FUNDRAISING:

Scrip

For scrip questions, email Carrie Sherrill at onkscrip at comcast dot net.

What is Scrip?

Scrip has long been a favorite school fundraiser: no selling to family and friends, no buying things you wouldn't normally buy - it's like free money for your class! Merchants sell gift certificates or gift cards to us at a discount, families pay face value, and 90% of the proceeds go into your child's class trip account (you can also choose to direct the proceeds to Richmond Foundation , Richmond PTA, Pre-K or ONK). The remaining 10% goes into the Oya No Kai general fund, which supports the entire program.

What merchants are available?

Scrip is available for major grocery stores (Fred Meyer/QFC, New Seasons, Wild Oats, Safeway), bookstores, restaurants, fast food chains, and clothing, video and music stores. We have over 80 participating merchants. Please see our order form for a complete list. Some featured merchants: Powells Books, Burgerville, Regal, Krispy Kreme, Amazon.com, Washman Auto Spa, Pizzicato, NoHo's Hawaiian Café, Starbucks, Baja Fresh and Barnes & Noble.

Can it really make a difference? Yes!

We raised over $23,000 last year through Scrip, with only a few families ordering in each class. If only 20 families in a class purchase $300 of grocery store scrip every month, by the end of this school year, that class will have $2430 more in their class trip fund.

How do I order Scrip?

We make it easy to participate in Scrip. Order days are every other MONDAY, and you pick your orders up that Friday afternoon at Richmond School, or through a Team Captain (someone in your neighborhood who will hold your scrip until you can pick it up). You can find order forms on this page or in front of the Richmond office.

Return completed order forms to the Scrip mailbox in the Richmond Office or to a Scrip Volunteer in the cafeteria by 8:00 am on Order Mondays.

Mt. Tabor orders are due in the ONK box in Mr. Bacon-Brenes' room by 9:15 Monday morning. You can also email orders by 8pm Sunday night to onkscrip at comcast dot net (call Carrie Sherrill to be sure we have your credit card on file before you email your order).

What is a standing order?

If you find yourself needing the same Scrip every month, or have a hard time remembering to turn in your order form, consider a Standing Order. These are orders we automatically fill once a month, charging your credit card. Standing Orders require a $200 minimum. You are welcome to add to, or change your Standing Order as you need. All you have to remember is to pick up your order!

Should I pay with cash, check, or credit card?

We are charged a low percentage fee for every credit card transaction we run. With some merchants that provide a low discount rate, the credit card fee eats some of that profit. If it is just as easy for you, paying by check gives us the entire profit. BUT, if you have a standing order, or find it easiest to pay by credit or email your order, we would MUCH rather have your credit card order than not!

Can I help with Scrip? Of course!

Our successful Scrip program requires volunteer time from our Oya No Kai families, and there are a few volunteer opportunities available this year. Please let Carrie Sherrill know if you would be interested in helping the Scrip program stay strong.

What is the latest news about Scrip?

See the latest Order Form for the most up-to-date list of merchants that accept Scrip, or see the latest issue of Scrip News [doc] [pdf].