The 2020-2021 Fundraiser: March 8th - 19th, 2021
First of all, we would like to thank you for all your generous support of the Hermantown PTO over the years. We could not do what we do without you.
Because of the hardships, logistical and financial, that many families have been enduring as of late, we have decided that this year we will NOT be holding our annual fundraiser, the Ed Challenge. With distance learning, childcare woes, and everything else that has come along with the pandemic, we certainly do not wish to add any more stress to anyone’s lives. Below are some of the reasons that have decided against our traditional big fundraiser this school year:
Ed Challenge usually funds 90% of the PTO’s Budget. In this 2020-2021 school year, we are working with a reduced budget and do plan to bring the Ed Challenge fundraiser back for the 2021-2022 school year when hopefully times are better and back to “normal”.
At the end of this fundraiser, to celebrate coming together as a school community, all classes will have a Pajama / Bring-A-Stuffed-Animal Day on March 26th.
Because of the hardships, logistical and financial, that many families have been enduring as of late, we have decided that this year we will NOT be holding our annual fundraiser, the Ed Challenge. With distance learning, childcare woes, and everything else that has come along with the pandemic, we certainly do not wish to add any more stress to anyone’s lives. Below are some of the reasons that have decided against our traditional big fundraiser this school year:
- A large part of the success of Ed Challenge is because of local business donations. Many businesses have had one of their worst fiscal years, and we do not feel that asking for donations at this time is appropriate.
- Parents, families, and the overall community as a whole are facing unexpected challenges due to the pandemic.
- Ed Challenge relies very heavily on parent volunteers and being present in the school, neither of which are feasible this year.
Ed Challenge usually funds 90% of the PTO’s Budget. In this 2020-2021 school year, we are working with a reduced budget and do plan to bring the Ed Challenge fundraiser back for the 2021-2022 school year when hopefully times are better and back to “normal”.
At the end of this fundraiser, to celebrate coming together as a school community, all classes will have a Pajama / Bring-A-Stuffed-Animal Day on March 26th.
