2024-2025 SMART Fund

ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

our most important fundraiser of the year!

Why is it so important? The district provides a base level of funding to meet common core standards. The SMART fund allows our school to fund additional programs and support teachers to expand your child's education beyond the basic curriculum.

 

The more SMART fund donations, the more we can continue providing quality programs for ALL children at Highlands.

 

100% of your donations to the Highlands SMART Fund stay at our school to support our programs. 

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CLASSROOM SMART FUND CONTEST!

Each classroom is eligible for an exciting class prize based on participation. No amount is too small!
*Donations already made will be counted.

  • 60%+ participation: Popsicles/Ice Cream Party
  • 70%+ participation: Special classroom event
  • 90%+ participation: Movie & Pizza Party

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our recent SMART Fund donors! (updated 11/01/24)

Spring/Summer 2024

  

Joana Ma

Dikla & Gil Michlin

  

Fall 2024

  

Alan Kalman

Dan & Kim Baker

Diana & Ivan Smiljanic

Elizabeth Jensen & Pete Sung

Gina Blohowiak & Riki Nakasuji

Gwen Shen & Kevin Kim

Jackie & Hani Sharkey

Jennifer & Alexander Smith

Julie & Robert Pitts

Kim Nations

Laura Ing

Liza & Dylan Ashbrook

Lucy Kalanithi

Margaret Jensen

Marianne & Captain Hayes

Nicholas & Dorothy Aftowicz-Yi

Ranya & Michael Francis

Sevan Isaac & Lori Yaralian

Sharlene Fulgencio-Post & Thomas Post

Sharon Lee & Jim Chou

Shirley Huang

Todd Kim & Tracy Chiao

Van & Kevin O'Keefe

Whitney Tilton

Yeqiao Wang & Liwei Wang

 

 

SMART fund programs*

Teacher Support 

Teacher aides, English Language Arts Aide, General support Aide, and Teacher Grant Programs

 

 

Student & Classroom Programs

Classroom gardens, hands-on science education, supplemental music programs, art programs, classroom & student school supplies, library materials, PE & Recess equipment 

 

 

Computers & Technology

Educational Software such as: IXL, BrainPop, RAZ Kids, Scholastic News

 

 

 

Community & School Activities

Assemblies, lunchtime enrichment programs, community nights, student clubs, parent education programs, student t-shirts.

 

And much, much more!

 

* Note: programs vary each year depending on budget and school needs

 

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let's Elevate our school together!

Many of you contribute already by volunteering, buying gift wrap and helping in the classrooms. In order to reach our goal, we are striving for 100% participation in SMART fund donations, so even a small donation makes a difference. 

 

If your family has not yet donated, please join the families who have contributed. Together, with everyone's help, we can continue to support important Highlands Elementary programs. 

 

About your donation

  • Installment plans are available
  • Matching gifts can double your contribution
  • Grandparents and friends can donate too!
  • All gifts are tax-deductible
Any questions please email vannie94109@yahoo.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the HIGHLANDS SMART FUND and the San Mateo-Foster City Ed Foundation?

100% of the donations to the Highlands SMART Fund stay at our school to support our programs. The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation (SMFCEF) is a non-profit organization that raises dollars to support District-wide programs at all schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.

 

What is the SMART fund tax ID number?

Our EIN Federal Tax identification number is: 94-6172358

 

What is the SMART fund goal for the 2024/2025 school year?

The SMART fund goal this year is: $50,000

 

What is the suggested amount for families to donate?

To reach our goal, we are asking each family to donate $800 per child or $1,200 per family. If your family can donate the suggested amount, it will make a huge impact towards achieving our goal.

 

However, any amount your family can afford is considered generous and greatly appreciated.

 

How is the Highlands SMART fund budget allocated? 

The Highlands SMART Fund supports all PTA-sponsored enrichment programs at Highlands for the school year. These programs are directly supported and paid for through YOUR donations.*

 

*Data from 2023-2024 proposed Highlands PTA Budget