PHEEF Results from AIOD - 2009

Our PHE Community Rocks!!!

In a time when all the talk seems to be about the state of our poor economy and horrific budget cuts our school community proved they value the children and education. All-In-One-Day (AlOD) was a banging success and we doubled our donation intake! Last year at AIOD the PHEEF received $22,000 this year… $43,000 and still counting! We asked you to step it up at AIOD and you did!!! The suggested donation was $180/child or a dollar a day and we received everything from $15 to $1000 with a lot of $180’s in between.

Big thanks to all the families, parents, grandparents, guardians & PHE staff for your GENEROUS contributions!!!!

The Foundation has become an important cornerstone to PHE by providing resources and services to our students which otherwise would not be covered bythe school district. If you were unable to give at AIOD but would like to help, you can still give any time, any amount. It’s never too late donate! Simply donate right now via our PayPal button on the right column.

New PHEEF Website

NEW this school year, we now have our own PHEEF website at www.pheef.org!

Visit the website for detailed information on the Foundation. Also NEW this year is a Paypal feature for electronic donations. Anyone can donate via PayPal including family, friends or the community.

Check it out!

Welcome to the new school year - 2009-2010!

California’s drastic budget cuts have impacted all schools, specifically

• Reduction of teachers
• Increase in classroom size
• Loss of programs such as music and PE

The good news PHE has an excellent community of parents and a well established Education Foundation.

In light of the budget cuts and changes the Foundation is working with Principal Jennifer Voris to reallocate funding to better impact our children’s education. Our proposed plan is to fund:

• two accredited part-time teachers (possibly more) to support all grade levels in language arts and mathematics
• a computer lab aide for all grades
• PE instructors
• possibly more (depending on donations at All-in-One Day)

The framework is still being laid out but the PHEEF is committed to working with Principal Voris to ensure our children receive the best education possible.

The membership drive at All-in-One Day is PHEEF’s SECOND largest fundraiser of the year. A school year consists of 180 days and just $1-a-Day can help fund teachers, a computer lab aide, PE instructors and more with your donations.

Support the Foundation at All-in-One Day on Aug 26th, 2-7pm!

PHEEF Tax ID #: 68-0413243

Budget Cuts

Dear PHE Families and Community,

Many parents have expressed concern about the recent cuts in school funding and have also asked what, if anything, is being done to address shortfalls.

Over the past month, the Pleasant Hill Elementary Education Foundation (PHEEF) and Principal Voris have had on-going communication about the ever-changing budget situation and budget impacts on PHE education. Budget directives from MDUSD and the state are still being finalized and the implications are still being sorted out at each school. We don’t know the exact needs for the '09/'10 year, but we do know that the needs will be greater than before.

We are sending this letter now to allow families time to budget for increased All-in-One Day contributions to PHEEF in August and to assure the parents of PHE, the Foundation will work with Mrs. Voris to evaluate and prioritize upcoming needs. We will continue to preserve our strong presence at PHE made possible through your generous donations.

Thank you to our PHE community and parents for supporting PHE and making it one of the outstanding elementary schools in the district.

Feel free to leave us comments, ideas and suggestions.

Keep a Watch Out

Stacey Schiager and Tara Campbell have a few items left over from the auction that we'll put up for bid. Were still figuring out the details, but watch the blog, eNews or backpacks for information on how to get an opportunity to bid.

Auction Results 2009

Auction has earned nearly $41,000!

The Gala was once again very successful! We had a great night if mingling, bidding, dancing but most important a night of giving. Here are some of the big earners from the night:

• $1445 Cakes
• $3080 Photos
• $3421 Class Treasures
• $10,270 Live Auction
  

Another earning highlight was Fund A Need, which is part of Live Auction where people make cash donations. We received everything from $500 to $25. Our guests donated over $5k!!! You know it's a great school and community when you look over and see our teachers donating too! Simply an amazing night!

Thanks to everyone for your help and making the Gala yet another success! Thanks to the Auction Team, Donors, Volunteers, PHE Parents & Staff, and Sequoia Elementary for all your help creating and running this event. And, a huge thanks to Parents, Staff, Family and Friends of PHE that attend the auction and spent money!

Photo Board - Thanks to Laura Cottril

Teachers

The RoomMingling
Dancing the Night Away

Preview Day

Yesterday was your chance to get an early peak at class projects and what our student artisans created for the auction.

Bohner's Class Project - Word Art

Patterson Class ProjectBryan Class Project

Doll house by Anne Winterich. She's invested loads of loving time into this project. Just a few more touches need to be done before Saturday.

Preview Day

Here's a sampling of what some of student artisans have done:

Live Auction List

Here's what you can find in LIVE this year:

1. Giants Baseball Tickets
2. Contra Costa Country Club Golf for Four & Cart
3. An Evening Out with Matt Nathanson - Concert Package
4. Private Tasting for 10 at Wine Thieves
5. Claremont Spa Renewal Getaway Package for Two
6. Bidders Choice of Art
   
7. Jamaica Me Crazy, mon! Dinner Party for 10
8. Hidden Valley Lake House - Two Nights/Three Days
9. Principal for a Day
10. Six Hour Napa Wine Tour
11. Bass Lake House - Three Night/Four Day
12. Kid Trip 12...Kids vs. Wild - Family Camping Trip
13. Hiking and Hamburgers with Sitka and Mrs. Voris
14. Naughty Basket

and....we've slipped in a surprise item...but we're not giving any hints! You'll just have to come to find out.

Class Basket & Project Preview - ONE DAY ONLY

It worked so well last year, that again this year we will have an early preview day of class projects/baskets. You will be able to catch a first glimpse at what our creative classes have pulled together! Both children and adults welcome! Please take the time to stop in and admire the hard work of our PHE parents and students. As well it will be the last chance to buy Gala tickets (if any are left) and to buy raffle tickets. Our raffles are a Flat Screen TV and “Instant Wine Cellar.” No need to be present at the auction to win.

When: Tuesday Mar 17th
Where: MU Room
Time: 2-6pm

Absentee Bidder Forms will be available for class projects & baskets on preview day ONLY.

The way it works:

1. Fill out the Absentee Bidder Form completely with your highest possible bid (incomplete forms will be denied.)
2. The auction team will use your Absentee Bidder Form to try and purchase your selected item(s) for the lowest possible price, taking into account other bids.
3. If identical bids are left, the auction team will give precedence to the first one received.
4. All successful bids are subject to the terms and Auction Rules printed in the front of each program.
5. You will be notified the following week if you were a lucky winner! Arrangements will be made for you to pick up your item(s).

Nicosia Class Project - Circular Serendipity 1 & 2

You can see these in person tomorrow Tuesday the 17th, in the MU room from 2-6pm. Please visit the auction Preview Day. Our parents and students have worked very hard to create wonderful items for our Spring Gala. Thanks to Debbie Shess for implementing this project!

Hiking and Hamburgers with Sitka and Mrs. Voris

Just in....Sitka (Mrs Voris' dog) and Mrs. Voris will be your guide on a 1 to 3 hour moderate hike in the beautiful Open Space of the Mt. Tamalpias Watershed. After a few hours in the open air, enjoy a picnic with homemade hamburgers and all the fixings. Sitka will promise to eat your leftovers!

What You Need: Walking Shoes, Layered Clothing, Water, Your Appetite.
Date of Hike: Saturday, April 4, 2009, or alternative date: Saturday, May 2

All snacks and food will be provided to the members of your family. Vegetarian options will be provided upon request.

Strum Class Project

Thanks to Jana Vinogradov for this class project! Super cute!

Kids vs. Wild - Family Camping Trip (LIVE Auction)

The third year running...Stokes Family Camping Trip is once again a hot LIVE auction item. Whether you like to camp or not this is the trip for you. Last year's theme was Wacky Olympics...this year Kids vs. Wild. Many PHE families attend as well as new friends to meet. See program for more details and picture board displayed at the Gala. Dates July 23-26.

What’s included:

• Pinecrest camping location/site
• Tent (if you need it)
• Fri night dinner & adult beverages
• Sat night catered dinner & adult beverages
• Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
• Smores at the campfire
• Disposable plates, cups, napkins & flatware (for everyone at camp)
• Friday morning mountain bike ride (adults only or very experienced teen)
• Friday night happy-hour for the ladies
• Lots of games, activities, beach fun, campfires, night parade, movie night, dance night & much more fun
• Pay showers down at the store or typically an outdoor shower set up at camp

What do you need to bring:

• Tent, sleeping bags
• Folding chairs for your family
• Snacks, drinks, coffee, tea, lunch (there’s a burger shack at the lake)
• Personal items, such as clothes, toiletries
• Beach gear

Here's what last year's winner Katheryn Lindenauer had to say:
"We were the lucky winners of the Pinecrest family camping trip from last year’s Spring Gala auction. We heard from our good friends how much fun it was, so we decided to bid. Our experience exceeded our expectations. We are a family of five and not experienced campers. Getting our tent (Ron called it the ‘taj mahal’!) was a feat in and of itself. Fortunately there were many people willing to help us out. Once we got settled, and after laughing at ourselves, things just got better and better. There was something for everyone. Here are some of the highlights:

• My little shy 5 year old throwing caution to the wind during family dance night. He was a sight to see!
• The girls making new friends, both big and little. Some of their favorite things: playing on the raft in the lake, competing at the Olympic games, free time to just climb rocks and explore with new and old friends.
• For Jim: the best technical downhill mountain bike ride ever! He loves a challenge.
• For me: watching the crazy dads race inner tubes on the lake… I don’t remember laughing so much for so long. I also had the perfect bike ride and enjoyed sharing mai tais with new friends.

My new friend, Otis, said it best, “This is better than Disneyland!” Overall, we had a really fun time and were impressed at how organized Ron and Lori were in the planning and execution of the whole trip from meals, games, activities... there was never a dull moment."

stokes family

beach fun

wacky olympic games

dad's tube race

sat night catered dinner

Bass Lake Home - LIVE Auction Item

The first of many live items to come!

Nestled in the mountains near Yosemite is this wonderful family cabin on beautiful Bass Lake. Plenty to do any time of year hiking, swimming, snow skiing, water sports, boating, fishing, and just plain relaxing just to name a few. Just a quick three hour drive from the bay area you’ll find yourself enjoying a little piece of heaven in the Sierra’s. Enjoy this cabin for 3 nights & 4 days.

This is a spacious cabin with six bedrooms (sleeps 12) plus an additional sleeping porch which sleeps four more, three full baths, a fully stocked kitchen, wireless internet access, BBQ, TV/DVD and the most gorgeous views off the deck. Get a group of family or friends and go in on this fabulous getaway weekend. September is the best month of all, the weather is still hot, the water is still warm and there are no crowds. If snow is your thing, use it in the winter and enjoy the alpine elements of the Sierras. Cannot be used during high season of mid-June through mid August. Check out the property and it's amenities online.

Scott Class Project

Abramsom Class Project

Hotter Class Basket - DATE NIGHT!!!

It's been decided....it's so good it has to go into LIVE Auction!

Need a night out? This class basket includes the time of your life... you will laugh, cry, sing and shake your hips... This is the Matt Nathanson/Jack Mannequin night out! If you are lucky enough to get this basket you will receive 2 tickets to the Matt Nathanson/Jack Mannequin Concert at the Warfield on April 7th. You will also receive a gift card to Nordstrom to buy that special something for the evening, an additional gift card to Pasta Pomodoro for dinner before the show and two BART tickets to get to the show safely.

A quick bio on Matt Nathanson...He is a local guy gone big. He most recent release is "Some Mad Hope" his 10th record. Lets just say Matt is the hardest working guy in the music business...He has been writing songs and performing for over 20 years and his recent success has catapulted him into the spotlight. In the last few months he has been on Good Morning America, David Letterman as well the Ellen show. He is a current "you oughta know artist" on VH1 and has spent several weeks in their top 20. You have probably heard his music on any of number of TV shows from Private Practice to One Tree Hill. His current hit "come on get higher" is really sparked the attention of the mainstream public including other
major artists Like Sugarland....They cover the song on their latest record. He will be performing with Sugarland this summer on their arena tour.

Matt is without a doubt one of the best live shows you will ever see. He is not only a great musician he is a phenomenal entertainer. Matt has personally donated to this auction the 2 tickets, 2 t-shirts, 1 sweatshirt, a signed copy of his latest record as well as a signed poster. The basket is worth over $350...so take advantage of this and bid...it will be well worth your investment into our great PHE!

Thank you to Amy Samrick for coordinating this basket!

Raffle Tickets - 2009 Gala

How can I buy raffle tickets???

• Fri, March 13th before school - find Carrie Wallahan walking around school selling tickets
• Fri, March 13th after school - in front of MU
• Tue, Mar 17th, Preview Day, MU 2-6pm
• Contact Stacey Schiager at 938.6221, or email at 4schiager@comcast.net
• AT THE AUCTION on Mar 21st!
  

BLUE Raffle Tickets - $5 each
Insignia® - 26" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV, $430 value

WHITE Raffle Tickets - $20 each
“Instant Wine Cellar”: Stock up with over 50 bottles of wine from Wine Thieves and the cellars of our PHE Parents!

You need not be present to win!

The winning raffle tickets will be drawn at the Gala on March 21, 2009. If you buy or sell tickets: fill out the back portion of the ticket, return the ticket(s) & money to the office and drop off in the Spring Gala Box.

Jamaican Me Crazy, mon! - LIVE Auction

Head to Montego Bay for a night of reggae and rum. You and nine of your friends will be "transported" to Jamaica for a night of steel drums, jerk chicken, coconut shrimp, red stripe beer and Caribbean cocktails.

Boat leaves for the island at 5:30pm on Saturday, June 27. See you in Jamaica.

Hosted by Steve & Melissa Oldenbourg. You and your friends won't want to miss this dinner party at the Oldenbourg's house! Get ready to bid, bid, bid during the LIVE Auctionfor this must have dinner party.

Last Year's dinner...Back to Bourbon Street...authentic crawfish boil with jazz band to boot. A legendary event!

Summer Camps and Pools

We all look for things our kids can do in the summer. Here is a sampling of camps and swim clubs you will find at the auction. The program will have more details.

CAMPS
Galileo
Roughing It Day Camp
Saint Mary's Athletic Summer Camps
California Adventure Camp

SWIM CLUBS
Buena Vista Swim Club
Larkey Private Swim Club

One Month of CoreQuest Fitness Bootcamp

Women and men of all fitness levels, sizes and ages are gaining great results with Contra Costa Boot Camp! You can too! Are you looking for a jump-start to your fitness program? Then this adventure is for you! Get it at the Auction!

Whether you are a beginner, an avid fitness enthusiast or just tired of the same routine come try this whole new approach to exercise...fun! Contra Costa Boot Camp is an outdoor fitness program that offers fitness instruction, nutritional counseling and motivational training - packed with fun and energizing activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals. Women only and Coed classes are available. Don't get stuck in a gym paying lots of money, achieving little results and dreading the work-outs. Come outdoors with us for a fraction of the price, and guaranteed success.

Bass Lake Home

Grab the family, friends and your boat for a stay at this Bass Lake home with private marina, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeping porch. Includes all the amenities: local phone access, wireless internet, air conditioning, satellite TV, VCR, washer & dryer, microwave, 2 refrigerators, large decks with gas and charcoal BBQs. Follow this link for pictures and details.

Zagone Class Project - Toy Chest

Toy chest/blanket box lovingly built and painted by the Hibel family (37.5"W x 17.5"D x 22.5" H). Check it out in person at the Preview Day, Tuesday Mar 17 in the MU room 2-6:30pm.

Notes: 1) photo may appear minty but the color tends to be a yellow green. The color looks great with Pottery Barn Kids current color palette. 2) Chris (Sophia's mom) has offered to help find a boy and girl color cushion for the top. Buyer will have a choice at the auction.

Waters Class Project - Poppies

Denise Nash worked with the 3rd graders in Mrs. Waters class to create this original art piece on canvas. An interesting technique using tissue paper and wax. It's propped up on top of my buffet and looks great...will I be able to part with it???

You can see this at the auction or on preview day Tuesday, 3/17 in the MU room from 2-6pm.

Auction Sign-up Parties

Belgian Beer Vs. America’s Belgian Style Beer
Join us for an evening of FUN and GREAT BEERS as we sample 8 different kinds of Beer. Ever heard of Russian River or Jolly Pumpkin? We’ll taste samples from these American brewers and others to see how their Belgian Style beers compare with World Famous Belgian beers like Itchegems Grand Cru, Valdiu Triple and more! If you enjoy a good brew and great company we hope you’ll be able to make this.
DATE: Saturday, June 13, 7:30pm




Flip Flops & Lemon Drops
Get out with the girls and relax! This party will provide up to 35 ladies with a great way to kick off Summer. Enjoy sipping luscious lemon drop cocktails and noshing on fresh, seasonal fare while you lounge in a beautiful backyard setting. Lively music, a telling trivia game and plenty of girly bonding are in store. You are welcome to buy tickets for a friend, sister or neighbor. This event isn't limited to just the ladies. So slip on your comfy flip flops, cute capris or sassy sundress and join us for this ladies' soiree!
DATE: Saturday, May 30th 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.



SF Pub Crawl - Back by popular demand!!! Hit the local San Francisco pub's with old and new friends from PHE. Enjoy touring SF in an open top double-decker which will transport you pub to pub. This will be a sign-up event at the auction. You are welcome to buy as many spots as you would like. There will be 70 spots up for grabs. Donor: http://www.travelsf.com/
DATE: Friday, June 19th 7p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Kameya Class Project - Bracelets

Hand Crafted Cultured Pearl and Colored Stone Bead Bracelet by Mrs. Kameya's 2nd graders.

Each bracelet was hand made by Mrs. Kameya's 2nd graders and is comprised of fresh water cultured pearls and either natural amethyst, citrine or garnet beads. Each has a hand made "Shrinky Dink" heart attached with a sterling silver split ring.

You can see these in person at Preview Day Tuesday, March 17th in the MU from 2-6:30pm.

Ouye Class Project - Monet Creation

Monet another artist studied this year in FAME was the inspiration for the class art project in Ouye's 3rd grade class. Kathleen Olsen divided a Monet print into equal squares, gave each student a square and then each student recreated their square in oil pastels.

It took about 3-4 sessions for the kids to work on the squares but it paid off. The resembled art piece is amazing. The colors & blending are so well done it's hard to believe 3rd graders did it!

As always, it's even better in person. You can see it in person on Preview Day Tuesday 3/17 or at the auction on Saturday, 3/21.

Note: "Gala" is not on the original just our digital file.

Original Painting - Red Daisies

We are very fortunate to receive this piece of original art work by PHE parent and artist Thanh Kemp. Add a splash of color and fun to your walls with this original one of a kind painting. Acrylic on canvas. Wait until you see it in person!

Peek...new portable device

Watch for this at the auction...

Peek is a mobile device devoted to email and texting. Perfect for a non-technical person but allows them to have email & texting access. Ideal for the Grandma who doesn't want a computer but would like access to email.

The company also put a little micro-site up this week that shows how much $ Peek can save over data/texting plans offered by the major carriers.

Mechanics Bank donates $250!

A big thank you to Mechanics Bank!!! They are donating $250 to the Gala. Mechanics Bank in the Lundarie's store has provided the PHEEF with a great local banking service for years. We thank you for giving back to PHE!

Graham Classroom Project - 32 Monkeys

We hope to be posting more and more classroom projects as they come in. Check out "32 Monkeys" an art piece from Graham's 5th grade class. Thanks to Sharon Kurk for putting this together and working with the kids!

This art piece has been inspired by the most current artist the kids have been studying in FAME. Chinese artist, Wang Yani, was born in 1975 and started painting at a very young age. By the time she was three years old, Yani had already created paintings in the bold, dynamic style that would characterize all her work. By age six, Yani had completed over four thousand paintings. In 1989, she achieved something truly unheard of in the art world: at just fourteen years of age, she became the youngest person ever to have a oneperson show at the famous Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Her exhibition was called “Yani: The Brush of Innocence.” Very inspiring for our kids!

14 New Computers

Read about your dollars at work! The Foundation recently purchased 14 new computers for the computer lab which brings the lab to 34 computers which will allow Kindergarten, 4th & 5th to get a full hour of computer lab time and no longer will classes have to split their hour of computer lab time into half hour sessions.

The Foundation received a thank you letters from Gretchen de la O (senior instructional assistant) and the 4th and 5th grade classes. The letters were well written, typed, formatted and printed. There are too many letters to copy here but I've included Gretchen's letter and excerpts from a couple of our students:

I'm a 5th grader in Mrs. Grahams's class and I would like to thank you for buying fourteen new computers for our computer lab. It will help us get more work done. I know that computers can cost a lot of money! You have worked very hard to get these computers. I know how much work you did to raise the money to get these computers.

This gives us a whole bunch of abilities in the computer lab. This gives us twice the time to work on the computer. We can work on our keyboarding skills, work with PowerPoint, do multimedia projects, and use the Internet. The work we will get done in the time I have left at this school is the amount of time we would have spent in the entire year. Next year fourth and fifth grade will be very lucky. Mrs. de la O also thanks you for your help. - Ian Scott

I am a fourth grader in Ms. Gabelman's class. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for buying all those awesome computers for Pleasant Hill Elementary. I think you are really cool for doing that. Now instead of our class having to take turns and only having thirty minutes we get to go at the same time and have a whole hour. And if we have a a whole hour we can have more time to do really cool stuff and of course work and creative stuff. Oh and of course Mrs. de la O is happy about it too. - Dillon Young

Previous Donors Donate Again!

Here's what's in from our past donors. Thanks to all for supporting the 2009 Auction once again!

Andrea's Musical Adventures
- Four Group Piano Group Lessons for your Child and a Friend
- Four Weeks of Music Class for You and a Friend
- Spectacular Music Birthday Party
- One Week of Princess Castle Tales Summer Camp
- Four Music Classes for You and a Friend Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco - Admission for two
Boomers -10 Passes
C Peña Co. - Golf Lovers Delight (key ring and clock)
California Adventure Camps - $200 Gift Certificate towards a one week camp
Children's Discovery Museum - Admission for Four
Dallimonti's - Dinner for Two and Wine too!
Bracelet by Eleanor Campbell (5th grader)
Embassy Suites Hotel Walnut Creek-One Night Weekend Stay in a Two Room Suite
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco - Four VIP Tickets
Golden Skate - Admission for Four
Great America - Admission for Two
Hyatt Summerfield Suites of Pleasant Hill - Weekend Night Stay
Iceland - Admission and Skate Rental for Four
Jane Beautiful - One-of-a-Kind Hand Knit Scarf
Lindsay Wildlife Museum - Admission for Four t
Papa Murphy's - One Pizza a Month for an Entire Year
The Tumbling Company - One Month Free Classes
Celestina Home Spa, Inc. by Tuss Guterres
- White Topaz Ring
- Three Stone Diamond Pendant

Procissi Cellars, Wayne Procissi - donates great wine year after year

Photography Donation

TIMELESS

Michael Anderson is an award winning travel and landscape photographer who lives in Golden, Colorado. He is kindly donating a 18x24 print to the auction called TIMELESS, which is one of his personal favorites. Check out his website and all of his amazing work.

Dollars at Work!

Read how our dollars are hard at work....

Best Dinner Out in 2008!

Amber Bistro restaurant owner and PHE parent Eric Janssen donated an all-inclusive dinner for four to the auction last year. I had heard great things about Amber Bistro so it was on my list of items I was hoping to win at last year's auction. Excitedly we won and here's our report back:

The four of us fully enjoyed all that Eric and his restaurant had to offer! It is truly the perfect balance of great food, location, ambiance and staff. Let me count the ways....

1. Great atmosphere! Both chic and cozy, yet open and airy with a wall of windows, earthy colors, and great lighting.
2. The menu...we loved everything! Truly every item was followed by oohs and ahhs. The food is sooooo good we still talk about that dinner 7 months later. We had a halibut that was to die for.
3. Drinks! We started with cocktails from the full bar and then Eric who is a certified sommelier and his well trained staff guided us the rest of the night with fantastic regional wines.
4. Excellent staff! Eric's staff was excellent in regards to the menu, service and wines. One thing that has stuck with me is how complimentary our waiter was of Eric on his management of the restaurant but also that Eric strives to gives back to his employees by training them in running a restaurant and in wines.
5. Friends! A great evening of food & wine is all the better when shared with the best of friends!
   

A big thanks to Eric, the staff & chef at Amber Bistro! Honestly it was our best dinner out in 2008. You too can help thank Eric for his donation to PHE by visiting Amber Bistro in Danville. A date night or with friends you can't go wrong.

P.S. complimentary valet parking too!

Auction Kick Off Meeting - Thurs Jan 22nd, 7pm

The Spring Gala Auction team is kicking into gear! It takes a team of people AND ideas to create this fun event. We are looking for people that would like to learn more about the event, brainstorm ideas, and/or get involved. We also need some new creative ideas, so please join us to discuss further. See you next Thursday evening at 7pm in the PTA room. Please contact your auction chairs Tara Campbell or Stacey Schiager for more information or to send us ideas.

IMAGINE...$1400

IMAGINE - this piece of art work is the brain child of PHE parent Debbie Shess. She worked with 30 4th graders to create this amazing piece of art work. A canvas was divided into 30 squares, each 4th grade created their own mini-art piece and then Debbie assembled them all back together again. PHE parent Roger Nash created a custom steel frame and Tap Plastics donated the plexi-glass cover. Truly...the whole is greater than it's parts!

This original art piece was a hot commodity during the live auction last year. It was quite a bidding war and the closing bid was $1400. Lisa Powell and her family are the proud owners of this great piece of art work.