Dear Chaparral Families,
We are so excited for the 2026-27 school year! Our annual Donor Drive is Chaparral’s single most important fundraiser of the year, historically bringing in more than 75% of our operating budget. This year, Chaparral’s PFC has an annual budget of over $400,000, and a goal of raising at least $250,000 through the Donor Drive. With State and local government cuts to school funding, our Donor Drive is essential. With these contributions, we are able to fund the programs and resources our children need which sets our school and district apart!
Donor Drive funds are primarily used to pay the salaries of our specialists, instructional aides, and campus supervisors, which make up a majority of our expenses. For example, Chaparral opened a new MakerSpace facility, fully funded by PFC contributions, and staffed by our MakerSpace specialist, Mr. B. Our PE program is led by Coach Rob, another position funded entirely through Donor Drive. Our total spend for specialists, campus supervisors, and instructional aides, is more than $300,000.
The Donor Drive is crucial to our ability to fund our budget for this year. Your PFC is dedicated to ensuring that your funds are used in the most prudent and effective way to enrich our students’ lives. Donor Drive funds will be used for:
- Special assemblies on campus
- Salaries and supplies for Chaparral’s physical education program
- Salaries and supplies for Chaparral’s MakerSpace, a STEAM place for all Chaparral students to collaborate, design, and create.
- Library resources, including books for the library
- Teacher expense allotments to spend on classroom supplies and projects
- Online resources, educational software, print publications (Freckle, Scholastic News, etc)
- Salaries of campus supervisors to ensure the safety of children during non-class hours
- Salaries of instructional assistants who assist teachers in the classroom
- School site improvements and safety measures
- Field Trips
- Community Events, such as Welcome Events, Family Dance, Variety Show, 5th Grade Promotion, Staff Appreciation Week, Wellness Week, Trunk or Treat
Our donor levels with corresponding benefits are listed below. *Please note: The amounts are per student (for example, for a family with two students, Blue Level is $550 x 2 = $1100). All donors, regardless of the amount donated, will receive a car magnet! Your donations, in any amount, are critical!
*Please note that, in order for your donation to count toward class participation, a minimum contribution of $75 per student is required.
All cash donations are to be given to either donor drive chairs or PFC presidents by the donor.
| LEVEL | AMOUNT | BENEFITS |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | $550 | Car Magnet, **Chaparral Cub Corner Recognition, and Chaparral Vinyl Water Bottle Sticker, which will only be provided to Blue Level Donors |
| White | $750 | Blue Level + Child’s Name on the Marquee at School for their birthday or half birthday |
| Yellow | $1000 | White Level + Child’s name on the wall of Cooper’s Corner (Chaparral Giving Tree) |
| Gold | $1500 | Yellow Level + 2 VIP Variety Show Tickets + 2 VIP 5th Grade Promotion Seats (5th Grade Promotion Seats for 5th Grade Students ONLY) |
| Platinum | $3000 | Gold Level + Pizza Lunch with the Principal and Reserved Parking at Open House |
| Palladium | $5000 | Platinum Level + Parking Spot at Chaparral 2026-27(ONLY TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE! ACT FAST!) – Please contact donor drive chairs directly to confirm availability and secure payment |
**Only the Blue Level and above will receive recognition in the Cub Corner. All other donations will be recognized on ParentSquare for the duration of the donor drive.
Payments can be made via Parent Square, or please contact us to pay by check.
Please remember that many employers have matching funds programs and will match your donation with an equal donation, which doubles the size of your gift at no cost to you. Please ask your employer if they have such a program, and we will complete all necessary paperwork. Also, all donations are tax deductible.
Does your child have grandparents or family who want to make your child’s school days better? Share this post and invite them to give a tax deductible gift in support of your child’s education.
We appreciate your support in helping our children continue to prosper at Chaparral!
Andrea Feuerstein & Allison Leff, VPs Donor Drive (chaparraldonordrive@gmail.com)
