The Firedragon Annual Fund is CAIS’s most important annual fundraising effort. Because tuition does not cover the full cost of a CAIS education, gifts to the Annual Fund help bridge the gap by supporting our students, teachers, programs, and community. Every gift, at every level, helps make the exceptional CAIS experience possible.
The Firedragon Annual Fund kicks off on October 23! Look for our Annual Fund volunteers and students greeting families at morning drop-off as we launch this year’s campaign.
This year, we’re doing things a little differently. We’re asking all returning families to make their Annual Fund gift by Friday, November 20, before Thanksgiving Break. A shorter campaign allows our volunteers to focus their energy and helps CAIS plan more effectively for the current school year. Thank you in advance for adjusting your giving timeline to support this effort!
A Few Dates to Remember
October 30 — Firedragon Halloween Viewing Area
Make your gift by October 30, and you’ll be invited to our special Firedragon Viewing Area at the Halloween Parade, complete with coffee, treats, and prime parade viewing! (All new families are also invited to join us.)
November 16–19 — Board Challenge Week
This is a great time to give! During Board Challenge Week, the CAIS Board of Trustees will match gifts, making your support go even further.
November 20 — Returning Family Giving Deadline
Help us finish the campaign strong by making your gift before Thanksgiving Break.
Thank you for investing in our students, teachers, programs, and the CAIS community. Every gift makes a difference!
Interested in being a Firedragon Annual Fund volunteer? Please email Myra Wooding at m_wooding@cais.org.