ASD Carnival 2014 Packet

Carnival

Friday March 21

2014

5pm - 9pm

AROUND THE WORLD with

A S T P

P A RE N T TEAC HER

SSOCIATION ENT A D U ST

PTSA

Dear Parents, The ASD Carnival is a wonderful annual tradition – and this year’s Around The World With ASD is no different. A family and community affair, events like this are held at the school with the belief that they encourage our children to be active and positive members of the ASD community.

The Carnival Committee is hard at work to make this year’s event an enjoyable and memorable one for everyone. Many families are already supporting Carnival by volunteering on a committee, coordinating elementary class projects, becoming a Falcon Family and donating a raffle prize. Last year’s attendance exceeded 2,600 people, and we’re expecting an even greater turnout this year!

To make Carnival a success for all, we need your help! This packet contains detailed information on how you and your family can be involved. Please consider:

Volunteering: For as little as one hour, you can make a difference by helping plan the event or on the day of by lending a hand with ticket sales, set-up, clean up, and more. Click on the “Volunteer” tab on the ASD community “GO” web page for more details!

Donating: How about a Falcon Family Donation? 100% of the monies donated go directly back to programs that enrich ASD student learning. Have a great raffle prize idea? Want to donate a fabulous prize to be raffled off during Carnival? See pages 4 & 5.

Sponsoring: Become a Sponsor today! Highlight your company and demonstrate your ASD support today! See page 6 for form and page 7 sponsorship levels.

Joining the Fun: Attend the event and show your support of PTSA and the ASD community.

It’s the easiest way to get involved!

We are looking forward to seeing you on Friday, March 21 from 5 – 9 pm for a fun-filled evening as we travel Around

The World With ASD!

Fasten your Seatbelt, We Are Ready For Takeoff!

Your 2014 Carnival Committee Chair,

Niloo Neshat ASD Carnival Chair

What is Carnival?

Carnival is a true school-wide event, bringing together students, families, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate our school and its important mission, and to build a strong community. This year’s theme, after a school-wide vote, is Around The World With ASD !

Carnival is an evening of tremendous fun, food, activities, and entertainment with many opportunities to win raffle prizes and purchase fantastic student-made projects!

Here’s just some of what you can expect: Awesome Games, including100-foot Inflatable Obstacle Course & Dunk Tank!

Silent Auction for Elementary Class Projects Middle School Week Without Walls Expo High School Art Sale and Dodge Ball Games & Snacks by Student-led Community Service Organizations Exciting Raffle Prizes from restaurants, retail outlets, luxury brands and more!

Why is Carnival Important?

Carnival is the largest PTSA fundraising event of the year. The money raised goes to community building programs and to enrich student learning. The success of Carnival 2013 enabled PTSA, in partnership with ASD, to fully or partially fund: Visiting Authors Candace Fleming & Eric Rohman Guest Speaker Michael Thompson Above the Influence Elementary School Student Council Yearbook Archive Elementary School Publishing Visiting Vocalist Program

Interschool Math Competition Music Education Artist in Residency Week Performing and Audition Program for Film & TV Workshop Welcome Events for New Parents Halloween Trick or Treat Santa’s Workshop Staff Appreciation Week

Tickets Admission Tickets can be purchased at the locations and times listed below: During School Hours @ ASD Main Reception 2:30 – 3:30 pm by Falcon’s Nest and @ Gate 5 1:30 – 3:30 pm @ Gate 6 On day of Carnival from 5:00 pm onwards @ Gates 4 & 5 Pre-Sale March 2 – 6 AED 60 per person General Sales March 16 – 20 AED 75 per person Carnival Day March 21 AED 75 per person

NOTE: Children 3 years of age and under enter for free. ES Students MUST be accompanied by an adult.

All food and beverages can be purchased directly from vendors with cash only. (There will be no food tickets.) An ATM will be available inside the Carnival site. All ASD parents and faculty must present ASD badges upon entry, and all guests must be accompanied by ASD families and must present a photo ID.

2014 ASD Falcon Family Donation Form Show your ASD Family Spirit by becoming a Falcon Family Sponsor of Carnival 2014! It is an easy and meaningful way to directly support programs that enrich student learning. For a minimum donation of AED 1,000, you will get 6 Carnival entry tickets and recognition in the Carnival Program as well as the ASD Annual Report.

Each Falcon Family will receive 6 Free Admission Tickets Family Name: ____________________________________________________________ (Name to be used for Donation Recognition in Carnival Program & School Communication)

First Name: ______________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ Amount to be donated: __________________________________ oCash or oCheck (Minimum Donation AED 1,000)

Please submit your Form and Donation by February 27, 2014 to ensure your name is included in the Carnival Program Donations should be submitted to Mohammed Iqbal, Cashier, ASD Business Office, Admin, 2nd floor. A receipt will be issued.

Checks are to be made payable to American School of Dubai with a memo “ASD Carnival”.

Should you wish to wire your donation, please contact Parvin Yazdi at ptsacarnivaltreasurer@asdubai.org.

Thank

you for your support!

2014 ASD Carnival Raffle Donation Form With exciting prizes from airline tickets to spa packages to fine dining, the Carnival Raffle is always a huge hit! Don’t miss this chance to contribute a prize from your business, organization, group or family. Names of all raffle donors will appear in the Carnival program!

Company/Family Name: _________________________________________________ (Name to be used for Raffle Donation Recognition)

Contact: _______________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________ Description of donated item(s) and Estimated Value:

Please submit your raffle donation(s) by February 27, 2014.

Please contact Carnival Raffle Chair, Vanessa Maawad, at ptsarafflechair@asdubai.org, to arrange the collection or drop off of your item(s).

Thank

you for your support!

2014 ASD Carnival Sponsorship Form Take advantage of this opportunity for your business or organization to serve as a sponsor for this year’s Carnival! Sponsors names are prominently featured throughout Carnival. Various levels of sponsorship are available!

Sponsor Name: ______________________________________________________________ (Name to be used for Sponsorship Recognition)

Primary Contact: ____________________________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: _________________________________________________________ Email Address: ______________________________________________________________ Secondary Contact: __________________________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: _________________________________________________________ Email Address: ______________________________________________________________ Sponsorship Level: __________________________________________________________ (See levels of sponsorship detailed on back page)

Amount to be donated: __________________________________

oCash or oCheck

Please submit your sponsorship form, donation, and company logo by February 27, 2014.

Logos and sponsorship forms must be emailed to ptsacarnivalchair@asdubai.org.

Donations should be submitted to Mohammed Iqbal, Cashier, ASD Administration Building, 2nd floor. Mohammed will receive your cash or check and issue a receipt. Checks are to be made payable to American School of Dubai with a memo “ASD Carnival”. Should you wish to wire your donation, please contact Carnival Treasurer, Parvin Yazdi, at ptsacarnivaltreasurer@asdubai.org.

Banners may be dropped off at the Main Reception Desk at ASD Administration Building from March 10 - 18, 2014.

Thank

you for your support!

2014 ASD Carnival Sponsorship Levels Special Diamond Sponsorships are available**

Platinum Sponsor AED 30,000 Display of 2 large company banners at the ASD field during the Carnival Half page space in the Carnival program Complimentary display table at the Carnival* 6 Free Carnival admission tickets Name to appear in school publications, including the weekly newsletter

Gold Sponsor AED 20,000 Display of one company banner at the ASD field during the Carnival Quarter page space in the Carnival program Complimentary display table at the Carnival* 6 Free Carnival admission tickets Name to appear in school publications, including the weekly newsletter

Silver Sponsor AED 10,000 One-eighth page space in the Carnival program Complimentary display table at the Carnival* 6 Free Carnival admission tickets Name to appear in school publications, including the weekly newsletter

Bronze Sponsor AED 5,000 Recognition in the Carnival program 6 Free Carnival admission tickets Name to appear in school publications, including the weekly newsletter * Complimentary display table and chair will be provided. You may furnish your display space with your promotional items. Should you need other equipment, please contact PTSA VP Events, Paulina Berzinji at ptsaevents@asdubai.org or Carnival Chair, Niloo Neshat at ptsacarnivalchair@asdubai.org.

** For Diamond Sponsorship, please contact Julia Martinez, ASD Director of Advancement, at jmartinez@asdubai.org or 04-395-0005 ext. 1070.

Contact us to get involved or ask any questions you have about Carnival.

Position

Name

ASD Email

Carnival Chair

Niloo Neshat

ptsacarnivalchair@asdubai.org

050-6426880

Carnival Raffle Chair

Vanessa Maawad

ptsarafflechair@asdubai.org

050-4561740

Carnival Sponsorship

Niloo Neshat

ptsacarnivalchair@asdubai.org

050-6426880

Carnival Volunteer Chair

Marta Fonseca

ptsavolunteers@asdubai.org

056-9540645

P.O. Box 71188, Dubai - UAE, Tel: +971 4 395 0005, Fax +971 4 395 0008 www.asdubai.org

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