Kent Gardens Elementary School’s “One & Done” Fundraiser 

Our 2023 Goal: Raise $45,000 in 40 Days

All money raised by the PTA goes to improving and enhancing our school, as well as its fabulous teachers and faculty. Whether that’s by supplementing curriculum development, purchasing a literacy curriculum, or purchasing supplies, every dollar we raise goes right back to Kent Gardens.


Over the past few years, an average of 35% of Kent Gardens families have contributed. Please help us achieve at least 50% family participation!  

The suggested contribution is $150 per family but any amount is greatly appreciated. Select one of the existing payment options on the right or click on the large green ‘Give’ button to enter your own donation amount. When you use PayPal you will be able to pay directly by Credit Card*.

Christopher Snyder

September 20, 2023

Amount Donated
$154.79

Leslie Bradenham

September 20, 2023

Amount Donated
$154.79

Daun Jeong

September 18, 2023

Amount Donated
$154.79

Isaac Halpern

September 17, 2023

Amount Donated
$150.00

Elaine Ho

September 14, 2023

Amount Donated
$154.79

Kelly Pidgeon

September 14, 2023

Amount Donated
$309.27

Alexander Schrank

September 13, 2023

Amount Donated
$154.79

Candice Wyllie

September 13, 2023

Amount Donated
$154.79
In honor of Chelsea M.

Ashley Henske

September 13, 2023

Amount Donated
$150.00

Felicia Kusano

September 13, 2023

Amount Donated
$154.79

Kristin Porter

September 13, 2023

Amount Donated
$150.00

Guanglei Bian

September 13, 2023

Amount Donated
$154.79
WHAT IS "ONE & DONE"?

The “One & Done” fundraising campaign is the main annual fundraiser at Kent Gardens Elementary and it’s just like it sounds… You make one contribution and you’re done! “One & Done” is a convenient way for families to support the school and our kids’ education by meeting the fundraising goal early in the year. The school administration counts on these funds every year.  With a successful campaign, the PTA is able to reduce other fundraising efforts and stop bugging you for money!

HOW ARE "ONE & DONE" FUNDS USED?
Through your generous support, we are able to provide each teacher with a check at the beginning of the school year.  These funds help purchase new books and supplies and other necessities for the classroom.

2022: The PTA purchased ukuleles and risers for the music program, rolling carts for Gym, class t-shirts for the entire school, technology equipment for the new portable classrooms. We continue to support International Night, Literacy Night, and Steam Night. 

In 2021, we supported our school in a variety of ways:  We supported the library and purchased “Book Return” carts for each classroom, we purchased tents which provided much needed shade during our Field Day and 6th Grade Celebration events, and we were able to replace each water fountain in the school with a water bottle filling station, increasing the number of filling stations throughout the school.

We also supported the teachers with meals and events throughout the year and began purchasing items that will help freshen up the Staff Lounge.

In 2020, we helped give teachers the tools they needed to teach virtually.  We raised money to purchase online subscriptions to enhance your student’s learning, offer professional development for staff and state-of-the-art educational materials for classrooms.  

In 2019, we installed water bottle filling stations in high traffic areas in the school and provided additional picnic tables to facilitate outdoor learning In 2018, the PTA renovated and expanded the school playground and built and paved the NEW running track. In 2017, we purchased new laptops for all 5th graders.  We also hope to continue to support student educational enrichment (author visits, cultural arts assemblies), state-of-the-art educational materials and books, and needed classroom supplies.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I CONTRIBUTE?

The suggested contribution is $150 per family but any amount is greatly appreciated. Select one of the existing payment options or click on the large ‘Give’ button to enter your own donation amount. When you use PayPal you will be able to pay directly by Credit Card*.

WHAT PERCENTAGE OF FAMILIES CONTRIBUTED LAST YEAR?

An average of 35% of Kent Gardens families have contributed to “One & Done” in the past few years. Help us do better this year. We are aiming for at least 50% family participation!

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE ACHIEVE OUR GOAL?
We celebrate!! Each year we come up with new ways to celebrate meeting our One and Done Goal! In the past, Principal McGuigan has donned an inflatable unicorn suit to roam the halls, greet students, and visit classrooms. Some lucky students were able to throw “pies” in the faces of their favorite staff members. One year, Principal McGuigan was duct taped to the wall! Have any fun ideas to celebrate reaching our goal? We’re always open to new ideas! Send ideas to: kgptapresident@gmail.com
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All money raised by the PTA goes to improving and enhancing our school, as well as its fabulous teachers and faculty. Whether that’s by supplementing curriculum development, purchasing a literacy curriculum, or purchasing supplies, every dollar we raise goes right back to Kent Gardens.

IS MY DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Yes! Kent Gardens Elementary PTA is a 501(c)(3) registered organization. Your “One & Done” campaign receipt is tax deductible under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.