What Is The “Flatirons Annual Giving Campaign”?

Each family is asked for an annual tax-deductable donation.  100% of this money is used to support our children's education.  The majority (75%) pays to have para-professionals in our classrooms which greatly increases our teacher to child ratio.  The remainder pays for :  classroom supplies and equipment, curriculum enrichment (assemblies, field trips...), staff training, and community events (Garden-to-Table, Fall Festival...).

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Why Is This Necessary?

Last year our school budget was cut $28,000.  This year our budget is being cut again.  To maintain the exceptional level of education we've come to exptect at Flatirons we must bridge this gap with family contributions.

How Much?

We ask each family for a $250 donation per child enrolled at Flatirons.  That's only $25 per month for a school that is ranked in the top 4% of all Colorado elementary schools.  Your gift no matter the size is deeply appreciated and always confidential.

The Good News:

The Flatirons Annual Giving Campaign eliminates the need for endless fundraisers throughout the year.  You and your child will NOT be asked to "sell, wash, walk, bake" anything to raise funds.

For more detailed budget information, see the PTO page.

Is it true that we have to give some of our Flatiron’s Annual Giving Campaign dollars to the school district?

Yes. The opportunity that BVSD has given us to hire additional para-professionals in the classroom also requires that 10% of the fund we raise for this instructional support be redistributed by the district to schools that do not have our same fund raising abilities. This is an effort at equalization on the part of the district. For Flatirons that means $30,000 of the $33,000 raised for this instructional support remains in our school. We don’t have to give back any of the non instructional support dollars we raise.

Why can’t I tell you specifically where I want my donation to go?

The PTO voted on this year’s budget in May of last year. This helps Mr.Boesel in planning and hiring for the following school year. We want and encourage any parent to come and be part of the budgeting process and the PTO process in general so that your voice can be heard. The Flatirons Annual Giving Campaign is an opportunity to come together as one community to benefit all the programs that help enhance our children’s learning experience.