“ Programs including the Technology Lab are made possible through support from SPARK. “
“We’re very grateful for ALL the things SPARK does to protect many core programs which would otherwise be eliminated due to budget cuts. By supporting SPARK, we’re supporting these programs.”
Larkspur School District Parent
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3rd Annual Spark Golf Tournament! On Friday, October 8th, Join us for a great day of golf and fun at the Stonetree Golf Course to support SPARK! This golf tournament is an important fundraiser that bridges the gap between public funding and a quality education which includes small class sizes, teacher aid salaries, and programs like music, art, physical education and technology. Grab a friend and dust off your clubs and join us for a FUN day to support our schools!
KINDERGARTEN CUPCAKE SOCIAL
August 22, 2010 1-3 p.m. at the Neil Cummins Playground
Join us for the Kindergarten Social!
SPARK – The Larkspur School Foundation - invites you to join fellow incoming Neil Cummins kindergartener families at the Kindergarten Cupcake Social.
Meet families your children will be in class with while munching on homemade cupcakes and sipping refreshing lemonade. Stay and enjoy the jumpees, face painting, live music and more! It's sure to be an afternoon of fun in the sun.
eScrip Dining for Dollars Contest—Our Schools Can Win $2,500! Did you know you can dine in a local eatery and raise money for our Schools? Let’s win $2,500 Grand Prize by visiting qualified restaurants through February and March.* Here’s how: Register your credit or debit cards with eScrip Dining rewards and go to restaurants like Ciao Bella Gelato, Round Table Pizza, Tub-Tim Thai and more (including restaurants in San Francisco!). To register and view the full list of participating restaurants click HERE. Please contact Tracey Schuyler and Elein Phipps with questions -- escrip@sparkschools.org
Remember to support the businesses that support our schools:
SHOP SPARK
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What is SPARK?
SPARK - Larkspur Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization staffed by parent volunteers. It is dedicated to raising private funds each year from you, your neighbors and local businesses you frequent to supplement the financial needs of Neil Cummins and Hall Middle Schools.
SPARK was founded by concerned parents in 1980 following the passage of Proposition 13 which cut deeply into local school funding. Over the past 29 years our schools have weathered numerous state budget crises. Government funding has been unreliable and inadequate to support all the elements of a well-rounded education for our children. California, in particular, is below the national average in expenditure per student.
SPARK can’t solve the frustrating lack of government funds for our schools, but we can make a difference in bridging the funding gap. With your help and the help of our business community, we can pay for the added teachers and programs that make our schools exceptional!