RAISING THE RAILS

2023 Auction @ Independence Golf Club

Event Details

Help us raise $40,000 to fund the next two years of PTA programing to support our teachers, staff and students

INDEPENDENCE GOLF CLUB  * MARCH 3, 2023 *  6:00-10:00

* Cocktails and Heavy Hors D'oeuvres   * Live Music by Grateful Dads   * Cocktail Attire (Fancy Fun)

*Silent Auction from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  *Live Auction at 8:15 PM  


What will the funds be used for?


The mission of this event is to bring the school community together while raising funds that directly enhance our children’s educational experience. 


The largest portion of our planned spending is focused on direct classroom support:

  • upgraded technology as needed, 
  • support resource classes (art, music, library, physical education, exploratory learning, the French program)
  • our school counselors, 
  • specific curriculum based projects for students in all grade levels and 
  • support school staff with appreciation events.

Support professional development opportunities for teachers and staff  

Student enrichment opportunities (before and after school) including:

  • wellness, 
  • environmental awareness, 
  • literacy 
  • STEAM programs.  

Robious Elementary School PTA is a non-profit organization and donations may be tax-deductible, TAX ID 54-1154118

 

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THANK YOU TO:

FACULTY AND STAFF for their special efforts, creative donations and gifts of time. 

FAMILY MEMBERS for volunteering time to the creation of the priceless Art Projects, and generous donations to the silent and live auction items and to the wine pull donations.   

EVENT SPONSORS for their generous hearts .  

EVENT VENDORS especially 

  • Independence Golf Club for the most perfect venue
  • Grateful Dads Band (talented Robious dads) for their entertainment
  • Laura Barker, RES parent, for the flowers
  • Jordan Chapin, RES parent and owner of the Virginia Cookie Company for the take-away cookies
  • Rodger Griffith, RES grandparent and parent of RES teacher Leah Griffith, for generously framing all of the Kindergarten Art Projects
  • McCool's Frame Shop in Bon Air generously donated framing the for other classroom projects
  • WTVR/CBS6 Chief Meteorologist, Zach Daniel, for volunteering his time to lead our live auction


A big shout out to the 2022 Auction Committee for their vision, leadership and selfless donation of time and talent to produce this event!  Robious Elementary School loves you!

The Raise the Rails Auction Committee

Lisa Adams * Sheila Corcoran * Julie Emmett * Sara Flowers * Kate Knerr * Katie Nebera * Carli Nelson * Bri Spotts * Ryan Traylor



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