Overfield School Gala!!

Thanks to long-time customer, Erin Barsotti, for sharing this opportunity from Overfield School in Troy!!

“Hello Friends!

Miami County Locally Grown community is a such a unique and valuable part of our community! My family and many of our friends participate, and we truly appreciate the delicious, unique, and care-filled products that we purchase on a regular basis.

Another place unique to our community is The Overfield School. It’s a school in Troy that serves toddler through second grade children. Our school shares many values with the Market community, a sense of the importance of local community and a (children) “can do” attitude being two of these. Students spend much time each day outside on our campus, at Hobart Preserve, and in the woods adjoining campus, wondering and learning in the natural world. They are also given a plethora of time for self-expression and exploration as they participate in student-initiated project work. Any child’s day at Overfield might include tapping Maple trees as part of the syrup-making process, working in the vegetable garden, clay work, or constructing with large appliance boxes.

Many of you have met my daughter, Luciana (Luciana’s Lovely Scrunchies), who embarked on a sewing and scrunchie-selling venture as part of the Market. She is an alum whose interest in and ability to follow through with a small business project can, in large part, be traced back to her early childhood experience at Overfield.

Attached is a letter explaining Overfield’s Gala for Growth, taking place on March 14. We are seeking products and “experiences” of any size for our silent and live auctions. Anything you might choose to contribute is much appreciated! In the past we have received donations of products, as well as baking, cooking, soap and other “making” classes, and tours. Again, thank you for the amazing products that you make available on the Market week after week and for your dedication to our local community!"

Sincerely,
Erin Barsotti
erin.barsotti@gmail.com

“Dear Sir or Madam,

Overfield is a school where joy, wonder and imagination foster life-long learning in preschool aged children. The Reggio Emilia philosophy supports our school’s mission to support self-discovery and creativity through a child-centered, responsive curriculum. A beautiful campus, committed teachers and a supportive learning community make Overfield a place where children bloom.

Why We Need Your Help: Unlike most other schools, Overfield receives no city, state, or federal support. As an independent school and non-profit,?501©(3) organization (ID#31-1088546), we must build our own support through fundraising activities. The Overfield School’s fundraising helps to provide engaging environments and experiences for young children that foster discovery, collaboration, independence and a joy for learning. An Overfield School Community Gala for Growth will be held on March 14th, 2020?with the purpose of raising money to install new playground equipment and natural play space that appeals to first, second, and third graders, and our summer campers. The money we raise will also support continued professional development for our teachers, which improves the quality of education for all Overfield children.

Please Consider a Donation:? Please consider donating an auction item or a gift certificate for your goods or services. If your services do not lend themselves to an auction, please consider sponsoring an auction item by making a cash donation. In the past, we have purchased bicycles, gift certificates, theater tickets and other great prizes on behalf of our sponsors.

All contributions made to The Overfield School Community Gala for Growth are 100% tax-deductible.

Please know that your donation will directly impact the Overfield students and the greater community. On behalf of all Overfield families, we thank you for your willingness to help make our gala a success. We greatly appreciate your time and consideration. We feel very fortunate to have Overfield in the Miami Valley, and are reliant on generous businesses such as yours to support our school as we grow.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. To learn more about our wonderful school and community, please visit www.overfield.org?or call to schedule a visit to see our great school in action! We’d love to invite you to join us at The Overfield School Community Gala for Growth on March 14th. Please contact The Overfield School to purchase tickets!"

Sincerely,
The Overfield School