The Save Fremont Students (SFS) campaign is still going strong and we’d like to let you know about some major special events happening THIS WEEK!

To date, the campaign has raised over $333,000 and saved 3 teachers!

There are several key events coming up that we would like you to be aware of and to spread the word about to all of your friends, school groups, sports groups, and other community groups.  Community participation in these events and activities will  DIRECTLY help to save more teachers.   Support our students by participating in the events below.

This Thursday, July 8th

Shop for Our Students Day

60 businesses will contribute anywhere from 5% to 50% of sales made on July 8th to Save Fremont Students.   Businesses both big and small are participating! Some businesses have extended their offers for multiple days including July 8th and beyond!

Click on this link  to see all the businesses participating: http://www.savefremontstudents.org/wp-content/files/Support_Business_Sponsors_6-24-10.pdf. Businesses that require a flyer to present at checkout are shown with an asterisk on the list.

If a business requires a flyer you can print one out on our webpage by looking at:  http://www.savefremontstudents.org/shopforstudentsday.   From restaurants, books, spas, sports items, and fun at Chuck E Cheese…the options are limitless and there is something for all ages!  Go out and shop and have fun with your family while also helping our students!

This Saturday, July 10th at 4:30 pm

California State Open – Drum and Bugle Corps Competition

at Tak Fudenna Stadium (38442 Fremont Blvd)

Some of the most talented musicians and performance ensembles from California, Washington and Oregon compete in this drum and bugle corps competition.

See detailed information at:   http://www.savefremontstudents.org/wp-content/files/TAK-event-10Jul10.pdf.   If you purchase a ticket by this Thursday, July 8th, a sizable portion of the $15 advance ticket purchase will go to Save Fremont Students.  If you’d like to purchase a ticket please contact Subra Nathan at subravnathan@gmail.com.  Volunteers will also be at this event to sell food and other items that will benefit SFS, so come on out to enjoy great musical performances as well as support SFS!

Our Campaign has gone mobile!

Yes!  You can now send a text message to be added  to our “alert and information” text messaging database!   What a great way to stay “in-the-know”.  Receive reminders about events or info about shopping partners.

Plus….if you haven’t already made a donation you can also complete your donation with your mobile phone.  To either join the database or to make a donation of any amount with your cell phone simply send the text message:  “SAVEKIDS” to the phone number “67777”.     Try it out now…tell your friends and family….it’s easy and painless!

New DropN-Go Effort Needs Volunteers

In an attempt to get the word out about our campaign to all parts of Fremont we have started a new effort called “DropN-Go” where volunteers are canvassing neighborhoods with flyers and pre-addressed envelopes and leaving them on doorsteps.   We need many volunteers to make this successful.   We supply the materials and assign you a few streets at a time.   You pick a time that is convenient for you to do the drop offs.  If you (or your kids) are interested in helping with this effort over the next 1-2 weeks please contact Christina Broadwin asap at cubwired@comcast.net

Finally….It’s Not Too Late to Make A Donation!

If you haven’t yet donated, we would appreciate your donation by July 15th.  There are several ways to make your tax deductible donation:

Complete the District letter/form http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/gomes/lib/gomes/SFS_District_Letter.pdf and make a check payable to FEF-SFS  and mail to:

FEF-SFS Campaign
P.O. Box 3526
Fremont, CA  94539

*Please include Elementary or Secondary on the memo line of your check and on the donation form.  If none is listed, your donation will be split equally between the two.

or donate with your cell phone using the texting info shown above or online  (small 2.1% processing fee is deducted from your donation)  by clicking the “DONATE NOW” link:  http://www.SaveFremontStudents.org

Your donation may be eligible for Company Matching.  Please go to this link for more information:  http://www.savefremontstudents.org/donate

Together we can make a REAL difference!