There are many ways you can contribute to our school’s success, and make a difference for our school and our students. In our school, this can include providing in-kind donations, contributing cash and lending expertise and technical knowledge. Connect with our principal on what may be appropriate. For more information on ways to give to CBE, visit the Donate page on the CBE website.
Purdy's Chocolate Fundraiser
We’re teaming up with Purdys Chocolatier to fundraise for Samuel W. Shaw Band Association.
From now until November 25 you can order Purdys treats from our fundraiser by joining our campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of Winter fundraising chocolates online. Shop gifts for family, friends, neighbours AND yourself in one convenient place. After all orders are submitted, we’ll sort, distribute, and let you know when you can collect your goodies.
Ordering is as easy as eating chocolate. What you’ll need to order:
1. Our campaign number: 82950
2. Go to our fundraising website: https://fundraising.purdys.com/2178579-132944
3. Click “Join Campaign”
4. Shop, shop, shop
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
Do you like donuts? Do you like helping out the school community?!
Then we’ve got some delicious news for you…
The fundraising society is hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser!
$11 per dozen of donuts and $2.00 per box goes back to the school.
How it works:
- Click on the link Treat yourself!
- Fill out the preorder form
- Send your payment via E-transfer to samwshawcasino@gmail.com
- Pick up your yummy donuts on November 27th during the parent teacher conferences!
Don’t like donuts but still want to help out?
You can still send an etransfer, just make a note that you don’t need donuts.
All pre order forms must be completed by the 20 of November.
Fundraiser: Healthy Hunger
Healthy Hunger is an ongoing fundraiser for our Samuel W. Shaw Fundraising Society (SSFS), organized by our Parent Society. Parents can purchase a special lunch for students and the money raised goes to items or events for the school. If you want to support in making decisions about how to use these funds, please attend any of our School Council Meetings.
2025/26 Healthy Hunger dates:
November 19: A&W
December 11: Subway
January 22: A&W
February 26: Edo
March 12: Subway
April 23: Coco Brooks
May 21: Noodle Box
If you have any questions about Healthy Hunger, please email SamwShawfundraising@gmail.com
Donating to Our School
Ways to give to our school include:
Monetary (cash) Donation
- I wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.
- Visit the EducationMatters online donation webpage to make a donation. (Preferred donation method)
- Write a cheque payable to EducationMatters (all one word) and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school or mail it to: EducationMatters, 1221 8 Street SW Calgary, AB T2R 0L4
- I do not wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation
- Write a cheque made payable to Calgary Board of Education and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school.
In-kind donations of school supplies or equipment
- Please complete this form | In-kind Donations Form
If you have multiple items in different categories, please fill out the form for each item. This will help us to process your offer more efficiently.
Thank you for thinking of our school!
Financial Donations
Did you know?? Last year, through volunteering and donations, parents helped pay for:
Band instruments
Drama program risers
Construction program tools and materials
Science equipment
Field trip transportation
Feed Our Students program
Foods program material
Teacher appreciation tokens, and more
SSFS fundraises to support school needs though various programs and initiatives. Our biggest fundraiser is the casino.
Some might prefer to donate funds directly to the school in lieu of or in addition to the other initiatives. If you would like to donate, we would be extremely grateful! Cash or cheques can be presented at the SWS office. Cheques must be payable to Samuel W. Shaw Fundraising Society. Alternatively, you can donate directly to the school using the Education Matters website. Visit www.educationmatters.ca or click here to go directly to the SWS page. Please note, this is the only method able to issue a tax receipt for your donation.
Did you know the CBE also accepts in kind donations? Visit here for more information.
Thank you for your consideration and help!