Did you know that your generous contribution nearly doubles the financial support to BCSIS classrooms through paras, specialists, and enrichment? Further, parent dollars help to support high-quality art materials; professional development for teachers; special community events; and programs like First Friday and Garden-to-Table.
Your gift may be doubled when matched by your employer! Please check with your human resources department for eligibility/details.
Friends of BCSIS is a charitable organization with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Build it.
The Community Growth Campaign (CGC)is the school’s main fundraising drive that supports our teachers, students, and community.
Each year, the parent community is asked to invest in BCSIS by making a tax deductible charitable contribution of $325 per student.
Why? To help offset Colorado’s significant shortfall in public school funding and to ensure the continuity of the incredible arts-integrated curriculum for which BCSIS is recognized.
We recognize that not all BCSIS families have the financial means to contribute the full $325 per pupil amount, so please give what you can! Truly, every dollar counts! We aim for 100% participation.
If your family is able to give more, consider sponsoring another family, or simply round your gift up!
The Community Growth Campaign (CGC)
Where The Money Goes
Our school’s fundraising organization, Friends of BCSIS, is a volunteer parent group that raises approximately $100,000 each year to provide these materials to our school, faculty, and all the children. Of these funds:
36% goes to supplement Para and classroom enrichment (including TAG)
33% goes directly to the classroom teachers as allotments to cover supplies and materials beyond what is covered by the materials fee
14% covers the costs of school-wide Community Building events
3% is earmarked for teacher professional development
3% goes to the Artist-in-Residence and First Friday programs
5% is reserved for a Special Opportunities Fund
4% covers fundraising expenses
2% covers administrative costs
Fundraiser Contributions
Winter Festival
To raise the balance of funds needed for the school, and to bring everyone together for fun and fellowship, Friends of BCSIS holds an annual fundraising event, the Winter Festival, which includes a school talent show.
Encouraging friends and neighbors to participate in events is a great way to introduce our school to the greater community.
Please see the school calendar for more information about dates and times.
We count on donations from families
and the community to raise funds.
Grocery Card Program
Do you shop at King Soopers, Amazon.com or Grandrabbit’s? Earn money for BCSIS while you shop.
