The Cookie Dough is Coming!

Cookie Dough pick-up times will be Tuesday, November 20 from 1-3pm and 5-7pm and again on Wednesday, November 21 from 8:30-noon.  Volunteers? We need you Tuesday morning to help organize the bundles by class. 

Do You Shop at Target?

Did you know Target will donate to the Gorman Fort Banks Elementary school through their Take Charge of Education program if you use their REDcard? When you use the card, Target will donate 1% of your total purchase to the school that you designate on your REDcard account. 

I know many of us are Target addicts. Some of us are there so much that we affectionately pronounce the store's name with a fake French accent, Tar-jay. So why not get their REDcard?

The REDcard saves you 5% on top of their already low prices on every Target shopping trip, every day. As soon as you're approved, the savings begin. You’ll automatically get 5% off when you use your card in Target stores in the United States and on Target.com. You'll also get free shipping when you order from Target.com. (Exceptions and restrictions may apply, please visit and review their rules for full information.)

Don't do credit cards? Are you a cash person? In this day and age where many of us are avoiding credit cards, Target has a REDcard debit card that you can connect directly to your checking account.

To apply for a REDcard, click here. Or, you can sign up at one of the local Target stores in person. Keep in mind that if you are choosing the debit card option, you will need:

• Your Social Security #
• Your email address
• Your bank routing # and the account # from your check

For the 2011-12 school year, Gorman Fort Banks Elementary was the top earner of donations from our local Target with $895.75 donated. Let's make 2012-13 even greater!