Chairperson
Deb Steigman 508-753-6419dsteigo@verizon.net
Kristy Lewandowski klewandowski9@msn.com

The Fundraising Committee kicks off each year with a two-week fundraiser that provides income for most of our activities for the rest of the year. Each spring, the committee recommends a vendor such as Yankee Candle or Genevieve from which purchases are solicited in the coming school year. Catalogs and information are sent home with the children. Please think about relatives and co-workers who might want to buy wrapping paper, chocolates and other gift items to support the school. It’s a great opportunity to get a jump on holiday shopping and fund PTO programs for the year. Merchandise is usually delivered by late October.

In lieu of product sales, tax deductible donations made to the “Nelson Place PTO” are accepted any time.

PAPA GINOS NIGHT for Nelson Place School

Please join in the fun , Thursday November 20, from 4pm to 9 pm at the PAPA GINOS Located at 681 West Boylston Street, Worcester.  As a fundraiser for the Nelson Place PTO, Papa Ginos will donate 20% of the sales made by our families and friends during this time.  Carry out counts too!  Fliers will be sent home with children before the date.  You must submit your flier at time of ordering.  So come for some fun and help us raise some dough, Pizza dough that is !

FALL FUNDRAISER

Thank you to all who participated in our Fall PTO Fundraiser!
Cookie Dough and Sally Foster wrapping paper will be ready for pick up on Wed, November 19 , more info to follow. For any questions please contact Deb Steigman 753-6419, or Kristy Lewandowski 854-1031.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE HERE!

An Entertainment Book has been sent home with every child this week so families can review the money saving coupons inside before you purchase this copy and order more for your friends! Books are $25 and order forms are due by 9/15. This is the one purchase that pays for itself and then some. Please note: This is not a free book. If you are not interested in purchasing or selling the book, have your child return it to school as soon as possible. Any questions can be directed to Deb Steigman at 508-753-6419 or dsteigo@verizon.net .

ONGOING FUNDRAISERS.... WAYS YOU CAN HELP EVERY DAY!

There are several wonderfully simple ways for you to help us raise funds for our school.  And the best part, you don’t have to do anything but shop at the following stores:

HOOD SOX TOPS FOR KIDS: Hood Sox Tops for Kids is a program presented by HP Hood LLC and Red Sox Kid Nation that allows schools to earn money by collecting and redeeming Sox Tops for Kids caps from packages of Hood Milk in the LightBlock Bottle®. These caps are worth 5¢ each when redeemed by registered schools. Schools may redeem caps for up to $10,000 per program period. More information to come or you can visitwww.hphood.com/info.

LICENSE PLATES: License plate frames with "Our Students Shine at Nelson Place" are available for only $3 each. They make great stocking stuffers! Send the name of the student, teacher's name and check payable to the Nelson Place PTO in an envelope marked "License Plate Frame" in to your child's teacher. These are in stock so turn around will be within just a few days.

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION: Start clipping today!! See the Nelson Place Boxtops page.

TARGET:  On your next visit to Target, if you do not already have their Target “REDCARD” or Target Visa, apply for one.  Have them designate Nelson Place Elementary School as your school of choice.  If you already have a Target Visa or REDCARD, make sure your card is currently linked to our school.  Target will then donate 1% of all purchases to Nelson Place.  It’s that simple!  Our school will then receive a check from Target twice a year - in March and September.  Currently only 31 Nelson Place families are signed up.  So on your next visit….just stop at the Guest Service Desk and apply.   Don’t forget to sign up grandparents, too!  www.target.com

DIRECTV: Okay all you dads out there, here’s your chance to hook up with DirecTV and help Nelson Place at the same time.  For every parent, family member, friend, neighbor and co-worker who activates DirecTV service for one year (or if you already have DirecTV and commit to another one year) they will donate $100 to our school.  All you have to do is mention that Nelson Place is enrolled in the program (we will be getting our school code number shortly) and DirecTV will send the money directly to Nelson Place.  In addition, anyone who commits to the one-year program will be entered to win a $100,000 college scholarship, and, while supplies last, you get your choice of a free gift…either an iPOD shuffle, portable DVD player, a $50 Best Buy gift card.  www.directv4schools.com

BIG Y EDUCATION EXPRESS:  This program is no longer available.  Thank you to all the families who helped up to receive some great supplies for Nelson Place. 

If you have any questions on any of the above programs, please feel free to call Susan Kozlowski at 508-853-4107.

Tax deductible donations made to the "Nelson Place PTO" are accepted any time.

What Does the Money Go To?

.  Transportation for field trips

.  Enrichment -- cultural, scientific and historical performances at the school

.  Family Nights (more on this below)

.  SPREE Day - a June day of rides, face painting, educational magic and more

.  Hospitality - flowers and cards for staff and parents for various occasions

.  Library - purchasing books in collaboration with the librarian

.  School pride - plantings and general clean-ups

.  Student reading programs

.  And MORE!!