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 How does the Annual Fund work?
What initiatives will the PTA budget support this year?
Why is high participation important to the Annual Fund?
How do I give?
What are the different donation levels?
When do I give?
How do matching gifts work?
How do I give securities/stock?
What is the status of the WT Jackson Foundation?
Who do I contact if I still have questions about the Annual Fund?
How does the Annual Fund work?
Every fall, the Jackson PTA kicks off the Annual Fund campaign. Money raised will be used to cover shortfalls in funding from Atlanta Public Schools and to cover the exceptional programs and ongoing improvements that you have come to expect at Jackson. Parents, teachers, corporate sponsors and friends of the school are asked via solicitation letters and presentations at school events to make a gift to Jackson.
What initiatives will the PTA budget support this year?
Besides supporting music, drama and the media centers via the Annual Fund, the Jackson PTA will invest in numerous initiatives, including:
- Supplemental staff as needed
- Instructional materials/curriculum enhancements
- Technology support and upgrades
- Building and Grounds upgrades and maintenance at both campuses
- Ongoing staff development
Why is high participation important to the Annual Fund?
Full participation by parents and faculty demonstrates solidarity within the Jackson community. It also indicates to corporations, foundations and major donors that those who are most connected to Jackson are committed to the school and involved in its future well-being.
How do I give?
Easiest option this year - it's easy and paperless! To donate online click here.
To download the donation form and donate by check or written credit card information click here. Your check and form can be returned in one of three ways:
- Mailed to Warren T. Jackson, 1325 Mt. Paran Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
- Delivered to the front desk of either campus
- Brought to Celebration of Learning, Curriculum Night, New Parent Coffee or Primary BBQ
What are the different donation levels?
- Platinum - $2500 and over: Two tickets to the fantastic Patron party, one entry into special prize drawings for: an Apple iPad 2 and one reserved parking space at Jackson special events, sponsor recognition at Jackson events/publications, plus all items described below
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- Gold - $1000 - $2499: Two tickets to the fantastic Patron party, plus all items described below
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- Silver - $500 - $999: One entry into special prize drawings for: an Apple iPad 2 and one reserved parking space and Jackson special events, plus all items described below
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- Blue - $250 - $499: Heavy , monogrammed travel tote bag with the Jackson logo, plus all items described below
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- A PTA Member level donor ($25-$249) will receive the 2010-2011 school directory and a Jackson car sticker to display with pride.
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When do I give?
Jackson needs your support every year. The Annual Fund committee will be available to answer your questions and collect forms and checks at the following school events:
- Celebration of Learning at both campuses, August 5, 2011
- PTA General Meeting and Curriculum Night at Main campus, August 23, 2011
- New Parent Coffee at Primary campus, August 8, 2011
- Primary BBQ, September 8, 2011
How do matching gifts work?
If you or your spouse's employer matches gifts to educational institutions, your donation could be doubled or even tripled! Contact your Human Resources department for it's policy on matching gifts
How do I give securities/stock?
Please contact Dana Ugwonali the Annual Fund committee at danaobi@bellsouth.net to facilitate this process. Donors of securities are eligible for special tax advantages.
What is the status of the WT Jackson Foundation?
The WT Jackson Foundation raised over $50,000 from Jackson parents in 2008-2009. All of the proceeds went towards purchasing interactive white boards (Promethean boards) in every classroom to provide our students with a fantastic technological tool for enhanced learning over many years.For tax purposes, the Foundation will receive all money from fund-raising efforts, which will then be used to fund the PTA operating budget. There will be no impact on any of the events, improvements or supplementation that our parent body expects from the PTA.
Who do I contact if I still have questions about the Annual Fund?
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