Students can sell “Test Care Packages” during lunch to any student that wants to give a little motivation to a friend during busy testing times of the year, and it is a great fundraiser for your Renaissance program!
School type: High School and middle school
Activity goal: Motivate students to do well on a state test
Prep Time: 2-5 hours, depending on student body size
People required: Coordinator to supervise and organize sales
Space required: Assembly area with a table
Timing: Week before or during testing
Materials: Gift bags, candy, coupons, anything to help students during this time.
Cost: $2-5 per bag
Submitted by: Jan Doten, Lee County Schools, FL
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Gather a group of students to organize and sell care packages
- Pick & purchase items to go inside care packages – pencils, tissues, chocolates, mints, energy bars, inspirational messages, etc
- Stuff care packages
- Reserve a table in the lunch room a few days before testing
- Decide how much to charge for each bag – enough to cover costs and generate a profit for your fundraising goal
- Get a cash box with change
- Sell them during lunch! Make posters or invite students to purchase them
- Have students help sort the bags by homeroom and deliver the next day
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
- Ask your PTO to sponsor some care packages for a class that meets some kind of goal, or invite parents to purchase for their kids!
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