Cougar News

Friday, March 17th

Friends of Sacramento- Hero Awards

Congratulations to our amazing music teacher Nan Fitzpatrick! She was selected as a recipient of the Heroes Awards by the Friends of Sacramento!


We are thrilled to share another amazing arts educator that we will be honoring at our Heroes of Arts Education Gala - Nancy Fitzpatrick! Nancy is a K-6 Music Teacher at Caleb Greenwood / Tahoe Elementary. She has taught for many years, and helped start the music program at Tahoe Elementary. "I get to see my students realize that they're not just consumers of music, but makers of music."

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volunteer opportunity - 2023 st. patrick’s day parade and festival!

The Old Sacramento Waterfront is in need of parent volunteers for this year's St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 18th from 9AM - 5PM. If interested, you can sign up for a shift here.


For questions email Jenna at jfortuna@downtownsac.org

Talent Show- March 31st!

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march fundraising dinner- mountain mike's pizza!

Caleb’s fundraising meal is on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 11:00AM to 9:00PM at Mountain Mike’s (7660 La Riviera Drive.). Our school will receive 20% of qualifying sales to support special programs, teachers, staff and students. You can order take out over the phone, dine there, or even get it delivered but be sure to mention Caleb Greenwood!
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caleb greenwood’s spring fiesta and auction!

Saturday, April 22, 2023

5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Urijah Faber’s Ultimate Fitness, 6700 Folsom Blvd.

  • Cocktail and Auction Preview Hour 5 – 6 p.m.

  • Dinner, Drinks and Dancing 6 – 9 p.m.

  • Live Auction and Fund A Need 7 p.m.

  • Online auction to open Wednesday, April 19, 2023

¡Bienvenidos! The Caleb Greenwood PTSO (Parent Teacher Staff Organization) invites you to our annual Caleb Greenwood Fiesta and Auction!

Caleb Greenwood parents, teachers, staff, and friends will have the opportunity to mingle and connect as we raise funds that benefit our amazing students. All proceeds benefit the PTSO which funds our school’s enrichment activities such as class field trips, assemblies, art, music, library and supplements our IB program fees.

We hope you will join us for a fiesta with delicious food, dancing, great entertainment and activities.

  • Parking is limited and we recommend that guests join us by carpooling or using a ride share service.
  • Fun and bright dressy casual attire encouraged!
  • When you purchase your tickets you can also purchase an “All You Can Drink Wristband” or drink tickets ahead of time. Wristbands and drink tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.
  • New this year will be an option to purchase a table for 8! It will come with 8 admissions, 8 drink wristbands, welcome pitcher of margaritas, and other goodies at the table. More info at the tickets link!

We will host an online auction that attendees, and friends of Caleb Greenwood can participate in, starting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Tickets $40/person, $50 after April 15, 2023. If times are tight, visit the registration page to purchase tickets at a reduced rate.

Buy your tickets early as they will likely sell out!

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Can you or your business sponsor the event?


Sponsorship opportunities available at varying amounts. Great opportunity to support the biggest event of the year with significant exposure for sponsors school wide. To sponsor the fiesta & auction contact Elise Brown at Eliseivesbrown@gmail.com or Callista Polhemus at ccpolhemus@gmail.com

DONATIONS NEEDED

Can you contribute an item or experience to the school auction?

A few ideas…

  • Talent to Share? Sewing lessons, Photography session, Home brewed beer

  • Friends and Family? Vacation homes, Event tickets, Local businesses

  • Favorite local businesses you patronize? Coffee, Spas/Salons, Restaurants

  • Hosted Parties? Host a night at your home or business- Backyard movie night, Theme dinner nights, Cooking Classes, Art Night


To donate and item visit https://calebgreenwood.ejoinme.org/springfiestadonations or contact Elise Brown at Eliseivesbrown@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Sign up to volunteer for a shift or two on the day of the event. We need the most support for set up in the afternoon and would love volunteers to support stations and service during the option and clean up after. A signup genius will be available closer to the event. For questions about volunteering, please contact Mairead Reinhard at mai@weotch.com.

We look forward to having you join us at another great event! ¡Muchas Gracias!

OTHER QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions please contact Auction Chair Elise Brown at elise@elisebrown.com.

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june 9th, 2023- save the date! (volunteer appreciation)

Save the Date for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event!

Please join us on Friday, June 9th from 5-7pm at Sac City Brews for our PTSO sponsored Volunteer Appreciation Event.


Are you a room parent, did you chaperone a field trip, support your classroom teacher with a class project, or donate supplies? Then this event is for you! No matter how big or small your contributions to the Caleb community, we'd love to see you there! Come mingle with other volunteers, meet your incoming PTSO Board Members, and build community as we thank you for all you do to make our school so great! Dinner and drinks provided.