activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 23
- Facilitating Field Trips Educator Support for Arts IntegrationProvides resources and an estimator to help plan field trips for students.
- Facilitating Student Engagement and Wellness Programs Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesThe organization operates the "Mileage Club," a weekly exercise program where students run laps and earn collectible charms. They also facilitate enrollment in afterschool programs, C.A.R.E, and summer camps for students.
- Facilitating Student Reading Programs and Resources School & Community Book Fairs and Literacy FestivalsHosts book fairs twice annually, offering class, recess, and after-school shopping hours for students. The organization also arranges annual author/illustrator visits and organizes a "Love of Reading Week" with activities like book exchanges and craft making.
- Facilitating yearbook production and sales School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsManages the purchase of yearbooks for students, including deadlines for orders, submission of baby pictures for 5th graders, and creation of customizable pages and advertisements.
- Funding Campus Improvements School Facility & Playground ImprovementsAllocates funds for campus improvements such as picnic tables, water fountains, shade structures, and MPR projectors.
- Funding campus improvements School Facility & Playground ImprovementsAllocates funds towards campus improvements, including the installation of picnic tables, water fountains, shade structures, and MPR projectors.
- Fundraising through discounted ticket sales Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes discounted ticket sales for local sporting events, such as the Arizona vs. Baylor football game, with a portion of each ticket purchase supporting the organization's programs.
- Managing Yearbook Production and Sales School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsThe organization facilitates the purchase of yearbooks for students, including specific deadlines for purchasing, submitting baby pictures for 5th graders, and creating custom pages and ads. They also provide two free customizable pages in each yearbook for personal memories and messages and offer ad space for 5th graders.
- Managing Yearbook Production and Sales School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsFacilitates the purchase of yearbooks for students, including specific deadlines for submissions, custom page creation, and offering ad space for 5th graders.
- Operating the Mileage Club Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesRuns the "Mileage Club," a weekly exercise program for students where they run laps and earn collectible charms. The program includes a "Día de los Muertos Run" kickoff event and culminates in a "Color Run" party, with fundraising efforts supporting various school initiatives.
- Operating the Mileage Club exercise program Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesRuns the "Mileage Club," a weekly exercise program for students where they run laps and earn collectible charms. The program kicks off with a "Día de los Muertos Run" and culminates in a "Color Run" event, with fundraising supporting various school initiatives.
- Organizing Discounted Ticket Sales for Fundraising Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes discounted ticket sales for local sporting events, such as the Arizona vs. Baylor football game, with a portion of each ticket purchase supporting the organization's activities.
- Organizing School Community Events School Community Engagement EventsOrganizes and hosts various community events for students and families, including an annual trunk-or-treat, monthly dine-out events, a "Color Run" as a wrap-up party for the Mileage Club, and an "Evening of the Arts" featuring student performances and dinner. These events often involve food sales and volunteer efforts.
- Organizing School Community Events School Community Engagement EventsThe organization hosts various events to build community and engage students and families, including an annual Trunk-or-Treat, a "Día de los Muertos Run" to kick off the Mileage Club, a "Color Run" as a wrap-up party for the Mileage Club, and an "Evening of the Arts" featuring student performances and a pasta dinner. They also organize monthly dine-out events and other school events through parent and teacher volunteer efforts.
- Organizing school community events School Community Engagement EventsOrganizes various school events for students and families, including an annual trunk-or-treat, monthly dine-out events, a "Color Run" for the Mileage Club, and an "Evening of the Arts" featuring student performances and dinner. These events aim to build community and raise funds.
- Promoting Literacy and Reading School & Community Book Fairs and Literacy FestivalsThe organization hosts book fairs twice annually, offering class, recess, and after-school shopping hours for students. They also organize a "Love of Reading Week" with various reading activities, a book exchange, and bracelet/card making, and host an annual author/illustrator visit for students.
- Promoting literacy through book-related programs School & Community Book Fairs and Literacy FestivalsHosts two annual book fairs with dedicated shopping times for students and after-school hours for families. The organization also arranges annual author/illustrator visits and coordinates a "Love of Reading Week" with activities like book exchanges.
- Providing Parent Portal Access and Information Parent & Student Information PortalsOffers parents access to school lunch menus, a service to reload student lunch cards, and a parent portal for student report cards, emails, and personal information. It also facilitates enrollment in afterschool programs, C.A.R.E, and summer camps.
- Providing Parent Resources and Information Access Parent & Student Information PortalsThe organization provides access to school lunch menu information for parents, offers a service for parents to reload student lunch cards, and provides access to student report cards, emails, and personal information through a parent portal.
- Providing parent portal access and school service information Parent & Student Information PortalsOffers parents access to student information such as report cards and emails through a parent portal. It also provides information on school lunch menus, facilitates reloading student lunch cards, and assists with enrollment in afterschool programs and summer camps.
- Supporting Teacher and Classroom Needs Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsProvides financial support to teachers through reimbursements for classroom-related expenses and grants for classroom and grade-level projects or items. This also includes funding for classroom supplies and educational software.
- Supporting Teacher and Classroom Needs Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsThe organization provides financial support to teachers by reimbursing them for classroom-related expenses and offering grant money for classroom and grade-level projects or items. They also fund classroom supplies and provide resources and an estimator to help plan field trips.
- Supporting teacher and classroom needs Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsProvides financial support to teachers through reimbursements for classroom expenses and grants for classroom and grade-level projects or items. This includes funding for educational software, classroom supplies, and field trips.
capacity building · 1
- Fundraising and Financial Allocation School Facility & Playground ImprovementsThe organization conducts fundraising through events like the Mileage Club and discounted ticket sales for sports games, with funds allocated to teacher grants, classroom stipends, field trips, campus improvements, programs and technology (including enrichment programs, software, and yearbooks), and community-building events.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Adult-supervised digital payment processing adult_supervised_credit_card_paymentsAccepts credit card payments for student purchases during events when an adult is present, balancing accessibility with oversight.
- Adult-supervised digital payment processing adult_supervised_credit_card_paymentsAccepts credit card payments for student purchases during events like book fairs only when an adult is present, balancing convenience with oversight.
- Community fundraising through partnership events community_fundraising_eventHosts restaurant partnership events as a dual-purpose strategy to engage the community and raise funds for school programs.
- Community fundraising through partnership events community_fundraising_eventHosts restaurant partnership events as a dual-purpose strategy to engage the community and generate financial support for school programs.
- Community fundraising through partnerships community_fundraising_eventUses restaurant partnership events and other community-based activities as a dual strategy for fundraising and deepening community engagement.
- Digital systems for student and parent engagement digital_parent_engagementUses digital tools such as e-wallets for student transactions and a parent portal to improve operational efficiency and provide transparent, real-time access to student information.
- Digital systems for student transactions and parent engagement digital_parent_engagementUses e-wallets for student purchases at events like book fairs and maintains a digital parent portal to increase transparency and streamline communication around student experiences.
- Integrated student support and enrichment enrollment integrated_student_supportOffers streamlined, integrated enrollment in a range of student support and enrichment programs such as afterschool care and summer camps to increase access and participation.
- Integrated student support and enrichment enrollment integrated_student_supportOffers streamlined enrollment in a range of support and enrichment programs, including afterschool care and summer camps, to holistically support student development.
- Integrated student support and enrichment enrollment integrated_student_supportOffers coordinated enrollment in a range of support and enrichment programs, including afterschool care and summer camps, to holistically support student development.
- RSVP-based event management for capacity control RSVP systemUses an RSVP system to manage attendance at events due to venue capacity constraints, ensuring safety and logistical efficiency.
- School-based operational and financial support school-based supportProvides targeted financial, material, and volunteer support to enhance classroom resources, technology, and school programs, directly benefiting students and teachers at Ventana Vista Elementary.
- Volunteer-led community engagement volunteer-led community engagementRelies on parent and teacher volunteer leadership to plan and execute school events, fostering community ownership and participation in school life.
- Volunteer-led community engagement model volunteer-led community engagementRelies on parent and teacher volunteer leadership to plan and execute school events, fostering community ownership and participation in school activities.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Book Fair
Hosts biannual book fairs where students can purchase books; supports literacy and raises funds for school programs
Color Run
Annual fun run event marking the end of the Mileage Club season, featuring color stations, a dunk tank, and food trucks
Family Events
Coordinates community events including Movie Night, Trunk or Treat, Family Dance, Dine-Outs, and Noche de Lotería to build school community
Mileage Club
Weekly exercise program where students run laps during recess; includes fundraising component to support classroom grants, field trips, and campus improvements
Staff Appreciation
Organizes events and provides support to recognize and thank school staff and teachers
Teacher Grants
Provides funding to teachers for classroom projects, supplies, and field trips through a grant application process
Yearbook Program
Produces and sells soft and hardcover yearbooks to students; includes customizable pages and optional 5th-grade recognition ads
relationships · 13
who they work with
- BJ's Partner — Partnered with BJ's for a monthly dine-out fundraising event.
- Box Tops App Partner — Participates in the Box Tops program, allowing supporters to scan receipts to earn money for the school.
- Cat George Partner — Committee member for Mileage Club
- Fry’s Partner — Participates in the Fry’s Community Rewards program, where a percentage of purchases made with a Fry’s Shoppers Card is donated to the school.
- Jennyffer Fenn Partner — Committee member for Yearbook
- John Parra Partner — Illustrator/Author visiting the school for a book signing.
- Kids of Steele Partner — Participates in bracelet and card making activities during Love of Reading Week.
- Krista Federico Partner — Committee member for Dine Outs
- Lynnea Molina-Strunk Partner — Committee member for Staff Appreciation
- PayPal Partner — Platform used to process donations for the organization.
- President@vvffo.org Partner — Contact point for individuals interested in joining the trunk-or-treat planning committee.
- Treering Partner — Yearbook company that only allows one ad purchase per yearbook.
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