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Trying to think of a fundraiser for your kids school? Don’t discount the power of recycling!

Our fourth grade classes this year had 66 students. Every Thursday we encouraged the kids to bring in their cans and bottles from home. We had parent volunteers to separate, transport and unload the recycling at a local center.

Our goal was to pay for our whale watching annual boat trip for the fourth graders. Total $1,500. This way none of the parents had to pull out the wallet for the (expensive) field trip.

I’m happy to say WE DID IT! We raised just over $1,500!!

The kids received ‘bucks’ each time they recycled that could be used towards a homework pass. I would keep the kids updated as to how much we had raised at various intervals, to keep them excited. As the end of the efforts drew near I picked up some balloons and smarties and the kids who brought in recycling got one of those in addition to the bucks… what a difference that made!

Next year I’ll be helping with the 5th grade recycling program as my son moves into 5th grade. Every class from K – 5 (except 4th grade) will be bringing in recycling. It’s a bit of a messy job and requires no less than 6 – 10 volunteers (to sort, drive, unload, make deposits, etc). It helps a lot too if the teachers are on board with the program because they encourage the kids as well. The end result is that we’ll be able to raise a LOT of money for the grad party, field trips, etc. that we wouldn’t normally get and with the budget cuts going on at LAUSD it’s more critical than ever to do fundraising!

You’re helping the environment, teaching your kids good recycling habits and raising money at the same time! It’s a home run fundraiser!

I’m really proud of the kids (and the volunteers) and truly looking forward to figuring out how to inspire next years students to step up their game!