LEAP, the parent fundraising group (501(c)3 nonprofit), supports the Lagunitas Community School mission by funding enrichment, promoting school pride and creating community connections through school-wide fundraising.

WHAT YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO LEAP COVERS

State funding falls short in critical areas of learning and LEAP bridges this gap. Funds raised directly from our parent community ensures our kids have the following curriculum:

•Our innovative art program

•Our music program

•Our garden program

•Our Spanish program

•Additional Middle School electives

•New in 2024-2025, LEAP is contributing to field trips for TK-8th to ease the burden of frequent field trip donation requests – See further information on our Field Trips page.

Parent Pledge is our most important and sustaining revenue. Without the commitment of parents’ donations to LEAP, the incredible programs and field trips listed above would not exist at our school. Please keep this enrichment available by pledging $85/month or $1000/year per child. Set up your pledge easily at our Parent Pledge donation page.

Valley Visions 2024

Thank you to all who attended! We hope you had a wonderful time and know that your support is priceless for the kids in the Lagunitas Community School!

See you next year for Valley Visions 2025!

A LEAP Glossary

LEAP – a 501(c)3 organization which raises money for both the elementary and middle school of 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. For the 2024-2025 school year, LEAP needs to raise $1000 per child!

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

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

Valley Fest – An annual spring time, family friendly fundraiser with crafts, live music, face painting, a bazaar, games, entertainment and more.