— from Janna Carter for the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) —
A – OK brings the comfort and creativity of art to school students
The Orcas Island Education Foundation is sponsoring a wrapping paper fundraiser, set to kick-off the week of September 21, 2015. The proceeds from the campaign will go to support art classes in our public schools.
With so little public funding, schools across the country are now relying more on private funds and patrons of the arts to provide creative outlets for students. One of the committees of OIEF is “A-OK” (“Art for Orcas Kids”). A-OK provides talented local artists to classrooms in the elementary and the middle school to inspire students and help them bring the visual arts to life through age-appropriate projects. Last year, for the first time in memory, students K-6 had 16 weeks of art class. This year we want to ensure that our students have the same experience.
This fall, OIEF has partnered with Innisbrook, a company that shares the islands’ community sense of environmental awareness. Up to 50% of every wrapping paper sale will go toward supporting art in the schools. All standard gift wrap is printed on premium recycled paper, inks are 100% water-soluble, and no cardboard cores are included to minimize waste. Look for flyers and sample packets in your student’s backpack. The quality is impressive and there is convenient, online ordering. Off-island families and friends can support your student’s fundraising efforts.
In addition to incentives and prizes offered by Innisbrook, OIEF will award the top-selling class a pizza party. The top-selling student will receive a $50 gift certificate from Darvill’s Bookstore.
Tell your family, friends, and neighbors — the more great paper we sell — the more art classes will be offered. This is a great way to purchase new wrapping paper — and other items — and help bring artists and art classes to our students!
Packets will be coming home soon — but for more information contact Janna Carter at: jmcarter@wsu.edu.
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If you don’t know a student k-6 from whom to buy paper…fear not. You can contact Janna Carter directly and she will help you with your order. You can reach her at: jmcarter@wsu.edu