Gala Newsletter - January 11, 2021 |
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THANK YOU SPONSORS & UNDERWRITERS! |
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We are grateful to our amazing sponsors & underwriters for their early commitments to our school and students.
Cocktails: Waste Connections
After-Party: Little Family
Raffle: Tachus
Printing/Invites: Memorial Hermann
Entertainment: CHI St. Luke’s
Heads or Tails: Cherry Creek Mortgage
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@staopcs.org or click below for a sponsorship package. |
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Havana Nights Gala | April 10, 2021 | The Woodlands Resort
No need to reserve an entire table, we will happily take seating requests. Just let us know your preferences, or which grade-level parents you wish to be seated with! We are hopeful for a great evening in support of our students!
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With respect to current school safety, this year we are offering Class Parties as in-class events held during the school day. Class Parties may be purchased for $500 each for any Pre-K through 5th classroom rather than purchasing individual tickets. 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, but we also encourage families to join forces to select parties that their students will enjoy. Grandparents are also welcome to purchase these fun experiences for our students as well. Parties will be held on a mutually agreeable date with the teacher. Out of respect for classroom instruction, purchases will be limited to no more than two (2) parties per classroom.
CLASS PARTIES AVAILABLE:
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Glow Party – Get ready for an EPIC glow party! Your class will engage in glow activities, including playing with glow goo, light crafts, and more!
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Paint with Mrs. Ettman – Find your inner painter! Enjoy a classroom paint workshop with Mrs. Ettman and your teacher. Each student will come home with their own masterpiece. (Grades 4th or 5th only)
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Book Party – Calling all book lovers! The library will host your class for a private event specifically tailored to your classroom’s favorite book or character. Fun games, activities and snacks will make this an event they won’t forget!
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Camping Party – Your class will join their teacher for camping activities, hot dogs, s’mores and enjoy a trip to Star Lab!
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Karaoke – Your student will be invited to unleash their inner pop star! Walk the red carpet, eat some pizza and sing along to their favorite tunes!
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Obstacle Course - Come and race an obstacle course at St. Anthony! This course will be designed especially for your classroom. Your class will prowl, race, and show off their Dolphin Spirit!
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Cookie Decorating – Your class is invited to create fun memories with their friends while decorating cookies, sipping lemonade and taking home a personalized apron. It’ll be delicious and fun!
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Ice Cream Social – Every child loves ice cream! Games, activities and of course, making the ultimate sundae will be on the schedule for this fun party!
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Pajamas & Movie - Students can wear their pajamas, grab their favorite stuffy, and enjoy popcorn, pizza and a fun movie.
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Scavenger Hunt – Get ready for an amazing scavenger hunt and picnic for your classroom!
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Winter STREAM – STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math and we will be incorporating all 5 disciplines into a variety of activities with one common theme: WINTER!
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Luau – Bring the tropics to your classroom during this luau party! Fun with limbo, beach activities and tropical crafts, snow cones make this a class party you won’t forget!
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Carnival – Games, prizes, popcorn and snowcones are all part of this fun for this old-fashioned carnival party!
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Dragons & Unicorns – There is nothing quite as magical as unicorns and dragons! It’s time for your classroom to have a bash playing some awesome unicorn & dragon activities and enjoy magical treats.
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Star Wars – Let’s have a class Jedi party! Light sabers, Wookie cookies, and Yoda soda are sure to be part of the fun!
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Mad Scientist – Fun, hands-on party where classes will make new discoveries through lots of fun science-themed activities.
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Nerf Battle – Your class will safely battle it out on the football field with protective gear and darts!
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TEACHER EXPERIENCES AUCTION |
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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. 29 - Feb. 5 ONLY) at our gala website: staopcs.givesmart.com.
Mark your calendars to participate and bid to win a unique opportunity for your student.
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This year all grade levels will be putting together themed auction baskets! Below are each theme and wishlist per grade-level. Please donate an item and together we will fill baskets with amazing, auction-worthy items. Our room parents have put together online wish-lists to make shopping easy! You can purchase items from Amazon and have them mailed directly to the school.
You may 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.
Deadline to donate items for this year's baskets is February 26th, 2021. Your participation is very much appreciated! THANK YOU!
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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?
Please email advancement@staopcs.org if you'd like to discuss potential contributions! For more ideas on the types of items our committee is seeking, please click button below for a printable list.
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AUCTION REGISTRY
Our Gala Committee has also picked out some "Wish List" items for a quick and easy way to contribute. Click here to visit our Amazon Registry and start shopping! Items purchased through the Registry can be sent directly to the school for your convenience. |
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Back by popular demand, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is holding a Winner’s Choice Raffle in conjunction with our Havana Nights Gala! We are very grateful to TACHUS for sponsoring this year’s raffle!
WINNER’S CHOICE RAFFLE • PRICE: $20.00 each
One Grand Prize Winner will win a choice of one of three trips:
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - 3-Night Stay at The Fairmont Lake Louise in Banff, Canada with Airfare for 2
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Napa Valley Backroads & Railways - Wine Train, Chauffeur, 3-night Stay at Meritage Resort and Spa with Airfare for 2
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Fairmont Bermuda - 4-Night Stay at The Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda with Airfare for 2
Please be sure to read the Raffle Ticket Sales Guide thoroughly to answer any questions.
Thank you to this year's Raffle Sponsor:
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January 29 - February 5 | Teacher Experiences Auction
February 1 | The Messenger Gala Edition
March 1 | Last day to submit auction items
March 1 | The Messenger Gala Edition
March 26 | All paper raffle tickets due to front office
April 2 - 10 | Silent auction open for bidding
April 8 | Last day to purchase online raffle tickets
April 10 | Havana Nights Gala | The Woodlands Resort
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(281) 296-0300
7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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