January 2024 

PTA Digital Newsletter

Movie Night has been rescheduled because of the storm. 

We hope you can join us for a fun night! 

New Date: Friday, February 2nd

Time: 6:15 doors open, 6:30 movie starts

Who Can Join: EVERYONE! 

Cost: Free - this is a PTA sponsored event

What to Bring: Come in your PJs with your sleeping bag, blankets, stuffies and a water bottle. We will have popcorn for everyone. 

Fine Print: This is a family event - an adult must remain with their students during this event

If you would like to help set up or break down or volunteer in any way, please reach out to Julie at julieellen80@gmail.com 

2024 Auction FAQ's

Date: Saturday, March 9th

Time: Doors open at 5:30 and the party ends around 10

Theme: Lights, Camera, Auction! A Hollywood themed night

What is the Auction?: Our biggest fundraiser of the year and one of our best parties of the year! 

Can Kids Come?: No - the auction is an adults only night so book those babysitters now!

Do I Have to Wear a Costume?: Nope! Come in whatever makes you comfortable - but our school is known for some amazing costumes. CLICK HERE to see pictures from previous auctions.

How Much Is A Ticket?: $85 per person - this includes cocktails, appetizers, wine, a buffet dinner and dancing! 

When Can I Buy My Ticket?: Ticket info coming in February

Who Attends the Auction?: Parents, Staff Members, Grandparents, Neighbors, Friends ... everyone is welcome to come support our school!

CLICK HERE for answers to more FAQ's.

If you would like to donate to the auction or support in any way, reach out to Nora Blackwell at auctionche@gmail.com 

During the auction, we have a special portion of the evening where we raise money for a specific item - the special appeal. Last year, we raised money for the Capitol Hill Student Support Fund which has been instrumental in helping many of our students this year!

Past special appeals have raised money for the creation of the school garden, more playground climbing structures, music, alternative student seating and STEAM activities. 

This year, we are so excited to be raising money to help transform our playground into an amazing green space!

Principal Sauers has presented much of our green space plans at PTA meetings but we will have more information online and in a video soon. This year’s special appeal will be the start of a multiyear project completely transforming our playground space.

All special appeal donations are 100% tax deductible 

The auction team is working hard to make March 9th an amazing night! There is still time to become an Auction Sponsor! If your business would like to support our school and get their name out in our community, auction sponsorship is a great way to do both! 

If you or your company would like to support the auction by becoming an auction sponsor, reach out to Nora Blackwell at auctionche@gmail.com 

WINE, WINE, WONDERFUL WINE!

It is time to help us build the auction wine wall! 

We need 50+ bottles of wine for the auction! 

Can you donate a $20+ bottle of wine to the auction?

If you haven't donated yet, this is a quick and easy way to help! 

You can either drop the wine off at Rachel Wells' house rwguinness@yahoo.com (preferred), or drop off at Nora Blackwell's house near the school. 

If you are interested in donating one, two or TEN bottles of $20+ bottles of wine, please reach out to Rachel! Thank you!!

Join children and adults around the world to celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling to school! 

• Date: Wednesday, February 7th
• Time: Meet at 7am - We will walk, bike and roll to school at 7:30am. 
• Where: Moonlight Grill parking lot 
• Who: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

Thank you to Jon Sanford and Patrick Moloney for organizing and leading the trip to school! 

Take a night off from cooking and help us raise money for our school with lunch or dinner from The Old Spaghetti Factory! Spread the word to your friends and neighbors too! 

Date: Monday, February 12th

Time: 11:30am-2:30pm, 4:30-9pm

Fine Print: 15% of all sales but must reference Capitol Hill and present flyer (paper flyer or digital copy)

The PTA Website is full of great information and now has a new Resources tab. There you will find PTA meeting minutes, treasurer's reports, calendars, newsletters, the PTA reimbursement form and the Staff Favorite Things List. 

Say what you will about social media ... but it is a great way to get information out to lots of people quickly! For this reason, our PTA is on both Facebook and Instagram. Our Parents Facebook page is also a great place for parents to post questions and get information about things happening in our community. 

It is also a great way to see old photos from PTA events if you are new to our school. ◡̈  

Find us on Facebook: "Capitol Hill School PTA" and "Capitol Hill Elementary Parents Group Portland OR"

Find us on Instagram @capitolhillpta