Grass Valley Charter School
Foundation
Hi there! You’ve reached the GVCS Foundation page. You might be looking for the Charter School website and, if you’re lost, you can follow the link below to get there.
Since you’re here, though, take a minute to check out what we do to help our teachers, students and school, and consider joining the conversation!
About the GVCS Foundation
We are an independent nonprofit group made up of parents and staff working together to raise funds and create programs that enrich the education and experience at Grass Valley Charter School. We are THE fundraising entity of the school, and our purpose is to raise money to address the needs of GVCS.
We aim to support diversity and inclusion, so that ALL students are able to participate and thrive in our learning model of EL Education.
What we do
We subsidize EVERY student's fieldwork costs
We fund needs-based SCHOLARSHIPS
We support school clubs and activities, including our ADVENTURE PROGRAM
We purchase updated EQUIPMENT
We make improvements to the CAMPUS
We Plan
Spending money is harder than it looks! Preparing for projects in the school environment requires months, and sometimes years, of planning and approvals. The Foundation seeks feedback from staff, parents and students, then the Board members volunteer their time to plan and execute these projects.
We Raise Money
Through three major fundraisers, The Walk-a-Thon, Value Card Sales and an annual Spring Event, the GVCS Foundation raises money to enhance our school and our children’s educational experience. We raise over $60,000 EACH YEAR!
We Spend Money
Each year the Foundation allocates a per-student subsidy to increase the total amount available for Field Work, Adventure and Expeditions. We contribute about $11,000 annually. The remaining funds are used for enhancement and improvement projects, including school clubs, staff requests and scholarships.
We Need Your Help!
Join the Conversation
If you’re interested in being part of the planning and spending of these dollars, PLEASE come to a Foundation meeting and check it out! We’re pretty nice, and we usually have cookies.
We meet monthly, usually on Thursdays at 3:30 pm. Check out the school calendar, or keep an eye out in the Howl newsletter for the next meeting date.
Questions? Suggestions? Send us a note!
Parent Expedition Donation Page
These annual donations make it possible for GVCS to plan adventures that get our kids out in the world having amazing experiences. Thank you so much for contributing to this essential part of Expeditionary Learning education.