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Smitty 102 posts Dec 16, 2006 11:05 AM	12Bridges, Can you please provide more information regarding the auction for 12B Elementary. Including how the money raised will be utilized. I would be interested in participating (making a donation) if you can give more information on the purpose. Thanks! Last Edited on 16-Dec-2006 11:06 AM
12Bhome 42 posts Dec 22, 2006 7:52 AM	Hi Smitty-- The auction will be on Saturday, March 24th at the Lincoln Crossing Community Center. It will be a dinner/dance evening. There will be class art projects up for auction as well as donated items for auction. We'd love a donation!! As more information becomes available, I'll post it.
Smitty 103 posts Dec 22, 2006 10:58 AM	12BHome, Thank you for responding to my question. Do you know what the money raised will be used for (books, field trips, school equipment)? I'm a big proponent of trying to raise additional money for our schools. Many of our best public schools in the state use fundraisers to raise money as well. Please keep the community posted as more information is available. I for one will be happy do donate my time and money to improve the educational needs of our children at 12BE. I hope many other families in the community feel the same way and will participate as well. Last Edited on 22-Dec-2006 11:06 AM
RichardsFam 5 posts Dec 28, 2006 2:37 PM	I am an art docent for my daughters classroom and I believe at least a portion of the proceeds goes toward the art program.
twelvebridgesmommy 9 posts Dec 29, 2006 8:18 AM	Thank you for your interest in the T.B.E Auction.This auction night is one of our biggest fundraiser's of the year. The details of the location and date have yet to be finalized. The PTC will announce the details upon returning from winter vacation. The proceeds of the auction will go directly into the Parent Teacher Club account. With these funds the PTC supports the Art Program, Music Program, assemblies, classroom supplies, teacher wishes, staff appreciation, as well as offer fun activities for the students and families of T.B.E.. Please feel free to contact me at CJJJFRAN@AOL.COM if you have any further questions. TBE's PTC looks forward to sharing this night with all of the Twelve Bridges community. We hope to see you all there!! Thank you, Chauna Franco TBE PTC President
Smitty 104 posts Jan 02, 2007 8:27 AM	12BMommy, How much money was raised last year and the previous years from the TBE Auction? Also, I thought the Art Classes at 12BE were canceled? Last Edited on 2-Jan-2007 8:28 AM
12bridges 38 posts Feb 02, 2007 12:16 AM	Our Art Program has never been canceled at TBE we have had Art Docents working hard all year long.. I hope this answers any questions parents might have.. Especially if you do not have children at TBE.. I would be happy to answer further questions if you have any. We raised about $6,000 last year.. This School is the only school that offers all of the following,Music,Pe,Art and other great programs.. Along with all the Gardens the greenhouse and other great things my children enjoy TBE.. It is by far the best! School is a place where are children learn.. The extra incentives help my three children look forward to each school day! Sincerely TBE Parent Last Edited on 2-Feb-2007 4:03 PM
12bridges 39 posts Feb 02, 2007 12:16 AM	January 26, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of our students at Twelve Bridges Elementary School, we want to thank you for considering how you might help support our school. We are working hard to provide our students with a well-rounded education focusing on academics such as math and reading, while also reinforcing crucial curricular elements such as science and music. Your generosity will help us continue to support our students’ education and help make learning meaningful and memorable for them. We are currently requesting donations for our upcoming Twelve Bridges Elementary Spring Auction that will be taking place on April 14th, 2007. The purpose of the auction is to raise money to support many valuable programs at our school, as well as the new Lincoln Crossing Elementary School, which is set to open this next fall. Examples of these programs involve Art, Music, Physical Education, and Character Education. The continued excellence of these programs greatly depends upon our ability to generate the necessary revenue for materials and staffing. If you would like to truly make a difference in the lives of our students, please consider making a donation to this wonderful event. Donations will be auctioned off on the evening of our event to our attendees which will include parents, neighbors, and community leaders from the Twelve Bridges and Lincoln Crossing area. If you do decide to make a donation, please fill out the attached form and return to Twelve Bridges Elementary School at 2450 Eastridge Drive, Lincoln, CA 95648 or call 434-5220. This will help ensure that you receive a receipt for your tax purposes. Our Parent-Teacher Club’s Tax ID number is 57-1219521. Respectfully, Christie Romano Spring Auction Coordinator Twelve Bridges Elementary Parent-Teacher Club. Donor: ____________________________________________________ Type of Contribution: ________________________________________ Estimate of the Value of Goods or Services received: ________________ Sincerely, Twelve Bridges Elementary School PTC
time2ski 101 posts Feb 02, 2007 7:33 AM	At our last school we raised $$$ and it was really due to parent donations towards the auction. I know it is easier to donate nothing and assume others will step forward, but if parents step up too (instead of relying solely on business donations), we will easily double our fundraising results. I have seen some of the programs the school wants to institute and not only are they technical AND educational, it's programs like these that make the difference between an "okay" school and a great one. They won't be in place without funding. Here are some examples of parent donations that can be made...if you don't want to spend a lot, pair up with another parent (or two or three) and combine your resources (4 parents donating $25=a nice gift). I know times are tight, but if everyone donates to the tune of one dinner out or a few Starbuck runs, this school will be in a completely different financial state. 1. Coupon for a month of car washes. 2. Cookies/dessert for a month (you bake a batch of cookies once a week to be delivered to the winner). 3. Parent's night out (combine with others to create dinner, movie and babysitting) 4. Frequent flier miles you won't use. 5. I-pod 6. I-tunes gift card 7. Go to any place you frequent and ask them if they will match a donation you make (i.e. you get your hair cut and offer to buy a $25 gift gard if they match it...now you have a $50 gift card to donate!) 8. Realtors can offer a percentage (or dollar amount) of their commission on any transaction with a 12B parent goes to the school. Just a few ideas. Just think, if every family donated $20 per student, that alone would double the results from last year. At a school this size, it is realistic that we should be able to raise at least $30K with the proper parental involvement.
Rudog 19 posts Feb 02, 2007 9:02 AM	time2ski, excellent suggestions. I think the goal of doubling (from $6k to $12K) would be a realistic goal to try and attain. However, why not $20K to $30K? Although my children don't attend school now I would be more than happy to participate if the entire community is invited to do so (I did not hear too much about the auction last year). In addition, has the 12BE PTC asked the commercial stores to participate including TARGET, HOME DEPOT, RALEYS, SAFEWAY, CHEVRON, McDONALDS, KFC, KAISER, THUNDER VALLEY, B of A, CENTEX, PULTE, GRENBRIER Homebuilders, etc,. Many parents and children spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars at these businesses. I'm sure it would not hurt to ask these multi-million/billion dollar companies if they would like to make a 'small' donation to help the children who live in this community. In addition, would be good PR for them. Just my 3 cents. Last Edited on 2-Feb-2007 9:39 AM
12bridges 40 posts Feb 02, 2007 9:18 AM	Thank you to everyone giving us these great ideas! Twelve Bridges Elementary Auction Comittee The official date of our Spring Auction is April 14 We have been working very hard submitting our donation letter...Raiders,49ers, A's,Rivercats,Southwest Golf Courses including Apple Mountain,Turkey Creek and many more. Airlines,Several Wine Vineyards, Funderland, Hotels,Several Stores and Businesses throughout Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville etc.. We have each classroom doing a themed basket for instance.. * Golf Baskets * Family Night Out * Dads Day off * Moms Day off and several others... We have received Disneyland passes and a lot of other great donations so far. If anyone would like to join the Auction Comittee Please join us for our meeting on February 8, at 8:30 AM at TBE. Last Edited on 15-Feb-2007 8:37 PM
Movin'in 101 posts Feb 02, 2007 9:46 AM	12Bridges~ This is a great discussion, I'm glad you posted it:) I will be working on getting a donation from Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Roseville...They give out gift baskets for donations. We can't let the good programs at these schools lose momentum, as well as striving to create and improve upon them. The kids will benefit greatly!
Smitty 119 posts Feb 02, 2007 10:23 AM	12Bridges, Thank you for your response. I agree with time2ski,Rudog, and movin'in. All parents must participate if we want to make this a great school district. Many of the top school districts in the state frequently use fund raisers to maintain the educational excellence in their programs. Some public schools are even trying to outperform private schools with their donation efforts. We need all parents (especially the parents whose kids are attending or soon will be attending 12BE)to step up. Whether it's $10, $20 or $100 it all adds up to help the kids. I will also use my resources to try and get some donations to help the cause. A great school district benefits everyone who lives in this community. Last Edited on 2-Feb-2007 10:29 AM
time2ski 102 posts Feb 02, 2007 11:38 AM	It would be very easy to get a ton of donations if everyone gets into the habit of just asking a business to donate something when you are in the process of buying something over the next two months. Flower store (will they donate a delivered bouquet), restaurant (gift certificate for a dinner or dessert), car wash (detail package) and so on. It is difficult for a business to say no to a customer when you are in the process of buying from them yourself. A couple more ideas: 1. If you see something you want to buy as a donation, ask if they will give you a discount since the item is for a school auction. Companies will comply many times. I bought an I-Pod for a school auction once and received the "education discount". 2. Offer something that includes your trade... "INSTANT FRUIT" Buy 3 fruit trees and offer to plant them in the winner's backyard. (One for each child?) "CAR AND BREAKFAST" Bring over a coffee and muffin basket and owners can enjoy while you detail their car. "TEACHER STORYTIME" If a teacher is willing, they can donate a package where they pick a few bedtime books and come over to the winner's home on a designated night to read them bedtime stories. I have done this before and it is VERY successful...everyone in the class wants to be the winning bidder for their teacher. The teacher brings over a nightime treat and a thermos of hot chocolate...kids love it. "SEASON TICKETS" Anyone with season tickets to a sporting event can donate tickets to a couple games. "LEARN TO..." Play baseball? Water ski? What skills can you teach?
12bridges 41 posts Feb 03, 2007 9:38 AM	Great ideas! We appreciate them all... If anyone owns a business or knows someone who does, and they would like to contribute a Donation. Please Contact Christie Romano at 12_bridgescarpet@sbcglobal.net. Thank you
12bridges 44 posts Feb 07, 2007 10:32 AM	Hi everyone tomorrow morning at 8:30 am is our Auction meeting at Twelve Bridges Elementary. If anyone is interested in assisting with the Auction Committee please join us! Email Christie Romano @ 12_bridgescarpet@sbcglobal.net
12bridges 45 posts Feb 15, 2007 8:42 PM	Hello everyone just following up with these great suggestions! Also to see if anyone has or would like to assist in collecting donations?? If so it would be greatly appreciated! We have received several donations already! The Auction is a great time to get your business out there to all our Staff and Parents! Please email me at 12_bridgescarpet@sbcglobalnet Thanks Christie Romano
klb 15 posts Feb 16, 2007 11:37 AM	Hi everyone...my kids attend school in another school district and for their auction, teachers volunteer services to bid on. For example, Bowling for 2...teacher pays for bowling and pizza for 2 kids, Roller Skating for 2...again teacher pays for skating and snacks for kids, Cooking Lessons, Bedtime stories, etc. Our school raised over $30,000 and we have about 470 kids attending. It takes a lot of time from the teachers (and parents), but a portion of what was made goes directly into teacher accounts to be used in their classrooms. Just some ideas as our school's auction is next weekend and we just went through the same planning process. Good luck to you!
12bridges 48 posts Feb 26, 2007 8:53 AM	Thank you to everyone for all your "Great Ideas"! Thank you to Brooke Insurance Services at (916) 863-7772 for Taking Care of the printing costs for our Auction Tickets, Business Directory, An Night of Program! There will be a "Business Directory" sent out to all of our TBE familes. Thanking all the businesses who donated to our Spring Auction! If you have a business or know someone who does any type of Donation would appreciated. If you have a company and don't know what to donate you can also purchase Gift Certificates from local Merchants. Gift Baskets are a Wonderful Auction Item too! Thank You, Christie Romano Spring Auction Coordinator
time2ski 109 posts Feb 26, 2007 11:19 AM	Christie, what is the deadline to notify you of an auction donation in time to get listed in the program?
12bridges 49 posts Feb 26, 2007 11:43 AM	We are looking to have everything in by March 15th or 20th for the directory and program... Christie
12bridges 57 posts Apr 16, 2007 10:25 PM	Thank you to everyone who attended are Spring Auction on Saturday! Our event was a great success with totals over $10,000.. Everyone had a fabulous time... Thank you to all of the Businesses and Families who donated Merchandise, Gift Certificates, Etc.... Thank you to all the volunteers who helped us make our event happen. All your support was "Greatly Appreciated"! Christie Romano Auction Coordinator
nothinglikehome 21 posts Apr 20, 2007 7:05 PM	THANK YOU Christie and the PTC for all your hard work and long hours working on this for the past couple of months. Also to anyone else that helped out in getting this together for such a great cause. The place looked very classy and well put together for a auction/dinner night out. We all had a great time. The food, drinks, and DJ were fabulous. Christie we need more parents like you to voluteer their time to such a wonderful school like TBE.