Austin Elementary PTO: Latest News

Our class basket raffle last night was a HUGE success! We raised almost $4,000!! All of the proceeds will go towards enriching your child’s experience at Austin Elementary.

We would like to send a tremendous THANK YOU to the all of the people who helped make this raffle such a success. This was truly a collaborative effort of so many parents and faculty members at Austin!

Point, click, and bid to support of the students at Austin Elementary!

The Austin Online Auction is now open. Your opportunity to support Austin Elementary and take advantage of great purchasing opportunities has arrived. The on-line auction will run from March 12, 2010 through March 26, 2010, with all proceeds benefiting the Students at Austin Elementary.

Register to Bid!
Go to www.biddingforgood.com/austinelementary, and directly below the word “On-Line” in the top banner on this page, click on "Register to Bid and fill in the form to create a username and password for yourself to use during the auction. As you do this, keep in mind that your username WILL BE VISIBLE to the community. If you wish to remain anonymous during the bidding, please pick something that is not directly identifiable as your name.

We accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards.

Spread the Word!
Please share this exciting news with your friends, family, and community. Our auction is OPEN TO ALL. The success of our auction depends not only on the generous bids of our community, but also on getting the word out! Tell your parents, grandparents, family, friends, and co-workers. Please email and share our link. Post us on your Myspace, Facebook or Twitter page. Click on “Refer Friends” to the left and spread the word!

Austin Staff Gifts of Precious Time
Our wonderful teachers and staff members are offering fantastic opportunities for the Austin students to spend special time with them outside of school hours. These fun filled activities are listed under “Unique Experiences.” Please note that there could be several listings for one teacher. Also, if the gift of time designates a particular class or grade, the winning student’s class or grade will be checked and verified before the gift certificate is delivered.

We are also offering special opportunities with community members, like the Mayor of Coppell, who have generously donated their time to Austin students. If an item states it is only available for Austin students, a student’s registration at Austin Elementary will be checked and verified for these items as well.

Open House is scheduled for the entire school this Thursday, March 11th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars!

Raffle tickets will also be sold for the PTO Baskets.

We have 23 FABULOUS class baskets on display in the front hallway of the school and will be selling raffle tickets before and after school today after school, as well as next week through Thursday. Simply purchase a raffle ticket, write your contact information in on the ticket, and drop it in the box associated to the class basket you hope to win.

Running short on time or simply wish to skip the Open House rush to buy Class Basket raffle tickets? Please feel free to use our raffle ticket order form.

• View the class baskets online at the following link: http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?vhost=austinelementary (Select “View All Items” on the far left to see all of the terrific baskets available.)
• Complete and return the order form (with payment) with your child.
• We will then send the purchased blank raffle tickets home with your child in a sealed envelope. You will also receive an email confirmation that your order has been filled.
• You or your child can drop the completed raffle tickets into the box(es) associated with the specific basket(s) you hope to win any day through 3/11/2010.

We’ll pick the winning tickets at Open House on Thursday, March 11th.

Raffle ticket pricing: $1 per ticket, 12 tickets for $10, & 25 tickets for $20.

We hope you take time to come in and view the baskets!

Coming Soon . . . Austin Elementary On-Line Auction

March 12 – 26, 2010

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (even during Spring Break)

Get ready to point, click and bid to raise money for our school.

1) Go to www.biddingforgood.com/austinelementary

2) Click on “Register to Bid” and enter your information.

3) Start shopping for great bargains while supporting our Austin students.

All proceeds benefit the students at Austin Elementary.

Just a reminder that Friday is a Mustang Mutual Day – keep making those deposits!!

The PTO is looking for parents to fill PTO positions for the 2010-2011 school year! For more information, click here now www.austinpto.com/files/0000/0118/PTOBoardPositions.pdf

If you have any questions about volunteering on the PTO, please contact the PTO at austinelementarypto@gmail.com

March 10 – free breakfast for Austin students and teachers.

Come by and check it it out!!

Hire A Band Member for babysitting, yard work, tutoring, pet sitting, mother’s helper, errands, etc. Call the hotline at 972-955-0098 and support the Coppell Band.

Here is our last sneak peek at the AWESOME items that will be part of our upcoming, online auction. Below are 3 items that will be available through the auction. Please take time over Spring Break to participate in our auction!

• Online bidding for general donations and Austin Staff “Gifts of Time”
• Online bidding begins March 12th and ends March 26th!

AUCTION WEBSITE:
www.biddingforgood.com/austinelementary

If you have items or services you would like to donate, please contact Lian Loop at l.loop@verizon.net or 972-304-5359.

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