Fundraising
Fundraising has made Prairie the school it is today. Aside from the necessity of fundraising, it’s become an engaging way to participate in the Prairie Elementary experience. Fundraising events are a fun way for your student to get involved and for you to meet other parents.
PTA Operating Budget
The PTA operating budget funds basic operating needs, such as this website, and our community building and outreach events and our engagement events. These events include Art in the Garden, the Carnival, STEAM night, the Ice Cream Social, Kindergarten Kickoff, Special Guest Day, Coffee and Kleenex, Field Day, and Staff and Teacher Appreciation efforts.
These fundraising activities help support the PTA operating budget:
- Book Fair (Fall and Spring)
- Read-A-Thon
- Spirit Dining Nights
- School Supply Sales
Prairie Experience Fund
The Prairie Experience Fund provides the funds for student activities that provide enrichment and promote student growth. These activities include Chess Club, Lego League, Lego League Jr. Junior Master Gardeners, Mathletics, Reflections, The Variety Show, 6th Grade Leadership, grade level experiences such as field trips, Reach out and Dance (ROAD), Village People, and our garden and pond.
These fundraising activities help support the Prairie Experience Fund:
- Prairie Fun Run and Pancake Breakfast
- March Radness
- Skating Parties
