CCSD Food Services
 
Fundraising Suggestions (non-food)
We'd like to assist you with the planning of recognizing classes with
non-food related rewards.
Below are some ideas to help you get started:
Alternatives to Using Food Rewards
  • Extra Recess
  • Eating Lunch Outdoors
  • Listening to music while working
  • Playing a Game
  • Free Choice at the End of the Day
  • A Song, Dance or Performance by Teacher or Principal
  • A Local Field Trip
  • A Craft Party
  • A Skating Party
  • An Exercise Class at a Local Gym
  • A "Sticker" Party
  • Discount Coupons to Video Stores
  • Gift Certificate to School Store
  • "How To Juggle" Clinic
  • A Dance
  • Movie Night
  • An Acitivity-Related Prize (Balls, Hula Hoop, Frisbees, Jump Ropes, etc.)
  • Bingo Night
  • Sports Night
  • Board of Education Recognition
  • Pinata with Fun Gifts
  • Mystery Pack (w/Gift Wrapped Items)
  • Special Dress or Themed Day
  • "Free Homework" Pass
  • Free Pass to District Function (Play, Musical, Sporting Event, etc.)
  • Class Nature Walk w/Scavenger Hunt
  • Be Creative!!
   
Snack Ideas - School Celebrations Rewards & Incentives
  • Snack cake squares without icing or topped with fruit & reduced-fat whipped topping
  • Low fat yogurt with fruit &
    granola topping
  • Oatmeal raisin cookies and
    low fat milk
  • Sugar-free pudding
  • Baked chips and reduced-fat dip
  • Fresh apple wedges & caramel dip
  • Reduced-fat popcorn
  • Whole grain crackers &
    cheese cubes
  • Fresh-cut vegetables & reduced-fat ranch dressing or salsa
  • Small 100% juice
  • Water
  • Music while doing work
  • Chat break at end of class
  • Extra computer time
  • Day for watching movie
  • Group activity
  • Games
  • Homework coupon
  • Guest presenter for class
   
Non-food Ways to Celebrate Other Fun Ideas
  • Play indoor games of the students' choosing
  • Engage children in a special art project
  • Take a fun walk around the school with principal or teacher
  • Turn on some music and have a dance party
  • Play games outside or host a field day -- allow extra recess time
  • Talent Show / School Plays
  • Fun Walks/Runs
  • Walk/Bike/Dance/Bowl/Jump-a-thons
  • Car Washes
  • Dances
  • Golf Tournaments
  • Carnivals / Festivals
   
Non-food Fundraising
  • Kitchenware
  • Greeting Cards
  • Valentines
  • Stationery
  • Gift Wrap / Ribbons
  • Baskets
  • Lotions / Soaps
  • Picture Frames
  • Holiday Wreaths
  • Flowers / Plants / Bulbs
  • Coupon Books
  • Calendars
  • CDs / DVDs
  • Salon Gift Cards
  • Key Chains
  • Stadium Chairs / Blankets / Pillows
  • Pens, Pencils, Erasures
  • School Spirit Apparel
  • Calendars
  • Sell Raffle Tickets
  • Gift certificates (local gym or store)
  • Gift Baskets / Theme Bags
  • VIP Parking Spaces
  • Movie Theatre Passes
  • School Event Tickets (dances, etc)
 

Carmel Central School District - 81 South Street - P.O. Box 296 - Patterson, N.Y. 12563
(845) 878-2094 - fax (845) 878-4337 email: info@carmelschools.org