Popcorn Friday is a great community building event for our entire school. Kids love seeing and smelling the popcorn popping on Fridays (+ enjoying it as a healthy afterschool snack)!
Seeing parents investing time in them and their school gives kids a wonderful sense of community.
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Volunteer
We need a group of dedicated volunteers who can commit to at least 3 Popcorn Friday dates. The time commitment is from 1-3 pm (or 2 pm if you are picking up a Pre-K). Please consider volunteering your time. We make it fun!
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Donate
This year, we suggest donating $40 per child for the full year, or $20 for half the year. Any amount is appreciated and will have a big impact. You can also consider sponsoring another child!
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Needs
We are always looking for popcorn kernels, canola oil, dye-free seasoning, and small paper bag donations! This year the Hudson Valley Farm Hub donated 1000lbs of kernels. We are so grateful!
How to pay
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Put cash in an envelope addressed to PTO POPCORN FRIDAY for their teacher to collect. We suggest donating $40 per child for the full year, or $20 for half the year, but any amount is appreciated. Weekly donations are still welcome!
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Checks should be made out to George Washington PTO with POPCORN FRIDAY in the memo. Send the check in your child's backpack for their teacher to collect. We suggest donating $40 per child for the full year, or $20 for half the year, but any amount is appreciated.
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You can pay with a credit card by following our Cheddar Up donation link. Please be aware that there is a $1.81 fee for using your credit card, this allows the PTO to collect the full donation. We suggest donating $40 per child for the full year, or $20 for half the year, but any amount is appreciated.