WELCOME
Welcome to the February issue of ACCENT. Inside this issue, Awty's 2016 Gala, C'est Paris, is in the spotlight as we near the date for this exciting event. The annual gala is the school's largest fundraising event and we hope you all will join us as we travel to Paris to celebrate the magnificent City of Lights! Also featured in this issue are the school's new full-time employees, news around campus, and success stories amongst the faculty and student body.
FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
FROM THE PROVISEURE
SPOTLIGHT ON...
AWTY'S 2016 GALA, C'EST PARIS!
The magic of Paris awaits you at The Awty International School's exclusive 2016 Gala C'est Paris. Purchase your tickets today and travel on board Awty Air Flight 1956, destination Paris, to experience a night in the magnificent City of Lights. Our wonderful team of gala volunteers will transform the Hilton Americas’ grand ballroom into a display of captivating beauty, elegance, and sophistication. Paris... need we say more?
On Saturday, March 12, 2016, guests will gather at the Hilton Americas for a night of fine dining, live entertainment, and dancing. Already, our guests are eagerly anticipating the live auction where they will bid for exciting items including trips to exotic destinations and professional sports packages. In addition to the live auction, we will also feature an online silent auction attracting over 1,500 online bids. Of course, the night will also bring to you one of the most sophisticated and diverse offerings, Awty’s popular Sociable events. All of this for you! We invite you to partner with us to help us reach our goal of $500,000. Please help us make the C’est Paris Gala a smashing success! All gala proceeds are invested directly into the school to support student programs, scholarships, and faculty and staff enrichment, which will be featured during Paddles Up at the 2016 Awty Gala.
Here is a more detailed description of what we have in store for you as we join forces to celebrate Paris!
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION:
The silent auction opens online at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 25, and is sure to tempt you with its unique and diverse offerings including summer internships for Upper School students, lavish Houston experiences, premier seats to sporting events and artistic performances, Texas getaways, lush spa treatments, kid’s items, parties just for adults, and so much more! You do not want to miss the opportunity to take home one of these packages.
TEACHER EXCLUSIVES:
Available only during the online auction, these events are quickly becoming runaway hits with our students. Your children’s favorite teachers from all levels at Awty are offering opportunities to spend time with them outside of the classroom. Of special interest are cooking classes with Ms. Case and Ms. Olga, an outing at the Houston Zoo with Mrs. Frommert and Mrs. Sload, an ice skating party with Ms. Hickock, pottery and pizza with Mrs. Herendeen, Mrs. Froelich, and Mrs. Lassiter, and much, much more!
SOCIABLES:
Awty Sociables are one of the highlights of our gala season. These unique and fine dining events, which are designed, planned, and generously donated by fellow Awty families, are generally only available the night of the gala. Reserve your spot for the Wine Divas, a perennial favorite! Try one of the newer offerings like An Evening in Qatar, Argentina: On Fire, or Recipe for Success. Don’t forget to sign up for the Sociables Premiere An Evening of Art and Life hosted by Sujiro Seam, Consul General of France in Houston, and his lovely wife, Jane. Click here to sign up for this Sociables Premiere now.
BIG BOARD:
Look for the “Gift Shop” outside the Louvre for those little items that you just can't live without, such as a trip to Deer Valley, Utah, or Provence. Want courtside seats to watch the Rockets? We have it all and more, and it is waiting for you!
LIVE AUCTION:
Our auction features fabulous trips and unique experiences that will transport you across the country and around the world, including Vail, Mallorca, Italy, France, Santa Fe, Perú, Mexico, Grand Cayman, and San Diego, plus special opportunities right here in Houston with the Houston Texans and a private dinner at Houston’s renowned Triniti Restaurant. These are items not to be missed!
If that is not enough, there is even more! BUT, you will have to join us on March 12, 2016, to find out!
The 2016 Awty Gala Committee and Chairs would like to thank the volunteers, sponsors, underwriters, sociable donors, and auction donors for their support. We simply could not do this without you!