We believe our children should be kids and not sales professionals. Unlike most public and private schools, we do not have perpetual fundraising (candy sales, wrapping paper sales, auctions). Instead, we have voluntary parent dues. We will, from time to time, have a special fudnraising event.

The dues support the Community School Parent Teacher Fund (similar to a PTSA) and pay for the enrichment activities that are not provided by the school district. Enrichment acitivities include additional library materials, swimming, theater, art, museums, poetry, story tellers, and much more. Camp Seabeck and Camp Seymour are not included in the dues. Additional activities such as skiing, gymnastics, acting, roller skating, etc. are extracurricular activities and are not included in the dues Please contact the Finance Committee volunteers for more information on the budget, spending trends, corporate matching funds, etc.

Community School Parent Dues are $200 per child for the 2008-2009 school year. Dues are billed on the first day of the school year. Payment options include a one-time payment of $200, or four payments of $50 due on the first day of September, November, January, and March. The one-time payment option is preferred as it improves our cash flow and reduces the Finance Committee volunteers' administrative work.

Scholarships are available.

Dues and donations are tax deductible.

Many employers match their employee's qualified charitable donations. Please contact your employer's benefits group for guidlines and forms.