LEAP bridges the gap where state funding falls short to give our children art, music, garden, Spanish, instructional aides, assemblies, field trips and more! 

What is Pledge Week? Parent pledge is the single most important part of our annual fundraising. To kick-start the year, we are asking that every family start pledging today to support all kids at Lagunitas. Currently, only 25% of families are pledging. Our goal is 80% – meaning we need 60 new families to begin pledging this week! 

How Much Should I Pledge? Truth is, any amount helps! This year, we are aiming for a high level of participation to support our shared value of community. We have suggested pledge levels between $40 per month per child to $100 per month per child. Or, give any amount you are able. Discover the Pledge page on leap4eduction.org and learn more.  

Join us for coffee and pastries this Wednesday, 9/27, 8-9am on the upper campus to ask questions, get help with creating your Donorbox account, or just to say hi! 

Each family that pledges any amount will get an awesome car magnet!

Pledge today!

A LEAP Glossary:

LEAP – a 501(c)3 organization which raises money for the three parent groups in the Lagunitas School District. LEAP is made up entirely of volunteers who are current parents of district kids.

Pledge – a recurring donation in any amount usually from a parent or grandparent. Often this is monthly, but some choose to donate annually. 

Employer Matching – Many employers will match their employees donations to charities.  Contact LEAP or your HR department for details on how to sign up.

Program – Our district has three schools; Middle School, Montessori and Open Classroom. Oftentimes we refer to these schools as ‘programs’, for example, the Open Classroom program or the Montessori program.

Parent Group (PTO or PTA) – Each of our 3 programs has it’s own parent group where decisions are made for the children in that program. This is where parents decide how to spend money in their program.

 

 

 

Scrip – Good Earth and United markets generously donate to LEAP by way of ‘scrip cards’. When you show the cashier your scrip card at the market, they will scan the card and the store will donate 3% of your purchase to LEAP.  

Sponsors (Sponsorship) –  Sponsors are local businesses and generous individuals who donate to LEAP to support our district’s children. These donations range from $350 up to $10,000!

Give Back Night – Local restaurants will host a ‘Give Back Night’ where for one evening a percentage of total sales will be donated to LEAP. We aim to have one Give Back Night a month

Valley Visions – This is an annual fundraising event geared towards adults (alcohol is served and its a night time event). In the past it has taken the form of catered dinners, dancing to a DJ, or live music performances. 

The Jamboree – An annual family friendly fundraiser with crafts, live music, face painting, a bazaar, games, entertainment and more. 

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