What is SmART Bowl?
SmART Bowl is a quiz-bowl style fundraiser raises money that we use towards field trips, staff training, artists in residence, school community events, and so much more.
Students are given 20 grade specific questions to study, and pledge sheets to collect pledges or straight donations. The students earn the pledges by showing off their study skills and answering the questions correctly on SmART Bowl Quiz Day.
Our students are encouraged to study over the four weeks leading up to quiz day and to make it fun we ask that they try to outwit an adult with one of their questions. If they can stump a grown-up they are entered into a drawing for a SmARTy award.
Volunteer
We need lots of volunteers to help make our quiz day successful. Quiz Day this year will be in the morning on Friday, January 17, from around 8-12. If you'd like to help, please check out the SignUp Genius below and make plans to join us.
Handouts & Information
Student Slideshow
This is the slideshow students viewed at school that explains SmART Bowl in kid friendly language.
Student Packet
The SmART Bowl Student Packet is the information that came home with students. It contains general information, the pledge sheet, and SmARTy award entry forms.
SmARTy Awards
A big thank you to our community partners for donating to our SmART Bowl!
This year's SmARTy awards include tickets to Thunder Road, open gym passes to 605 Ninja, and gift cards to Child's Play Toys and Queen City Bakery.
Important Dates
Here are some important dates to keep in mind:
Friday Dec 13--Kickoff at school
Friday Dec 20--First SmARTy award drawing (first SmARTy award entry due by this morning to be entered)
Wednesday Jan 8--Pledge sheets are due (no money at this time)
Wednesday Jan 8--2nd SmARTy ward drawing
Wednesday Jan 15--3rd SmARTy award drawing
Friday Jan 17--Quiz Day
Friday Jan 24--All money due (students will receive an envelope to return money, or you can pay your pledge online).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What will the money raised be used for?
Money raised during SmART Bowl will go toward A+ training for our staff, musical expenses like costumes, makeup, etc., and equipment and supplies for our school.
I'm confused about payment...when and how do I pay?
There are 2 ways to pay--online, or by check/cash.
If you or a friend/family member are making a straight donation (a set amount), you can pay anytime online. This could be when you make the pledge, or any time before Friday, January 24.
If you or a friend/family member makes a pledge per question, this can be paid after quiz day (when we know how many questions they got correct), either online, or by cash/check.
After quiz day, you'll receive your child's question sheet that says how many questions they got correct. You'll also get an envelope to collect money. You can friends & family can choose to pay online, or return money in the envelope by Friday, January 24.
Pay Pledges Online
Straight donations (a set amount) can be paid online at any time--when they are pledged, or after quiz day. Pledges per question can be paid online (or after quiz day. Students will also receive an envelope after quiz day to return any cash or check donations.
Questions?
Lots of information about SmART Bowl is covered in the student information packet. If you can't find the answer you need there, please email us and we'll try to help.