Donations & Fundraising

There are several ways to participate:

Spirit of Sunrise Fundraising Campaign

The Spirit of Sunrise (SOS) is the school’s annual fundraising campaign to support Sunrise Drive FFO, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Funds provide grants for all student field trips, Science Day, visiting authors, community garden, 5th Grade Legacy Project, Lego robotics kits, Raz Kids, Reflex Math, playground equipment, Spiders and Cider, grant requests, library books, and much more. The entire FFO budget comes from direct donations and we need your help!

Donate to SOS by clicking the buttons below or dropping a check payable to “Sunrise Drive FFO” in the FFO lock box in the Sunrise Office. The suggested donation is $50 per student, but any amount is appreciated. All donations are tax deductible. Individuals who donate $250 or more receive a letter for tax reporting.

Donate to Spirit of Sunrise

Tax Credits

Every Arizona taxpayer has the opportunity to give two hundred dollars ($200 individual/$400 joint) to CFSD instead of paying it in taxes. This is not just a deduction; it is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit so the amount reduces what you owe in state taxes. For details see the Tax Credits page.

Mathathon

Mathathon is a huge fund-raising and education event where students have raised over $20,000 dollars. Check out the Mathathon page for more information!

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Dine Outs

Dine outs are great opportunities to meet other Sunrise families while having dinner (or lunch). A portion of the proceeds from the restaurant is donated to benefit Sunrise. All the events will be listed on the calendar and announced in the monthly FFO Digest.

Box Tops for Education

Help support Sunrise Drive! For every 1 Box Top credit earned, Sunrise Drive receives 10 cents. Simply scan the QR Code to the right to get started.

Steps for earning Box Tops for Sunrise Drive:
Step 1) Scan QR Code & get the Box Tops app.
Step 2) Create an account.
Step 3) Select “Find a School” and choose Sunrise Drive Elementary School in Tucson, AZ (2nd choice) as the school to receive your donations.
Step 4) Enter Referral Code: L5G68CAP (you will earn extra Box Tops on your first scan).
Step 5) Shop & scan your receipts! Eligible products will accumulate Box Tops cash for Sunrise Drive and you can see the results!
 
Note: Box Tops are no longer physically cut out, however you will see the Box Tops logo on 350+ eligible products. Scan paper receipts, upload digital receipts, or link your Walmart account to receive Box Tops credits!
 
Made purchases online? In the Box Tops app select “Scan”, then “Digital Receipt”, and either upload your digital receipt or forward to Box Tops for Education depending on the retailer you purchased your products from.
 
Earn Bonus Box Tops! Check the Box Tops app to earn extra Box Tops via monthly bonuses on products, monthly challenges, and additional bonuses from retailers. Check frequently, the bonuses change monthly.
 
Some favorite brands that earn $ for Sunrise Drive:
PaperMate office & school supplies, Annie’s, Yoplait, Oui, Airborne, Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, Progresso, General Mills cereals, & Lysol.
 

CFSD Foundation

This is a separate, non-profit organization that is not part of the Sunrise FFO, but they contribute hugely to the education across the district and to Sunrise Drive teachers too.

The Catalina Foothills School District Foundation raises funds to support teaching positions and district-wide academic programs. Learn more at the Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) Foundation site.