Dear Carder Parent:

We’re pleased to share some exciting news about a new fundraising program for our school.  It’s called “scrip”, and it’s the fundraising program that works while you shop.

Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money” – in other words, scrip is gift cards from national and local retailers.  They’re the same gift cards that you buy at the store.  Many popular retailers participate in our scrip program including JCPenney, Sears, Gap, Claire’s, Kohl’s, Sam’s Club, Mobil, Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster and many, many others. 

You’re probably asking yourself how these stores help us raise money.  It’s simple -- scrip participating retailers agree to sell gift cards to our organization at a discount.  Member families like yours buy the cards for full face value, they redeem them for full face value, and our school keeps the difference as revenue.  And scrip is exciting, because everybody wins:

·         The retailer gets cash up front and repeat business…

·         You get a powerful fundraising alternative that involves no selling…

·         Our school gets a regular source of revenue.

The beauty of scrip is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn money for our school without spending a single additional penny.  Just spend your regular shopping dollars with scrip at the stores that participate in the scrip program!  And scrip can be used for just about any household purchase including food, clothing, entertainment, gasoline and even dining out.

Are you ready to help our school?  Read over the What is Scrip and How can I Participate flyer.  Join us in making Carder school a fun and educational place to be by supporting the Carter PTA funded programs.

The Carder PTA scrip program promises to be a simple and effective program.  Don’t look at it as just another fundraiser, but as a convenience for having a prepaid card to purchase groceries, gas and more. We hope you’ll give it a try. Thanks for your support in helping Carder PTA provide great activities for our children.

Sincerely,

Jane Trice

Scrip program spokesperson

jmtrice@stny.rr.com