There is little doubt that 2008-2009 will be, financially, a challenging year for all. Council fundraising programs (CCRP™ Magazine and 2009 Treasures® Book) are tracking -30% versus year ago, which is substantial in terms of dollars to the school and significant in that we have not experienced this before at Clemens Mill. High fuel prices and economic concerns have taken their toll on our parents and our families.Nevertheless, prudent financial management by Council in 2007-2008 has allowed us to carry over funding into 2008-2009, and helped offset some of the year-to-date fundraising shortfall. Though less than originally planned, Council will still be able to support a number of value-added programs and purchases, benefiting both students and parents. These include:
• Five (5) Alpha Smart Neo™ computers
• New school teams uniforms
• Literacy picture books kits
• Two (2) conference/reading tables
• Speed stacking cups for intramurals and QDPA
• Two (2) alphabet sounds teaching tubs
• Climate committee guests and speakers
• Turn off TV week materials and prizes
• Gymnasium projector screen
• Wireless microphone for presentations/speakers
• Two (2) music stands, metronome and stereo for music class
• Lights for Front & Centre concert
• Twenty (20) dictionaries (20)
• Grade 8 yearbook subsidy
• Hush-Up chair/floor protectors
• “Splash” mascot costume
• Parent seminar
• Family BBQ
• Main office wireless headset
• Batteries for staff/security walkie talkies
Thanks again for your consideration and your continued support of Clemens Mill fundraising programs.
