“We’re very grateful for ALL the things SPARK does to protect many core programs which would otherwise be eliminated due to budget cuts. By supporting SPARK, we’re supporting these programs.”
Larkspur School District Parent
SPARK Volunteer Opportunities
Hollywood .....Here's Looking at you KIDS! Get Involved! Contact Abby Creatan - Volunteer Coordinator at abbycreatan@hotmail.com to find out how you can help make this year's auction successful!
Kids Movie Night: If you would like to volunteer to set up or be a Parent Chaperon, please contact Andrea Wyllie acwyllie@comcast.net or Crista Skov cskov@hotmail.com
Auction Slide Show: Parents and Teachers -- we need your photos! Have you taken great photos of their kids at school events or in the class, classroom parties or celebrations? Please click HERE and upload your pictures to the Shutterfly site we created for the Auction Slide Show. Submission deadline is February 26, 2010. Email Susan Anderson, sanderson10@sbcglobal.net with questions.
Let’s Party! Last year, parent, mom, dad and kid parties raised a significant portion of the total auction proceeds! Talk to your friends and neighbors about hosting a fabulous and memorable event. Questions? Ideas? E-mail cjensen@daegis.com
Wine Donations Needed: We need wine donations for the auction. If you would like to help, please purchase selected wines at Paradise Foods and they will be donated for use at the auction. Please stop in and talk to Alana or Tama at Paradise the next time you’re grocery shopping!
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The “Some Like it Haute: Fashion Show & Luncheon” will take place April 30 from 10am - 2pm and we want everyone who likes to hang out with fun women, enjoys seeing gorgeous clothes and loves to shop to come! So, tell your friends, family and neighbors to put it on their calendars now. This year, not only will there be a delicious luncheon and exciting show, but a chance to buy what you see at our very own fashion show boutique. As the show gets closer, we’ll be sharing all the details so stay tuned…
eScrip Dining for Dollars Contest—Our Schools Can Win $2,500! Did you know you can dine in a local eatery and raise money for our Schools? Let’s win $2,500 Grand Prize by visiting qualified restaurants through February and March.* Here’s how: Register your credit or debit cards with eScrip Dining rewards and go to restaurants like Ciao Bella Gelato, Round Table Pizza, Tub-Tim Thai and more (including restaurants in San Francisco!). To register and view the full list of participating restaurants click HERE. Please contact Tracey Schuyler and Elein Phipps with questions -- escrip@sparkschools.org
HOLLYWOOD Auction KIDS MOVIE NIGHT: Kids are you ready for some Fun? Mark your calendars..... Movie night with your Pals, dinner and a show! Friday, April 30, 2010.
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What is SPARK?
SPARK - Larkspur Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization staffed by parent volunteers. It is dedicated to raising private funds each year from you, your neighbors and local businesses you frequent to supplement the financial needs of Neil Cummins and Hall Middle Schools.
SPARK was founded by concerned parents in 1980 following the passage of Proposition 13 which cut deeply into local school funding. Over the past 29 years our schools have weathered numerous state budget crises. Government funding has been unreliable and inadequate to support all the elements of a well-rounded education for our children. California, in particular, is below the national average in expenditure per student.
SPARK can’t solve the frustrating lack of government funds for our schools, but we can make a difference in bridging the funding gap. With your help and the help of our business community, we can pay for the added teachers and programs that make our schools exceptional!