This year marks Lutz Preparatory’s 10th anniversary. We are so proud of all the accomplishments Lutz Prep and its families have achieved over the years such as student leadership, outstanding academic achievements, award winning volunteerism, community partnerships, and much more. We will be celebrating this achievement throughout our 4th annual Bolts of Blue Campaign. This one fundraising event will support the needs of our students, school, and PTA. We are requesting that each family consider making a single financial donation, which will contribute to the cost of these events and more. Specifically, your generous donation will benefit your child/children as follows: (Due to COVID-19 some events may be canceled for the 2020-2021 school year)
Lutz Prep PTA Programs and Free Events including, but not limited to, Junior Achievement, mini-grants for teachers, new technology for students, Grandparents Celebration, SMATH Night, Field Day, and much more.
Lutz Prep PTA Sponsored Events including Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Son Event, and Trunk-or-Treat.
“Leader in Me” Training for Faculty, Staff, and Parents These trainings, which are based on the book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey, instills a process whereby faculty, staff, and parents can effectively teach and model these habits to students. These trainings will assist students in not only becoming academically successful, but strong in character using skills that are ageless, timeless, and will lead them to success in all they do. We invite you to visit http://www.theleaderinme.org/for more information on this exciting program.
School Sponsored Events including Athletics, Elementary and Middle school clubs, VPK graduation, Kindergarten celebration, 5th grade celebration, 8th grade celebration, Leader in Me Celebrations, and Leader in Me student lead events and activities.
COVID-19 Mitigation Supplies including, but not limited to, disinfectant spray, hand sanitizer, alcohol wipes, COVID-19 signage, plastic dividers, day porters for cleaning commonly touched surfaces, partnership with Tampa General Hospital, and much more.
In the event that we are fortunate enough to raise more money than anticipated, the additional funds will go to help make improvements to our school inside and out as well as help with operational expenses. In past years, we were able to make improvements in the gymnasium by updating the floors and bleachers, create and hang middle school house flags, allocate funds to the music program to make enhancements in things such as the Lutz Prep band, fund Leader in Me student led projects throughout the school, purchase new technology for all grade levels, and fund MTSS support materials beyond the current curriculum.
The fundraising goal for this campaign is $100,000. We encourage all families to participate in this fundraising campaign by displaying their school spirit and to consider at least a $175 donation if possible. However, Lutz Prep recognizes the hardship COVID-19 has placed on some families. Please see the sponsorship opportunities linked below as there are also other sponsorship levels. In lieu of a personal donation, families may also utilize the business packet and reach out to a local business who may be willing to become a business partner with Lutz Prep while also sponsoring your family. The goal for each homeroom is $1,800 and the minimum donation to be considered and applied for the homeroom participation is $50. All homerooms who reach their goal will receive prizes.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with your child/children and thank you for all your support as we begin the journey of lifelong learning. Please contact Tricia Hume at (813) 428-7107 or BoltsOfBlue@lutzprep.org if you have any questions.
How can you make a donation?
Donations can be paid by cash, check, or money order made payable to Lutz Preparatory School or online via PayPal through the Lutz Prep school store. Please remit all non-electronic payments to the school in an envelope addressed to “Business Manager: Diana Jenkins”
All sponsorships must have the sponsorship form attached at the time that the donation is remitted to ensure that your child/children receive credit for the donation. Unless otherwise specified all donations will be split equally amongst your children.
For families that wish to have additional family members or a business contribute on behalf of your child/children, please combine all donations to ensure that the total donation will qualify the child/children for a specific donation level (see links below).
For each business that sponsors your child/children, the business will receive the advertising benefits as outlined in the attachment and the child/children will receive credit towards their homeroom goal.
Family and Business Sponsors will receive an official charitable donation letter within 10 business days of receipt of contribution.
The deadline is Friday, October 30th for all incentives and homeroom participation.
With thanks,
Bonnie Guertin Stefanie Alt
Director of Schools Lutz Preparatory K-8 Lutz Preparatory PTA President
Brick and Mortar students will have Bolts of Blue folders sent home with them today.
eLearning students will receive a separate email today with details on the campaign.
You can find all campaign information at