Giving
Money raised through Parent Donations (PFOE) and Fundraising events directly enrich our children’s learning experiences. Here are some of the things these funds are used for:
- Supporting Art, Sports and Drama programs that go beyond the ordinary.
- Special events, including Language & Culture Day, Fall Picnic, and Graduation.
- Teacher Professional Development, to give teachers specialized training that will help our students’ learning.
- Supplies, field trips and books for each classroom (your child’s teacher can tell you how the funds were spent in his or her classroom).
Special Events
Tune in throughout the year for information about special fundraising events.
Parents for Open Education (PFOE)
Each year, we request that families donate $75 per child to our PFOE fund. Each voluntary donation goes directly to the Open Classroom, where it is dispersed on a per-pupil basis. Some families give their donations all at once, and others give a little every month.
Donating by check: Make checks payable to SLEF (Salt Lake Education Foundation) and write OC on the memo line. Deliver your check in person to the main office, or mail to Salt Lake City Open Classroom, 134 North D Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Donating online: Visit the Salt Lake Education Foundation website and click “Donate Online!” Be sure to enter “Open Classroom” on the first line, under “School or Program”. Please note that a 3% Administration fee is collected along with your online payment.
Painless ways to give
There are many ways to give to the OC that won’t cost you a penny. Get your friends, neighbors and family members involved — it’s easy!
Smith’s Earn & Learn
Register your Fresh Values card each fall, and earn money for the OC with every purchase. Just print this barcode and bring it along with your Fresh Values card to Customer Service or any checkout counter. Barcodes are also available on the Fundraising bulletin board. Don’t have a Fresh Values card? Download an application (pdf).
You can also register for Earn & Learn online. Sign in at the Smith’s website, and add Open Classroom (number 84398) to your Earn & Learn information.
Dan’s
Dan’s will donate a percentage of your purchases, up to $500 per school year. Just write your name and “Open Classroom” on the back of your receipts and put them into the box in the hall by the main entrance of the school.
Cream O’ Weber Give ‘Em 5 Program
For every Cream O’ Weber bottle cap that we submit, Weber will give 5 cents to our school You can also collect bottle caps from local businesses, friends and family. Bring your caps to the Fundraising bulletin board.
GoodSearch
GoodSearch is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine.
GoodShop
GoodShop is an online shopping mall that donates up to 37% of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of stores including amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy’s and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop. Enter Open Classroom as the charity you want to support.
Box Tops for Education
As you do your grocery shopping, look for the pink Box Top coupons. They’re available on hundreds of products. A complete list is available here. Bring your Box Tops coupons to the fundraising bulletin board.
Labels for Education
Save the UPC codes (not the whole label) or beverage caps from Campbell’s soup and other products, and earn free stuff for our school. Bring your labels and lids to the big Campbell’s bin across from the Fundraising bulletin board. See a list of participating products here.
