Events and Fundraising
Throughout the year, our school community comes together through a variety of fundraisers and events. From exciting event‑based fundraisers to easy, ongoing ways to give, and fun community gatherings that bring families together, there are many opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Explore below to see how you can support and participate all year long!
Event Based Fundraisers
Welcome Back to School Picnic
Reconnect and make new friends at our annual back to school picnic.
Restaurant Nights & Food Truck Fiestas
Food Truck Fiesta: Bring your picnic blanket and have a bite on the front lawn at one of our many Food Truck Fiestas!
Restaurant Nights: Visit some of your favorite local dining spots with the Short Avenue community.
Dolphin Derby
A favorite event by all! Run. jog, skip, dance or wheel your way around the school track - all while raising money for the school. This is one of our largest FUNdraiser events of the year!
Spring Silent Auction and Mixer
A springtime adults only good time! Come shop our silent auction and party with the community. A parent favorite event!
Penny Wars
A student favorite and a way to get rid of your spare change lying around your home! A week long event where adding and deducting coins becomes a competition between the student classrooms.
Fall Festival
A favorite by students and parents! From Food trucks, games, petting zoo, DJ, haunted house, costume contest & more we've got all of your Halloween fun in one night!
Movie Night!
Movie Night - we've got the snacks & popcorn too!
Ongoing Fundraisers
Farm Fresh to You
Farm Fresh To You – Eat Healthy & Support Short Avenue!
Farm Fresh To You is proud to offer our community a convenient way to eat healthfully! With every delivery of fresh, organic produce and natural grocery items, Short Avenue Elementary earns 10% back—and you save 5% on all your deliveries.
Customize your farm box by choosing the type, size, and frequency that works best for you, and even pick your favorite fruits, vegetables, and grocery items.
How to Join:
- Click here to create your account and start your farm box deliveries.
- Click here to apply promo code SHORT to your account.
Contact Wyatt Watkins at 619‑341‑4112 or wwatkins@farmfreshtoyou.com with any questions.
Ralphs & Food-4-Less
Turn Your Groceries into Support for Short Avenue!
By simply linking your Ralphs or Food 4 Less rewards card to Short Avenue Elementary (Group #91790), every grocery trip earns money for our school—at no extra cost to you. A percentage of what you spend is donated back to Short Avenue and helps fund enrichment programs, classroom supplies, campus improvements, and community events throughout the year. All you have to do is shop as usual, and your everyday purchases make a big impact!
How to Enroll:
- ralphs.com or food4less.com (or call 1‑800‑660‑9003).
- Community Rewards in your account settings.
- Short Avenue Elem – FOSA (Group #91790) and click “Save.”
Within 72 hours, “Short Avenue” will appear at the bottom of your receipts.
Remember: You must re-enroll every year after September 1st to keep earning rewards for our school!
Bristol Farms
Shop at Bristol Farms and Earn for Short Avenue!
Every time you shop at Bristol Farms, you can earn up to 4% back for Short Avenue Elementary at no extra cost to you. Simply register once, and your everyday grocery purchases directly support our school’s programs, supplies, and events.
How to Enroll:
- Visit eScrip Bristol Farms.
- Sign Up and enter Short Avenue Elem FOSA or Group ID #6563987.
3. Register your card
4. Shop at Bristol Farms using your registered card
RaiseRight
Everyday Shopping Turns into Support with RaiseRight!
With RaiseRight (formerly ShopWithScrip), your everyday shopping—groceries, gas, dining, travel, and more—earns money for Short Avenue Elementary. You purchase gift cards at face value from hundreds of popular brands, and each purchase gives a percentage back to our school with no extra cost to you.
How to Get Started:
- Enroll here https://www.raiseright.com/enroll/RR-37MI8UGJTC
Your everyday shopping helps fund enrichment programs, classroom resources, campus improvements, and community events all year long.