Welcome to the Pleasant Ridge Montessori (PRM) Foundation's website. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about the Foundation. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us.

WHAT IS IT, AND WHAT DOES IT DO?
The Pleasant Ridge School Foundation is a non-profit organization incorporated under Ohio Law. Federal status as a tax-exempt organization (501c3), so contributions will be tax deductible. The Foundation was formed in (2007) with a mission to support and promote high standards of academic achievements, arts, athletic performance, student enrichment, health and wellness at Pleasant Ridge Montessori.

HOW DO WE DO IT?
The Foundation raises money for major enhancements to the school and classroom experience.  We fund the greatest needs that touch the most students.  Our major fundraisers this year include the PRM Annual Fund Drive, our Can Drive, and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.  Funds raised this year will be used in 2011.

What are the goals for 2011?
This fall, we surveyed teachers and parents to come up with a wish list for next year.  Our goals for 2011 are ambitious:

• To build a car line shelter that protects our kids and staff from the weather,
• To put a set of great books in each classroom,
• To expand our school gardens are create natural play areas, and
• To send our fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to exciting overnight trips that bring their classroom lessons to life.

How can I support these goals?
Your participation in the PRM Annual Fund, the Can Drive, and the basketball tournament will help make these dreams a reality.

What is the PRM Annual Fund Drive?
This is your opportunity to give directly to help transform our classrooms!  No merchandise, no overhead costs:  your contributions to the Annual Fund go directly to make major improvements to the school and is funny tax-deductible!  There is nothing more valuable than teaching a child to love learning – that’s what a great school does.  We need your help to continue to make that happen at Pleasant Ridge Montessori.  Annual Fund appeal letters were sent home with students on the Wednesday before winter break.  Click here to see our 2010/2011 Annual Fund letter.  Our goal this year is for every family to participate as the level they are comfortable.  Gifts to the Annual Fund are 100% tax deductible and you can give online.

How can I get involved in the PRM Foundation?
The Foundation’s Board meets the first THURSDAY of the month at 6:00 PM.  Meetings are open to the public and we welcome your participation!  For more information contact Caitlin Siegel Hartzler.