Welcome to the 3rd Merrill Middle School Annual Giving Campaign!
Just like the campaigns you’re used to in elementary school, the
Merrill Middle School Annual Giving Campaign raises funds from Merrill
families and the local community in order to support Merrill’s
programming, update our classrooms, and provide enrichment and
academic support that falls outside the standard district budget.
Last year's campaign was our most successful
yet! Your support has funded (or will fund) new newline
boards for every classroom, seat cushions and fidget bands for our
students, 6th grade science tables, STEM enrichment, community events
and departmental support.
Our goal this year is to raise $70,000!
Your support will help fund:
- Refurnishing classrooms, flexible spaces and improving outside areas. Continuing our multi-year project of updating our students' learning environment, your support will go to alternative desks and seating for each of Merrill's 34 classrooms and science tables for the 7th and 8th grade classrooms next year! We also hope to add more shade trees and a permanent shade structure to create more outside learning areas.
- Departmental Resource Support. Instruments for band kids in need, Spanish games and apps, sports team gear and uniforms, support for enrichment class offerings, additional math resources, classroom supplies. These are all examples of items that are not covered by the district, but that contribute to a more dynamic, engaging, fun learning experience.
- Learning Experiences and Community Engagement. Think field trips to art museums, musical concerts, guest speakers, cultural celebrations and experiences, as well as family picnics, Color Runs, student socials and more! These are the events that open minds, bring our community together and give heart and soul to Merrill. All is made possible with your support!
Please give! We ask that you give as generously as you can until December 17th (before winter break)! Together, we can reach our goal!
RIGHT HERE ON THIS WEBSITE!
- Donations are easiest online through this Fundrazr site.
- Donations can be one-time or recurring for any amount.
- **IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A MONTHLY RECURRING AMOUNT, please click on this link, and check the box for "Make this a monthly donation": https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=F8DYDYV4VSE84&source=url
CHECK
- To donate by cash or check, please take donations to the Merrill front office. Please make checks payable to “Merrill PTSA” with “Merrill Giving Campaign” in the memo.
- OR you may mail checks to: Merrill Middle School PTSA, 1551 S. Monroe Street, Denver, CO 80210
- Please include a phone number and email with all cash and check donations in order to receive a receipt for tax purposes.
- If you’d prefer you may also contact ptsamerrillmiddleschool@gmail.com to arrange receipt of a check.
CORPORATE MATCH
- You may have employer match or payroll deduction programs.
- Our non-profit 501c3 Tax ID is 90-1118837 and the entity is ”Merrill Middle School PTSA”
- Please contact lcervantesglynn@gmail.com, if you do schedule a match so we can track the amount and be sure your contribution is received.
STOCK DONATIONS
- Donating stock to the Merrill PTSA is easy! Simply go to:
https://stockdonator.com/donate-stock-online-now/ and select “Merrill Middle School PTSA" from the dropdown menu for "Organization" and follow the instructions to facilitate the transfer of the stock. - Please contact lcervantesglynn@gmail.com, to let us know a stock donation will be coming via Stock Donator.
- Did you know that if you donate stock directly to a charity, there's no capital gains tax to pay? Plus, you may still be eligible to deduct the full fair-market value of the stock you donated from your income taxes, up to the overall amount allowed by the IRS. (*Please contact your tax advisor for guidance on stock donations as it pertains to your personal situation.)
Merrill Middle School is a public school on the rise thanks to the active involvement by parents and the community in both volunteering and fundraising. We can’t do this without you!
