Below is a blog written by ELA-5 Tiger Pride President Jennifer Scott about the upcoming
Purple Tie Affair on Aug. 16. Check it out and make plans to attend this great event!
Click here to purchase your tickets online.
Two years ago I might not have even taken the time to read a blog post like this. All three of my children were happily enrolled at Darlington, but I didn't quite understand the need for fundraising at a school where parents were already paying tuition. My perspective changed when I got involved in Tiger PRIDE.
Spending more time on campus provided a glimpse into the hard work our faculty and staff put into educating and growing our children. Their working hours are spent pouring into the academic development of our children -- and yet there is more to do. I realized that the need for parental support extends beyond carpooling, tuition paying and homework helping.
ELA-8 Tiger PRIDE financially supports many behind-the-scenes aspects of building our school community, supporting teacher needs and enriching the overall student experience.
We encourage fellowship and fun through events like Field Day, holiday feasts and, of course, Muffins for Moms and Donuts for Dads.
Student interests are explored as a result of our financial support of field trips, ELA wildlife education visits and community service learning projects.
Teachers are supported through the donation of classroom books, stipends for extra supplies and Tiger PRIDE sponsored awards and appreciation efforts.
This year, we hope to also enhance our monthly meetings with speakers and topics that support our parents in the journey of child development.
Most of these efforts come with a price tag. In an effort to not "nickel and dime" parents with constant requests to send this or that or sell wrapping paper, cookie dough or magazines, Darlington is hosting the Purple Tie Affair (formerly called the One-School Fundraiser).
Most of us are busy and stretched. We are forced daily to make choices about where to invest our time and money. I urge you to consider giving the evening of Aug. 16 in support of our students. The event promises to be fun, full of exciting prizes (including a raffle for FREE TUITION) and a true contribution to our children and our school.
