Back-to-School Donation Drives
School starts early in East Tennessee, with students returning to school in early August. Adopt-a-Class begins collections in July to fill supply closets for a good start. The annual Back-to School Donation Drive has become a well supported tradition in Tellico Village and Rarity Bay.
Back-to-School Donation Drive 2024
This annual event will launch on July 8 and continue through early September. Adopt-a-Class appreciates the annual participation of local groups, including the Tellico Village General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Rarity Bay Women’s Club, Philanthropic Educational Organization, Ladies Fashion Luncheon, and TV HOA.
Donations from individuals make a huge impact. Collection bins are conveniently located at the TV Library, Welcome Center, Wellness Center and the Kahite Clubhouse.
Adopt-a-Class purchases many items in bulk with direct delivery to schools. Copy paper, card stock, sheet protectors, 1” notebooks, and earbuds are expensive, so monetary contributions are appreciated. Please write checks payable to “Adopt-a-Class” and mail to Karen Hamerslag at 232 Elohi Way, Loudon, TN 37774.
The following items are readily available and seasonally discounted. We have learned that name brand CRAYOLA crayons and TICONDEROGA pencils are much preferred for quality. Presharpened pencils save staff much valuable time.
CRAYOLA Crayons (24 ct), TICONDEROGA Pencils (sharpened), Tissues, Colored Pencils, Dry Erase Markers (black – Regular and Fine Point), Dry Erase Cleaners, Erasers (Pencil Top and Block), Fiskar Scissors, Wide-ruled Loose Leaf Paper, Colored Waterproof Markers, Highlighters, Construction Paper, Post-It Notes, Glue Sticks, Index Cards, Hand Sanitizer, Disinfectant Wipes and Sprays, Bandaids, and Peppermints (hard) for upset tummies.
Thank you to all our generous donors – YOU make a difference in the lives of our local children!
Donations are always needed to replenish supplies at our adopted schools. We believe educators should never have to personally support their classrooms. Collected supplies benefit students, teachers and support staff. We hope you will consider Adopt-a-Class as a worthy recipient of your charitable allocations. Contributions are very much appreciated by the teachers, staff, classroom volunteers and students. Below you will find lists of current school needs, and routine needs of students, teachers, and support staff
Please check this page for updated information on current school needs.
School Needs
Loudon Elementary School
Steekee Elementary School
Steekee Elementary School
- Dry Erase Markers
- Ticonderoga or USA Titanium Pencils (Sharpened)
- CRAYOLA Crayons
- Yellow highlighters
- Colored pencils
- Skinny (fine tip) dry erase markers
- Pencil boxes / pouches
- Tissues
- Disinfectant wipes
- Wide-ruled Spiral notebooks
- Wide-ruled loose-leaf paper
- Gallon zipper bags
- Quart zipper bags
- Indidually wrapped candy
- Fiskar scissors
- Post-it Notes
Steekee Elementary School
Steekee Elementary School
Steekee Elementary School
- Dry Erase Markers
- Ticonderoga or USA Titanium Pencils (Sharpened)
- CRAYOLA Crayons
- Dry erase cleaner
- Glue sticks
- Pencil top erasers
- Card stock - White & Colored
- Skinny (fine tip) dry erase markers
- Pencil boxes / pouches
- Tissues
- Disinfectant wipes
- Wide-ruled spiral notebooks
- Wide-ruled loose-leaf paper
- Gallon zipper bags
- Quart zipper bags
- Individually wrapped candy
- Fiskar scissors
- Post-it Notes
Vonore Elementary School
Steekee Elementary School
Vonore Elementary School
- Dry Erase Markers
- Ticonderoga or USA Titanium Pencils (Sharpened)
- CRAYOLA Crayons
- Copy paper
- Dry erase cleaner
- Glue sticks
- Pencil top erasers
- Card stock - White & Colored
- Skinny (fine tip) dry erase markers
- Pencil boxes / pouches
- Tissues
- Disinfectant wipes
- Wide-ruled Spiral notebooks
- Wide-ruled loose-leaf paper
- Gallon zipper bags
- Quart zipper bags
- Individually wrapped candy
- Fiskar scissors
- Post-it Notes
ALWAYS Needed For Health Care
Donations needed for Support Staff are:
- Disinfectant Wipes
- Disinfectant Sprays
- Tisues
- Children's Band-Aids
- Small Paper Cups
- Peppermint drops
Bin Collections
Adopt-a-Class maintains collection bins throughout the year in 4 convenient locations. Members regularly collect donated supplies and distribute them according to need at our 3 adopted schools.
For Loudon and Steekee Elementary Schools donations:
- Tellico Village Library – in entrance vestibule,
- Tellico Village Welcome Center – leave with receptionist. The bin is located in a secure storage area,
- Tellico Village Wellness Center- the bin is near the front door.
For Vonore Elementary School donations:
- Kahite Club House - labeled bin in hallway near bookcases.
Monetary Contributions
Cash donations are extremely helpful and tax-exempt. Adopt-a-Class is
exempt from TN sales tax when using donated funds to purchase school
supplies requested by our sponsored schools. Funds are also used to support projects posted by our schools' teachers on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit organization that facilitates funding of classroom projects.
CHECKS:
Checks may be made payable to "Adopt-a-Class" and mailed to:
Adopt-a-Class TN
C/o Karen Hamerslag
232 Elohi Way
Loudon, TN 37774
Donor Advised Funds (DAF):
A charitable contribution brokerage fund, also known as a donor advised fund (DAF) allows you to claim a tax deduction. Adopt-a-Class TN is a qualifying 501(c)(3) Charity; the EIN is 84-2532051. DAFs are offered by Vanguard, Fidelity and Schwab.
Supporters can also designate charitable contributions
as part of their RMD, called a QCD, or qualified charitable
distribution. This is an IRA rollover. We recommend
consultation with a financial advisor about this tax-saving
opportunity.
SCHWAB account owners can use this 501(c)(3) subsidiary to make Donor-Advised Gifts (DAF). Adopt-a-Class is registered with SCHWAB Charitable to receive donations. Please visit their website at https://www.schwabcharitable.org/ for more information on how you can make single or recurring donations. Adopt-a-Class has received several generous donations through SCHWAB Charitable.
BENEVITY:
Benevity is an organization that offers solutions to nonprofits that facilitates corporate giving. Businesses offering this option allow employees to make contributions by payroll deductions to participating charities. Many companies will also match contributions. Adopt-a-Class TN is now registered to receive donations as direct deposit to our checking account, with minimal fees. Please visit their website at http://www.benevity.org.