Fundraisers

These PTO programs are specifically focused on fundraising. All money goes toward helping our amazing teachers and making great experiences for our kids.

Online Payments

Should you ever need to make a payment or donation to the PTO, we can take:

  • Paypal: wagptotreasurer@gmail.com
  • Venmo: @waggonerPTO
  • Zelle: wagptotreasurer@gmail.com

Tax Credit Donations

State law allows Arizonans to contribute up to $400 to public schools for extra curricular activities and then deduct that amount directly from their state income taxes through a tax credit. Contributions must be postmarked by December 31 of the year to which you want to apply your tax credit. Individuals and couples filing jointly may take advantage of this tax credit. A maximum of $200 can be deducted per individual tax return, or couples filing a joint return may deduct a maximum of $400. You must have a receipt from your school to submit with your taxes.

Your tax credit donation helps students attend extracurricular activities like athletics; art and music programs; character education; and field trips. These programs develop well-rounded students who in turn build strong communities.

Clicking here will take you to the Kyrene District Tax Credit webpage.

Please remember to select Waggoner Elementary when making your donation. Thank you!

The Waggoner book fair is twice a year and is a chance for your child to shop at school for amazing books.

The 2024-2025 Book Fairs are scheduled for:

**September 9th-13th.  It will be open during Parent-Teacher conferences on Thursday evening.

**February 26-March 1st - It will be open during Parent-Teacher conferences.

Our school reading area is magically transformed into a bookstore with books for all ages! The Book Fair is open to students during lunch recess and to families one hour after school.

Here are some things to know about Phoenix Book Company's bookfair: 

· Most books are 20-60% off the retail price.

· PBC provides round pricing which means tax is included in the price. You pay the sticker price, nothing more!

· This is a cash fair. There are no e-Wallets.

· Book Fair flyers will go home prior to the Bookfair with an envelope for student shopping money.

· Teacher Wish List Books will be available for purchase as well as PBC Bucks (gift cards) in $5 increments. 

· There will be daily games and opportunities to win prizes by donating to our school library.

If you'd like to volunteer, we would appreciate your help! 

Feel free to reach out to the Book Fair Team with any questions: wagbookfair@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

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Join us for our Fall Book Fair hosted by Phoenix Book Company (PBC) and your Waggoner PTO. Students will shop with their peers during lunch recess daily. Parents can shop with their students daily after school from 2:20 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. on Monday & Tuesday) and from 12:15 p.m. -1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (early release days). All students must be accompanied by an adult to shop after school. The bookfair will also be open during Parent-Teacher conferences.

Here are some things to know about Phoenix Book Company's bookfair: 

· Most books are 20-60% off the retail price.

· PBC provides round pricing which means tax is included in the price. You pay the sticker price, nothing more!

· This is a cash fair. There are no e-Wallets.

· Book Fair flyers will go home prior to the Bookfair with an envelope for student shopping money.

· Teacher Wish List Books will be available for purchase as well as PBC Bucks (gift cards) in $5 increments. 

· There will be daily games and opportunities to win prizes by donating to our school library.

Misty Pavlovic

When we participate in the following programs, Waggoner earns rebates based on the money we spend. There’s no additional out of pocket cost. Here’s how it works…

Fry’s

Fry’s Community Rewards Program: Visit www.FrysCommunityRewards.com to enroll your Fry’s V.I.P. Card online.

  1. Create an online Fry’s account.
  2. Register “Waggoner” under the Community Rewards section. If prompted, our NPO Number is 80299.
  3. Start shopping! Fry’s sends Waggoner a check based on a percentage of the sales each quarter. If you signed up in previous years, you will need to re-enroll this year.

Mabel's Labels

Shop for durable labels for water bottles, lunch boxes, clothes and more! Visit Mabel's Labels' fundraising page, select Waggoner PTO (Tempe), and shop! Waggoner PTO earns 20% off each purchase you make.

RaiseRight

Buy e-gift cards from your favorite brands to earn on your daily purchases.  3-14% (depending on brand) of the amount of each e-card will be donated back to the PTO.  Go to RaiseRight.com or the RaiseRight app to sign up for an account, use enrollment code C6XS1J44U9LL.  Your e-gift card will be sent immediately to your phone or computer.

Office Depot/Office Max

Simply make a purchase of qualifying school supplies, provide the Waggoner school ID #70004975 at checkout online or in the store, and Waggoner will receive 5% back in credits for FREE school supplies.

Harkin’s Gift Cards

Buy Harkin’s $25 Gift Cards in the Waggoner front office or with the Paypal button (for a small upcharge to cover our fees). Waggoner earns a rebate for each card sold. Please call the front office (480-541-1000) before you stop by to pick up your card(s), to confirm they know about the order.

Name for card pickup/delivery

Coca-Cola Give

Through Coca-Cola Give, you can support Waggoner by donating the codes found on various Coca-Cola products. Visit us.coca-cola.com/give and click on “Donate to Your Local School.” Enter Waggoner in the “Search for Your School” bar, and you will be prompted to enter and/or scan your Coke product codes.

Brittany Bonitatibus

Step It Up is our annual school fundraiser-this single fundraiser supports our school and PTO for the entire year.  Last year the Waggoner PTO funded workshops for teachers; start-up funds for each classroom and grade level support funds; supplies for the health office; school wide Science Fair; Trunk or Treat; Turkey Trot; Student-showcase; Book Fair; Carnival and the Yearbook.  We raise those funds primarily with one annual fundraiser.

Our 2024-2025 Step It Up! program kick off is on August 12th!  You can participate by clicking the link below. It will take you to our school’s fundraiser website where you can set up your child’s Personal Donation page and invite your friends and family to join our efforts to help our school!

www.StepItUpKids.com - official link will be added in August.

We need your help to raise money to:

1.     Increase in school experiences such as Childsplay and Nerding

2.     Buy books and supplies to enhance classroom learning and 

3.     Continue to grow our community events!

This entire fundraiser can be completed in TEN MINUTES OR LESS. Please send out TEN or MORE emails via your Personal Donation Page and your child will qualify for the Golden Ticket prizes and drawings! Have your child return their completed Golden Ticket to school TUESDAY, AUGUST 15th!

Join our REVOLUTION of FUN. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s a great way to support your student as they use their awesomeness to help others! 

Please help us reach 100% participation this year, so that we can continue to fund and support our students’ bright and amazing future! 

Here is a copy of the Golden Ticket Packet and general fundraiser information. Need help completing the Golden Ticket Assignment? Click HERE to watch a video!

This school year's DAY OF AWESOMENESS is on November 15th!!!

Kristin Basha

The Legacy Tile Wall beautification project is a great way for you to leave your family’s mark at Waggoner! Tiles cost $30 and will be installed in our newly renovated courtyards. Proceeds will benefit future improvements to our outdoor spaces and our PTO upcoming activities.

Legacy Tile take-home kits are $30 and you can use the form below to order one. Once your order is placed, you tile will be sent home in your student’s backpack with all the supplies they will need to paint their tile!

Student Name(s)
Teacher Name(s)

If you have any questions or if you would like more info on our upcoming tile painting events, please contact Meghann at WaggonerPTOart@gmail.com.

Meghann Powell

This school year, all t-shirts will be PRESALE!  $15/shirt

ORDERS DUE by Curriculum Night, Wednesday, August 7th.

Samples of the shirt style will be available in the Reading area on Meet the Teacher night: July 22nd 5pm-630pm.

Per community feedback; this year's shirt will be softer and fit better. These types of comfortable shirts cost more, so the price is $15/shirt.

Presale allows you to select the sizes you need for you and your family without the worry of those particular sizes selling out. It will also prevent the PTO being left with 100+ leftover shirts.  This is a win-win for the entire Waggoner Community.

We are looking forward to everyone wearing their REACH FOR THE STARS shirt this School Year! 

 

Meghann Powell
Heather Reinhardt

Are you a local business with an interest in reaching our parents and their families? We work with local restaurants and entertainment throughout the year. Contact the business fundraising chairs for more information on working with Waggoner and reaching our families!

Upcoming Events

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Visit Raising Canes at Warner & McClintock between 4pm-10pm. Mention "Waggoner Fundraiser" and a portion of your purchase will benefit the Waggoner community.

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6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283

South West corner of McClintock & Guadalupe

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Put on your PJs and join us in the Waggoner reading area to listen to Waggoner Staff read their favorite holiday stories. 

Brittany Bonitatibus