http://community.greatschools.net/advice/725/Parent-Involvement-and-Fundraising <p>Hi,</p> <p>I&nbsp;have twins, a boy and a girl which are in pre-k.&nbsp; My children attend a public school in Baltimore City that actually is a good school.&nbsp; The MSA schools were basically all above 90% and the teachers are wonderful.&nbsp; The one thing the school lacks is parent involement and fundraising.&nbsp; I would like to get your suggestions on which fundraisers you have had success with in the past.&nbsp; I know everyone is tired of pizza so I am suggestion Chick-fil-a calendars and Popcorn Palance.&nbsp; Please provide any suggestions for fundraising and how to increase parent participation.</p> GreatSchools en-us mykidisfirst01 How about publishing a list of actual NEEDS every year and taking donations of the specific items? I'd rather buy an item or contribute with others to purchase the actual ... http://community.greatschools.net/advice/725/Parent-Involvement-and-Fundraising?cpage=1#comment_677285 4100.677285 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:05:03 -0800 motodaddy These are two separate things for our household. There are some parents who either have time or money. Rarely do we have both. Often we just want to donate to ... http://community.greatschools.net/advice/725/Parent-Involvement-and-Fundraising?cpage=1#comment_657582 4100.657582 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:48:54 -0700 debrasuefitzge i had a bake sale when my daughter was in kindergarden and it was very sucessful.we also had a car wash for fundraising and it was a sucess to.hope this ... http://community.greatschools.net/advice/725/Parent-Involvement-and-Fundraising?cpage=1#comment_289507 4100.289507 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:02:09 -0800