The Messenger - Gala Edition

Gala Newsletter - January 2022

Thank you Sponsors & Underwriters!

We are grateful to our amazing sponsors & underwriters for their early commitments to our school and students.

Big Top Sponsor:

Sewell INFINITI of North Houston

Gold Sponsors:

The McKinney Family

Carmen & Rabah Qadir

Silver Sponsors:

LVWellness & Aesthetics

Anthony & Stephanie Grijalva

Amanda & Manuel Rosales

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

UNDERWRITERS

Cocktails: Waste Connections

After-Party: Michelle & Jim Little and Jill & John Harris

After-Party Band: The Mike Seder Group and the Seder Family

Raffle: Tachus Fiber Internet

Heads or Tails: Cherry Creek Mortgage

Entertainment: Professional Guard and Patrol/MP Security

Printing & Invites: Memorial Hermann

Live Auction: LVWellness & Aesthetics

Photography: Woodlands North Houston Heart Center

You are invited to join these sponsors and underwriters to help us make our event a success! Please contact Katie Tressel at ktressel@ap.school or click below for a sponsorship package.

SPONSORSHIP & UNDERWRITING PACKET

GALA TICKET INFO

This is the Greatest Show Gala | April 15, 2023 | The Woodlands Resort

SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS

We have a variety of sponsorship levels that include after-party tickets for some or all guests!

This year's gala after-party includes a live karaoke band, light bites, and bar. It is expected to sell out, so be sure to purchase your after-party tickets early!

Premier Sponsor - $10,000 (1 Available)

One table of ten with front-row seating
Tickets to after-party for all table guests
Cover ad/dedication in program
Two social media posts
Email blast to all school families
Prominent logo on auction website
Prominent signage and recognition at the event
Prominent recognition in the church bulletin
Prominent recognition in the auction catalog
Prominent recognition in the Annual Report

Gold Sponsor - $5,000

One table of ten with premier seating
Tickets to after-party for all table guests
Full-page ad/dedication in program
One social media post
Logo on auction website
Signage and recognition at the event
Recognition in the church bulletin
Recognition in the auction catalog
Recognition in the Annual Report

Silver Sponsor - $3,000

One table of ten at the Gala
Two (2) tickets to after-party
Half-page ad/dedication in program
Logo on auction website
Recognition in the church bulletin
Recognition in the auction catalog
Recognition in the Annual Report

Paduan Patrons - $650

Two seats at the Gala
Two tickets to after-party
Recognition on the sponsor page of program
Recognition in the Annual Report

Individual Ticket - $200

Individual After-Party Ticket - $125

Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships

SIGN-UP PARTIES

Gala Sign-up Parties are hosted by faculty or families and can be adult, family or child-centered—and most importantly, FUN! All proceeds from Gala Sign-Up Parties benefit our school and students. Thank you to all of our hosts for working hard to plan these parties for our school!

UPCOMING SIGN-UP PARTIES

Friday, Jan. 28

LEGO PARTY

For 1st - 4th Grade Students

SOLD OUT!

Saturday, Jan. 29

FREEZE & SQUEEZE

WELLNESS PARTY

For St. Anthony Moms

Thursday, Feb. 9

BREAKFAST BREAK

For Middle School Students

Thursday, Feb. 9

PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPALS

For Kindergarten-2nd Grade Students

SOLD OUT!

Thursday, Feb. 9

PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPALS

For 3rd-5th Grade Students

SOLD OUT!

2nd Party added due to popular demand!

Friday, Feb. 10

#2 PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPALS

For Kindergarten-2nd Grade Students

2nd Party added due to popular demand!

Friday, Feb. 10

#2 PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPALS

For 3rd-5th Grade Students

Friday, Feb. 10

BREADS & SPREADS

Adult Party

Saturday, March 4

COCHON DE LAIT

Family Party

AVAILABLE SIGN-UP PARTIES

Additional Sign-up Parties will be advertised in The Messenger when details are available!

HOSTED SIGN-UP PARTIES

Have you ever wanted to host a party or small event to help raise money for our school? Now is your chance to be a fundraising hero! Some examples of hosted parties: adults-only sip-and-paint party, kids nerf party, backyard family movie night, dads poker night, charity softball game. The options are limitless! Tell us all about your proposed event and we'll handle the ticketing and help with the marketing. If you are interested in hosting a party to support our school please contact Amanda Walters at agwalters23@gmail.com.

IN-CLASS PARTIES

After wonderful past success, we will offer several Class Party options as in-class events held during the school day. Class Parties may be purchased for $500 for Pre-K through 5th Grade or $1,000 for Middle School grades. When a party is purchased for a classroom, the teacher and all students are invited for the fun! Anyone may purchase a party for the benefit of one (1) classroom or grade (middle school), but we also encourage families to collaborate to select parties that their students will enjoy. Parties will be held on a mutually agreeable date with the teacher(s).

In-Class Party Options:

BINGO & Brownies - This fun party for the whole class will feature bingo games, brownies, and PRIZES. Students may wear Spirit Shirts & Jeans on their party date!
Movies & Munchies – Join your friends for a screening of a favorite film! Popcorn and snacks will be served and students may wear Spirit Shirts & Jeans on their party date.
Pajamas & Pancakes – Rise & shine with Pajamas & Pancakes for your class! Students may wear pajamas for the day!
Sundae Social - Everyone loves ice cream! Extra recess or social time and making the ultimate sundae will be on the schedule for this fun day! Students may wear Spirit Shirts & Jeans on their party date!
Trivia & Treats – This fun party will feature trivia games, treats, and prizes! Students will be able to wear Spirit Shirts & Jeans on their party date.

In-Class Parties will be on sale until Feb. 3rd. Parties will be held on a mutually agreeable date with the teacher.

ALL IN-CLASS PARTIES

TEACHER EXPERIENCES AUCTION

Your student can be "Teacher for the Day"! Each year as a part of our gala, the teachers and staff donate experiences as a part of our silent auction.

These experiences will be open for online bidding during Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 27 - Feb. 3) on our gala website: APSCHOOL.GIVESMART.COM.

Mark your calendars to participate and bid to win a unique opportunity for your student.

AUCTION DONATIONS

Our Gala Committee is seeking items or services to add to our auction and we would love your help!

Did you receive duplicate or unwanted gifts or gift cards over Christmas that you'd be willing to donate to our auction?
Do you have an item, a service or vacation home you would like to contribute?
Do you have a relationship with a local business you would like us to reach out to?

Please email advancement@ap.school to discuss potential auction items!

AUCTION WISH-LIST

GALA BASKETS/PROJECTS

Grade levels are working hard on their Class Baskets or Projects! Below are each theme and corresponding Amazon Registry per grade-level. Please donate an item and together we will complete their baskets and projects with amazing, auction-worthy items. You can purchase items from Amazon and have them mailed directly to the school.

Pre-K3: Beautiful Books
Pre-K4: The Greatest Campout
Kindergarten: A Night for Two
1st Grade: Wine Basket
2nd Grade: Faith Project
3rd Grade: Backyard Fun
4th Grade: Ladies Night
5th Grade: Farm-to-Table - No registry, stay tuned for more info from Room Parents.
6th Grade: Chef's Delight
7th Grade: Make your Mark
8th Grade: Heirloom

If you prefer to donate gift cards and cash instead of specific basket item:

Cash, checks or gift cards should be sent in ATTN: Gala Committee in a sealed envelope marked with grade-level and Gala Baskets.
Please also include your family's name with donation/gift cards so that we can provide proper donation acknowledgment.

If you have any questions about Gala Projects/Baskets, please contact your Room Parents for your respective grade-levels. Deadline to donate items for this year's baskets is February 24, 2023. Your participation is very much appreciated! THANK YOU!

WINNER'S CHOICE RAFFLE

WINNER'S CHOICE RAFFLE

We are once again hosting a Winner's Choice Raffle as a part of our Gala! Raffle packets went home in Green Folders with Youngest/Only students before Thanksgiving. Please be sure to read the letter thoroughly to answer your questions.

This is the Greatest Show Gala: WINNER’S CHOICE RAFFLE • PRICE: $20.00 each.

One (1) Grand Prize Winner will win a choice of one (1) of three trips:

FAIRMONT BERMUDA 4-Night Stay at Select Fairmont Locations in Bermuda with Airfare for 2
GLAMPING GETAWAY 3-Night Luxury Camping Adventure near Yosemite or the Russian River with Airfare for 2
THE LINKS AT SPANISH BAY Round of Golf at The Links at Spanish Bay (Pebble Beach, CA), Golf Cart Rental, Hyatt Regency Monterey 3-Night Stay with Airfare for 2

NOTES: **Winspire Booking & Concierge can assist winner with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests at winner’s expense.

Raffle tickets may also be purchased on our gala website at: RAFFLE TICKETS

Thank you to this year's Raffle Sponsor: