How We Fundraise
For the 2019-2020 school year, Westland Elementary PTA can host one main fundraiser. Last year, we asked for direct donations, which was popular among Westland families (you can see the 2019 fundraiser survey results here). However, with direct donations, we raised about half of what we had raised in the previous three years selling chocolate bars. So, this year we are giving parents the option of selling chocolate bars and/or providing a direct donation to the PTA. Both options will earn prizes for your child. Direct donations may be eligible for company matching programs. The Westland Elementary PTA needs to raise approximately $30 per student per school year to support our budget. Many families cannot afford to donate this amount, and we understand that. If you can afford more, additional donations and support would be greatly appreciated. We love our amazing and supportive Westland community!
What the Funds Support
PTA-sponsored activities and events at Westland are funded by the annual fundraiser and the spirit nights at local restaurants (shown below). Every dollar raised, other than minimal administrative costs, is spent for Westland students, teachers, and staff.
Westland Elementary PTA 2019-2020 Planned Expenses |
35% - Community Involvement / Parent, Staff, and Teacher Support Book Fair, Bulletin Board, Holiday Boutique, Juice with Seuss, Room-Parent Appreciation, Spirit Activities and Business Partnerships, Staff Meals, Teacher Appreciation, Veterans' Day Parade28% - Student Development / Science, Culture, and the Arts Choir, Field Trips, Great Artist Program, Reading Incentives, Stem Night8% - Health and Safety Family Night, Field Day, Kindness Week, Maturation Program, Red Ribbon Week, Safety Week 21% - Fundraiser and Box Top Prizes 8% - Administrative |
Spirit Nights at Local Restaurants for 2019-2020
2nd Wednesday of the Month:
- 9 Oct 2019: SpudToddos
- 4-7 Nov 2019: Pizza Pie Cafe
- 11 Dec 2019: Chick-Fil-A
- 17 Feb 2020: Panda Express
- 11-12 Mar 2020: Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Yogurt
- 15 Apr 2020: Chick-Fil-A
Other Opportunities to Donate to the PTA
Did you know that you can benefit Westland at no additional cost to you? We are registered with these companies to receive funds from them in appreciation of your business. Use these ways to support Westland Elementary PTA every day!
Non-PTA Fundraisers at Westland Elementary School
- The Candy-gram Valentine donations support the School Community Council (SCC).
- The Kids Heart Challenge donations support the American Heart Association.
- Several Westland teachers have projects on DonorsChoose.org.
Contact the PTA
- We are lucky to have an engaged, caring PTA at Westland. We would love for you to join us. Please email us at pta.westland@gmail.com if you’d like to get involved.
- Please like the Westland Elementary PTA Facebook Page to get the latest announcements about Westland and the Westland PTA.