What does that mean exactly?  For those of you who have been at the school for the past few years, you know very well (and many of you are already actively involved... thank you!) However, for our new families, I hope this provides you with a quick
overview of this year’s Auction, our largest fundraiser.

Every two years, the Newcastle PTSA hosts an auction with the help of our teachers, staff, students, parents and the community. This year's event will be held at the Westin Bellevue on March 16, 2013.  The auction is a major undertaking
which delivers impressive results:  our goal this year is to raise over $150,000 for our students.  Past auction proceeds have funded the new book room, a portable computer lab with 20 new laptops, the ActivBoards you see in the classrooms and science support, including Science-to-Go labs, plus many other initiatives.  Our priority for 2013 is technology and curriculum support, which will benefit each and every student.  Generating proceeds for these initiatives is more critical than ever due to state funding cuts.

How can you help?

1. Donate or procure an item (see separate handout for details)

2. Volunteer (now, later or event night.... we need you!)

3. Become a Sponsor

4. Participate in our online auctions (first one is early December...more to come!)

5. Attend auction night

Please contact Georgia Forchuk (Auction Chair) at gforchuk@msn.com with any questions or comments.  We hope
you will help our children Reach for the Stars by being part of this exciting event.

Creative Leaders Wanted

If you would like an opportunity to work with your child’s class on a meaningful project as well as to help create a valuable art donation for our spring auction, please consider being a Classroom Auction Project Lead.  At Curriculum Night on September 13th, teachers will be seeking 1-2 volunteers to lead their class’ auction project. If you are unable to attend curriculum night or are reading this article afterwards, you can still volunteer by contacting Christy Grabowski at  hristinegrabowski@yahoo.com or Christina Manson at hikingoutside@hotmail.com.
Please let us know if you have any questions.

Printing help needed!

Are you someone with connections to a great printer or a printing business? Know someone who is?   We need your help! Our auction team is seeking a place to get our materials printed for our 2013 auction.  These materials include the invitations, auction catalog, and signage.  We would love a discount or even donation, if possible!  Any business making a donation will be given free advertising via our website, catalog, and 'night of' signage.

Please contact us if you are able to help!

Signage Coordinator: Kelly Hay, khay210@gmail.com

Invitations Lead: Sue Mystkowski, smystkowski@yahoo.com

Auction Catalog Lead: Stefanie Williamson, stefanieong@yahoo.com