What is ILMS? 
ILMS stands for "I Love My School."

What is ILMS all about? 
Each semester, the PTO can host one major fundraiser. In the fall, our big fundraiser is called the I Love My School Fundraiser. This fundraiser consists of parties that are hosted by FORES families. Families will sign up to throw a party (whatever kind they want). Then, the PTO sells tickets to these parties.  Any FORES family can purchase tickets. All the money from ticket sales goes directly to the PTO.

What does the Color Stampede (the color run/fun run) have to do with ILMS? 
The Color Stampede is the kickoff for our fall fundraiser!! The color stampede is free for all the families. It will consist of a run followed by a foam party, food trucks, music, and other fun things for kids and families. 

Can you tell me more about hosting? 
Any FORES family can host. Sometimes just one person hosts and sometimes a group of friends may host together! The party hosts cover all costs associated with the party: food, drinks, entertainment, etc. There are no reimbursements for throwing a party; the party is your donation! You can host parties at your home, a friend's home, a public location, etc. 

What kind of parties? 
Parties can be anything you can imagine! They can be for kids, kids and adults, or just adults! It can range from cookie decorating to a Nerf battle to an adult beverage tasting. The options are endless! 

Where are the parties?
Here, there, and everywhere! Homes, bowling alleys, local pools, movie theater, kids spas, restaurants, gymnastics centers, play places, parks, you name it!

When are the parties? 
The parties go throughout the entire year. Some will begin in the fall, and some are "End of Year" parties! When you purchase tickets, you likely will not know the exact date of the party.

Tell me about buying tickets? 
The ticket sales go live this year on 9/26. The tickets will all be sold through the PTO website. If you find a party you want attend, don't hesitate!! Some parties sell out rather quickly! 

If I am hosting a party, do I need to sell tickets? What do I do? 
NO! You don't sell tickets, we handle that for you! You sign up to host a party then fill out this form telling us the details of your party. Then, we create flyers to advise to your party and we handle all the ticket sales!  

What if I don't know the party host? Should I still purchase tickets?
YES! ABSOLUTELY! The ILMS parties are a great way to get to know new friends and FORES families. There is no need to be shy! :) 

What if parties aren't really my thing, are there alternatives?
YES! While most of the attention is geared towards parties, the other half of this fundraiser comes from donations from friends and family! There will be a link to donate (coming soon) specifically for the ILMS Fundraiser. You choose the amount to donate and the student(s) to receive the credit for it. This is a general fundraiser link and not personalized to each student, you MUST specify which student if you want your student(s) to receive the credit for prizes. 

Does my kid benefit in any way? 
YES! Students will get "credit" for parties hosted and parties attended/tickets purchased. There are prizes for students with the most credit.  Students also get credit for donations made on behalf of that student. 

How does this benefit the PTO?
Every dollar from ticket sales goes directly to the PTO. This fundraiser is a critical part of our yearly budget! 

What does the PTO do with the money? 
The money goes to amazing causes for Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary! This includes innovative technology and grants, classroom supplies, school events and programs, and strategic planning/long term projects! At the end of the day, YOUR student is benefiting! Our FORES community is benefiting!