There are many ways you can contribute to our school’s success, and make a difference for our school and our students. In our school, this can include providing in-kind donations, contributing cash and lending expertise and technical knowledge. Connect with our principal on what may be appropriate. For more information on ways to give to CBE, visit the Donate page on the CBE website.
Upcoming Fundraisers(s): Marion Carson School has one major fundraising initiative to replace our current playground through the support of Variety Alberta. Estimated construction date for Phase 1: Summer 2026!
We recently completed our Natural Play area project with support from Parks Foundation of Calgary. Thank you to our donors!
To donate to the Inclusive Creative Playground initiative, please click here: https://varietyalberta.ca/give/ and choose "Marion Carson Inclusive Playground (Calgary) in the "Donate to" drop down menu. On-Going Fundraisers: The annual Fun Run 5K to support the new Inclusive Creative Playground will be held on May 2, 2026. Stay tuned for more details coming soon. Fun Lunch Days Fun Lunch program can be accessed through healthyhunger.ca Cheque Writing Campaign (School-Run Initiative) We are accepting donation in the following ways… Online through Education Matters: - Go to the website: www.educationmatters.ca - At the top of the page click on “Schools” - Click on “Donate to Your School”, then click on “Marion Carson School” - You will then be prompted to select Marion Carson School and fill out the information to donate. By Text: - Text EdMatters MARION to 30333 to donate $5 or $10 to Marion Carson School. The donation will be added to the donor’s monthly cellphone bill. *Although currently are not running a specific cheque writing / donation campaign, we accept donations at any time throughout the year through the above methods. Thank you in advance for your support. Mabel’s Labels Durable labels that keep your student's belongings 1.https://mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/fundraising/support 2. Click "Support a Fundraiser" & choose Marion Carson School (Calgary) 3. Choose your labels and have everything shipped directly to your home. Past/Seasonal Fundraising Success
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Donating to Our School
Ways to give to our school include:
Monetary (cash) Donation
- I wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.
- Visit the EducationMatters online donation webpage to make a donation. (Preferred donation method)
- Write a cheque payable to EducationMatters (all one word) and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school or mail it to: EducationMatters, 1221 8 Street SW Calgary, AB T2R 0L4
- I do not wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation
- Write a cheque made payable to Calgary Board of Education and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school.
In-kind donations of school supplies or equipment
- Please complete this form | In-kind Donations Form
If you have multiple items in different categories, please fill out the form for each item. This will help us to process your offer more efficiently.
Thank you for thinking of our school!