We're counting on your help to make the Auction a success.
I know! I know! I'm paying independent school tuition and ALSO being expected to take some volunteer slots and NOW you're asking me to create an auction item?
umm... yes! The new expectation this year is that each class will produce 2 parties or events, and a class project of some kind. Maybe this will be your year.
I know! I know! I'm paying independent school tuition and ALSO being expected to take some volunteer slots and NOW you're asking me to create an auction item?
umm... yes! The new expectation this year is that each class will produce 2 parties or events, and a class project of some kind. Maybe this will be your year.
1. Share a resource, skill or service
Maybe you can call in a favor from your restauranteur pal or hot air balloon hobbyist brother... just maybe there's something in your life or in your network that the Auction Team can turn into a fundraiser. Think about it for a moment... View last year’s successful offerings, like figure skating lessons, home organization, scrapbooking, a photo book of the Headlands trip...
Maybe you can call in a favor from your restauranteur pal or hot air balloon hobbyist brother... just maybe there's something in your life or in your network that the Auction Team can turn into a fundraiser. Think about it for a moment... View last year’s successful offerings, like figure skating lessons, home organization, scrapbooking, a photo book of the Headlands trip...
Two-thirds of the money raised last year came from BPC-generated events and items.
It could be an event for adults (like the Disco and Tapas parties), for families (like the Geo-Caching Scavenger Hunt or the Tamale Making Party) or a drop-off event for kids alone (Amtrak to the Tech Museum, or a movie night at your house)
View more of last year’s successful offerings
3. Coordinate a class art project
Here's a novel idea: The school has high quality footage of all of your class' assemblies. Whip up a video retrospective and your whole class will buy it in a hot minute! More traditional art projects like mosaic tables and such, especially if involving all the kids, are often very successful. Please make this a discussion topic with other parents when you bump into them.
May Soiree. Spring Fling. Cirque du Soiree. Spring Soiree.
The name may change, but it's always been true to its roots as a true let-down-your-hair dance party.
At the Parent's Circle meeting last week, a number of parent leaders spoke about why they've made time to take on demanding projects for the sake of Black Pine Circle:
"Look at all the ways parents are partnering with the school- The logo design and branding effort, Families Make a Difference, Myra and Jenny's Diversity Films and Potlucks. All this great work couldn't be done by our lean staff- there just aren't enough hours in the day. So for me, it's about being able to help solve a problem that others don't have the time or energy to tackle. It makes me feel useful, valued and more fulfilled." -Randi Lee
"I've learned new skills with computer programs, but mainly I've been involved with Soiree for 6 years because it's rewarding to me." -Stephen Corlett
"I wanted to stay connected to the people and the environment where my kids spend much of their waking hours. I wanted to get to know the teachers, staff and other parents that would have an impact on their early development. Also, it is quite rewarding to belong to an organization where your ideas and actions can have a direct and meaningful impact. Everyone is always so grateful for even the smallest things done. It is a good feeling in a world where so little seems appreciated anymore." -Leigh Salvo
"I wanted to stay connected to the people and the environment where my kids spend much of their waking hours. I wanted to get to know the teachers, staff and other parents that would have an impact on their early development. Also, it is quite rewarding to belong to an organization where your ideas and actions can have a direct and meaningful impact. Everyone is always so grateful for even the smallest things done. It is a good feeling in a world where so little seems appreciated anymore." -Leigh Salvo
"I've been in career transition, and I've used BPC projects to teach myself about web-based collaboration, blogging, website design and project management." -Evan Specter
Why do you invest your time and skills in BPC?
Why do you invest your time and skills in BPC?
