Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School
Pre-K through 12th grades

2012 Bowl-A-Fund Date tbd

BOWL-A-FUND

The Bowl-A-Fund is our major school based fundraiser.  It has been in existence in one form or another for almost 30 years.  There have been changes through the years, but the goal remains to raise money that will go directly to the school for needed improvements.  The annual Bowl-A-Fund is scheduled in March of each school year.  This is completely new to some of you and a dreaded tradition to others.  Here are some details:

• The goal for grades 6 thru 12 is $17,500.  We are asking for pledges as follows:
  $50 per student from single student families in 6 thru 12 grades
  $40 per student from families with two students in 6 thru 12 grades
  $30 per student from families with three or more students in 6 thru 12 grades

We encourage the students not to just ask their parents for money, but actually get pledges for their bowling from other sources or even contribute some of their own money. Click here for a pledge sheet. 

Students are also encouraged to secure "corporate sponsorships" which is a tax-deductible donation of $100 or more from a business.  A corporate sponsorship fulfills a student’s pledge.  If you can contribute through your business or can direct your student to a business which might contribute it would be a great help.  Click here for a corporate sponsor letter and sheet

We always give both individual and group incentives to help us reach our goals. They are as follows:

• Bowl-A-Fund day is an unconventional ½ day of school.

• When we reach our school goal of $17,500, we extend Memorial Day Weekend one day.

• Students who bring in a corporate sponsorship of at least $100 will have a jeans day every Monday and Friday before Easter vacation and every Friday after Easter vacation for the rest of the year.

• Students who have completed their pledge will have jeans days on Fridays starting after Easter vacation for the rest of the year.

The middle school will plan individual and class incentives, such as the grade with the most money collected will have and additional jeans day and the homeroom with the most money will have a class pizza party.

The middle school bowls at Airway Lanes on M-59 in Waterford. Students will be bussed from Lakes to the bowling center. We ask that you arrange to pick them up at 11:00.  $6.00 will cover the cost of bowling two games, shoe rental, and bus transportation.  Click here for the permission slip.

The high school bowls at Cherry Hill Lanes on Dixie Highway in Clarkston. Students supply their own transportation and are to be dropped off by 9:00 am and picked up by 11:30.  $6.00 will cover the cost of bowling and shoe rental.

Questions or concerns can be directed to the school office.

Thank you.