Gifts during the holiday season
Practicing inclusion and equity
It has long been a tradition at PIC to collect monetary gifts from both the Early Learning and After School families during the holiday season and share them among our staff. It helps teachers stretch their modest incomes during the holidays, and it makes sure that all of our teachers are valued equally.
This is a tradition that accommodates family budgets of all sizes. The average family contributions start at $30, but any amount is welcome—if you would like to give more, that would be greatly appreciated.
PIC divides and distributes the funds, giving smaller gifts to part-time staff and larger gifts to full-time staff. This helps ensure that teachers in smaller classrooms and those who “float” to different rooms are recognized equally. Just before the holiday break, Room Parents will present the gifts, along with a special card.
Some families choose to bring in a small gift to the teachers in addition to this contribution. Some families choose not to participate at all. We hope you will do what works for your family during this season of giving.
You can give these gifts online! Please note that PIC incurs a small charge for accepting online gifts. In order to help us balance that cost, we ask that you please add $2 to your online gift. This ensures that staff will receive the amount that you intended.
Cash or checks made payable to PIC are also accepted. You may drop checks in the tuition boxes located throughout PIC, or give cash or checks directly to Accounts Manager Safia Abdullah. Her office is on the ground level of the Sweet Building. Be sure to let PIC know who the funds are from by indicating “Staff Gift” on checks, or putting cash in an envelope marked “Staff Gift” with your name and classroom.
Please make your contribution by Friday, December 8.
- Click "Give Today"
- Click "Continue" next to the images of the credit cards.
- PLEASE ADD A $2 CONVENIENCE FEE to your online donation!
Please note that this is NOT a tax-deductible contribution to the Parent-Infant Center. This collection is set up for the purpose of gift purchases.