Roof Fund – Total pledges and contributions as of February 2010 – $3,355 from 19 families – a mere 9% of our 219 families.

As I mentioned before, we have received several bids for our roof replacement and they range from $260,800 to $360,800. Currently, we have raised more than $38,000 for this task. We have one grant request to the Catholic Foundation pending and an additional request to another foundation in the works, but unfortunately, our request to the Dallas Foundation was not granted which is why your participation in the Roof Fund Drive is so vital! As we look to these outside donors for funding, it is important that we demonstrate our own commitment to the school by achieving 100% participation from the St. E community in the Roof Fund Drive. Think about what we could accomplish if every one of the 219 families at St. Elizabeth School participated at whatever level that was possible for each family.

We have our work cut out for us, but with your help, we can make it happen! You received a Roof Fund brochure and pledge card during the month of November.

It is not so much the amount on the returned pledge card as much as it is the pledge card itself. By sending in your pledge card — no matter what amount you pledge — you are sending us a tangible sign that tells us you believe in the mission of this school. It might be $250, $25 or even $2.50 – every gift is greatly appreciated. But what is so important — and so necessary — is to have the full participation of our parents, no matter what the financial level.

For your convenience, we now accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover Card via PayPal. Click the donate button in the right column of this page or visit the SaintsPride.com website at anytime and click the Donate button there.

Please prayerfully consider becoming a part of this very important project.

Thank you to the following families who have already made their donations or pledges, your generosity is greatly appreciated:  Anonymous Family, Belew Family, Benjamin Family, Burciaga Family, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Dooley Family, Gentry Family, Hale Family, Laborde Family, Lucas Family, Luke Family/AT&T, Phillips Family, Rose Family, Salters Family, Swayzer Family, Vrana Family, Walkley Family, West Family, Yaquinto Family

If would like more information on the Roof Fund Drive or another pledge card, please call Elizabeth Belew at (214) 331-5139 ext 24 or email .

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If you have been a donor in the past, we offer you many thanks for your generosity and we are counting on your continued support.  If you are new to the school or have not contributed in past drives, please consider becoming a part of this very worthwhile project.

Be sure to review the 2009 List of Companies with Matching Gift Programs that was included with your brochure and pledge card. Please look to see if your employer is on the list.  What a great way to DOUBLE your gift to St. Elizabeth! If your employer is listed, simply contact your human resources department to obtain a matching gift form, fill it out completely and send it to the school according to your employer’s guidelines.

Those of you looking for a little help on your 2009 taxes, keep in mind that every dollar you donate to the drive is 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We need to receive your donation before the end of the year for you to receive a Charitable Gift Acknowledgement letter for your 2009 taxes. Also, those of you needing additional tax deductions may want to consider a charitable donation of stock to St. Elizabeth School. If you transfer stock before December 31, you can claim the tax deduction on your tax return – of course, you should always check with your own tax advisor before making a gift of stock or securities. Please contact Elizabeth Belew at (214) 331-5139 Ext 24 or ebelew@saintspride.com if you are interested in making a gift of stock to the school.

Thank you to the following families who have already made their donations or pledges, your generosity is greatly appreciated: Belew Family, Hale Family, Walkley Family, and West Family.

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Your generosity in last year’s drive helped St. Elizabeth make a dent in the total we are raising to replace our aged roof! Our goal for this year’s drive is to finish what we started last year and raise the additional funds for our roof project.  We’ve received several bids for our roof replacement and they range from $278,000 to $360,800. Currently, we have more than $38,000 raised for this task and have one grant request to the Dallas Foundation pending and two more requests to other foundations in the works. Think about what we could accomplish if every one of the 219 families at St. Elizabeth School participated at whatever level that was possible for each family. Whether you are able to donate $25 or $2,500, every gift is greatly appreciated.  Everyone in the St. Elizabeth School Community benefits from your support and remember that every single tax deductible dollar you give goes directly to the school and the students.  Watch your mailboxes towards the middle of November for your pledge card and thank you for your continued support!

Grocery Store Fundraiser

Did you know that Tom Thumb donates a portion of your purchases to St. Elizabeth School? Tom Thumb has community programs to donate 1% of every dollar you spend at their store back to St. Elizabeth School.

But, they do not donate to St. Elizabeth unless you sign up for their program and designate St. Elizabeth as your beneficiary. Here’s how to designate St. Elizabeth’s:

St. Elizabeth’s number is #648. Turn in a completed application at your Tom Thumb store; they will give you a Reward Card, present that card to the cashier during your transaction. To change or verify the designated beneficiary of your current Reward Card, ask the cashier during your transaction.

The more people that designate St. Elizabeth as their beneficiary school the more dollars St. Elizabeth earns to help defray the costs of tuition.

Thank you for participating in this fundraiser.

Campbell Labels & General Mills

Don’t forget to send in your labels.  A box is in the front of the school for your children to drop off any labels.  Also a flyer will be sent out with all the labels that we can collect.

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Boosterthon Fun Run
St. Elizabeth School’s Boosterthon Fun Run was a huge success. The projected fundraising goal of $15,000.00 was exceeded, as over $20,000.00 will be our profit if we are able to collect 100% of the funds pledged. Parents, please make every effort to contact your donors and have them send their contributions as soon as possible. The Fun Run profits will go toward instructional enhancements such as: New Spelling books for all students, classroom supplies, new text books, consumables, online subscriptions for Accelerated Reader and MathScore, Handwriting Without Tears for Kinder through 5th Grade, and Online Staff Development Courses.

Many thanks to everyone who made this event such an enormous success — our wonderful students, parents, teachers and staff!

Magazine Drive News
The annual St Elizabeth QSP Magazine Drive is being held in a passive way this year due to the tremendous success of the Boosterthon fund raiser. You can help raise funds for the school by calling QSP Customer service 1-800-678-2673 or by logging on to QSP.com, and input St. Elizabeth’s account number 710333281 and shop away! St. E will earn up to 50% of the purchase price for anything you order. You may buy new magazines, renew current subscriptions, purchase music, books or gifts.

We are grateful for the immeasurable support of the parents and other family members to our school and look forward to another great year!

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