- SOEP PLEDGE DRIVE INFORMATION CENTER
- Pledge Levels & Incentives
- Corporate Matching
- Classroom and Grade-Level Incentives
- WINNERS - Pledge Prize Drawings
- 2023–2024 Budget Update
Pledge Drive Information Center
GOAL: $189,500
Silver Oak Educational Partnership (SOEP) believes that as a community, if we achieve our pledge participation goals, it will not only reinstate funding for the overall enrichment and support that SOEP provides for Silver Oak... it will also forge a powerful team of families committed to an elementary school experience for our children that is above and beyond what is otherwise possible.
Every family's participation in our annual pledge drive is needed and so very appreciated to continue Silver Oak's tradition of excellence in education. Silver Oak relies on funding from the district, as well as financial support and program management from SOEP to provide an enriched and balanced education that shapes every student's elementary school years here.
We encourage all families to pledge $375 per student to allow us to meet our current program and school support commitments. If you are able to pledge an amount higher than $375, it allows SOEP to explore other ways to invest in our classrooms and better support the needs of our students & teachers.
Extracurricular programs that are organized by SOEP/PTO are NOT FUNDED by pledge dollars. Programs such as Upper and Lower Grade Plays, Math Olympiad, Math Kangaroo, and Talent Show are self-funding programs that are paid for by registration fees.
Thank you for helping Silver Oak "Grow and Succeed" as our kids return for the 2023-2024 school year!
Pledge Levels & Individual Incentives:
Visit the "Pledge Levels" tab on this page to learn about what benefits and incentives each level provides, as well as the rules and incentive qualification.
$500+ GOLD
$375+ SILVER
$200+ BRONZE
$100+ MEMBER
Donate $100 and receive the Silver Oak Sabercat Milo Stuffed Animal!
Corporate Matching of Pledges:
Corporate matching programs are a wonderful way to double your donation at no additional expense to you! Many employers will match your pledge drive contribution if you follow their submission guidelines. Programs vary from company to company, and their submission rules can be very different from each other. Please check with your employer to see if you have such a program and how it works!
For more information, visit the "Corporate Matching" tab on this page.
Classroom and Grade-Level Incentives
All classrooms that reach 100% pledge drive participation at any pledge level will be awarded with a donut day!
All classrooms that reach 100% pledge drive participation at any pledge level will be awarded with a donut day!
PTO will provide a Pizza My Heart tour and create your own pizza field trip for the top lower and upper grade classroom! Students with food allergies will be offered a safe meal.
6th Grade as a whole will be challenged to reach 75% participation to receive a photo booth prize at one of their 6th grade promotion activities at the end of the year.
Check out the "Classroom and Grade-Level Incentives" tab on this page for more details and current class statuses!
Pledge Dollars at Work
Your pledged donations support a variety of classroom enrichment programs, school grants, and community events. Here is our preliminary budget for how pledges will be spent for the 2023-2024 school year. SOEP/PTO strives to fill gaps that cannot be supported with the school's operating budget from the district. We work closely each year with school leadership and the teaching staff to determine where funds are best invested to achieve the goal of an enriched and balanced curriculum for our kids. Thank you for your support!
Contact soepto.pledge@gmail.com with any questions!
Thank you Silver Oak Pledge Families!
Pledge Levels: See Rules/Notes below
- $500+ - GOLD
- $375 - 499 - SILVER
- $200 - 374 - BRONZE
- $100 - 199 - MEMBER
Gold and Silver Raffle Dates will be on Friday 9/8/23; 9/22/23; and 10/6/23!
Individual Student Prizes:
GOLD LEVEL: Pledges of $500+
All Gold-level pledged students will be invited to decorate a personalized 6x6" tile that will be permanently installed on our tile wall near the Multi Purpose Room(no business ads, please).
Gold Auction Entry: All Gold level pledge students will be given the opportunity to bid on these coveted items (unique bidding link will be emailed to the email you provide on the pledge form):
- Name the Bus Loop (Auction ends 9/8)
- Bus Loop Parking Spot (Auction ends 9/22)
- Main Lot Parking Spot (Auction ends 10/27)
Gold Raffle Entry for a chance to win:
- Limo Lunch (3 student winners from TK-Grade 3; 3 winners from Grades 4-6; total of 6 winners)
- Your student's name on the marquee for their birthday week (10 winners)
- $50 Book Fair Credit (1 winner TK- Grade 3; 1 winner Grade 4-6)
- Entered into Silver Level raffle.
In addition, all Gold level students will receive the Silver Oak Sabercat Milo Stuffed Animal:
Student's name displayed on MPR Pledge Wall (unless anonymous donation is selected)
SILVER LEVEL: Pledges $375-499
Silver Raffle Entry for a chance to win:
- Principal–For–A–Day (1 winner)
- $25 Book Fair Credit for Silver Oak Fall Book Fair (5 winners)
- Apple Watch
- BINGO Night: 4 Reserved Seats & Ink Daubers (1 winner)
- Upper Grade Play: 2 Front Row Seats (1 Grade 4–6 winner)
- Lower Grade Play: 2 Front Row Seats (1 Grade TK–3 winner)
Silver Oak Sabercat Milo Stuffed Animal
Student's name displayed on MPR Pledge Wall (unless anonymous donation is selected)
BRONZE LEVEL: Pledges $200-374
Silver Oak Sabercat Milo Stuffed Animal
Student's name displayed on MPR Pledge Wall (unless anonymous donation is selected)
PTO MEMBERS: $100-199
Silver Oak Sabercat Milo Stuffed Animal
Rules & Notes
1) Eligibility is NOT cumulative per family, it is based on the individual student pledge (For example: For 1 child pledged at $500, and the sibling pledged at $375, Child 1 is eligible for GOLD level incentives and Child 2 is eligible for SILVER. If the siblings pledged less than $375, neither sibling qualifies for GOLD or SILVER level prizes.)
2) Students may only win 1 raffle prize. If a prize is won, the winner's name is removed from future drawings unless the prize is refused. To refuse a prize that is won, please email the Pledge Team a minimum of 1 week before the next drawing at soepto.pledge@gmail.com. Refusing a prize does not guarantee another prize will be won, but the student's name will be returned to the subsequent drawings.
3) The pledge levels and associated prizes are based on personal contributions only. Corporate Matching funds are not included in the personal pledge total amount. The reason for this is such funds are applied for during the pledge drive and received throughout the year if the companies approved them. Our pledge levels are based on personal giving during our pledge drive only.
4) Prizes, trips, and other incentives are subject to possible change. We avoid this wherever possible, but if it is necessary, adjustments to details and offerings may be made.
Ask Your Company about Corporate Matching
Corporate matching programs are a wonderful way to double your donation at no additional expense to you! Many employers will match your pledge drive contribution if you follow their program guidelines.
Suggested Steps:
- DOES YOUR COMPANY MATCH? - Search your company's internal website or inquire with your company's HR Department about employee donation matching.
- INQUIRE HOW TO SUBMIT A CLAIM - If your company does match donations... ask about their procedure to request a match - they can vary from company to company.
- NEED PTO ASSISTANCE? - Contact our PTO Corporate Match Team at soepto.pledge@gmail.com if you need any assistance from us with your Corporate Match submission.
We are happy to work with you to help your submission meet the matching guidelines of your company. If you have questions about how to apply for corporate matching, click here for our FAQ, or send an email to our Corporate Matching Coodinator at soepto.pledge@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
Volunteer-Grants
Volunteer-grant programs are offered by a number of generous companies in support of employees who volunteer their time with charitable organizations. Parents of such companies can submit their time spent volunteering for the Silver Oak PTO. Once verified, companies then send a matching hourly-rate donation for the volunteer time worked.
The hourly rate, maximum hours possible, and submission procedures may vary from company to company. Inquire with your employer about this program and their submission specifics. Feel free to contact our Corporate Match Coordinator at soepto.pledge@gmail.com for assistance if needed.
Gold & Silver Pledge Prize Drawings & Gold Auction Winners
Winners are annouced live at school during morning announcements on the day of the drawing. Families will be contacted by the pledge team with information regarding their prize. Students that did not win, but have met the Silver or Gold level pledge qualifications will remain in the pool for future drawings. If you wish to refuse a prize to be re-entered in future drawings, or have any questions, please contact the pledge team at soeptopledge@gmail.com.
September 8 Raffle Winners
Gold drawing winners September 8:
Bring a Friend Limo Lunch - Nihal D. (Ferguson)
Bring a Friend Limo Lunch - Kylie S. (Mahr)
$50 Book Fair Credit - Rishi M. (Noteware)
Birthday Week on Marquee - Natalie T. (Trusso)
Birthday Week on Marquee - Ethan D. (Pink)
Birthday Week on Marquee - Yash C. (Yang)
Silver drawing winners 9/8:
Principal For a Day - Omar A. (Mahr)
$25 Book Fair Credit - Kiara H. (Castillo)
$25 Book Fair Credit - Jenny H. (Pink)
Gold Auction winner 9/8:
Reserved Bus Loop Parking - Maleena S. (Mahr)
The next pledge raffle drawing & gold auction will be on Friday, September 22.
SEPTEMBER 22 WINNERS
Congratulations to our second round of raffle & auction winners!
Gold drawing winners 9/22:
Bring a Friend Limo Lunch - Riley S. (Watkins)
Bring a Friend Limo Lunch - Matthew L. (Fong)
$50 Book Fair Credit - Benson L. (Mahr)
Birthday Week on Marquee - Nikhil L. (Noteware)
Birthday Week on Marquee - Peyton M. (Price)
Birthday Week on Marquee - Eesa I. (Antony)
Silver drawing winners 9/22:
$25 Book Fair Credit - Zareena G. (Yang)
$25 Book Fair Credit - Sami H. (Neil)
Bingo Night, reserved seats & ink daubers - Fyza Q. (Richard)
Gold Auction winner 9/22:
Name the Bus Loop - Avleen G. (Mahr)
October 27 WINNERS
GOLD Drawing raffle winners 10/27/23
Bring a Friend Limo Lunch - Aymes S. (Watkins)
Bring a Friend Limo Lunch - Oliver S. (Price)
Apple Watch - Mohan C. (Yang)
Birthday Week on Marquee - London G. (Castillo)
Birthday Week on Marquee - Zareena G. (Yang)
Birthday Week on Marquee - Gianna B. (Trusso)
Birthday Week on Marquee - Caden R. (Fong)
SILVER Drawing raffle winners 10/27/23
Reserved Front Row Seats, Lower Grade Play - Benjamin N. (Ferguson)
Reserved Front Row Seats, Lower Grade Play - Jada A. (Price)
GOLD Auction winner 10/27/23
Reserved Main Lot Parking - Harnoor K. (Watkins)
2023–2024 Budget Update
Community Events Expenses:
Fine Arts Events Expenses:
Language Arts & Reading (LAR) Expenses:
Professional Development & Support Grant Expenses:
School/Staff Support Program Expenses:
Special Event/Fundraiser Expenses:
STEM Expenses:
General Expenses: