Chili Bingo Night

Dear Parents,

The Chili Bingo Night Fundraiser is now officially upon us! The event itself is on Friday, March 18 in the CMS Cafeteria. A huge thanks goes out to some incredible parents and volunteers: Dawn Cuellar, Raynell Heaton, Jen Simkins, Vicki Crickon, Hope Chowanski, and Cheryl Richetta for seeking out the amazing prizes.  Here is everything you need to know:

On Wednesday, March 2, each student received an envelope with a prize list and 10 tickets.  They may sell as many as the'd like!  Here are the important facts that students must remember about selling these tickets:

• They MUST collect the money at the time of sale.
• They need to include the following information on each ticket:
• Buyer's name
• Buyer's phone number
• Item number (if the buyer wants their tickets to go towards a specific item)
• They must bring the tickets AND the money back to Mr. Jacques.  (buyer does not keep the tickets)

This fundraiser is extremely profitable because the profit margin is 100%.  All prizes are donated.  Also, since the band/orchestra is running this by themselves, we will receive every dollar raised through not just the raffle, but through Bingo games, food sales, and the silent auction that are all taking place on March 18.  

This raffle is unique because you can choose which item you want to win.  Your chances of winning what you want will increase, and you won't win anything you don't want. 

Students can come back for as many tickets as they want!  You are encouraged to go to your neighbors, relatives, friends, and coworkers and help your students sell.  There are top prizes for students, and they were very excited to know what they might be able to win:

• Sell 10 tickets: Receive 1 free ticket for the item of your choice.
• Sell 50 tickets: Receive a coupon for a free sub from Firehouse Subs
• Sell 100 tickets: Receive a coupon for a free pizza. 
• Sell the most tickets in the entire program: Receive a $30 gift card to the business of your choice, OR a free e-reader!
• If each student in a class sells at least 10 tickets, they will all receive an in-class root beer float and movie party on March 23!

Our fundraising goal is $7,000 and with your support, we can easily surpass that amount.  Last year, we earned $6,300!  

I'll be updating the newsletter again with the usual news and updates later this weekend.  Enjoy the beginning of an amazingly fun and profitable fundraiser!

-Mr. Jacques-