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Fall Fund Drive

Dear V. L. Murray Families,
 
While we welcome donations any time, each year the PTO hosts the Fall Fund Drive as an essential element in providing our school with instructional items, events, activities and school enhancements.  Nearly 2/3 of our yearly budget comes from the money collected during the Fund Drive. 

 ​Goals vary year-to-year, but on average our goal is to raise $20-$25,000 years each year to fund resources and activities that enrich our school community. The goal for 2018 is $20,000. With 266 students this year, that is about $75 per child. 
​What does the PTO pay for with these funds?
  • Faculty/Staff Stipends and Special Grant Requests -  provides almost $11,000 to our wonderful staff
    • Scholastic Newsletters
    • RAZ Kids
    • New equipment for school Nurse
  • Arts and Cultural Enrichment Programs – helps supplement academics and expose children to a broader aspect of the world than just what is inside the classroom.
    • Performances by the Richmond Ballet and UVA’s a Capella groups
    • Author visits in conjunction with Festival of the Book
    • Visits from Theater Groups
  • Technology upgrades and replacement
    • Helps ensure teachers are using their time teaching, not ensuring equipment is working properly.
  • Field Trips for All
    • Through the Betty Fund; the PTO helps ensure Field Trips and other important experiences are accessible to all
  • Events such as Flick on the Field, Bingo Night, Field Day, the Fun Run and the Talent Show
  • plus much more!
 
We encourage you to spend some time reviewing this site and talking with other Murray families and staff to learn about all that we do. If there is something you’d like to see Murray offer, we are always looking for ways to improve and add value!
 
 
The PTO is not asking you to buy or sell any products, but to consider giving a tax deductible donation to support your PTO’s efforts.   Also, remember to take advantage of your employer’s matching gift programs to maximize your contribution.    
 
Every donation is appreciated and no donation is too small!   This is our largest fundraiser of the year.   The success of the Fund Drive is essential.  Our goal is to have the entire V.L. Murray community involved.    Please join us in reaching 100% community participation and in continuing to make V.L. Murray a great place to grow!
 
 Sincerely,
Lindley Stakem
 
PTO President 2018-19
lindleyhs@gmail.com