Whittier Elementary's Annual Giving Campaign started Monday, Sept. 17, and will be going on through Friday, Sept. 28.

All donations will support artists-in-residence, the school library, the school nurse, Science on Wheels, Writers in the Schools, funding proposals from Whittier parents and staff, staff discretionary funds and more.

The press release states that Whittier is able to provide all the services and programs it does in great part due to the campaign. Their goal this year is to raise $30,000. A goodly sum, but they stress that no donation is too small.

According to the press release: "Participating is simple -– complete and return the BLUE pledge card in the GOLD envelope before the Campaign ends on Friday, September 28."

More than just benefiting the schools, kids can get a sweet deal out of it, too. All classes with at least 50 percent participation at the halfway mark will get an extra recess on Monday, Sept. 24, and all classes with at least 75% participation at the end of campaign will have a popcorn party on Monday, Oct. 1.

All donations are tax-deductible charitable donations and are eligible for employer matching.

For questions, contact Janice Moskalik (jemosk@uw.edu) with any questions you may have.

More information about Whittier and the PTA budget can be found at whittieres.seattleschools.org