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RSVP now for the Back to ArtQuest Fall Picnic!

8/23/2015

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Thursday, Sept. 3rd, 5:30-7:30! 
DeSoto Lawn on the SRHS Campus

The Back to ArtQuest Picnic is rapidly approaching and we want to be sure all are included.  

We need an accurate head count, so if you plan to attend, you must RSVP by clicking here or email your name and the number of people attending to:  FriendsOfArtQuest@gmail.com no later than Friday, August 28, 2015.

We look forward to seeing you there!
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Get Involved!  Seeking New Board and Committee Members

8/23/2015

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Get Involved! ... Join Our Board or Lead a Committee! 


Friends of ArtQuest has a number of positions open: 

Fundraising Chair(s) - Lead the efforts on our Mardi Gras Ball or develop new fundraising ideas.

Volunteer Coordinator - Use Signup Genius to solicit and schedule volunteers for the many ArtQuest events we support.

Shadow Day Coordinator - Organize volunteer efforts with ArtQuest administration during Shadow Days. Efforts will be supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Showcase Coordinator - Organize volunteer efforts with ArtQuest administration for the Fall and Spring Showcases. Efforts will be supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.

College Day Coordinator - Organize volunteer efforts with ArtQuest administration for College Day. Efforts will be supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Teacher & Student Appreciation Day Chairperson - Organize teacher appreciation events and the spring student ice cream social.

STP Liaison - Attend STP meetings, look for cooperative opportunities and report back to FoAQ .

Alumni Outreach Chairperson - Develop the Alumni database and create an outreach program to encourage alumni participation in ArtQuest.

Publicity Chairperson - Promote ArtQuest through local news, community and communications outlets.

Promotional Poster Display Distribution - Organize the distribution of ArtQuest posters in local businesses throughout the year.  Efforts will be supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.

To learn more, please plan attend our meeting Monday night, August 24 in room 26, the Visual & Fine Arts Classroom. 


We look forward to meeting you!


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Welcome New Members!

8/23/2015

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Friends of ArtQuest welcomes the new members below who joined this past month and during orientation. Your generosity directly supports ArtQuest students and ensures that the arts remain a vibrant part Santa Rosa High School.

David Wagner
Christine and Vic Cucina
John and Wendy Nacol
Paula Stabler
Guevara and Emery Rowand
Debra Bee
Idalia Pagan
Gina and Armindo Barbosa
April Palmer
Scott Grove/Carly House 
Bill and Margaret Batchelor
Amber Romero
Allison Baker
Cynthia Weissbein & Ron Macken
Jane Catelani Howard

Last school year, membership dues, contributions and volunteering efforts allowed Friends of ArtQuest to support the following:
  • Hosted a community building event at the Sonoma County Museum
  • Provided a $200 stipend to each ArtQuest teacher to offset classroom expenses
  • Sponsored large scale printing of student work at the Spring Showcase
  • Provided refreshments at the Spring showcase
  • Funded Sparks Awards totaling $4,840 (14 students; 7 for $250; 7 for $500)
  • Help pay for a visiting dance scholar
  • Contributed $2,500 for dance costumes
  • Funded the purchase of two new computers for Digital Arts
  • Provided $930 to offset travel expenses for Instrumental Music's trip to Santa Cruz
  • Contributed $1,000 to Video Arts for their Skills USA Competition
  • Provided $2,900 to Visual Fine Arts Requests for The Memory Project, hanging display panels, And to offset costs to travel/hotel costs attend The National Ceremony for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
  • Funded the purchase of a new light board for Drama
  • Hosted Staff Appreciation Lunches 
  • Hosted the Ice Cream Social for students
If you haven't already done so, please join Friends of ArtQuest or renew your membership for the new school year. You can learn more or join online by clicking here. 

Thank again to all new members!
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Welcome & Orientation Reminder

8/8/2015

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Friends of ArtQuest extends a warm welcome to all new students and families and a welcome back to all those returning. Orientation for all students is taking place Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.  

Below is a 
schedule:

Seniors
January-June Birthdays
Tue, August 11, 9:00am – 9:45am
 
July- Dec. Birthdays
Tue, August 11, 9:45am – 10:45am

Juniors
January-June Birthdays
Tue, August 11, 10:30am – 11:30am
 
July-Dec. Birthdays
Tue, August 11, 11:30am – 12:30pm

Sophomores
Jan-June Birthdays
Wed, August 12, 8:30am – 9:30am
 
July- Dec Birthdays
Wed, August 12, 9:30am – 10:30am

Freshman
Jan-June Birthdays
Wed, August 12, 10:30am – 12:00pm
 
July-Dec. Birthdays
Wed, August 12, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

For those of you who are new, Friends of ArtQuest is a parent, alumni and community not-for-profit organization with the mission to support ArtQuest through advocacy, volunteer and fundraising efforts. 

Visit our table at orientation!

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PO Box 5693
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
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 707-528-5070 ext 6787

Friends of ArtQuest is a non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) 
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