Fundraising

Fundraising is an important component of the operating budget at St. Matthias Transfiguration School.  Each family is required to raise a minimum of $500 during the year. Families have the option to add this to the tuition for 10 monthly payments or have the amount credited throughout the year with the balance being billed in May.

GlobalFest, Bowl-a-thon, Scrip and the Christmas Tree Sale are the main school fundraisers.  Friends of the Grape is a combined Parish and School fundraiser.

Friends of the Grape, GlobalFest, Bowl-a-thon, SCRIP and the Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale participation will apply toward the mandatory fundraising amount.  Cash donations are also applicable.

Below is a brief description of each event and the percentage/amount of each which will be applied toward fundraising:

Friends of the Grape - A combined Parish and School event that celebrates the community through wine and food tastings, a silent auction, a live auction, and entertainment.  Families are asked to sell raffle tickets and donate items to the auctions.  50% of raffle tickets sold apply to mandatory fundraising.

GlobalFest - Our students celebrate diverse countries they have studied throughout the year in this family festival.  Classrooms are decorated to represent a different country. There is food, music, a raffle and a silent auction. Each family is asked to sell raffle tickets and help with the event by volunteering, donating items or taking a sponsorship. 100% of raffle tickets sold and sponsorship goes toward mandatory fundraising

Bowl-a-thon - Student teams compete for prizes in bowling, an academic quiz and sponsorship.  Each family is asked to contribute a minimum of $100 in sponsorship. 100% pledges collected.

SCRIP - Participating retailers sell gift certificates to the school at a discount. Families buy the gift certificates for full face value and redeem them for full face value.  The school receives a percentage of each purchase. The money raised accrues over the year.  Scrip orders may be placed at www.shopwithscrip.com, enrollment code 4BBA62298743, or by filling out the order form and returning it with payment to the school. 

Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale - Live Christmas trees and wreaths are sold from our school playground for bargain prices. $10 each purchase may be applied toward mandatory fundraising.  Receipt from purchase must be presented to the office to receive credit.

Cash Donations - 100% Donated

Other school fundraisers benefit PILLARS and the Sports Program. These include the Pancake Breakfasts, Market Days, Hot Dog Days and Mustang Madness.

Below are descriptions of these events:

Market Day - Our school's fundraising food co-op.  We hold one sale each month where customers can come to pick up their orders of frozen meat, seafood and other items distributed through Market Day. You can order Market Day using the Market Day Monthly Sheets found in the Church, Rectory or School office.  You can also order online at www.marketday.com. 

Pancake Breakfasts - Volunteers serve pancake breakfasts on select Sundays in the gym for a moderate price. Proceeds benefit PILLARS and help support school events including field trips.

Hot Dog Days - Students may purchase a hot dog lunch one day per month for a low price. Proceeds benefit PILLARS and help support school events including field trips.

Mustang Madness - A basketball event where Mustang teams compete against each other and alumni. There is also a hot shot competition. Proceeds go to the Sports Program.

Your support is vital to the success of each of these programs. If you have any questions, please contact the school.