The 2023-2024 Annual Appeal has launched!



What is the Annual Appeal?

With a goal to raise $585,000 by December 31, 2023, the Annual Appeal is WPCP’s top fundraising priority. The actual cost of education at WPCP significantly exceeds the funding from CPS. Payton receives 20% less funding than the average CPS school, and our expenses are 3% higher as more of our teachers have advanced degrees.  The Annual Appeal is critical to support a variety of operating expenses to help Payton maintain its current programming and class size.

How Can I Learn More?

You can learn more about the Annual Appeal and why it is critical to the success of WPCP by reading our 2023-24 Annual Appeal Letter in English, Spanish or Chinese.

How Do I Donate?

Your tax-deductible donation to Payton's Annual Appeal can be made in multiple ways:

• To donate by credit card or ACH debit via your checking account, click HERE. (A reduced transaction fee vs a credit card means your gift goes further!)
• To give through a charitable giving fund or donate securities, click HERE for more instructions.

LIMITED SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS THURSDAY'S PARENT/GUARDIAN

KOVAL MIXER

When: Thursday, November 2nd, 5:30-8:30pm

Where: KOVAL Tasting Room, 4241 N. Ravenswood

What: Mix, mingle and get FOP updates. Cash bar and nibbles. $15/person; proceeds benefit FOP.  

Who: Adults Only.

Reserve your spot now before they are snapped up!

After sign-up, Zelle your payment to: FOPtreasurer@gmail.com; memo: "Koval"

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR

THE NEXT COFFEE HUDDLE ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH!

Upcoming Huddles:

Thursday, November 9th

Friday, December 15

Dom's Old Town, 1233 North Wells Street.

90-minutes of free, validated parking at 1225 N. Wells St. Save time and pre-order your beverage here.

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Do you possess a unique skill, service, or talent that you’d like to share with the Payton community? We invite you to reach out to fopvolunteering@gmaiL.com today! Your expertise can make a meaningful difference!

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE CPS VOLUNTEER APPROVAL FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR AT PAYTON * You must renew your certification at the beginning of every school year!*

Step 1: For new and returning volunteers, click here to be routed to the CPS volunteer portal. When completing the registration, be sure to add PAYTON to your profile. Click here for instructions on how to navigate the CPS Volunteering Portal.

Step 2: Upon completing your application, please upload a picture ID here.

ONCE YOU COMPLETE THIS PROCESS, YOU ARE READY TO VOLUNTEER!  

FOP will work with our WPCP office and CPS to push through your approval once we see you have signed up for one of our events!

Questions? Please contact fopvolunteering@gmail.com.