PTA Fundraising

About Almond PTA Fundraisers

Los Altos schools do not receive sufficient state funds to support all the programs and activities we enjoy and expect throughout the year. As a result, it is necessary for the local PTAs to provide the additional funds needed.

The PTA regularly evaluates every fundraiser to make sure that the amount of effort (volunteer hours) and expense is aligned with the net revenue generated by the fundraiser.

The fundraisers/school events we hold fall into three broad categories: Revenue Generators, Community Service and Self Funding.

Revenue Generators

Revenue Generators are programs and events whose primary purpose is to raise monies to be distributed across a variety of programs at Almond School. These events are our most volunteer-intensive, so the PTA constantly examines how to better improve the margin (money raised versus money spent) of each event. Events planned for this year which fall into this category are:

Community Service

Community Service programs or events raise funds for Almond school; however, the primary intent of these programs/events is to build pride in our school and our school community. On average each event or program accounts for less than 5% of the PTA’s planned income. Activities planned for this year which fall into this category are:

  • Apparel Sales
  • Book Fairs
  • Schoolpak Sales
  • Halloween Carnival

Self Funding

The third category of programs look like fundraisers, but in fact, are not. These programs are called “Self Funding” because any money collected with the program exactly covers the cost of just that program or event. Programs or events that fall in this category are:

  • Bookwave
  • California Theatre Center
  • Chorus
  • Drama
  • Community Service
  • Talent Show
  • Recycling
  • Freiker
  • Yearbooks

eScrip

Escrip has proven to be a fantastic fundraiser for our school. It’s an easy way you can help earn funds for Almond just by shopping as you normally would! As a supporter of Almond, all you need to do is register any or all of your existing grocery, debit/ATM cards, and credit cards for use in the program and name Almond as a recipient of your contributions. (The Almond School account number for escrip.com is 136951732.)Participating merchants will then make contributions to Almond, based on a percentage of purchases made by you, just by using the cards you have registered. Your purchases are tracked automatically by the program, and you can go online anytime to check your account and see how much money you are earning on your child’s behalf! For more information about the Escrip program and a list of participating merchants, click here.

Signing up for the program is FREE, so please sign up now to support Almond today!

Go online now and:

  • Sign up: Register your Safeway, Debit, Credit cards to support Almond
  • Renew: Go online now or call (800) 801-4973 to renew. NOTE: You must renew your Safeway Card by October every school year.
  • Change: Change your school to ALMOND. In My Escrip, under Account Administration – Group Selection, enter the Almond School account number (136951732).

Box Tops for Education

Box Tops for Education

Almond School has been participating in a very easy on going fundraiser which brings money to the PTA for our children. All you need to do is locate the little pink coupon on all General Mills products you purchase, clip them out and bring them to the office and place in the Almond mascot “Edward the Eagle”. Your children especially love doing this. Coupons can be found on hundreds of items. View the list in its entirety ยป

The Almond PTA does not endorse, warrant or recommend any of these products. The Almond PTA will receive a small percentage of every sale. The Almond PTA is providing this page as a service to the Almond community.