SCRIP Program

 

 

Imagine using a substitute for money, like a special certificate or card, that works just like cash at a bunch of different stores and service providers. That's what SCRIP is all about! Here at Chamlian, we buy these special gift cards and certificates from our partnering companies and then sell them to our amazing Chamlian supporters. Why? It’s a fantastic way to drum up some extra cash for tuition assistance and other school programs. With SCRIP, you can shop for your everyday needs—from filling up your car, updating your gadgets, managing your home, to stocking up your pantry—without spending an extra dime, all while supporting our school programs and trimming down tuition costs.

 

 

New to SCRIP? Simply download, fill out the Scrip Program Registration & Release Forms along with the SCRIP Order Form, and return them to the school.

 

Our Parent Support Committee (PSC) members are ready to handle your SCRIP orders. They’ll take care of placing orders, deliver them to you or your kids (as indicated on your release form), and monitor the percentages credited back for tuition.

 

Drop your orders off at the school office's drop-off box before school and pick them up after school on Thursdays. Remember, all purchases need to be paid upfront. You can pay with cash or a check made out to "St. Mary's Armenian School". No mailing out of orders; they've got to be picked up in person.

 

If you're in a rush and can't wait, you might be able to snag some in-stock SCRIP, depending on what's available. Just drop a line to [email protected]. You can find the latest order forms and updates online, as the SCRIP Order Form does change now and then with new stores or changes in discounts.

 

 

In bulk, we snatch up these scrip cards/certificates at a sweet discount from retailers or fundraising companies. Then, we sell these SCRIPs at a tad more to our supporters. Sometimes you get a discount on what you're buying, or you get to support our fundraiser without any added cost. It’s like cash that helps you and helps the school.

 

 

Everyone loves SCRIP because it’s a win-win. You support the school's fundraising without extra expenses and get what you need, just like on any shopping day. Retailers and manufacturers get to move their products while backing community programs and broadening their customer base. It's a clever and rewarding way to fundraise.

 

 

 

 

Buy SCRIP, and for every purchase, you earn credits toward tuition. For instance:
- Smart & Final Scrip $100 - $3.00 credit
- Shell Gas $100 - $1.50 credit
- T.J.Maxx/Marshalls $100 - $7.00 credit
- Macy's $100 - $10.00 credit
- Islands Restaurant $100 - $8.00 credit

 

This could mean a $29.50 bump towards your tuition, just with these examples.

 

 

Your shopping between May 1 and April 30 racks up credits towards tuition, applied on June tuition statements. Purchases made after April 30 contribute to next year's tuition.

 

Special Note: Gift cards usually don’t expire, but keep an eye out just in case. And remember, the SCRIP Office is open Thursdays only!

 

Thank You for Supporting the Chamlian SCRIP Program!