Fundraising

What does the PTA fundraising money support?

  • PTA membership directory
  • Agendas: Used by 3rd-5th Graders
  • After-school Programs: Chess, Etiquette, Spanish, French, Science, Drama, Art, Book and Environmental Clubs.
  • Multi-Cultural: Special cultural performances
  • Teacher Grants for classroom supplies needed
  • Family to Family: Camp scholarships for 5th graders
  • Visiting Book Authors
  • Visiting Storyteller
  • Classics Art Night
  • Reflections: supplies for district cultural/fine arts contest
  • Safety: Drug-free week, safety promotions
  • Beautification: Fall/Spring flower planting/outside benches/butterfly garden
  • Painted wall murals
  • Hallway Bulletin Board
  • Field day: refreshments
  • Parties: Winter, Valentine’s and Spring
  • Party Crafts/ Favors: Winter and Spring
  • Birthday Club for students
  • Teacher of the Year banquet
  • Lifetime PTA membership banquet
  • Parent Education
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation: spring appreciation week
  • Parent Special Events: Welcome Coffee, etc.
  • Family Fun Events: Pastries for Parents
  • Hospitality: refreshments for PTA meetings and students
  • Recess Equipment for kids and storage units
  • Volunteer Appreciation: supplies
  • Welcome Mats/banners

Your support is greatly appreciated by the students, parents and staff of Andrews Elementary!

Look for more details in your weekly “Eagle’s Eye Weekly” (formerly known as YO).

Scholastic Book Fair

This event will be held in the fall and will allow the students, parents and faculty to purchase the most updated educational materials for the home and classrooms. PTA will receive a percentage of the sales in cash to support programs. (proposed fundraiser)

Original Art

This is a mid-year fundraiser to help encourage the “Arts” within Andrews Elementary. Your child’s artwork will be duplicated on bags, note cards, magnets, night-lights and much more. Families will be able to purchase and receive items before the winter break in December. (proposed fundraiser)

“Eagle Excellence”—Andrews PTA Write-A-Check Campaign

The 2006 Write-A-Check Campaign is rocketing forward! If you missed the deadline, the Andrews PTA will gladly accept donations at any time. If you lost your envelope, additional envelopes can be found in the plexiglass cubbies in the front office. Don’t forget to check out the “Rocket” to give you the most up-to-date information on the money raised to support your school and also make your shopping dollars count for our kids with the programs noted below…

Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program

Link your Tom Thumb Reward card to Andrews and the PTA receives funding. Our school ID is 10146. If you already have a Savings Card, you can stop by Customer Service at Tom Thumb to have it linked. If you do not have Tom Thumb Reward Card, an application with our number is available in the front office or you can request one from .

Kroger Share Card

For Andrews PTA to earn $, you will need to obtain a bar code sticker which you should attach to your Kroger Plus Shopper’s card. Please be sure to have the cashier scan both bar codes when you check out to ensure the school benefits from your purchases. Show the Share Card at time of purchase. To get your Share Card bar code contact .

Albertsons

The Albertsons Community Partners program is another great way to make your $hopping dollars count. If you already have an Albertsons card, you can stop by Customer Service to have it linked. Our Community Partners ID is 49001000110. If you do not have an Albertsons Card, an application with our number is available in the front office or you can request one from .

General Mills Box Tops for Education

Clip the Box Tops for Education Labels from participating products. We receive 10 cents for each Box Top clipped. Find out more about Box Tops for Education, including a list of participating products.

Boston’s

Join us for “Family Days” at Boston’s on Hwy 121 during the school year on specified dates. Please watch the marquee, Eagle’s Eye Weekly or view the website calendar for specific dates. Boston’s is located at 6800 State Highway 121 in McKinney (214)585-0900.

Chick-Fil-A

Eat at the Chick-Fil-A on the NE corner of Coit and Spring Creek Parkway on specified dates and a percentage of purchases are donated to Andrews PTA! The address is 6240 Coit Road in Plano. (972)769-8147