SCRIP Reminder
SCRIP
The Scrip Program is the only other major fundraising event of the school besides the School Auction. The money raised goes towards Tuition Assistance making Catholic School Education more affordable for everyone. The more you participate, the more benefit you get!
When you signed your contact part of the financial agreement states: “Every family is expected to purchase SCRIP with a net rebate of $150 over the course of the 16-17 school year beginning, April 16, 2016 and ending, May 1, 2017. You may choose to buy out for $200.”
Here are some frequently asked questions about the SCRIP program:
1. What is SCRIP?
Scrip simply refers to gift cards purchased from Visitation that can be used at various retail stores.
2. How does SCRIP work?
We purchase gift cards at various discounted prices determined by the retailer. These cards are then sold at face value. The difference between the amount we paid and the amount we sell it for is the funds we raised! This profit will be referred to as your “rebate earned”.
3. What items are available thru SCRIP?
We sell a wide variety of gift cards, from gas, groceries, department stores, retail stores, restaurants, movies, selected airline, hotel and car rental to name a few.
4. Where do the gift cards come from?
We purchase gift cards directly from local vendors and major retailers. However, most of the items come from a third party gift card company called Great Lakes Scrip (GLS).
5. What are the forms of payment?
We take cash or check at this time..
6. Who is the contact person for the program?
The Scrip program is run by a handful of parent volunteers called Scrip Coordinators. Our SCRIP Coordinator is LoAnn Richter . If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to email her. Her email address is: lrictor2@comcast.net
7. When can I get SCRIP?
Scrip sales is available all year round. During the school year, we process orders on Monday mornings (by 10am) and orders are ready for your student to bring home or pick up in the office Thursdays after 2pm. Scrip is also sold on Friday's at afternoon carpool.
During the school year, we sell on Sundays after the 8am and 10am Masses at Visitation.
8. How much do I need to buy?
Each family is committed to raise $150 of “Rebates Earned” through the Scrip program. Just use gift cards for your everyday spending and you are already fundraising while you shop. Remember, participating in this program is at NO cost to you once you reach $150 in earned rebates.
9. When is the deadline?
The Scrip year is from April 16, 2016 and ends May 1, 2017. Anything you purchase from this time period will be added to determine how much rebate you earned or funds you raised. If you do not meet the $150 commitment, you will be billed the difference.