13th Annual Community Fundraiser and Benefit Auction News
What's Planned?
Dinner
Bounce Houses
Beauty and the Beast, Jr. show preview
Capture the Flag and Relay Races
Photo Booth
Parent vs. Child Challenges
Silent Auction
Caricature Artist
Soccer, Kickball, Dodgeball
Dance -- Coach K will DJ
Wine Raffle
Alumni Area
Soccer Darts and Wiffle Ball
Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine and Margaritas

  Your admission includes all activities. 
 
To Purchase Tickets
*  Tickets can be purchased on-line by clicking here. or by visiting Room 1 on campus.
What's For Dinner?
We have worked with Kicks Grill at the SportsHouse to select   buffet items  that will please most everyone including students.

We will have vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free options.

Dinner is not a seated affair.  There will be food stations open throughout the venue from 7 PM to 8:30 PM and dessert after the Beauty and the Beast, Jr. preview.
Ticket Information
IMPORTANT NOTE:  TICKET PRICES INCREASE AS TIME PASSES. 
FOR THE BEST PRICE
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

Youth: age 2-18
$35 March 5-29
$45 March 30 and after
 
Alumni:  under 30   
Same price as Youth!
 
Adults:
$75 March 5-29
$85 March 30 and after
 
To Purchase Tickets
*  Tickets can be purchased on-line by clicking here. or by visiting Room 1 on campus.
The Auction Previewed
M ost of the Armstrong auction items are on Mobile Bidding.
 
How do I participate in Mobile Bidding? 
  • If you register for the event and give us your cell phone number we will send you a link to begin bidding on Tuesday -- April 10, 2018.
  • You can stop in the Admin Offices (Room 1) at school after Spring Break to get help with Mobile Bidding.
  • If you can not attend the event, you can still participate in Mobile Bidding.  Simply register for a Mobile Bidding ticket by clicking here and you too will get the Mobile Bidding link on April 10, 2018.
What's so special about the Armstrong auction items?
Our most popular categories in the auction focus on items unique to Armstrong.  Read on...
 
Kids Rule the School
On May 16th, Armstrong students take over the school.  The lucky winning bidder in each classroom will have the chance to lead a lesson and help make the rules -- extra recess and no homework are always very popular.  
 
You can also bid on
  • Head of School for the Day (in the Live Auction)
  • Dean of Middle School (with Mr. Killin)
  • Dean of Lower School (with Ms. Lyslo)
  • Facilities for the Day (with Mr. Lortie and Mr. Saavedra)
  • Technology for the Day (working with Ms. Orr and Ms. Lewis)
and continuing this year...
  • Student Services for the Day (working with Ms. Thayer and Ms. Fabela)   This was a hot item last year!!
Teacher Auction Items
These activities are a chance to spend time out of school with beloved Armstrong teachers. Most of these activities occur after our early dismissal on Wednesday, May 23 and include Laser Tag, Painting, Bowling, Hiking, a Museum visit and other  activities .  
 
Armstrong Unique
Other popular items unique to Armstrong include
*  The Best Seats in the House -- reserved seats for the upcoming Beauty and the Beast, Jr. shows and 8th Grade graduation.
*  Grand Marshall of the Halloween Parade.
*  stunning artwork created by students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Is Invited?
This event is designed for the whole family and all of your friends  Everyone is welcome.  

What Happens at the Community Fundraiser?
Activities  include: field games, photo booth, silent auction, tons of sports, dancing, a preview of our upcoming musical -- Beauty and the Beast Jr., bounce houses, a wine raffle and more!

Are food and beverages  included in the ticket price?
The event does not include a formal sit down dinner, but there will be buffet stations to satisfy most everyone, including students.  We will have vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free options.

What should we wear?  
The setting is relaxed and casual.  Come dressed play.

I bought tickets already. How do I get my actual tickets?
There are no physical tickets for this event.  Simply give your name at the door when you arrive and we will check you in.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Sorry, NO.  We need a head count for the caterer. Remember ticket prices go up as we get closer to the event so buy your tickets ASAP.

Where should I park?
There is plenty of free parking on the property and there will be parking attendants to guide you.

Dear Armstrong Friends and Families,

Each year Armstrong hosts a school-wide Community Fundraiser for the entire Armstrong community -- students, their families, friends and neighbors, alumni and their families, faculty, staff, and trustees.  

This year our event will be 
Saturday, April 14, 2018
at 
SportsHouse
3151 Edison Way
Redwood City.

What is the SportsHouse?
SportsHouse is an indoor play space where all our guests can enjoy a casual festive evening with a slew of activities.  We've included a l ist of what we are planning in this newsletter.  There will be something for everyone.

Read this newsletter to learn all about this fun event.

Have more questions?
See the box right below this one for all our contact information.

Just a friendly reminder...
next week
Community Fundraiser prices increase.

Buy your tickets now by clicking here.  

Questions?  Need Help?
We are here for you.

Phone: 
650-592-7570 ext 1265

Email: 

In Person:  
visit Room One at school ask for Jill, Christine or Cynthia

On the Web:
Event Details
Date/Time:  
Saturday, April 14, 2018
6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Location: 
SportsHouse
3151 Edison Way,  Redwood City

In Tickets:  
On sale now.  See details in the box to the left.
Important Resources
Patron Package Information
Event Website and Ticket Purchase
SportsHouse website 
What is a Patron?
Patron Sponsors help underwrite event expenses and allow us to raise more funds to support our amazing Armstrong program.  Patron Sponsors enjoy some special benefits including our Patron Party which is an exclusive adult-only night out at Draeger's Cooking School on May 5, 2018.  

Click here to download the Patron Package with all the details about how you can join.