Together, we’ve worked hard to make Audubon Elementary a

top school

in Chicago.

Your Gift Matters Last year, our fundraising efforts totaled $300,000, which was transferred to the school budget and allocated by the administration and Local School Council (LSC) towards:

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The Arts: instruction for all students grades preK-8 in Fine Art and Music

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Intervention Specialists: dedicated aides that help us meet the diverse needs of our students

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Support Staff: recess, lunch and office personnel to ensure safety and support

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Technology: a school website, software subscriptions and tech equipment

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The Book Nook NEW : a dedicated resource room with instructional materials and lending library

But due to continual CPS budget cuts, the need for funding is ongoing and increasingly urgent. In order to maintain the level of excellence we have come to expect, we must come together to ensure it continues. For all the reasons you chose Audubon, we need your financial support to keep Audubon excellent.

Dedicated teachers and administrators, a supportive community, and involved parents and stakeholders like you have all come together to give our children the best possible public education we can. This doesn’t happen by chance. Friends of Audubon (FoA), a parentrun, nonprofit organization, drives the fundraising vision for the school. Support our efforts. Join us.

Thank you! Guide to Giving: Why Your Gift Matters Ways to Contribute

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Ways to Contribute

You are an integral part of Audubon’s excellence. Please join our efforts!

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Attend Events

Build community. Make a difference.

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Give to the Annual Fund Make a gift. Invest in Audubon.

At any point throughout the year, you can make a gift to the annual fund, which is an investment in your child’s education: www.audubonelementary.org/5waystogive

1) Online gift via credit card 2) Drop off or mail your check or cash gift* 3) Give instantly via Chase QuickPay 4) Split your gift into smaller monthly installments 5) Ask your company to match your gift * Donations can be dropped in the FoA mailbox in the office, or mail your check or cash gift to: FoA, 3500 N. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago IL 60618.

Did you know?

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For the 2016-17 school year, Audubon’s budget was cut by nearly $375,000, decreasing grades K-3 funding by $95 per pupil and grades 4-8 by $86 per pupil.

Here are just a few events throughout the year where we come together in the spirit of investing in our children’s education. For a full list of events visit: www.audubonelementary.org/friendsevents

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Signature Events — SAVE THE DATE! Hawk Walk & Hawk Games (Friday, September 30) — your child collects pledges to support a week of wellness, that culminates with a walk within the community; in the evening, come back to school with the whole family to play festival-style games; food trucks will provide dinner for purchase Fall Mixer (Friday, November 4) — Casual parent and staff mixer at Mrs. Murphy’s & Sons Pub Winter Break Gala (Friday, February 24) —Annual benefit with silent and live auction at Ovation

Ongoing throughout the year Parent Parties— look for signups at Fall Mixer, Gala and online throughout the year Eat Out for Audubon — once a month, dine out at a participating restaurant that gives back to the school Give Back — shop at local businesses and/or online and earn funds for Audubon

Volunteer

Give your time. Share your talent. Volunteering is a great way to meet people, help our kids, and share your skills in a meaningful way. Do you have non-profit or fundraising experience? Do you like to plan parties and events? Or do have a skill set such as marketing, communications, PR, IT or just want to get involved? Send us an email at [email protected]

Did you know?

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Throughout the 2015-16 school year, we had:

1023 individual donors 116 business supporters 42 events ...and countless volunteers!

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