Tiger Fund

2025 TigerFund Donors

Your support through donations to the Topeka Drive 2025 TigerFund is directly supporting all of our students here at Topeka Driver Charter SAS.

Together, your incredible generosity, will help fund the Enrichment programs, classroom programs, school buses, school events and activities that our PTA offers. Your donations reinforce our commitment to our students in helping to provide a more well-rounded experience through fun and targeted opportunities.

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Thank you again to all of our donors. Below is an extra shoutout to donors that reached the higher levels of donations.

Silver - $500

Arteaga, Naira

Bahena, Kaylee

Curtis, Guy

Curtis, Ray

Cutting, Benjamin

Gadu, Suhaas

Grooms, Meadow

Heisler, Ezra

Imboden, Gesine

Johnson Asher

Kim, Ethan

Lopez, Esperanza

Memon, Sanaya

Memon, Subby

Pallai, Ivar

Perez, Gianalessandro

Rosenberg, Nathan

Updike, Cedric

Updike, Jerome

Vavilovs, Angel

Vavilovs, Nicholas

Gold - $1,000

Alvarado, Genesis

Alvarado, Gianna

Batangan, Moira

Batangan, Noemi

Beverly, Noah

Beverly, Eva

Chang, Naomi

Malaeb, Mila

Mirkari, Leyla

Miguel, Kylar

Morris, Asher

Morris, Indi

Morris, Jade

Paynter, Sophia

Ramirez, Jackie

Thurber, Sierra

Thurber, Summer

Vargas, Adrian

Platinum - $1,500

Gurnick, Maya

Huckle, Hazel

Jeppson, Ryan

Luftman, Austin

Luftman, Ian

Rahn, Cassidy

Smith, Alexander

Terry, Margot

WHAT IS TIGER FUND?

The TIGER FUND is Topeka Drive Charter’s “direct ask” donation program run by the Topeka Drive PTA. Families are asked to make a donation in any dollar amount to the TIGER FUND, and 100% of that donation will remain at Topeka. Historically, the PTA has been a major contributor to many of the programs and services that make Topeka a rewarding educational experience for our students. And, it's tax deductible!

POWER OF THE TIGER FUND

Some of the programs funded by the PTA during the 2025/2026 school year utilizing donations include:

ENRICHED MINDS: $57,300

PSYCHOMOTOR (P.E.): $26,000

GARDEN RANGER PROGRAM: $15,000

SCHOLASTIC (Weekly Readers): $4,000

FIELD TRIPS: $12,000

TEACHER APPRECIATION: $6,000

TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT FUND: $3,500

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: $2,200

EVENT PERMITS: $500

EVENTS: $7300

WEBSITE AND COMMUNICATION: $500

TOTAL: $134,300

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

ENRICHED MINDS – Enriched Minds is a new STEAM program that Topeka Drive PTA is bringing to our school this year. It provides a hands-on, fun learning approach to a year-long, all science curriculum for ALL of Topeka’s students. With Enriched Minds, students will learn about water & climate, earth systems, motion & matter, and so much more!

GARDEN RANGER PROGRAM - Garden Ranger from EnrichLA provides a trained Ranger that will maintain Topeka’s garden space and provide a STEM-based curriculum to students on topics such as nutrition, environmental stability and the importance of pollinators.

STEAM-BASED PROGRAMS - When LAUSD cannot provide resources in these areas, our PTA funding helps cover valued programs such as Scholastic Reader, BrainPop, IXL, and Accelerated Reader programs. Our Science Lab is open and ready for use so that we can empower our young scientists with the opportunity to learn, explore and develop a love for science.

PSYCHOMOTOR (PE) - Psychomotor is an exercise program in which students participate in a variety of activities that promote health through exercise. Certified staff from the YMCA lead psychomotor with our students.

TIGER FUND DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Your tax deductible TIGER FUND donation raises funds to support these essential services. Without your financial assistance, these programs will be lost.

Many companies offer a direct match program, so be sure to check with your HR department.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS - Visit the community partners page at www.topekacharter.lausd.org to make a donation online OR complete the pledge form on the back of this brochure to make a donation via cash or check.

QUESTIONS? Please contact Norma Hernandez - Tiger Fund Chairperson at [email protected]

We thank you for considering an investment in your child’s future at

Topeka Drive Charter SAS

INDIVIDUAL LEVELS

Tiger Fund Participation Levels are as follows:

Any Donation - Paw Sticker

TIGER ($150) - Paw Pencil • Topeka Bookmark • Paw Sticker

BRONZE $250 - (1) Youth Tiger T-Shirt • Topeka Fun Pack (Frisbee, Beach Ball) • Donor Window Cling • Name Recognition on Website • Topeka Pencil • Bookmark • Paw Sticker

SILVER $500 - Topeka Tote Bag • Yearbook • Topeka Spirit Bundle (Notebook, Topeka Pen, Tiger Keychain, Spirit Button) • (1) Opportunity Drawing Ticket • (1) Youth Tiger T-Shirt • Topeka Fun Pack (Frisbee, Beach Ball) • Donor Window Cling • Name Recognition on Website • Topeka Pencil • Bookmark • Paw Sticker

GOLD $1000 - Pizza with the Principal* • (1) Youth I "heart/tiger" shirt • Preferred seating for (2) people for Holiday Performance • Second Opportunity Drawing Ticket • Topeka Tote Bag • Yearbook • Topeka Spirit Bundle (Notebook, Topeka Pen, Tiger Keychain, Spirit Button) • (1) Opportunity Drawing Ticket • (1) Youth Tiger T-Shirt • Topeka Fun Pack (Frisbee, Beach Ball) • Donor Window Cling • Name Recognition on Website • Topeka Pencil • Bookmark • Paw Sticker

PLATINUM $1500 - (1) Rollup Blanket • (1) Aluminum Water Bottle • Family Entry (up to 5 Tickets) to 1 Topeka Paid Event • Third Opportunity Drawing Ticket • Pizza with the Principal* • (1) Youth I "heart/tiger" shirt • Preferred seating for (2) people for Holiday Performance Second Opportunity Drawing Ticket • Topeka Tote Bag • Yearbook • Topeka Spirit Bundle (Notebook, Topeka Pen, Tiger Keychain, Spirit Button) • (1) Opportunity Drawing Ticket • (1) Youth Tiger T-Shirt • Topeka Fun Pack (Frisbee, Beach Ball) • Donor Window Cling • Name Recognition on Website • Topeka Pencil • Bookmark • Paw Sticker

*including siblings

HOW TO MAKE A DONATION:

Check out our Tiger Fund Brochure and decide what level of donation works for your family.

ONLINE DONATIONS: Register Your Student for our Topeka Drive Tiger Fund! It’s easy and FREE!

Follow these 3 simple steps to get to goal fast!

First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at getmovinfundhub.com. School Identifier: 64d223f308d5c
Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away
Share with friends and family, they want to help! - Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages / Post Facebook or Twitter

Cash/Check/PayPal/Monthly Installments: Complete the pledge form located on the back of the Tiger Fund brochure. Return completed form to the main office or email to [email protected]

PARENTS - Complete the pledge form below to make a donation via cash or check.

TIGER FUND FAQ'S

Why is Topeka using an online fundraising platform?

Fund Hub enables Topeka to easily expand our reach beyond our local families. In previous years we raised $45,000 (on average) right here in our community! Since moving the fundraiser to an online platform, we have been able to increase the funds raised and as a result, we have been able to significantly increase the amount of programs we bring to Topeka for the betterment of all of our students.

Why should I donate if family and friends already have?

Donations from Topeka's own are essential to helping us reach our goal! Being supported by extended family and friends is a bonus!

I don't know what to write when I share my child's page on my social media - can you give me some tips?

Hi FB Fam & Friends! The 25-26 school year is in full swing! Please consider making a donation to our neighborhood school and help fund programs and services that are critical to a truly special educational experience! Go Tigers!
There’s still time to donate!!! Any dollar amount is greatly appreciated! Our school still needs funding for several programs we offer on campus such as our Garden Ranger Program, Enriched Minds, and so much more!

I want to register/create a webpage for multiple children - how do I do that?

Once you register your first child, you will need to click the button "add student" in the upper right hand corner of your parent dashboard.

Will all of my children get credit if I make one donation?

Yes! Whatever is donated to your family page will be evenly split between all of your children.

I don't want to pay the 15% donor fee that the Fund Hub platform charges - is there another way to donate?

Yes! You can submit a paper pledge form along with cash or check (made payable to Topeka Drive PTA) to the main office. Look for the blue Tiger Fund Drive box on the counter.
You can also pay via PayPal. Email [email protected] for link and to ensure your donation is credited to your child and classroom.

Can I make a donation via monthly installments?

Absolutely! Email [email protected] for details about setting up an installment plan

Have a question that wasn't mentioned here?

Please email [email protected]