We’re pleased to share some exciting news about a new fundraising program for our organization.  It’s called “Scrip”, and it’s the fundraising program that works while you shop.

Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money” – in other words, Scrip is gift certificates from national and local retailers.  They’re the same as gift certificates or gift cards that you buy at the store.  Many popular retailers participate in our Scrip program including JCPenney, The Gap, Shell, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster and many, many others. 

You’re probably asking yourself how these stores help us raise money.  It’s simple -- Scrip participating retailers agree to sell gift certificates to our organization at a discount.  Member families like yours buy the certificates for full face value, they redeem them for full face value, and our school keeps the difference as revenue.  And Scrip is exciting, because everybody wins:

·         The retailer gets cash up front and repeat business…

·         You get a powerful fundraising alternative that involves no selling…

·         You don’t need to have a child enrolled in order to join.

·         You can use your earnings to credit your tuition bill.

·         Credit your tuition bill even more by encouraging your friends and relatives to participate.

The beauty of Scrip is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. Every time you purchase Scrip, your order is entered into your family's individual Scrip account.  You earn money for your tuition account or St. John PTF without spending a single additional penny.  Just spend your regular shopping dollars with Scrip at the stores that participate in the Scrip program!  And Scrip can be used for just about any household purchase including food, clothing, entertainment, gasoline and even dining out.

There are two ways to order:

Online or using the Scrip order form. Directions are provided for online ordering. It’s quick, easy and if you are able,  is the preferred method.
 

What is SCRIP?

SCRIP is a tuition reimbursement program.    When parents, grandparents, friends purchase SCRIP gift cards, they are purchasing negotiable gift cards (not a credit card) that may be used just like cash.   National and local retailers use these gift cards where our families already shop.  These merchants want to support the schools, and in return ask you to support them by shopping with SCRIP at their stores.   The individuals who sign up with SCRIP through St. John can use SCRIP to purchase everyday expenses such as food, clothing,  gas, etc.   These individuals can then earn revenue for a designated child's tuition with every purchase.  (Anywhere from 2% - 25% of each purchase is returned to the designated child's tuition account, therefore reducing the amount of tuition paid out of pocket.)   

In order for this exciting, innovative program to succeed, St. John is in need of a few faithful volunteers on a regular monthly basis to assist with the administration of this program.  Please contact Laurie McDonald at 355-8511 if you would be able to donate a few hours of your time once each month.  Your service would allow this program to succeed, be a great way to earn F.A.I.T.H. hours, be a huge benefit to our families, and possibly be a factor in helping bring new families to our school.

What is Scrip?

St. John Scrip Schedule:

(This also appears on the school calendar.)

How To Get Started

For more information and go to Great Lakes Scrip.

To Enroll or place an order go to shopwithscrip.com.

School Scrip Program Enrollment Form and Waiver

New Member Instructions

Returning Member Instructions

Scrip Family User Guide

Product List

If you choose not to order online, then use our Family Order Form  

If you have question about Scrip please contact:

Laurie McDonald at 355-8511 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or

Renee Nagy at 352-3014 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )