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It’s no secret that many school systems across America are struggling for money. Whether the need is playground equipment, music instruments, or field trip funds, fundraising is key to any school’s budget.
Last week I had the opportunity to attend a Box Top for Education University Event in New Orleans, La. Last year Box Tops for Education helped schools receive $67 million dollars nationwide in 2011!! On average, a school can typically receive $800 when the community can be involved. My children’s school has received over $1,400 just this school year alone.
I was very excited about this event. I love collecting Box Tops For Education for my children’s elementary school. In fact, since my daughter is a few years older than my 7 year old son, I generally give the Box Tops to my son. I’m hoping that by sending baggies full of Box Tops it makes up for those occasions that my 7 year old son gets his name on the board.
My latest stash of Box Tops to turn in (Brownie Points...I hope so)
Ok… It’s bribery, but whatever gets my son on a teachers good side is always a plus in my book.
There are 3 ways to earn money for your favorite school.
1. Clipping Box Tops from participating products.
2. Earning E-Box Tops online by using their Shop & Earn Portal
3. Bonus Box Tops from Events at participating Stores like Sam’s club or Winn-dixie
I learned so much from this event, but the main goal for Box Tops For Education is to give back to our schools, the teachers, and most importantly the students.
Image courtesy of Green Giant Fresh
I'm so excited about these items!!
Below are some facts you may not have know about Box Tops for Education.
– Did you know that Brands like Hanes, Brita Water & Green Giant Fresh Vegetables are all participating in the Box Top for Education?
– Red Bird Mission School raised $20,974 for their school in 1 year!! That is a lot of Box Tops!!
– You can earn Box Tops for your school just by signing up to receive their newsletters via email.
– Box tops for Education offers coupons on their site you can clip on General Mills products.
– There are 90k schools currently signed up for the Box Tops for Education Program Nationwide.
Does your children’s school participate in the Box Top for Education Program? Do you know how much your school has received year to date? Become involved & become (or help) your school’s Box Top For Education Coordinator.
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Disclosure: I was in some way compensated for my attendance of the Box Top University & this post. My opinions are always 100% my own & can not be influenced in any way.
I didn’t know you can earn from receiving the newsletter. Will have to sign up for that. Right now I have about 30 box tops collected. If I miss one my son makes sure to point it out for me so I can clip it. I think it’s a wonderful program and wish there were more like it.
I love the Box Top program. I have about 30 saved up right now and will be bringing them to my kids school shortly. I wish there were more programs like this one. Our schools can always use the help.
What a fun day. I went to the one in Philadelphia this year. It was so awesome. they really are organized. the staff was great and the coordinators from the shcools were nice. I learned a ton there.
“Ok… It’s bribery, but whatever gets my son on a teachers good side is always a plus in my book.”
LOL Don’t feel bad. I made sure my daughter took a bagful of Box Tops to my grandson’s first orientation- she was the only one who knew about the program.
Yeap, it feels good to be on the good side! ; )
BB2U
Our school collects box tops and it does make a difference. I didn’t know about the signing up for the newsletter but will pass that on to our Box Top coordinator so we can include it in our school newsletter. I just put a baggie full of boxtops in my purse to give to one of my teachers. My 7th grader isn’t into taking them to her school any more. Teenagers!
Marissa
I enjoy collecting Box Tops but since we are on strict diets, and Huggies no longer provides them, it’s really hard to find them on our typical groceries. Wondering how to find a Box Top event?