Fundraising Society

Elmer S. Gish Parents’ Association Mission Statement

Our role: We strive to provide our children with the opportunity to thrive within a safe, inclusive community focused on academic achievement and social-emotional development, and to enhance the school experience for families through our fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

How: We promote meaningful involvement of parents in the school community by providing a forum for parents to use their voice. Support the school in its work with the students by attending monthly meetings, where you can receive valuable information and represent your views.

What: Contribute to a strong sense of community by becoming a volunteer. With your help, we raise funds to help facilitate events at the school, benefitting all students and fostering community spirit. This includes whole-school opportunities such as technology, recess equipment, landscaping, hot lunch programs, and more!

Examples: Healthy Hunger lunch options, Hot Dog Days, Purdy’s Chocolates, Mother’s Day Cake Raffle and more!

Why: Help us improve the education and wellbeing of your children. Being a partner in your child's education helps them to develop pride in their school and community, and allows you to meet other parents and be part of the school community.

Want to Volunteer?

Our GPA Fundraising team is always appreciative of your help! There are many low commitment ways that you can help out with the fundraising at Gish School. A few hours of your time goes a long way in putting on some incredible events for our school community, as well as fundraising money to support student learning. 

Are you interested in volunteering? Sign Up to Volunteer at GPA Events Here

If you would like more information about any of these opportunities, please contact: 

Fall Ball and Silent Auction: October 25th, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 8:00 PM 
An exciting event for our K-6 families! 

Family Movie Night: January 25th, 2024 *Time to be determined*
Join us for a fun filled family movie night with snacks!

Look out for 50/50 ticket sales through-out the year at family events!

Our amazing Gish Parents Association Fundraising Society continues our partnership with Healthy Hunger to bring a Hot Lunch program for our Gish Warriors. All proceeds made from our lunch program go to directly support many wonderful opportunities that benefit our students.

To place a Hot Lunch Order, click here: Healthy Hunger Order.

Sign Up to Volunteer for Healthy Hunger Here


HOT LUNCH ORDER DEADLINES

Orders for hot lunch close five days prior to the lunch date.
For our Wednesday hot lunch dates, orders will close on the Friday before, at midnight.

ABSENCES ON HOT LUNCH DAYS
If you have placed an order for hot lunch and your child is absent on the day of that lunch please contact our hot lunch coordinator by email BEFORE 10:00AM and specify if you will be:

  1. Picking up the order(s) from the front office after 12:30pm.
  2. Sending the order home with a sibling or friend.
  3. Donating the order.

    Contact Dayna: GPAhotlunches@gmail.com

 

 

Having trouble getting started? Contact:
Sara Raymond
Senior Support Specialist
Healthy Hunger Inc.
Office:1-800-818-6260 - Extn: 502

Email: sara@healthyhunger.com

Papa John's Pizza fundraiser for the Gish Compassion Committee:
On the first Saturday and Sunday of every Month get 15% off your order and 15% of sale goes to the Compassion Committee! You can order from two locations: St. Albert and Castledowns in Edmonton. Order now: papajohns.ca

Mabel's Labels
We've partnered with Mabel's Labels this school year to earn easy fundraising dollars. This fundraiser is 100% online. The GPA will earn 20% commission on every sale! Keep track of your children’s belongings by labeling items-everything from water bottles to shoes to school supplies and clothes. To support our fundraiser visit: campaigns.mabelslabels.com and enter: Elmer S Gish

 

Monday September 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – AGM in person at ESG

Monday October 21, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – Online

Monday November 18, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – Online

December, 2024 – NO MEETING

Monday January 20, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – Online

Monday February 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – Online

March, 2025 – NO MEETING

Monday April 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – Online

Monday May 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – Online

August TBD, 2025 Current Board Members only - In person

Our Board Members

Chair: Heather Hansen

Vice Chair
: Stacey Willhoeft

Treasurer
: Gwen de Leon

Secretary
: Brooke Mansamy

Director of Fundraisers
: Jamie Yehya

Director of Hot Lunches
: Dayna Thomas

Director of Marketing
: TBD

Volunteer Coordinator
: Nora Yaghi