Marketing Campaign + ED Search

On behalf of the AMS Board of Directors, I wanted to inform you of two important outcomes from the January board meeting, held last week:

First, the board is moving forward with an integrated marketing communications campaign that will officially kick off next week. You'll find more information about the activities we have planned and ways that you can help support this exciting initiative in the students' folders Tuesday.

Second, the search for a new executive director is officially underway. The position was posted in the Sunday issue of the Anchorage Daily News. The ad will appear again on Wednesday and run on ADN's website throughout the month. Other postings include local/state nonprofit and educational websites, Montessori-focused websites, and CareerBuilder.com. If you know of someone who may be interested in this position, please direct them to the CareerBuilder.com website, or have them contact the search committee co-chair, Rachel Witty at search@anchoragemontessorischool.org.

As always, we are happy to hear from you. Whether you have suggestions, questions, or just want to come observe, we invite you to come to the board meetings, which are held the last Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.

Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Joann Mitchell
Chair, AMS Board of Directors

Auction and Casino Gala Tickets On Sale Now

Anchorage Montessori School Auction and Casino Gala
Saturday, February 20, 2010

Tickets on sale now at the AMS front desk.

$25 each in advance

$40 each at the door

Volunteers Needed!!

Anchorage Montessori School Auction and Casino Gala
Saturday, February 20, 2010

Please sign up today!
Help make this the best auction ever!

Sign-up sheet posted on Community Board…
watch for informational meeting to be held soon!

A Big Donation Thank You!

The 2010 AMS Auction & Casino Gala is scheduled for Saturday, February 20 and auction items are needed!

Thank you to the families who have already donated:

· Sexton/Smith Family (who have procured 15+ items! WOW!)
· Duncan Family
· Reid Family
· Engstrom Family
· Norman Family
· Beltzer Family
· Mitchell Family
· Bonito/Begich Family
· Holmer Family
· Simpson Family
· Sjostrom Family
· Badgely Family
· McKee/Erwin Family
· Schmidt Family
· Elridge Family
· Laufer Family
· Johnson Family
· Goodman Family
· Fagerstrom Family

If you have submitted a donation and were not listed above, please contact Macy (front office) who will include you on the donation log. All families are requested to bring in one donation (in addition to classroom baskets). Monetary donations can be made in lieu of an auction item. We respectfully request all donations be submitted by the end of the month.

For those of you needing ideas and suggestions, a two-sided list has been attached for your convenience. Remember…every donation equals one hour of volunteer service. Donation request forms, volunteer forms and procurement forms are located at the front desk.
Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Questions? Contact Christy Fagerstrom @ 952-6806

Pick.Click.Give.

Last year, AMS received thousands of dollars in donations from the Pick. Click. Give. campaign. If you donated a portion of your 2008 PFD, thank you once again for your generosity. We hope to build on this success and encourage all AMS families to allot a small (or not so small!) portion of your 2009 dividends to the school. It's an easy way to contribute, and your financial support helps keep tuition rates down while we continue to provide your children the highest quality Montessori education possible. Pick.Click.Give to Anchorage Montessori School!

AMS Board

Free Chair Massages at Mom's Night Out!

Event Update...

This Saturday, November 7, (4 to 8 pm) is Mom's Night Out at AMS. In addition to the amazing vendors, Adkins Chiropractic has volunteered to give Free Chair Massages!

Remember if you RSVP on the AMS Message Board or email bigreid@juno.com by 6:00 PM Friday, you get a Free Goodie Bag!!

Mom's Night Out Staff

Mom's Night Out - Saturday November 7

Mom’s Night Out
This Saturday, November 7th, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Shop in Our Relaxing Boutique “ The Big Room”

• Alaskan Memories by Carol Benkovich
• B’s Purses, Custom Purses, Totes, & Luggage by Jo Reid
• Neal’s Yard Remedies, Organic Skin Products by Jane Nelson
• Extra Hand Errand Service by Laura Miley
• Tomboy Tools, Tools Designed for Women by Charity Maldonado
• Silpada Designs, Sterling Silver Jewelry by Christy Fagerstrom
• Stained Glass Art by Amanda Ungerecht
• Sensaria, Natural Body Care by Jessica Badgley
• Peruvian Sweaters and Crafts by Lissete Mixan
• Pampered Chef by Glenna Bishop
• Massage Chair by Rosanna Lee

Bring your Mom, Grandmom, and Girlfriends to indulge in Wine, Treats, and Shopping!
RSVP to receive a Mom’s Night Gift Bag.

Let us know at aungerecht@gmail.com, bigreid@juno.com or on the sign-up posted on the community bulletin board.