Dear Infinity Middle School Parents,

We hope this notice finds you well and excited about this new school year. The PTCO is thrilled to kick off our annual fall fundraiser on Friday September 15th and run through Saturday September 30th. This year we are "Building the Infinity Dream." This program aims to make a lasting impact on our school and, more importantly, on the educational experience of our students.

Our goal this year is to raise $100 per student and we believe that with your support, we can achieve our $90,000 goal together.

What do the funds go towards? The funds raised through the fall campaign help the PTCO to fund teacher and school grants, which play a crucial role in enhancing the educational journey of our students. To give you a glimpse of how these grants have made a difference in the past, last year the PTCO funded some incredible initiatives, including:

  • New iPads for the graphic design class
  • A pottery wheel for the art room
  • The purchase and installation of a frisbee golf course
  • The annual software subscription used for the PBIS program
  • The purchase of a variety of Science data instruments
  • The Viper Mascot  
  • New cafeteria tables

This year we are considering a few different options:

  • Expanding teacher grants
  • Facility improvements
  • Activities Resources

The grant program is open to teachers and staff beginning in November and due before the Winter Break. At the beginning of the Spring Semester the requests go through a review process, are approved and requested items are ordered and received. Most of the grant items are funded and received by the end of the school year.

Now it's time for us to come together and continue this tradition of excellence. Here's how you can get involved:

Fundraising platform: First look for your email on Friday afternoon from 99 Pledges. This email will explain how to use the platform.

Encourage Your Student: We invite you to talk to your child about the importance of this fundraiser. Encourage them to actively participate, set a personal goal, and take pride in making a positive impact on their school.

Share with Friends and Family: This fundraiser is not limited to our school community; we encourage you to share it with your extended network, friends, and family. Every donation, no matter how big or small, brings us closer to our goal.

Incentives for Students: We have exciting incentives in place to motivate our students. All students are eligible for all the team incentives, and they build on each other. For example, if the Red Team hits $9,000, they get all 5 prizes.

Team Incentives: There are 10 color teams. All students, teachers and staff at Infinity were randomly assigned to a team, which increases inclusiveness. They can compete with their fellow team members across all grades and homerooms for exciting rewards.

  • Bronze Level: $900 - Viper Sticker/student
  • Silver Level: $2,250 - Viper Pencil/student
  • Gold Level: $4,500 - Viper Water Bottle Koozie/student
  • Viper Level: $6,750 - Viper Drawstring backpack/student
  • Dream Level: $9,000 - Viper T-shirt/student

Grade-Level Incentives: Each Grade Level will compete with the others for various prizes, including a popsicle party, Viper water bottles, and custom t-shirts and bragging rights.

  • Grade to $3,000 - Popsicle Party
  • Grade to $7,500 - Viper Earbuds
  • Grade to $15,000 - Viper Water bottle
  • Grade to $22,500 - Viper Notebooks
  • Grade to $30,000 - Custom Grade Viper T-shirt

Whole School Incentives: When we reach our fundraising milestones, the entire school benefits. We have plans for School Wide Donut Day and an entertaining Teacher/Student Trivia Contest.

  • $9,000 - Pie A Teacher (One teacher per Grade)
  • $22,500 - Teacher/Student Trivia Online Game
  • $45,000 - School Wide Donuts
  • $67,500 - School Wide Kona Ice
  • $90,000 - School Wide Movie Party

We will host Mini Games throughout the two weeks - so be on the lookout for those!

Our sincere hope is that each student can raise $100 or more. With everyone's support, we can reach our ambitious $90,000 goal.

The success of this fundraiser depends on our collective effort. Together, we can provide our dedicated teachers, staff and school with the resources they need to offer our students an enriched educational experience.

Please keep an eye on your inbox for future updates and announcements related to "Building the Infinity Dream." We'll be sharing more details on how to make donations, track our progress, and participate in Mini Games

Thank you in advance for your support and dedication to Infinity Middle School. Let's work together to create a brighter future for our students.

Warm regards,

Infinity Middle School PTCO Board

 

Questions please email: fundraising@imsptco.org

 

FUNDRAISING RESULTS

Thank you, Viper Community, for your assistance with this year's Fall Fundraiser!  We couldn't have done it without you!

Here are the fundraising stats broken down.

Final Total is $33,196!

Teams

  • $4,360 - Purple Team
  • $3,865 - White Team
  • $3,830 - Red Team
  • $3,505 - Yellow Team
  • $3,490 - Green Team
  • $3,185 - Blue Team
  • $3,171 - Orange Team
  • $2,995 - Black Team
  • $2,675 - Grey Team
  • $2,050 - Teal Team

Grades

  • 6th Grade - $16,036
  • 7th Grade - $12,295
  • 8th Grade - $4,545

Incentives have been ordered and will be delivered as soon as they arrive.

All teams earned Viper Stickers and Viper Pencils.  

All Grades earned a popsicle party.  Both 6th and 7th grade earned Viper Ear Buds.  Finally 6th grade earned Viper Water Bottles.

The entire school was able to enjoy watching a teacher get "Pied" during lunches.  Students with the most pledges over the weekend were awarded the privilege of "Pieing" the teacher.

The school also earned the Teacher/Student Trivia Online Game where students and teachers will battle it out to see who the best at Trivia is!  Dates to come on this activity.

WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR COMMUNITY FOR COMING TOGETHER!  THANK YOU!

 

 

September 19, 2023 - Our first incentive earned as our school hit the $9,000 mark!  Go Vipers!!!

All Viper Families should receive an email like the one below which explains how to set up your students pledge page and share it.  If you have not received this email from IMSPTCO & 99Pledges, please email us directly at: fundraising@imsptco.org.  You can also check on the school status by visiting: Building the Infinity Dream Fundraiser (99pledges.com)

Hi "Student" and family,

Welcome to the Building the Infinity Dream Fundraiser for Infinity Middle School.

All Vipers were assigned a team color today, provided a team bracelet and given a flyer with information about the fundraiser.

We hope this will be an amazing year! Our goal is $90,000! Watch for updates over the next two weeks and all the mini challenges!

Here's your page (SHARE this with others by email, text message, and Facebook!):
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/infinitymiddleschool/(student name will appear here)

Your goal is $100 or more!

Here’s your private profile management page (Do NOT share this with anyone!):
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/infinitymiddleschool/(private student info will appear here)


* Upload a profile picture
* Share by email and text message
* Log activities each day

Feel free to email us at fundraising@imsptco.org with any questions.

Thanks so much for your support and good luck!

IMSPTCO
Infinity Middle School PTCO

FUNDRAISING TIPS

Get the ball rolling
Make a personal donation to inspire others to support a great cause.

Share
Send a personal message to close friends and family asking them to donate.

Get social
Post your fundraiser page on Facebook and Twitter pages and thank people for their donations as they happen.

Pie a Staff Member by a Student 9-26-23

Challenge for 9-27 through 9-29-23

 

Weekend Challenge for 9-22 through 9-24-23

 

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Congratulations to the following teachers who will receive a Chick-fil-A gift card for submitting their team fist bump pictures: Ms. O'Donnell, Mr. Zald, and Ms. House. We love how these photos turned out! 🥰❤️💞

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Monday, September 18, 2023Motivation Monday 9-18-23

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why didn't the PTCO choose to have a Color Bash, Fun Run or other activity?

A: The PTCO discussed these activities with the IMS Administration before deciding on a Pledge Program.  The last Color Bash we were able to have was logistically difficult. Due to the amount of students and the oversight it requires, with the growing number of students at IMS, it was determined that this was not a viable option.  Other factors include construction on the grounds as well as wildlife that has been spotted around the school (such as rattlesnakes) making outside activities with such a large volume of students unsafe.

Q: What happened to individual incentives?

A: This year the PTCO & the IMS Administration decided to move away from individual incentives after receiving feedback from parents and the community as well as wanting to gear fundraising toward an entire school goal.  Equal teams were set up so that teams can build together towards a common goal.  Grade incentives were also set up to achieve comradery as well as making sure that all students feel included.

Earned Incentives Highlighted in Teal

Incentives for Students: We have exciting incentives in place to motivate our students. All students are eligible for all the team incentives, and they build on each other. For example, if the Red Team hits $9,000, they get all 5 prizes.

Team Incentives: There are 10 color teams. All students, teachers and staff at Infinity were randomly assigned to a team, which increases inclusiveness. They can compete with their fellow team members across all grades and homerooms for exciting rewards.

  • Bronze Level: $900 - Viper Sticker/student - All teams have 9-22-23
  • Silver Level: $2,250 - Viper Pencil/student   - All teams have earned this incentive.
  • Gold Level: $4,500 - Viper Water Bottle Koozie/student
  • Viper Level: $6,750 - Viper Drawstring backpack/student
  • Dream Level: $9,000 - Viper T-shirt/student

Grade-Level Incentives: Each Grade Level will compete with the others for various prizes, including a popsicle party, Viper water bottles, and custom t-shirts and bragging rights.

  • Grade to $3,000 - Popsicle Party  -  All grades have earned 9-22-23
  • Grade to $7,500 - Viper Earbuds - 6th & 7th Grade has earned this incentive 9-23-2023
  • Grade to $15,000 - Viper Water bottle - 6th grade earned 9-28-23
  • Grade to $22,500 - Viper Notebooks
  • Grade to $30,000 - Custom Grade Viper T-shirt

Whole School Incentives: When we reach our fundraising milestones, the entire school benefits. We have plans for School Wide Donut Day and an entertaining Teacher/Student Trivia Contest.

  • $9,000 - Pie A Teacher (One teacher per Grade) -  earned 9-19-23
  • $22,500 - Teacher/Student Trivia Online Game  - earned 9-24-23
  • $45,000 - School Wide Donuts
  • $67,500 - School Wide Kona Ice
  • $90,000 - School Wide Movie Party