Fundraising
MOD Pizza Fundraiser on Tuesday 12/17
Bring this flyer to MOD Pizza at Serramonte Center or order online through the MOD app or online at modpizza.com and use the fundraiser code MODGIVES25, and MOD will donate 25% of your bill to support Ponderosa PTA!
Ponderosa PTA's No-Fuss Fundraiser Success!
THANK YOU! The Ponderosa Panther Community has raised proceeds of over $15,700 in the No-Fuss Fundraiser, the only fundraiser where 100% of the funds raised will go straight to the PTA to benefit your student here at Ponderosa Elementary. This will be in lieu of our annual fall fundraiser—No more selling junk and delivering goods. 100% of your our donation will support great causes this school year for the student you support at Ponderosa Elementary:
Ponderosa Art With Students (P.A.W.S.)
Field Trip Transportation
Soul Shoppe
Events like Ponderosa Carnival, Red & Gold Ball, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Popsicle Party, etc
Book Fair
Renaissance Learning—Accelerated Reader Program (Millionaire Reader!)
Teacher Educational Stipends to cover out of pocket teacher costs
Teacher & Staff Hospitality for Teacher Appreciation Week, Parent-Teacher Conference Week, etc.
Walk Through the American Revolution
School Assemblies
And many more!
Ponderosa Tote Bag and Luggage Tags!
Purchase your laminated Ponderosa tote bag for just $10 each! This 12" W x 12" H x 8" D tote bag is made of a combination of durable 80 GSM on the sides, bottom and front with 110 GSM non-woven laminated polypropylene for the back and huge front pocket. It features 21-inch handles, poly bottom insert, and a wide 8-inch gusset for carrying groceries and household supplies. Buy 5 tote bags, and get a Ponderosa luggage tag for FREE!
Personalize with a Ponderosa luggage tag for just an additional $3! Get one FREE if you buy 5 tote bags!
Why do we do so much fundraising?
The Ponderosa PTA is able to pay for a number of academic and social-emotional enrichment activities and programs for our students. Below is a list of activities that we have been able to pay for with the proceeds from the various fundraisers and straight donations.
- School Assemblies—Walk Through the American Revolution
- Buses for fields trips
- Soul Shoppe
- Accelerated Reader Program (Millionaire Reader!)
- Teacher Educational Stipends to cover out-of-pocket teacher costs
- Ponderosa Art With Students (P.A.W.S.)
- And many more!
Here are some easy ways to donate to the school that won't cost you anything!
Help Ponderosa earn some easy money just by collecting Box Tops you find on everyday items!! Ask friends and family to help save their labels for us, as well. Collection canisters are located in the office or have your student bring them to class. Any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Click below to learn how you can easily do this electronically as well via the Box Top for Education app.
Straight Donation
Consider making a straight donation and then you won't feel obligated to participate in the other fundraisers. Many employer's will offer to MATCH a donation to a non-profit. We are a 501(c)3 organization and can provide a letter to confirm a donation if your employer will match. You can drop a check in the office payable to Ponderosa Elementary PTA or donate via our Membership link on Totem or through our PayPal (paypal.me/ponderosaptassf). Search us by our email address: ponderosaptassf (at) gmail.com.