Bell time is often consumed with what seems like a hundred housekeeping tasks. The last thing we need is the hassle of coordinating the sale of a bunch of overrated junk. Fundraisers have transformed my classroom program from one that is merely adequate to one with a variety of opportunities for students to grow and excel. As a teacher in a brand new, self-contained program, I was overwhelmed to find a classroom with only three boxes on the shelves. Functional Skills Inc. We use a marketing strategy that incorporates vocational skills, math, language, and community-based instruction, and we shop for supplies to make or creatively package products.
Students help plan and produce advertising, including a full-color brochure.
We keep inventory and balance our account complete with statements of gross income and net profit. The class doesn't just earn money. The students learn a variety of skills and move toward meeting performance standards. Other students know and support our efforts, and our program has gained recognition from the community. I have formed liaisons with community leaders and spend much less of my own money.