Parties with a Purpose (Sign-Up Parties) FAQ’s
Are you ready to PARTY?? “Parties with a Purpose” will be running throughout the entire school year and summer. In 2020 (pre-covid), we made $21,000, in 2022 we are hoping to raise $20,000! Parties with a Purpose supports the expenses of the PTO such as staff support events, teacher appreciation, Principal support and so much more! Teacher-hosted parties earned $1,500 and they kept ALL that money for their classrooms! Let’s get back to having fun and making money! Below is a few frequently asked questions regarding these sign-up parties and how they work.
- What is a sign-up party?
It is an event you host for the school as a fundraiser. Parents sign up on Membership Toolkit and make a donation to the school in order to attend. The cost to participate varies based on the event and the target audience. 100% of the funds raised go to the school.
- If I host a party, do I have to pay for it?
Yes, however many people will co-host a party with a group of parents to have more fun, share labor, and offset costs. Many parties cost practically nothing to host.
- Is a party/event tax-deductible?
Yes, it is, up to the fullest extent allowed by the IRS and based on what you have contributed. For more advice, please consult a tax professional. Ask the fundraising co-chairs for a tax exempt letter.
- Am I paid anything to host the party?
No. Your efforts to organize and host the party are your volunteer donation to Barretts.
- Do the people coming to the party need to bring anything?
Usually everything is included. If there is something particular or special that you will not be supplying, we can put a “prerequisite” on the party. (ex: Murder Mystery requires a costume)
- How many people are invited and how much do I charge for my party?
The number of people depends on how big your space is/what you are going to do. We can help determine a price based on party prices from previous years.
- What if I want to throw a party but don’t have the space? What if I have the space but am not sure what to do?
If you have an idea for a party LET US KNOW! And if you have a large kitchen someone can cook in, or a big deck with an outdoor table, for a large entertainment room, LET US KNOW! We will be happy to match people up so they can work together! That is why we are here!
- When do I have the party?
You can host parties all year long, even the summer! They can be indoor events, outdoor events, at night, in the morning … You get the idea. You party sign-up will become active when you are ready.
- What kind of parties can I host?
Anything you, your friends, or you family likes to do! We are dividing the parties into three categories. 1) Adult Only Parties 2) Kid Only Parties 3) Family Parties
Adult Party Ideas
Superbowl Party
Pool Party
Kentucky Derby
Cookie Exchange
Fishing Trip/Golf Outing
Champagne Brunch
Dinner Party
Themed Class Party
Pub Crawl
Workout Party
Painting with a Twist
Shopping Party
Winery Trip
Kickball/Dodgeball
Girls Night Out
Cinco de Mayo
NCAA March Madness
Game Night
Bar Olympics
Cooking Party
Holiday Wrapping
Cheers or Tears Back to School Tea
Babysitting while Holiday Shopping
Kid Party Ideas
Bowling Party
Trampoline Party
Movie Under the Stars
Mom & Son Game Night
End of the Year Party
Pool Party
Main Event
Vetta Sports
Minute to Win It
Spa/Tea Party
Ice Cream Social
Back to School Bash/BBQ
Bonfire
Dance Party w/DJ
Pancake Party
Legos & Eggos
Pirates & Princess Party
Nerf War
Above are just ideas to get you started! Many places will give you a discounted group rate for fundraising. Living Social or Groupon also run deals for many fun places. Are you ready to jump in and host? Just contact us with all the details of your party: date, time, place, maximum number of people, who can attend and the price per attendee. We will get your party set up on Toolkit!
Any questions – contact Nicky Collett, nickycollett@hotmail.com or Emily Wicks-Hawkins, hawkinsfamily8814@gmail.com.
