Make your opinion heard

Maybe you've heard ... the PTA is facing a pretty big decision about the Fall Fundraiser.
Traditionally, we've run a product sale - wrapping paper for several years and, through a new vendor this year, we also offered jewelry and cookie dough. The sale this year generated $11,885, roughly half of the PTA's projected revenue of $21,540.
But the volunteers who have organized the sale are stepping down, leading the PTA's Executive Committee to ask whether members like the sale or would prefer to make a change.
That is, of course, where you come in.
The PTA has created a short (short!) survey to gather your thoughts on the fundraisers we've had in the past and to learn what you think of a couple other options.
One idea is for the PTA to organize a fun run. Similar to the Jump Rope for Heart program, students would ask for pledges and all students would participate by running or walking during the school day.
A second idea is to ask parents to make an optional donation to the PTA in lieu of a sale or pledge program.
Ideally, we'd like the fundraiser - whatever form it takes - to continue to generate the revenue of past fall fundraisers. The income allows the PTA to offer programs for our students - things like After-School Enrichment classes, Brainiacs, assemblies, family nights and more - and to help our teachers support our children.
It's a lot to think about. If you'd like a little more detail, check out this past post from President Barb Peterson.
Then please take a few moments between now and Tuesday, April 12, to let us know what you think by taking the survey.