Pledge Drive

Hello Alcott Wildcats!

As we look forward to the winter break, we have cause for celebration: we have exceeded our Pledge Drive goal of $300,000 by raising $329,000!

• Gifts this year ranged from $20 to $10,000. Families from PK thru 8th grade participated in ways that were meaningful to them – at all levels – contributing to the overall success of the Pledge Drive.
• 3rd grade had the highest giving percentage with 64%, followed closely with kindergarten at 59%, and 1st and Pre-K tied at 58%.
• A significant number of families once again doubled down on Alcott, pledging the suggested $1,300 donation for each of their children at the school.
• A number of families were able to leverage their company matches, resulting in nearly $20k in match gifts. 

We are so very grateful to everyone who responded to our outreach and chose to support our school and our students. We particularly want to thank the grade captains below, who were responsible for these outreach efforts. Please feel free to thank them the next time you see them in the halls or on the playground.

As a reminder, the funds raised this year will go toward continuing Alcott’s incredible trajectory as one of the top PK-8 schools in the Chicagoland area. The Pledge Drive provides funding for drama, music, and primary science, as well as many capital improvements and free community events.

With gratitude,

Sarah Galer, Rheanna Guess, and Katie Tkach
​Alcott Pledge Drive Co-Chairs

Pledge Drive Grade Captains:
Pre-K: Clare Vickery
Kindergarten: Anita Wilson
1st Grade: Grade: Rheaana Guess
2nd Grade: Heidi Tischer
3rd Grade: Bethany Biesenthal
4th Grade: Joyce Reitzner
5th Grade: Jessica Simons
6th Grade: Julie Houghton
7th Grade: Kevin Waco
8th Grade: Janet Foor

Thank you to our sponsor
​
Emily Sachs Wong

We appreciate your
​generous support!