Fundraising

Artsonia

Students create original artwork pieces throughout the school year in art class that is uploaded onto the Artsonia site. Artwork can then be chosen by you and made into several different items such as magnets, key chains, mugs, t-shirts, etc, that can be purchased. A percentage of sales goes directly back into funding the art program at Briargate.

Basket Raffle

Baskets feature items donated by students in a variety of different themes picked by each classroom. The raffle occurs during the Spring Open House.

Book Fairs

Each year we offer families a chance to purchase books, software and other learning-related items at our Scholastic and Follet Book Fairs. Visit the Fall Book Fair during Literacy Night, a fun family night full of creative and exciting activities throughout the school. The Spring Book Fair is held during Spring Open House.

Box Tops

Briargate participates in the “Box Tops for Education” program sponsored by General Mills. Throughout the year the PTO redeems these labels for cash and goods. Online scanning is now the newest way to submit box tops. Each box top is worth 10 cents. They really add up quick!

Eat Out Nights

Throughout the year Briargate Families are invited to patronize local restaurants with the Briargate PTO receiving a percentage of profits back from the purchases made at that establishment. These restaurants/days are listed in the Briargate calendar.

Fun Fair / Raffle

The event is just what it says - an entire night of fun, food, games and prizes for the whole family. This event usually takes place in April.

Gift Cards

Parents are welcome to order gift cards for a large variety of local stores and restaurants before the holidays with the PTO receiving a percentage of each gift card purchased.

Gifts From the Heart

This program was created for students to experience the power of generosity. Students vote between several local charities. Then, lose change is collected throughout a week, usually in February, and donated to that charity. It all adds up to be an amazing donation from Briargate students to the lucky chosen charity.

Recycling for Kids

Items including but not limited to used ink-cartridges, toners and small electronics such as cell phones from are collected by the PTO and sent to a recycling company that in turn reimburses the PTO for recycling.

Spirit Wear

A variety of Briargate Spirit Wear is available at Back To School Night with order forms going home in backpacks soon after. Students are encouraged to wear there Spirit Wear or school colors each Friday throughout the school year.

Trivia Night

A night for adults to join together in teams and test their wits with fellow Briargate parents. Raffles, prizes, pizza, and fun will be enjoyed by all. This event typically takes place in the Fall.

Walk-a-Thon

A Fall fundraiser to encourage fitness and help support all PTO programs. This is the PTO’s TOP fundraiser of the school year and has become a popular family event.