Thank you to all who came and supported the Foundation at Party Gras!  Our second annual silent/live auction was a huge success.  Not only did we raise a lot of money to buy new computers for the computer lab, but a great time was had by all!

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We are kicking off our Foundation’s Fall Fundraiser!  Thanks to the generosity of our school’s parents, teachers and corporate matching, we raised a total of $37,000 for our school last year (our inaugural year!).  We are currently using these funds to hire an instructional aide to run our new mobile Science Lab (which will now be taught in grades 2-5); enhance our physical education program with much-needed new equipment; and, to hire a part-time recess aide.

There is so much we, as a Foundation, can provide for our students such as music and art programs and technology (like Smart Boards, computers, software, iPads, etc).  In order to provide our students with these types of important materials, we need your help!

From today until October 3, we are officially holding our Fall Fundraiser.  (Of course, we will gladly accept donations after this date).  All donations, in any amount, are greatly appreciated.  Please remember that all donations are tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt to use on your 2011 tax returns.  Also, if you work for a company that has a corporate matching program, please ask if they will match your donation.  Please make checks payable to the Highland Ranch Educational Foundation (checks can be given to Debbie in the front office).  Additionally, by clicking on the PayPal link on this website, you can make a donation by credit card.

2011-2012 LEVELS OF GIVING

QUARTER HORSE LEVEL ($1 - $49)

*Recognition on our Foundation website

THOROUGHBRED LEVEL ($50 - $149)

*Recognition on our Foundation website

*A commemorative personalized ceramic tile (decorated by your family and hung on campus)

STALLION LEVEL ($150 - $299)

*Recognition on our Foundation website

*A commemorative personalized ceramic tile

*Two tickets to the Spring Gala/Silent Auction (March 23, 2012 at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club)

CLYDESDALE LEVEL ($300 and above)

*Recognition on our Foundation website

*A commemorative personalized ceramic tile

*Two tickets to our Spring Gala/Silent Auction

*Engraved golden leaf on our “tree” mural. (Each donor at this level will receive a golden leaf that will be engraved and mounted to the painted tree on the school’s wall)

We sincerely thank you for your support and generosity.  We invite you to join us at the next Foundation meeting on October 10, as we welcome your input and suggestions on how best to utilize the funds we raise this year.

Do you work for a company that will match your donations? Many companies will match what you donate, which is a great way to double your donation to the Foundation. Below is the information many companies need in order to set it up. Please note that the IRS tax ID letter can be found and downloaded from our website.

• Organization EIN (Tax ID Number): 30-0629452
• Organization Name: Highland Ranch Educational Foundation
• Organization Address: 14840 Waverly Downs Way, San Diego, CA 92128
• Organization Contact Phone Number: (619) 985-2415
• Organization Contact: Andrea Burgan, President
• Organization Fax: (858) 485-7642
• Organization Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Organization Website: www.highlandrancheducationalfoundation.org
• Organization Mission Statement: “The Foundation is dedicated to the children of Highland Ranch Elementary School. We are committed to the children’s welfare by providing additional financial support to enhance and improve the curriculum and educational opportunities for all students attending the school.”

Yours for the children,

Our next meeting will be Monday, November 7 at 7:00 in the school's library.