SUPPORT THE ESSENCE OF PARKER
PARKER FUND
Every penny that we raise goes directly to our students – in the form of small class sizes, more direct attention and academic support, and greater access to clubs, sports and activities.
Stand up for our students and help us reach our goal of $330,000!
Our sincere gratitude to our Board of Trustees, alumni, current and graduate parents, current and former faculty and staff, students, and Friends of Parker who have already donated this fiscal year.
Thank you!
Why is fundraising necessary?
Charter public schools are often forced to divert ~15% of their operating budget to cover necessary facilities funding.
THE IMPACT: Unequal funding has meant unequal access to educational opportunities for all students.
District and Charter operating budgets
Why People Donated:
How can I make my donation to Parker?
- Send a check made out to The Sizer Foundation, Inc. to:
The Sizer Foundation
49 Antietam Street
Devens, MA 01434
attn: Development Office - Make on online gift by visiting www.parker.school/giving and using your credit card to schedule a one-time, weekly, monthly, or quarterly donation to the Parker Fund. If every Parker family gave $100 a month over the next three years, we would exceed $1,000,000.
- Give through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) and support Parker’s mission in a convenient, tax-smart, and impactful way. Click here for DAF Giving details.
- Give a gift of Securities by giving stocks, bonds, or mutual funds and maximize your impact at Parker while gaining potential tax advantages. Click here for Securities Giving details.
- Give a Legacy Gift and create a lasting impact, ensuring future generations of students benefit from the transformative opportunities that define our school.
Click here for Legacy Giving details.
Teachers are
the Heart of Parker
Close relationships
"One of the most important aspects of teaching is knowing your students well."
-Kafi, Division 1 Wellness Teacher
"At Parker, the way school is done provides endless opportunities to get to know students well. Knowing students leads to building relationships and these connections are crucial for growth in the students as well as myself."
Connection to my teachers
"I feel a connection to my teachers that has helped me feel comfortable..."
-Wyatt, Class of 2024
"I feel a connection to my teachers that has helped me feel comfortable and confident when asking questions. I know they want me to not just succeed, but go to the highest level I can. They believe in me."
Parker's secret sauce.
"Strong relationships and connections are Parker's secret sauce..."
— Dawn, Class of '21 and '24 Parent
Feeling seen and understood gives my children the confidence to be curious, to take academic risks, and to love learning. My children trust themselves, believe in their capabilities, and they feel a sense of agency and ownership in their educational journeys."
Support Parker
Be known.
Be Challenged.
Be Prepared for Life.
The Sizer Foundation
The Sizer Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 public charity whose sole purpose is to support Parker.
Here are some of the ways The Sizer Foundation supports Parker:
- Serves as the vehicle for tax-deductible gifts to the school;
- Owns the school’s campus at 49 Antietam Street;
- Seeks grant funding to support all Parker programs.
Want to make a difference in education?
Support the Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School. Join us in shaping the future of education. Help Parker’s meaningful work continue through its fourth decade and beyond.
Questions?
We are happy to assist you with your gift to Parker or answer any questions.
Contact:
Katrina Tedstone
ktedstone@theparkerschool.org
978-772-3293 ext. 164
