Annual Giving Drive – Invest in Hacienda

With our largest school fundraiser of the year, your donations will directly pay for music, science, classroom supplies, and great programs like Art Vistas, Sprouts and Project Cornerstone. These programs cannot exist without parent support.

The unique programs at Hacienda set us apart from other schools and make Hacienda the most requested school in the district.  Our kids enjoy many HIPS-sponsored programs that go above-and-beyond what most public schools are able to provide.

Why is the HIPS Annual Drive so important?

HIPS spends $350,000+ annually, which goes directly into funding the “above & beyond” programs that Hacienda students enjoy all year. This averages out to about $500 per student/per academic year.

Some of the programs that HIPS supports are:

  • Weekly Music Education
  • Outdoor Classroom & Science Costs
  • Classroom Instructional Supplies & Materials
  • Cultural & Educational Assemblies
  • Family Fun Events
  • Classroom Technology & Capital Improvements
  • Art Vistas, Sprouts, Project Cornerstone
  • Library Resources
  • Recess Program
  • and much more!

Benefits of Donating to HIPS:

  • Donations are tax-deductible!
  • Employer Matching can double your contribution!
  • Your child will benefit from the enhanced programs that HIPS funds
  • Plus, “thank you” rewards will be given at the respective donation levels (check out the Annual Giving Drive flyer (also in Spanish) for details)

PLEASE MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION TODAY!  
*Donations can be made either by cash, check or Online through Konstella (see Online Payment Instructions below).
*If opting to pay by check or cash please fill out Annual Giving Donor Form and return with your donation by September 9th.

Online Payment Instructions:

You can donate through Konstella on our HIPS Annual Giving Drive- Donation page.  If you log in with your Konstella account, then you don’t need to provide any student details.  You can also use or share the public version of the donation page for those who do not have a Konstella account. If using the public page, please include: ALL of your child(ren)’s names & teacher(s) in the Notes section to get credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

May I donate any amount?
Every family is different and we treasure our diversity.  We anticipate gifts in varying amounts, and ask that you strongly consider giving as generously as you can at a level that is comfortable for your family. If you’d like to make smaller monthly payments we have that option, too! We also welcome additional donations from family, friends and from corporate “Matching Gifts,” see details below.

How are the Reward levels calculated?
Every donation for each family unit (students with siblings are combined) are added together to reach a single reward level.  If you make a monthly pledge and make a one time donation by check, the monthly pledge level is calculated, then the single payments are added to that.  Free dress and Crayfishing rewards apply to the whole family, but we only provide one shirt or hoodie per family.

Matching Gifts
Many employers will match your donation to Hacienda, dollar-for-dollar!  If you were to donate $100, your employer would also donate $100!  Plus their donation, and yours, is tax deductible.  Please check with your company to see if they participate in this charitable program. Forward a confirmation email or screen capture to membership@hips.rocks to get an additional thank you gift on top of the donor level reward. Please note that only the parent contribution (pledge or actual donated) counts towards the reward.

I have 3 kids at Hacienda.  Does that mean I should donate $1,500?
The goal of $500 was calculated per student, so in an ideal world we would love to see $1,500.  However, we welcome all donations in any amount.  Most importantly, it is necessary to see that all Hacienda students benefit from HIPS fundraising, so it makes sense that all families donate within their budget, to support Hacienda’s programs.

What happens if I check “Please Do Not Send Me Rewards”
Opting out of t-shirt reward: We will not send you a t-shirt, but you WILL receive the other rewards according to your donation level (e.g., yearbooks the PLATINUM level or higher)

We sincerely thank you for your support!

With Appreciation,
Annual Giving Drive Team – membership@hips.rocks

Helpful Information:

  • Hacienda Involved Parents & Staff Tax ID#: 77-0142543
  • Yearbooks will be delivered in May.  If your donation level qualifies for a Hacienda yearbook, you will receive a reminder about your yearbook in the second half of the school year.
  • Hawk Star and Diamond level gifts of two (2) reserved seats at one grade-level music performance or 5th grade promotion. Arrangements must be made prior to the performance.
  • One “thank you gift” per family, per total family donation (see “thank you gift” grid on flyer). A family is not defined by household, but rather the siblings that attend Hacienda.
  • Families must support HIPS themselves. Donations on behalf of another family cannot be accepted.
  • Please consider the reward gift value when filing your tax deduction.  Suggested gift values based on donor level will be listed on reward letter.