Scrip
What You Need to Know to Start Using Scrip
Scrip Website: shopwithscrip.com
WHS Instrumental Music Boosters Enrollment Code:
F87D3B9319792 (case sensitive)
You start by setting up an account with Scrip.
You need to use the enrollment code so that Scrip knows what non-profit you want to benefit. Anyone can set up an account.
You must specify either the student’s name so that we credit your student’s account OR “General Account” to benefit the whole instrumental music program. If you want to split your share between kids, or between your child and the general account – let us know, we can do that. Basically, in the Student Name box, you would type, for example:
Kenny G 50% Doc Severinsen 50%
OR
Yo-Yo Ma 80% General Acct 20%
You can then review the retailers and all of the details of each offer and make your choices. We suggest choosing what you know you will use first, so you can practice this new life-style. Also, remember, you cannot change your order once you hit “submit”. If you make a mistake, let us know immediately.
How do I pay?
We suggest setting up a Presto Pay account. By this means, the payment is taken out of your checking account. It takes a couple of business days for this account to be active. So, set it up now so you are ready to purchase. Using Presto Pay costs 39 cents per order (not per card). There is nothing for you to turn in to us. It is all done paper-free, on-line.
You can also pay by check. If you pay by check, we are asking that you add an extra $1 to your total to help defray the shipping cost that we pay. This is not mandatory – it would just help to insure that the music program benefits as much as possible with the least expense to the program. Your payment needs to be in the band room payment box with a copy of your submitted order, before the deadline.
What if I don’t have on-line access?
You can submit a paper order and pay by check. No problem.
I placed an order. What happens next?
The orders placed on-line are pooled until we release them for processing as a group. Scrip then puts all of the cards together and ships them FedEx. We organize the orders and set a pick-up day. As the program picks up speed and participants, we will make adjustments and expect to have other delivery options available. Once you have signed as having received your cards, you accept all responsibility for them. Treat them like money – that’s what they are.
I am out of town. What do I do?
Anyone, anywhere, can set up their own account. We can talk about delivery alternatives. Also, consider using reloadable cards. Starbuck’s and Lowe’s are examples of companies that offer a reloadable card. You can add value to it from your computer and you don’t have to worry about a physical card getting to you after you get the first one.
I need to make a big purchase now. How do I get credit for that?
If your fridge goes up, for example, use your Lowe’s reloadable card. Load the money you need to spend on the card. Follow instructions provided to do that. Then, make your purchase and use your card to pay. Voila! The same money spent, with a “rebate” of sorts. Check other retailers for this option.
What’s “On Sale”?
There are special offers changing all the time. To take advantage of an increase in the percentage contributed by the retailer, just “submit” your order before the offer expires. Even though we may “release” your order after the offer expires, you still get the deal. (We called Scrip to confirm.)
What are the deadlines for ordering?
You must “submit” your order and use Presto Pay or drop off your check at school on or before the 15th of each month. If that day falls on a non-school day, the school day prior will be the cut off. (We will announce the cut off days for the summer months later.) Any order submitted after the cut off day will be added to the next month’s order. Your check will always be deposited as soon as we receive it.
Pick-up day will be about the 25th of the month. We will announce the exact date and time.
Questions?
We will talk about Scrip at upcoming booster meetings and other events. You can also e-mail Cheryl Vural, Scrip Coordinator, at whsscrip@gmail.com. She will try to respond within a day or two. The Scrip Committee will do whatever they can to make this easy for you so that all of our children can benefit from this powerful opportunity.
Remember, Scrip requires no new money. You are just spending money you would have spent on everyday expenses anyway, while building-up your child’s account and helping our wonderful instrumental music program.
Everyone wins!
What You Need to Know to Start Using Scrip.pdf
