Annual Fundraising Events

• Bulldog Jog- Fall 2012 Fundraiser:  The Bulldog Jog is Birch’s fall fundraising event.  Donations will buy library books, computer equipment and software and classroom resource materials. Help our school and encourage fitness! Parents are welcome to help cheer and support our students and teachers during the Bulldog Jog.  This event is typically held in September. Students will complete a one-mile course (grades 1-5) or a 100-yard course (grades PreK & K).  Our goal is safety, fitness and fun while raising funds for our school!  For up-to-date information, click on the "Events Page".   Last year we raised over $11,000 and had a blast. The 2012 Bulldog Jog is scheduled for Friday, September 28.
  
 

• Scholastic Book Fair:  Its the annual Birch Fall Book Fair offering specially priced books and educational products, including new releases, award-winning titles, childrens classics, interactive software, adult books, and current bestsellers.  In order to make this event a success, we need your help! The book fair is scheduled for October 16, 17, & 18th. 

• Are You Smarter Than A Birch Bulldog- Spring 2013 Fundraiser:  Birch’s spring fundraising event is a fun game of academic trivia.  Our goal is to promote partnership, academic excellence, and collaborative work while raising funds for our school! The fundraiser has two components: an individual learning and a school-climate/community event. This event is scheduled for March 1st.
  

Birch Family Dinner Nights 2012-2013

Hungry? We all need to eat, so why not bring out the family for a fun evening dinner event and help raise money for Birch Elementary while you eat? These are easy, voluntary fundraisers that we hope will be lots of fun for family and friends. All you need to do is come eat, (and invite friends and neighbors too!) local restaurants do the rest by donating a portion of their proceeds for the night. Look for more restaurants and dinner night details throughout the school year.  The 2011-2012 school year family dinner nights raised $4,220.29!

August 23 5:00 – 8:00		Chick-Fil-A - Flatirons		20% back to Birch Dine in, pick up	$171.27
September 20 AND September 21 All Day for 2 Days		California Pizza Kitchen In Flatirons Mall, Broomfield		20% back to Birch Dine in, pick up, catering	$377.44
October 17 5:00 – 8:00		McDonald’s 1250 East First Ave (on 120th), Broomfield		20% back to Birch Dine in, pick up	$468.40
November 14  AND November 15 5:00 – 8:00		Original Pizza 1300 W. Midway Blvd, Broomfield		12% back to Birch Dine in, pick up	$200.00
December 3* new date 5:00 – 8:00		Quaker Steak & Lube- Dine-in Only Rt. 36 & Church Ranch Blvd, Westminster (bring flyer below)		10% back to Birch Dine in ONLY   KIDS EAT FREE!!!	$126.00
January 29 4:30 – 8:00     4:30 – 8:00		Old Chicago 1280 East First Ave (on 120th), Broomfield   Golden Spoon 12161 Sheridan Blvd (behind Old Chicago), Broomfield		10% back to Birch Dine in, pick up     25% back to Birch Dine in, pick up	$200.00   $72.57
February 28 AND March 1 All Day for 2 Days		California Pizza Kitchen In Flatirons Mall, Broomfield		20% back to Birch Dine in, pick up, catering	$323.01
March 21 4:30 – 7:30		Blackjack 5159 West 120th Ave, Broomfield		20% back to Birch Pick up or delivery	$110.00
April 10 4:00 – 8:00   April 15 – 19 Book online – info coming soon!		Higgy's Ice Cream Westminster Promenade - near the movie theater   Supper Solutions 1480 West Midway, Broomfield   http://www.suppersolutionsinc.com/		20% back to Birch Dine in or carry out 15% back to Birch Meal assembly, Pick up, Pre-made
May 16 4:00 – 9:00     4:30 – 8:30		Noodles & Co 1100 Hwy 287, Broomfield   Sweet Cow MooMobile @ Noodles!		25% back to Birch Dine in or pick up   15% back to Birch

Ongoing Fundraising Efforts

In addition to our annual fundraising events, there are many ways to support Birch Elementary. 

• Box Tops For Education: Birch Elementary participates in the Box Tops for Education program. By clipping the small box top coupon off participating products and turning in your coupons, Birch can earn $.10 for each box top collected.  Birch is issued two checks per year, in December and April.  Money collected through the Box Tops for Education program is divided between physical education and music education. Look for Box Top collection bins near the main entrance.  For more information about Box Tops for Education, go to www.boxtops4education.com.  Kathleen Backer is the 2012-2013 Birch Elementary Box Top Coordinator. 

• Target- "Take Charge of Education":  By using your Target RedCard (credit or check card), Target will donate 1% of all purchases to Birch Elementary. Birch Elementary will receive a percentage of the amount of each purchase in the form of a cash donation from Target through the Take Charge of Education^® program. The most recent Target donation to Birch Elementary (August 2010) was $980.07!   It's easy. Just visit www.target.com/tcoe, or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school. So if you're going to Target anyway, please consider using your Target^® Visa^® or Target^® Card. Big thanks to those who are already doing their part to make a great school even better.

·         Find out how much money our school has already received at target.com/tcoe.

·         Grandparents, alumni, neighbors and friends can take part, too.