Click the link to find out more!
