Scrip....what is it and how does it help MGIS' PTA? Scrip 101

Still not sure what Scrip is?
Wondering why there's always that table in the front entrance on Friday afternoons with information about gift cards or why so many slips come home reminding you to order Scrip.
Curious about the program but no time to stop and ask after school.
Read on and you too will know why Scrip is known as "The Fundraiser While You Shop".

Scrip's concept is simple, you place an order for cash cards one week and the following week you get the full amount of your money back in the form of cash cards and the retailer gives MGIS' PTA a percentage of the amount you purchased.
For example: You pay for a $20 Boston Store card this week,
next week you get a $20 Boston Store card and
Boston Store gives MGIS' PTA $1.60.

The cards can be used as gifts but also to make your EVERYDAY purchases and each card purchased earns up to $5 for PTA Events like the RIF Book Distribution and St. Nickolaus.

Cards are available for grocery stores, department stores, gas stations and even VISA gift cards, which can be used at doctor office's that allow you to pay for your co-pays with charge cards.


Another great way to use Scrip is to buy gift cards for work items. Do you own your own business and make regular purchases from Home Depot or Office Max? Cash cards are available for each of those stores. Or do you take customers out for lunch? Many restaurants participate in the program.

3 Easy Ways to Order:
1) Send an order and payment in with your child in an envelope labeled: "Scrip"
2)Place an in person order at the Scrip Sales Table on Friday
3)Place an online order at www.shopwithscrip.com and then send a copy of your order with payment in with your child in an envelope labeled "Scrip".
MGIS enrollment code for online orders is 7176D2LD19477.

Order forms can be picked up at the Scrip Sales Table, in the office, or downloaded at the MGIS' website under the PTA tab.

Cash & Carry cards always available at Scrip Table for same day purchases for the following stores:

Chancery, Jose's Blue Sombrero, Kohl’s, Sam’s Club, Sentry, Speedway, SuperAmerica, Visa gift cards, Walgreens, Wal-Mart. (These items must be paid for with cash)

For alternative order pick up options or questions, contact MGIS' Scrip Coordinator, Pam Gende at 414-875-9368 or pbgende@wi.rr.com

Now that you know what Scrip hopefully you'll place an order.

Upcoming order dates are:

November 20th for pick up at December 1st PTA meeting or December 4th from 3:30 - 5:30
December 4th for pick up December 11 from 3:30 -5:30
December 11th for pick up December 18th from 3:30 - 5:30

Grill Fest 2009

Grill Fest has been a family favorite at MGIS for many years. The PTA provides the brats and hot dogs, and the families bring the rest. Grill Fest is a great place to meet parents and teachers.

Lots of teachers at Grill Fest this year!

The teachers got together and organized a kickball game with the kids. No big surprise - Grill Fest was a blast!

German Fest Parade

German Immersion School families joined together to walk in the German Fest parade.

Apple Harvest Party in Room 28

Last week, the children in Herr Haase's class enjoyed a fun Apple Harvest Party.
Heute ist Apfeltag!

 

The room parents arranged for lots of fun crafts and tasty snacks for the celebration.

 

Each of the children had a turn to work with Herr Haase on an apple craft.

 

Frau P. did some awesome face painting, the kids were able to choose between apples or pumpkins :-)

 

The children each made a beaded necklace...

 

and decorated a sugar cookie. YUM!

 

The party ended with Frau W. reading a German book to the students.

Thank you very much to the room parents, Jen and Jospehine, and all the room parents throughout the building who planned such fun fall parties for the children! Danke!