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| Coronado First Bank received the prestigious Merchant Award at the CSF Dinner Auction on Saturday. 2008 Merchant Award Recipient Miko Peled (left) joins Board President Spiro Chaconas (right) in congratulating Michael Wastila and Renee Hinton. To view photos of the event, visit www.csfkids.org. (Joseph Scott Photography) |
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| Scott Aurich auctions off the Paddle Board in Paradise Package as members of the Stand Up Paddle Surf Crew looks on. (Joseph Scott Photography). |
Coronado, November 11th The Coronado Schools Foundation Annual Dinner Auction on Saturday was a smashing success as guests took the “License to Chill” to heart and celebrated in true Tommy Bahama-style at the “Party in Paradise” benefitting Coronado’s public schools at the Hotel del Coronado. Premier Partner Pacific Western Bank’s underwriting and Major Underwriting Partner Hotel del Coronado’s support, added significantly to the financial success of the evening. From the volunteer set up crew for the auction on Saturday morning to the NJROTC Islander Company Cadets and parents who worked the silent auction in the beautiful Crown Room that night, over 150 volunteers and 400 dinner guests made the 25th anniversary of the dinner auction a night to remember. 170 of the guests enjoyed the VIP reception from 5-6 pm with the auction preview, and upscale food and drinks, thanks to underwriting by Chairs Wanda Aurich and Pam Hammett and their husbands, Scott and Phil. “When the rest of our guests joined us at 6 pm, the party was in full swing and the more casual Island Elegant attire seemed to make everyone feel very comfortable and engaged,” noted an excited Wanda Aurich. “To see so many people come together in support of our public schools for a fun-filled evening was a joy to behold.” Read More>
Party in Paradise……..License to Chill
at CSF Dinner Auction on November 7th, 2009
CORONADO, September 23rd – Coronado Schools Foundation Dinner Auction Committee has revamped the 25th Anniversary of this annual “must attend” event and invites you to attend the November 7th Party with Jim Laslavic, Channel 7 Sports Director as Master of Ceremonies. Leave your tux and formal gown at home this year, when you head on over to the Hotel Del in your “island elegant” attire and enjoy a more casual yet still elegant and vibrant evening of Celebrating Great Schools, Great Kids…..Party in Paradise……..License to Chill! more...
Wells Fargo Steps Up
to Partner with CSF For September 13th Concert in the Park
August 24th, 2009 -
For the second year running, Wells Fargo has joined forces with the Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF) to underwrite the final Concert in the Park on Sunday, September 13th at 5 pm. By providing the financial support for this fun, family event, Wells Fargo continues its ongoing support of Coronado’s public schools. Guests will enjoy the music of The Sophisticats; kids will have a chance to get their photos taken, and food will be for sale from local restaurants with proceeds benefitting our schools. more...
CUSD Top Rated San Diego County School District
By Lorraine Boyle, CUSD Assistant Superintendent
On September 15, 2009, the annual Accountability Progress Report showing academic achievement results for the spring 2009 State Testing And Reporting (STAR) program results were announced. The District Academic Performance Index (API) score improved and we are pleased to report that nearly all of our schools made significant growth. The California Department of Education also announced that all schools in the District met the achievement criteria established for the No Child Left Behind federal legislation, Annual Yearly Progress (AYP). Only 51% of California schools made AYP. Read More (pdf)
CSF 25th Anniversary Dinner Auction:
Party in Paradise: License to Chill
CORONADO, June 4th - Coronado Schools Foundation’s Dinner Auction on November 7th, marking the 25th anniversary of this benefit event, will be a party like you’ve never seen before. “This year we’ve come full circle from 1984 when Sally Zoll and Carol Raiter began the black tie gala, despite many saying just make it a spaghetti dinner,” commented 2009 Co-Chair Pam Hammett. “In light of the economy, to keep the event fresh for our returning guests and to bring in our younger families, we’ve revamped the timeline and streamlined the auctions. We are elated that our Presenting Partner, Hotel del Coronado, had the gorgeous Crown Room available for the silent auction and the nearby Grand Ballroom for dinner and dancing.”
Coronado Idol Returns to Benefit Local Schools
Annual CSF Telethon Showcases Student Talent, Aims to Match Fundraising Record
 CORONADO Eagle and Journal, February 4, 2009 - Following its record breaking debut, Coronado Idol returns to the Coronado High School (CHS) Theater on March 18th from 5- 9 p.m., and will be broadcast live by Presenting Partner Time Warner Cable on Channel 19 within Coronado. Based loosely on the hit television series "American Idol," the annual Telethon, now in its 21st year, promises to be an entertaining evening filled with song, dance and all-around family fun.
Coronado Schools Foundation Gala Rocked the SS CSF at Hotel Del
The SS CSF has docked after a fabulous gala sail on Saturday November 1st, benefitting Coronado’s public schools. It was all hands on deck at the Hotel Del Coronado as a great crew showed up Friday afternoon and all day Saturday to turn the Del’s Crown, Coronet and Grande Hall rooms into a shipworthy silent and live auction and a fabulous dinner and dancing party for more than 500 guests. It was a staggering amount of work, but the numerous volunteers were smiling and cheerful as they scurried about creating the tranformation. “The event was an amazing tribute to the children in our community. My wife and I enjoyed our first gala experience immensely, but we enjoyed the people in attendance even more. This community is not only warm and friendly, but incredibly generous with their time and money,” commented Dr. Jeffrey Felix, Superintendent, Coronado Unified School District (CUSD).
Martial Arts America Hosts Telethon Party for Coronado School Kids
Martial Arts America, a Coronado Schools Foundation Friend for Life Corporate Member who has donated $15,000 since 2006, hosted a Karate Party for two winning elementary school classes whose students won the “I watched the Telethon Contest,” facilitated by the Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF) . Record funds of $155,000 were raised on March 12th for Coronado’s public schools at the 20th Annual Coronado Idol Telethon, presented by Time Warner Cable. Presenting Partner Martial Arts America and Hour Partner NadoLife (Mootime/Village Pizzeria and Beach-n-Diner) joined together to host a weekend party, complete with cool karate kicks with pizza and ice cream from Village Pizzeria and Mootime.
Technology and Art a Lively Mix at Village Elementary
One person can make a difference and local resident and business owner Jill Hardman exemplifies that trait. She is a long time supporter of the visual and fine arts programs in Coronado’s public schools. Recently, she saw her generosity for the arts put to use in a unique way at Village Elementary when she visited the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) classroom of Mrs. Lissy Rooney. Ms. Hardman’s financial support, via the Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF), makes art comes alive through art-related equipment and supplies. This time she was amazed to see how technological tools greatly enhanced the art experience for a classroom of eager fourth graders.
Phenomenal School Support at Record High
Faced with daunting state educational budget cuts from Sacramento, Coronadans and parents from across San Diego came together with record donations of time, energy, and financial support to provide a fourth consecutive record year of supplemental funding for the Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) through the nonprofit Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF). Click here for funding details.
Coronado Marriott Island Resort Hosts CSF President’s Reception
May 21st, 2008. The Coronado Schools Foundation announced at its annual President’s Reception that the Foundation will provide record supplemental program funding for the 2008-09 school year, an 11% increase over the prior year thanks to the generosity of parents, businesses, community members, and volunteers. The event, hosted by the Coronado Island Marriott, serves as the Foundation’s annual thank-you reception to donors at the superintendent level and above.
Coronado Idol Rocks the Island with Record Support of $155,000
CORONADO – Coronadans of all ages joined in as performers and audience members for Coronado Idol, the 20th Annual Coronado Schools Foundation Telethon presented by Time Warner Cable last Wednesday night that broke all records for donations and viewer ship as record funds were raised to benefit the five public schools in the Coronado Unified School District.
February 28, 2008
Coronado Community Sings with One Voice
CSF Telethon Aims to Provide Critical Funding at Time of Statewide Budget Cuts
The fundraising goal of the 20th Annual Telethon presented by Time Warner Cable has taken on new significance in light of drastic budget cuts forecast for the next school year from Sacramento. The impact of this shortfall for 2008-09, estimated at more than $1.2 million for the Coronado Unified School District, nearly equals the $1.5 million painfully cut from the district budget over the last five years in order to move our schools out of a deficit spending mode. read more>
February 22, 2008
Fiscal Emergency Declared by Governor
As a result of this declaration, the Legislature has 45 days to respond to the fiscal emergency. On Friday, February 15, 2008, both houses of the Legislature passed a package of bills that will immediately reduce current year spending. The Governor signed this legislation over the weekend.
January 25, 2008
Who Will be Named the First Coronado Idol?
Annual CSF Telethon Showcases Student Talent, Aims to Break Fundraising Record
January 3, 2008
Kathleen Wakefield Joins Staff
CSF Office Team Excels in Nonprofit Expertise
November 4, 2007
Coronado Schools Foundation Gives Grant to Coronado All-School Musical
October 17, 2007
CSF DINNER AUCTION RECREATES TENT CITY ERA AT THE DEL
Record Breaking Net of over $178,000 for Coronado’s Public Schools
September 5 , 2007
Coronado First Bank and CSF Partner for Final Concert
August 29, 2007
Proceed from HUMMER H3 Electric Car to Benefit Coronado Public School Children
August 8, 2007
Journey Back in Time to Tent City at the Schools Foundation Gala
June 2007
Foundation Focus: Coronadans Rally with Record Support for Public Schools
April 4, 2007
Community Provides Overwhelming Support for Telethon
March 14, 2007
Telethon Partnerships Benefit Coronado Schools Foundation
March 14, 2007
Record Student Involvement in Telethon
February 21, 2007
Coronado Schools Foundation Telethon to Be March 28
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