Auction

Daily Schedule

08:40 a.m.	First Bell, Breakfast Service Begins
08:50 a.m.	Tardy Bell, Breakfast Service Ends
11:15am/11:35am	Kindergarten Lunch/Recess
11:30am/12:05 p.m.	1st-4th Lunch/Recess
12:00pm/12:35pm	5th-8th Lunch/Recess
3:00 p.m.	Dismissal Bell (K-8)

Important Information

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Winter weather is on the way. Although rare, it is sometimes necessary to close school or delay the opening of school due to the unsafe weather conditions. In making the decision if schools should remain open or closed, first consideration is given to student and staff safety, while keeping in mind the importance of attendance and learning.

Before the school district makes the decision, local meteorologists, transportation officials, regional school districts, and traffic safety experts are consulted. The school district will attempt to make the decision as early as possible and communicate it quickly to the media and our website. Sometimes it will be possible to make the decision the night before, but often this decision cannot be made until early in the morning. The Student Transportation Department will be distributing the Alternate Emergency Snow Route Stops booklet to students who ride the bus. Please refer to this book when we announce through the media and our website that Portland Public Schools’ buses will be on snow routes.

In the rare event PPS calls a 2 hour late opening on a day your school has a scheduled late opening, school will start 2 hours later than your normal bell time – not 2 hours later than your late opening time. For example if your normal bell time is 8:00 AM, your scheduled late start time is 10:00 AM, and the district calls a 2 hour late opening due to inclement weather school will start at 10:00 AM.

As a general rule PPS will not close schools early. The chances of children arriving home early without parental supervision or the ability to gain entry clearly presents concerns when poor weather conditions are forecasted. All of our schools are capable of providing shelter in place until the end of the school day. As always, parents have the individual choice of picking up their child prior to the end of the school day.

Sometime in November the Snow Books will be distributed to students that ride school buses.

Local radio and television stations will broadcast closure and late opening information. You can also check for updates on the District’s website at http://www.pps.k12.or.us or local media websites. Families will be notified via the Rapid Broadcast System. New this year, the district has set up a Twitter feed to relay closure, delay and emergency information at no cost. You may sign up to receive the free alerts at www.twitter.com. Simply search PPSAlerts and click “follow”. If you don’t already have one, you will need to set up a Twitter account.

SCHOOL FACTS

COURSE SYLLABUS

2012 “I have a dream…” Auction

Friday, May 4, 2012

6-10pm

The North Star Ballroom

Dear Parents, Families, Teachers and Community Members:

We are excited to announce the theme for the 1st Annual King School Auction—“I have a dream…” Please save the date of May 4, 2012 on your calendars and join us all at The North Star Ballroom for an evening of community and festivities.

Funds raised at the auction will be used to support programs to enrich our children’s lives. These programs include more classes offered during the SUN program, Ethos, courtyard garden project/program, visual arts, and physical education options.

Get Involved  ! It’s not too early to donate an item, become a sponsor /business partner, orvolunteer for the event. We invite you to get involved! There are many opportunities in which you can participate. Our volunteer committee chairperson is Caroline Revard, you can contact her via email: carolinerevard @gmail .com

We Need Your Donations  and your help to make this Auction a success. We are asking that you consider donating an item or two. Have a connection in the community? Why not procure your donation from a local business that you have a continued relationship with? Remember no donation is too small or too big.

Some donation ideas:

Donate your time: are you a contractor, house cleaner, landscaper, handyperson, caregiver, etc.??

Host a party: Theme parties such as 50’s bowling, or picnic in a park, gourmet dinner

Please see the back page for more examples

Please stay tuned as we have a website and blog in the works that will have updated auction items at www .kingpta .org

Please note that if you are donating items or know someone willing to donate something our donation committee chairs are:

Kenny Butler: kenny .b 10@hotmail .com

Julie Davis: davisj @loswego .k 12.or .us

Karen Werstein: kwerstein @yahoo .com

Thank you in advance for everyone that is able to help make this event a success.

Sincerely,

Heather Dugas

King Auction Committee Chair

heatherdugas @gmail .com 503-970-1670

Additional donation ideas:

*One of the best and simplest things that you could donate is a bottle or two of wine. (Red, white, or Sparkling)

● Pizza a week for six months

● Roller skating party

● Family kayaking for a day (with lesson)

● Paintball for a group

● A group father/son basketball/baseball outing

● Family season pass to district sporting events

● Sunset cruise with wine & cheese for a group

● Lunch with the mayor/etc

● Dance lessons for a group

● Job shadowing a local business leader

● Poker night for a group

● Six months of flowers from a local florist

● A chauffer for a day

● Cooking class for a group

● Karaoke party

● Catered lunch for the office

● Sommelier Class

● Appetizers and a keg of beer (wine)

● A family charter fishing trip

● Dinner with a local celebrity

● Museum sleepover

● Cigars & a humidor

● Mother/daughter spa day

● Police/Firefighter for a day (ride in a vehicle, station tour, wear the gear, and photographs)

● Group walk in your town's parade

● Half page ad in your local magazine/newspaper

● Beach weekend for the family/or two

● CD/DVD a week for six months

● A day on the farm

● Mothers only social gathering hosted by a well-liked parent

● Lasik eye surgery

● Tour of a local factory, newspaper, radio/TV station, or sporting arena

● Botox from a local dermatologist

● The latest computer or entertainment system & installation

● Super Bowl party

• Host a chef in your home to wine and dine 8 guests

• Gift certificates to your favorite restaurant

• Gourmet foods/chocolates • TV’s, Computers, IPOD’s XBOX,

• Movie packages • Acting/dance/art classes • Birthday parties

Wine/Champagne/Spirits

• Boutique Wines • Wine baskets with your favorite bottles • Wine glasses • Specialty Champagnes • Wine and Cheese Baskets • Offer a Wine Tasting in your home • Specialty Scotch, Vodka, Tequila, etc.

● Nail-Pedicure gift certificates salon, Massage session, Facial

● Pamper your automobile with detailing certificates

Travel and Weekend Experiences

• Offer your personal vacation getaway (beach house, mountain cabin, condo, vacation home)• Adventure travel • Cruises • Golf Getaways • Fishing Weekend • Gourmet Escapes • Gift Certificates for your favorite hotel destination • Do you have extra travel tickets to donate towards a trip package?

Kids and Teens

● Book baskets, Arrange exciting experiences for the kids Lead a hiking or mountain biking trip, Sporting event or concert tickets

● Playstation 3, Nintendo DS Games, CD’s

Exquisite Extras

• Jewelry, watches, designer handbags and sunglasses

• Clothing store certificates

• Stationary

● Large and Small Appliances

● Concert Tickets

● Golf Packages/Golf Equipment

● Sporting Equipment

● Hotel Weekends (2+ Nights)

● Gas Grill/Outdoor Living

● Lawn Care/Home Services

● Sporting Memorabilia

● Restaurant Gift Certificates

● One-of-a-kind Experiences (Bat Boy, Zamboni Ride)

Frequently Asked Questions About Auction Items

Do I have to stick with the suggested donation ideas?

No. What we are looking for are new (unused) items, or beautiful one of a kind antiques, services, artwork and experiences. The items listed are only ideas that have been successful at other auctions. Be creative!

How important is the Auction Donation Form?

The forms are very important. Please complete the ENTIRE form and be sure to include a detailed description of your donation as it is vital to the auction catalog write-up – we want to present your donation in the best possible way. The information is used for inventory, the auction catalog and tax receipt purposes.

What about gift certificates?

Certificates are great. If you do not have an official gift certificate, we can create a certificate. Simply fill out the form with all of the relevant information.

Where do I drop off the donations and the forms?

Please contact one of us:

Kenny Butler: kenny .b 10@hotmail .com

Julie Davis: davisj @loswego .k 12.or .us

Karen Werstein: kwerstein @yahoo .com

Or by phone at: 503-916-6456

When is the donation deadline?

All family donation forms must be received no later than Friday, April 4, 2012. Business donations will be accepted later, but preferred earlier.

Click here for the donation form