Clyde Hill Elementary PTA (2.3.27)
October 20 - 31, 2025
RAISE the PAW
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ROAR WITH US: HELP OUR COUGAR PRIDE THRIVE!
Raise the Paw is the PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need everyone in our school community involved.
We rely on donations from our school community to bridge the funding gap and meet our students’ needs. With Bellevue School District cutbacks, we need more help than ever.
EXTENDED!! You now have until November 7th, 2025 to get your Envelope in!
Now! Get your envelopes in by November 7th!
Clyde Hill PTA plans, hosts and pays for Community Events, Student Programs, Academic Support and above all, additional General School Assistants that bring necessary help and support to our students.
DONATION TRACKER!
Return your envelopes
and a decorated paw!
Raise the Paw and donate today.
DONATION MATCHING!
Many employers offer donation matching. Please check with your employer about this opportunity.
Raise the Paw
ACTIVITIES
Fri 17: Raise the Paw Packs are sent home!
Mon Oct 20 – Fri Oct 31: Paws and Donation Forms are returned in the Yellow Envelopes to school.
Mon Oct 27 – Fri Oct 24: Spirit Week!
Fri Oct 31: Last day of Raise the Paw
Mon Nov 3: Class and grade winners for participation are announced
Raising Funds
We have a fundraising goal of $125,000 for this year to cover all that the PTA provides for our community for the next school year. From GSA’s and field trips to software and events, there is so much we try to support.
The cost to provide these programs for every student is significant. The suggested donation is $500 per child. We know it will not be feasible for all our families. In order to participate and show your support we ask that you return the Donation Form to the school in the yellow envelope, regardless of donation amount. All donations are welcome, including donations of your time.
Failure to meet our fundraising goal will result in tough cuts to programs and services that benefit all our children.
Donations of $1,000 or more, before matching, will receive a fleece Clyde Hill blanket!
DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS CONFIDENTIAL.
RAISING FUNDS and RAISING AWARENESS
Raising Awareness
We are also asking for participation in Raise the Paw to gain awareness for our school needs. To show support, students are asked to color in their cougar paw and return it in the yellow envelope to us, regardless of including a donation. Paws will be displayed around the school. We are hoping for 100% return and participation in decorating the paws to show that our community understands the need for funding and support of our school community. Returned paws will be tallied daily during the Raise the Paw campaign. Classes and grades who reach 100% participation first (or the most paws returned by Oct 31st) will win class prizes
Clyde Hill PTA Fleece Blanket
Awards
PIZZA PARTY for the first class to reach 100% participation returning envelopes
POPSICLE PARTY for the class in each grade with the highest participation returning envelopes
And our amazing Principal Amy MacDonals has agreed to the following all-school awards:
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Silly string the principal: 80% school participation
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Principal Gatorade dump: 90% school participation
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Duck tape the principal to the wall: 95% school participation
Corporate Matching
If your employer matches donations made to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, your donation could be doubled, or even tripled! Please submit your matching gift request online through your corporate intranet.
Microsoft employees can request a match through https://aka.ms/give. Add your student’s name in the “Comments for Cause” field when completing the matching form.”
MORE to KNOW
Дарить — это не только делать пожертвования, но и менять мир к лучшему.
The Clyde Hill PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our Federal Tax ID number is: 91-6060401. All gifts to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.