Safety Patrols

We have 74 patrols this year! We will be swearing in the newest patrols very soon - make sure to come out to their swearing in!

Fundraising Info

  • Chocolate Sale
    • Glenda Gable (Email: ggable@bellsouth.net - Phone: 472-0220)
    • Money due: Monday, Nov 19
    • Each box is $50 worth of chocolate with half going to the child's individual "account" for the Washington trip.
    • Each child will be able to have only ONE box at a time to sell.
    • Money will ONLY be collected on exchange days. Please do not send in money until an exchange day.
    • Exchange days are Tuesday and Friday mornings.
    • There is no pre-buying additional boxes.
  • Panther paw tattoos
    • $1.00 per 2 tattoos; 4 tattoos per sheet (they are to be cut up if necessary)
    • Proceeds will go towards the general fund. Time selling tattoos does count for points for chaperones.
    • There will be a big baseball tournament the first weekend of December which we can sell tattoos and possibly other goodies at. Look at the "Concession Stand - Baseball tournament" section below for specifics.
    • Tattoos are available to be checked out and sold. We will not be able to sell the tattoos at the high school football games. See Tania Roland to get sheets to sell.
  • Pasta Fundraiser
    • LuAnn Hebert (Email: hkevinluann@bellsouth.net)
    • Starts: Mondya, Oct 29; Money due: Friday, Nov 9; Delivery: before holiday break
    • Website: http://www.pastashoppe.com/ These pasta shapes are so cute - check them out!
    • Profits will go towards each child's individual "account". The patrols receive 50% profit from the pasta sold!
    • For each 12 bags sold, we get 1 free. All of these free bags will be sold and the profits of these free bags will go towards the general fund.
  • AR Night Dinners
    • Tavara Johnson (Email: tjohnson@davismonk.com)
    • Thursday, Oct 25 - Bake sale (completed)
    • Thursday, Dec 13 - Bake sale, apple cider, holiday goodies. The theme will be AR night Christmas Story. We will sell all kinds of special goodies, including full cakes, etc.!
    • Thursday, Jan 31 - will discuss how the other 2 have gone and decide about just a bake sale or also include dinner.
  • PTO Night Dinners
    • Korona Skipper (Email: korona.skipper@sfcc.edu)
    • Thursday, Nov 8 - hot dog dinner (completed)
      • The theme for the PTO meeting was a Step program (with music) by Coach.
      • Book Fair Family Night
      • Dinner included: Hot dogs and Chips
    • Thursday, Feb 7
  • Concession Stand - Baseball tournament
    • Friday, Nov 30 - Sunday, Dec 2
    • The tournament will definitly use Black Diamond Sports Park and the Newberry Sports Complex. If they need more fields, they will also use the West Park.
    • IF they use the West Park, we will be able to sell items from the concession stand.
    • There could be short notice (only 2 weeks) whether we will have this opportunity - BE PREPARED.
    • The profits will be divided up for student's individual "accounts", AND parents hours will count towards chaperoning the trip.
    • Look for more information on this!
  • Pennies for Patrols
    • Vanessa Stark (email: vanessa0614@msn.com)
    • Starts: Monday, Dec 3; Ends: Friday, Dec 14
    • There will be a competition between grade levels - the winner will receive something special
  • Pizza Fundraiser
    • Connie Messer (Email: micodad725@aol.com)
    • Little ceasars Pizza Kits
    • Starts: Monday, Jan 7; Mondey Due: Thursday, Jan 24
    • Website: http://pizzakit.com/
    • The profits will be divided up for student's individual "accounts".
    • Evidently, with the Domino's Pizza cards, anyone can walk in and receive a better deal, which is why we chose a different opportunity.
  • Yard Sale
    • Jenny Cannon (Email: Jennygirl_67@yahoo.com)
    • Saturday, Jan 26
    • 30 tables to rent for $10 each - this money will go to the general fund
    • Parents of patrols will have the first option to rent a table, then it will be open to the public.
    • This is a great opportunity to do some spring cleaning (right after you get more stuff for Christmas)!
    • The Ladies Auxiliary might donate lunch items to sell
  • Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
    • Linda Allan
    • Starts: Wednesday, Jan 23; Money due: Monday, Feb 4; Delivery: Friday, Feb 8
    • The person buying doughnuts will be able to choose either to pick up a box of doughnuts on the delivery date, or a certificate to pick up a box at the Krispy Kreme shop in Gainesville at their convienence.
    • Each dozen sold earns approximately $2.75 for the patrol.
    • The profits will be divided up for student's individual "accounts".
  • Valentine's Day Love Notes
    • We will be selling brighton tins filled with candies, and valentine's baggies filled with candies. Parents and/or friends can purchase them for any student and the patrols will deliver the package to the student in class.
    • Look for more information on this!
  • Trees for Life
    • Susan Dann or Tania Roland
    • Starts: Late February; Delivery: early March
    • Selling a variety of potted trees.
    • Look for more information on this!


  • BBQ Dinner and Bake Sale - COMPLETED
    • Tamber Nellinger (Email: tamberlinn@nellingers.com - Phone: 386-454-2449)
    • Tuesday, October 23rd - Dinners were served along with the teacher conference night. Dinners included 1/4 chicken, coleslaw, bread and baked beans. The price for each ticket was $6.50.
    • Proceeds will go towards the child's individual "account" for the Washington trip. Each dinner earns approximately $1.50.
    • There was also a bake sale - every parent that brought in a dessert is credited 1 hour of volunteer time.
    • Bake sale profits will go towards the general fund.

There will NOT be a Christmas store this year and there will NOT be a Christmas dance/social. If you are interested in helping with the Fundraising Committee contact Ms. Dann or Ms. Roland.

Washington DC Info

Click here for an information sheet provided by Educational Tours. The itinerary is an example of the wonderful sites the children will be visiting!

  • Trip Costs:
    • Patrol: $519
    • Chaperone: $640
  • Payment Time Line:
    • Deposit ($100) due: Friday, Jan 11, 2008
    • Balance due: Friday, March 7, 2008
  • Chaperones will be selected from a combination of those who have the highest "points" earned from volunteering and from a lottery pull.
  • Chaperones will need a thorough background check performed by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. This is in addition to the background check performed when you sign up as a volunteer for the school.
  • Chaperones will need to pay the deposit at the same time as the student. If the chaperone is not selected, the deposit will be refunded.
  • Only 1 adult can work to earn money for their child. If more adults are needed to work then additional adults may be recruited to work and earn money for the child.

For more information, talk to either Ms. Dann or Ms. Roland.