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We are an independent, non-profit fundraising organization whose sole mission is to raise money to support O.A. Thorp Scholastic Academy, its students and staff.  Membership consists of all Thorp families and friends committed to supporting the fundraising efforts needed to sustain vital programs at Thorp.  There are no membership fees – everyone is a Friend of Thorp!
Winter Fest 2018
Date:  Sat., Dec. 8
Time:  10:30am - 12:30pm
Location:  Thorp Scholastic Academy
Event Highlights:
  • Cookie Walk
  • Student Entrepreneur Holiday Market
  • Classroom Wreath Silent Auction
  • Crafts, Face Painting, Photo Opps
  • Free Holiday Movie
Join us for crafts, cookies, and holiday cheer with an international twist!  This year, we’re celebrating our cultural diversity at Thorp with international-themed wreaths for auction, as well as delicious cookies that represent our school community's cultural richness!  We'll also have our traditional holiday cookies for sale at the cookie walk.  Come early—they won’t last long!  Don't forget to stop by the Student Entrepreneur Fair to purchase amazing crafts made by our talented students and check off items on your holiday shopping list!
Help make this a successful event by volunteering with us.
CALLING ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS!
If your creative child is interested in selling his/her handmade crafts and wares, click on the registration button to sign up your student entrepreneur.  Space is limited; sign up soon!
​Registrations Fees:
  • $5 - for entrepreneurs who will provide their own table
  • $10 - for entrepreneurs who will not be providing their own table (please note: due to limited space, this fee will reserve only 1/2 of a table space; those requiring an entire table will need to purchase two spots)

Sponsor WinterFest 2018!

Please consider sponsoring this year's Winter Fest.  ​Your sponsorship will go towards event costs.

Help Us Grow!

Join us in our multi-year campaign to help raise money for outdoor campus improvements at Thorp.  We're setting our sights on an outdoor learning space and/or new athletic field, but we can't do it without your help!  Check out the many ways you can contribute.
Annual Fund APPEAL
Your donations will help fund enrichment programs at Thorp, our multi-year outdoor campus improvements campaign, and operational costs for popular FoT events, such as Fall Fest and Winterfest.  Our federal tax identification number (EIN) is 27-2828905.  Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.  Thank you to all of our donors this school year!
AMAZON SMILES
Shop on AmazonSmile and the AmazonSmile Foundation will contribute 0.5% of eligible purchases to Friends of Thorp.  
1. Visit smile.amazon.com; sign in using your amazon login info.
2. If not already indicated, designate Friends of Thorp as your charity.
3. Shop.
CORPORATE MATCHING
Corporate matching gift programs allow corporations the opportunity to give back to the organizations that their employees are connected with.  Each corporate matching gift program is different.  Some programs match dollar for dollar, some double the gift, while others only match a certain percentage.  To learn more about your company's matching gift program, please contact your Human Resources Department.
"DOLLARS for doers"
Also known as volunteer grants, these corporate giving programs convert your volunteer hours to actual dollars earned for a qualified non-profit organization, such as Friends of Thorp.  If you volunteer at Thorp in any capacity, please contact your HR department to find out if your company participates in a "Dollars for Doers" volunteer grant program and designate Friends of Thorp as your non-profit organization.  Click here to check out how some of the Fortune 500 companies match volunteer hours.
Giving Tuesday - Nov. 27, 2018
Join us in the global giving movement: #GivingTuesday.  After Thanksgiving, donate your savings from Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday.  Help the students of Thorp through the gift your time and donations.
Join o.a. Thorp Alumni group
"Oh, Thorp!  You lead us grandly, so we might learn to stand free..."  Sound familiar?  If you or your children attended O.A. Thorp Scholastic Academy or you were a faculty/staff member, please consider joining the Thorp Alumni Group!  Reconnect and let us know what you've been up to.  Fill out our form or email us at oathorpalumni@gmail.com.  We'd love to hear from you!

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