PASI News
Parent Advocates for Spanish Immersion | October 2021
WHAT IS GREAT GATHERINGS?
Great Gatherings is PASI's primary fundraiser. As parents of students who attend a specialized program within the public school system, we are committed to enhancing the program with funding above and beyond the district's budget. The main focus of our fundraising is to bring Spanish-speaking interns from around the world into the classrooms with our kids. We are thrilled to have five interns here with us so far after a yearlong break due to the pandemic and are hopeful more will arrive yet this year. We know the interns who have been working in the schools are already making an impact on our kids.
Each intern costs PASI about $5,500. We also fund teacher grants and Spanish language library book purchases. Every parent of an immersion student is automatically a member of PASI and while there are no membership dues, we do ask for your financial support to keep this program running at the high level it does today. Great Gatherings is a fun way to bring our community together and support our school program too.
There are several ways to get involved in Great Gatherings 2021:
RAFFLE
This year PASI is excited to announce three amazing raffle packages. Tickets for all packages are $50 each. Buy as many tickets for the packages as you want. The more you buy, the better your chance to win! All ticket sales are online for your convenience. Please purchase here: greatgatherings.cbo.io
Share the ticket link with family and friends and encourage them to purchase tickets as well. This is a chance for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends to support your child's education and have a chance to win an awesome prize too!
Item 1 Megan Sage/Artisan Skin & Laser Center Package:
Get ready to renew your skin with a Broadband Light (BBL) photorejuvenation skin treatment, a Diamond glow facial, 20 units of Botox, and skincare products! This $1100 value could be yours for just the cost of a raffle ticket, and remember - the more tickets you buy, the better your chance of winning!
Item 2 Black Hills Cabin:
This is your chance to stay in a new, unique property located right at the entrance to the Gilded Mountain Subdivision. Lookout Tower is a spacious 5 bedroom 3 bath home on 4 levels - one of which is the Watchtower on the 4th level. This custom cabin is wonderfully decorated with enjoyable living spaces and a one-of-a-kind master bedroom and bathroom in the top level tower room with some of the best views in the area! Reservation is for three nights. Booking will not be over any holidays or in June, July, or August. Winner responsible for cleaning fee.
Item 3 $1,000 cash!
Imagine what you could do with an extra $1,000 in your pocket, especially with the holidays just around the corner! For every 100 "1K Giveaway" raffle tickets sold there will be a $1,000 cash prize drawn. The more tickets sold the more chances to win $1,000, so encourage everyone you know to buy a ticket too!
SILENT AUCTION
WREATH SALES
Order your beautiful GG2020 wreath today and encourage your friends and family to do so as well. If we sell 500 wreaths, we could fund one intern! Order through Clickbid and receive your wreath in time for the holidays!
GATHERINGS
"Gatherings" are small events hosted by PASI families. Others pay a fee to attend your event and the proceeds go to PASI. Get creative with your Gathering this year. Host a sledding party this winter, a movie night next spring, or any other event that builds community within our Immersion Family. Gatherings can be open to a specific grade level, or even just for adults, or you can welcome everyone. For more ideas, please watch the below video from 2017 and then sign up to host your Gathering! We can't wait to see what you come up with!
MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Calling All High School Spanish Immersion Families!
Grades 9-12 will be putting together an awesome Scheels silent auction package as one team. Please consider a monetary donation to this package. Donations preferred via Venmo to Bobbi Schramm.
For cash or check donations or any other questions, please contact Bobbi directly via email or at 605-360-5503.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PASI GENERAL MEETING 2
Monday, Oct 25, 2021, 06:30 PM
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GREAT GATHERINGS
Friday, Nov 5, 2021, 07:00 PM
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STAY CONNECTED
- Make donating to PASI a snap with Gracias Giving
- Keep earning toward your students' trips with Scrip
- Follow us on Instagram @sfspanishimmersionparents
Email: pasi.sf.sd@gmail.com
Website: pasisf.org
Location: PO Box 75 Sioux Falls SD, 57101
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