Dear Ainsworth Parents, Neighbors and Supporters,
Welcome to the 2008/2009 school year at Ainsworth Elementary School. We are off to a great start with excitement and activities in the classrooms and on the playground! The Ainsworth Foundation is excited to see many new faces to our community and is anxious to get to know all of you!
The Ainsworth Foundation is a group of dedicated parent volunteers working to ensure continued academic excellence by providing a dependable flow of supplementary funds to the school budget. The Foundation’s contribution goes directly towards Ainsworth’s operating expenses, specifically teacher headcount. Working together, we all make a difference in the quality of education at Ainsworth Elementary School.
Last year ended on a very positive note. Response to our “Call to Action” was truly amazing. We successfully exceeded our goal of $310,000. A sincere Thank You goes out to everyone who contributed to this fund raising effort, which fully bridges the gap in this year’s funding!
We received support last year from 216 school families, which represents 58% of our community, along with numerous grandparents, aunts and uncles, neighborhood friends and Ainsworth Staff. Realizing our goal could not have been done without every one of these contributions. We have been proud to be part of a community that is willing to make a difference between ordinary and excellent and which cares for the future of our children.
The Foundation begins each year at a zero balance. Your participation in this year’s campaign is encouraged. One of our main goals this year is to increase family participation to 100%. As a reminder, we are requesting a contribution of $200 per child, which is roughly $1 per school day. A contribution of $1000 per family would fund all the extras we have enjoyed and continue to expect at Ainsworth. However, please be assured that we sincerely appreciate receiving contributions at any level and encourage everyone to contribute what they can. Remember that some employers match funds to help us double your family’s commitment.
On Behalf of the whole Ainsworth Foundation,
Thanks for supporting our children!
Anne Rohosy & Christine Carr
Co-Presidents
Ainsworth Foundation