“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!
Headlines & Features
FEEL THE LOVE, SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS: SPARK "Feel the Love" Week is February 8 - 12th. Be our sweetheart and donate by February 12th and get a 20% off coupon for a treat at Ciao Bella Gelato. Hand in your donations on Wednesday the 10th at the Neil Cummins Kindergarten Area at drop-off or click here to donate online. Email familygiving@SPARKschools.org with questions!
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.
Become a SPARK Facebook Fan and stay posted on fun events and news. Join today and invite other district families, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
Business Sparks
Business Sparks is how local companies help support SPARK-Larkspur Schools Foundation and connect with our more than 900 district families. Hundreds of businesses – both large and small – have joined the Business Sparks team to demonstrate their commitment to raising the level of educational programs for our children.
Last year, thanks to the support of our local and parent-owned businesses, the Business Sparks program raised over $110,000 for the Foundation. This year, SPARK is going to the extra mile to promote our leading Business Sparks members so our district families can support those companies that support our schools.
- Advertising in the district-wide directory that is distributed to nearly 900 school families in the Fall, and based on your sponsorship level, advertising in the Spring Auction catalog.
- Recognition in the school newsletter, on-site at Neil Cummins Elementary and Hall Middle School and during school events.
- Listing on the SPARK website
- If you choose to sponsor a class, you’ll receive a Thank You! photo to proudly display.
- Many thanks from grateful families and students throughout the school year!
Advertising in the district directory is one of the most effective ways for your business to communicate your support of our schools to our more than 900 district families. In turn, parents are encouraged to support those businesses that helping to fund valuable programs for to their children in a difficult state budget year. And based on your level of contribution, the Foundation can partner with to reach area families.
The 2009-2010 Campaign has begun!
To learn more about the different ways you can sponsor our schools and sign up for this year’s campaign, see the links below.
To Donate Online:
Click here for a Business Sparks 2009 Business Sponsorship Form.
Click here for a Business Sparks 2009 Advertising Order Form.
For more information, contact biz@sparkschools.org or contact Dan Reidy at 415-497-3109.
…AND A BIG THANK YOU to our 2009-2010 contributors
Our Fundraising Programs:
Business Sponsorship Programs:
- Advertise in the district directory
- Sponsor the SPARK golf tournament
- Advertise and donate items to the Spring Auction
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To Donate Online: