“ 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
Headlines & Features
5th ANNUAL GIANTS NIGHT Join SPARK when the San Francisco Giants take on the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, June 2nd at AT&T Park. Tickets are $18 each for View Level reserved seats and $8 of each ticket goes to SPARK! Deadline to pre-purchase tickets is May 28th. Download Ticket Form. You may also purchase tickets at the “Hollywood” Auction and bid on prizes including a Field Visit, a Scorekeeper or “Play Ball Kid”. Email cmamalew@aol.com with questions.
Paradise Pancake Breakfast -Come celebrate Paradise's 9th anniversary Pancake Breakfast Saturday, May 29th At Paradise Foods in Corte Madera Adults - $8 • Ages 4-12 - $4 • Ages 3 and under - FREE Breakfast 8am - 11am • Fun Activities 10 am - 3 pm • Pancake Breakfast • Hot Dogs, Burgers • Contests for the kids • Paradise BBQ • Other Fun Activities! All Proceeds benefit Spark and Reed Schools foundation. For more information download the flyer.
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!
To register, click here
NEED A BREAK FROM THE KITCHEN? HEAD TO MAX’S THIS WEEK! Too tired to cook after work? Maybe you’re just looking for a bite to eat after your kid’s baseball game. Stop by Max’s in Corte Madera during the week of May 17th for “School Days”. Give yourself a break and help the schools at the same time! 15% of the tab will be donated to SPARK.
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:
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Family Giving
The SPARK Family Giving campaign kicks off in the fall and is the Foundation’s primary source of funding. This money goes straight to the programs that are so vital to our children at our two District schools: Neil Cummins and Hall. Since these programs would not exist without your donations, we count on every parent to make a contribution to our Family Giving Campaign. Your donations are 100% tax deductible and many companies have matching grant programs available to employees to extend your overall donation.
DONOR LEVELS
—Lightning Bolt — $15,000 or more
—Powerhouse — $10,000 or more
—Conductor —$5,000 or more
—Generator—$2,500 or more
—Super Charger—$700+ per child in the district
—Charger—$700 per child in the district
—Catalyst—up to $699
—Young SPARKlers—a donation of any amount
Corporate Matching
Increase the value of your gift by asking you employer to match your donation to SPARK! Please check with your employer to find out if they will participate.
Stock Donations
Benefits include potential capital gains tax avoidance and additional tax deductions. To find out more, click here
Kindergarten Matching
For every kindergarten family that makes a “Full Share” contribution per child (or more) to the Annual Giving Campaign, David Gilmour and Paradise Foods will contribute an additional $325 to the SPARK - Larkspur Schools Foundation!
Trade Up with E&O Trading Company
The E & O Trading Company has generously signed on with SPARK as a School Sponsor. In addition to giving the Foundation a cash donation the also agreed to work with us on our Family Giving Campaign. They have offered to donate $25 E & O gift cards to any family who "trades up" in their spending level.