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by Elizabeth Guiten
While final fundraising figures will not be known for a few weeks, the money raised from the event, coordinated by the school's Parents And Teachers Together (PATT) organization, will go toward fulfilling the financial commitment made by the group in September to return $100,000 to the school during the 2009-2010 school year. The volunteer-run organization works closely with staff to identify and prioritize needs that cannot be met through the district budget, it stated in a release. The Harvest Hoedown, Jog-a-thon, art auction and membership fees will comprise a majority of the fund-raising for the school that will supply additional educational positions, teacher supplies and curriculum-related items among other things. “We had an amazing turnout, better than last year,” said Emily Bosworth, Harvest Hoedown chairperson for the second year. “It seemed like the kids were way more into everything going on which is always a good thing to see.” she said. New additions like the dunk tank and and the quarterback challenge were big hits with the children, as well as the return of the hair painting said Bosworth. “We had a scarecrow decorating contest open to fifth graders that was really fun. The 14 submissions were judged by our lead teacher, the principal and the superintendent,” Bosworth said. “Our kindergartners also had the opportunity to decorate pumpkins that were later put up for sale as decorations, another successful venture. We pretty much recouped everything we spent for them, which is always good.” A highlight of the evening was the silent basket auction. “Each classroom puts a basket together with money the parents of students in the classroom raise. Every basket has a theme assigned by the PATT then a class mom is chosen to put the basket together for the auction,” said Kristina Hintz basket auction overseer. “It's fun to see how creative people can be,” Bosworth said. “They're given only a very basic theme to make sure there's no overlap and everything else comes from them. There were a lot of items donated this year which really helped bolster the baskets.” Amy Steward's fifth grade class put together a baker's delight basket valued at $300, complete with items like confetti sprinkles, Barefoot Contessa cupcake mix, frosting bags, a 10-piece measuring set, a flower sifter, a square cake pan and a Martha Stewart spatula among other things. Business owner Karien Bennett founder of The Club 4 Me, a local organization teaching fundamental social skills and etiquette to local youth, offered up a tea party-themed birthday party including a proper high tea ceremony and etiquette lessons. Bennett also worked with Martial Arts America in its offering of a dojo-themed birthday party, both valued at $425 and $350 respectively. Parent volunteer and teacher-baited dunk tanks and bounce houses along with carnival-styles games were available for hoedown participants. Village students displayed a variety of line dances from the electric slide to the Macarena, intermixed with traditional country western moves throughout Crosswinds' set. “The kids learned the dances in their performance arts and PE classes,” said Village mom Tracy Walton. Free photographs were available for the many families that came dressed to theme in country western attire in a harvest-framed setting created and sponsored by the Lee Mather Company. “I think Lil' Piggy's Bar-B-Q was a really big hit, too,” Bosworth said. “Last year they weren't fully opened yet but they've been in the community for a while now and I think people really enjoyed the barbecue at the hoedown. It made it feel more authentic,” she said. “It makes myself and I'm sure other member of the PATT glad to see that this has truly become an event for the entire community,” said Bosworth. “We're grateful for the support they continually provide us, ,it truly makes everything worthwhile.” For more information about Village Elementary School, go to www.edline.net/pages/Coronado_Village_ES.
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