Beacon is an amazing school which operates within the New York Public High School system. We gratefully and enthusiastically receive all help and support from our parents and other sources.

We really want to increase our fundraising efforts to support new ideas for Beacon activities. Please share any suggestions you may have, any specific donations you might like to make, or information that could be helpful to other parents in their fundraising efforts.

There are a multitude of ways in which YOU can help support our school!

BEACON LIVE AUCTION MAY 15, 2010

Click HERE for Donation Form

Fiesta Latina! Beacon School's
Live and Silent Auction and Party

WHEN: Saturday May 15th, 7pm-10pm
WHERE: Pope Auditorium, Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus
COST: $40.00 in advance/$50.00 at the door. Cash bar.

Leave your kids at home, come in your best tropical wear and be prepared to eat, drink and bid on fabulous items!

Check out the new Beacon Auction Facebook page! Become a FAN of the Beacon Auction 2010 page! We will post updates on items for the auction, special guests and menu details!

Help us make this the BEST auction yet! Volunteer, donate, get your friends and family to donate! Contact the auction co-chairs Suzanne Turet, Nica Lalli and Gary Mindlin at Beacon.Auction@gmail.com

BEACON MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PARENT FUNDRAISING IDEAS

MONETARY DONATIONS:
If you would like to send a check to The Beacon Parents Association,
please make check payable to 'The Beacon School Parent Association' and
mail to The Beacon School Parent Association (address above).
Contributions are tax deductible. If your employer has a matching gift
program, please mail your company's form to the PA. Any questions,
please contact Joel Maxman(Email: jmaxman@mlrnyc.com)

PAYPAL ONLINE DONATIONS
Donations to the PA may now be made by PayPal. Click HERE.

BUY FROM BARNES AND NOBLE and BORDERS:
Each year, Beacon teams up with Barnes and Noble, and Borders so that Beacon's book lists can be purchased by students at significantly cheaper prices. These dates will be announced on the school website.

TEACHER WISH LISTS:
You can choose from a teacher's wish list and send your child to school with the supplies or drop them off in the lobby, or contact a teacher directly. They work so hard and need our support.

Art Department: (Contact Bridget Malloy)
Large white paper, acrylic paints, pastels

Photo Department: (Contact Keith Miller)
Enlargers, photo paper, digital cameras

Drama and BDAT: (Contact Dally Lally or JoAnn Cimato)
Theater costumes, make up, wigs, props

Digital Film: (Contact Kate Reed)
Digital DV tapes, tripods. If you are a filmmaker and could donate your time and your expertise, it is always greatly appreciated!

English: (Contact english@beaconschool.org )
New books for classroom libraries, dvds, notebooks, classroom posters

SUPPORT A DEPARTMENT:
Do you have an interest in supporting a particular department or activity at Beacon, perhaps one that your child thrives in? Any help is gratefully received.

CREATIVE IDEAS:
House parties are a great way to mingle with other parents, share food and wine and contribute to Beacon at the same time. Want to schedule a party at your home? Want some planning suggestions? Do you own a restaurant or party space? Can you host a Beacon cocktail party?

Do you own a business that would sponsor a Beacon event?
Please contact: Peg Aronowitz

2010-11 Fundraisers

Live Auction:
May 15th