March 2007

Dear Central Parents and Guardians,

The Central Home and School Association has always encouraged and welcomed your involvement and participation. Parents can choose to attend monthly meetings, help out at events, donate baked goods, become members, or just visit the website to get information. Each method contributes to the success of our children and Central.

Once a year, we also solicit your financial support. This year has been difficult for public schools in Philadelphia, with very significant and unprecedented budget cuts. Our Home and School Association is committed to doing all we can to help Central continue to offer the programs, equipment, and materials that enrich our children’s high school experience. Your contribution can help us achieve this goal.

The following list highlights how our fundraising efforts have supported our students since September. For example:

• CPR materials for the Health Education Department
• Overhead projectors for the Math Department
• Adobe Creative Suites to upgrade students’ access to technology
• Equipment for Central Broadcasting Network
• Projector and camera for the Art Department
• Drum set for the Music Department
• Publication costs, including Student Agendas/Parent Handbook, "Planning for College Handbook" for parents of juniors, and Mosaic Literary Magazine
• Microscope repairs for the Science Department
• $2,500 towards rental of the Kimmel Center for graduation
• Supplies for International Café
• Freshmen Tea
• Financial assistance for GX room renovations for exercise equipment

In planning for 2006-2007, we budgeted for $6,500 in donations. Many families have already made donations, and we have received almost $2,000 so far this year. But the needs did not disappear and in fact have grown. If you have sent a donation this year, thank you very much. If not, please say yes and send in a contribution to help our children. And please consider an additional gift if you can. Any amount will be greatly appreciated and, as always, will directly benefit and support our young people.

Sincerely,

Central Home and School Association Executive Board

Make checks payable to and mail to:

1700 W. Olney Ave.

Phila., Pa., 19141

Amount_________ Student’s Name________________________ Class #________

Parent/Guardian’s Name, Address _________________________________

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