Now is the time to Fund our Flock!

Each year the PTA raises the Eisenhower Community Fund and contributes more than $100,000 to bridge the gap between the government funding our school receives and the amount needed to provide the high-quality education our students deserve. This year, declining enrollment across BVSD and education funding cuts from the state make those needs greater than ever.

This fall fundraiser is the main way the PTA builds the Eisenhower Community Fund to support our school. It is our only direct appeal of the year.

We have two BIG goals that we know we can meet together:

$70,000 from donations and employer matches
70% participation from Eisenhower families

The PTA is committed to giving the school about $400 per student this year. That’s the amount we’re asking families to consider giving as a one-time donation for the school year. It’s the same amount as last year, and is in line with what other Boulder elementary schools request. We recognize $400 isn’t possible for some, and others may be able to give more to support students in need.

Please make a gift of any size that is meaningful to your family. Every dollar counts, and every family’s participation matters!

We hope to see a feather representing your student on our eagle display, whether or not you make a donation. Let’s come together to show the true strength of our flock!

Here’s how the essential programs we support align with our community values:

Equitable & Inclusive Education — $118,250

Help give all students what they need to learn and grow

Paraprofessionals who make small group and individualized instruction possible, especially in larger classes. Without PTA funding, we would only have enough para hours paid by the district to cover lunch duty and lunch recess. With our support, students get the extra attention they need, and Eisenhower has become one of the top performing schools in the state on CMAS testing. This line item also doubles the hours our Gifted & Talented para is in the building, and ensures our health room is staffed every day.
Classroom material budget for each teacher so they have what they need to create engaging learning environments.
Professional development opportunities for staff to help them grow, too.
Scholarships so every child has access to the same opportunities like field trips, Ike gear, carnival fun, and more.

Respect & Appreciation — $17,000

Show respect for our teachers, peers, school, and the environment

Staff appreciation throughout the year to thank the people who work so hard to make our school great! Like last year, we're budgeting more from the Eisenhower Community Fund so that we don't have to ask for things like meal donations at conference times or money for Teacher Appreciation Week.
No Place for Hate and Reading to End Racism programs because we aren't just raising students, we're raising good people. Our commitment to SEL in all aspects of learning is one of the things that sets Eisenhower apart.
Assemblies to bring learning to life.
Facility improvements as funding allows.

Community & Fun! — $9,200

Encourage connection and belonging

School-wide celebrations and classroom parties because elementary school should be fun! With PTA funding, teachers don't have to ask for a few dollars from families throughout the year for parties.
Extracurricular funding to compensate staff who stay late to enrich our kids lives.
Family opportunities to learn and connect like Tech Talks, coffee gatherings, and occasional nights out. This also covers childcare during meetings so more parents can attend.

But wait — don't our taxes fund schools?

Yes, but public funding only covers the school’s core operating costs, and Colorado is only 35th in the nation in per pupil spending. BVSD enrollment has declined significantly, and because state funding is tied to enrollment, fewer students means fewer dollars coming into the district - even though many of the costs of running our schools remain the same.

That’s where Fund our Flock comes in. Your donation doesn’t replace public funding — it gives our students the extras and enhancements that the district budget can’t provide.

Don't Forget Your Feathers!

Feather outline

We want every student to decorate a feather for our school eagle display in the front hallway — no donation required!

These feathers help celebrate every student who is part of our school community. Feathers can be found at the bottom of the donation forms being sent home in Friday Folders on September 4.

Download a copy of the feathers to print at home.

Fund our Flock 2026

Help Every Eisenhower Student Soar!