About Us
This event, organized by parent volunteers, is designed as an evening of fellowship and fun, while raising funds to benefit St. Elizabeth School programs. Over the past 5 years, this event has raised more than $300,000 through the generosity of local buisness partners, parishioners school families, alumni, and local residents. Event activities oftne included a Buffet Dinner, Bingo, Silent Auction, Live Auction, Casino Style gaming, music, and dancing as well as an exclusive "Gift Boutique" where casino "funny money" could be turned in to fabulous gifts!
The 2010 planning committe is already busy making plans, if you are interested in serving on the planning committee, please contact 2010 Chairperson, Cher Baker (333-1408)
2009 Event "Wild West: Prospecting for a Golden Future"
The St. Elizabeth Community Parent Teacher Association (CPTA) is pleased to announce that supporters of St. Elizabeth School enjoyed a taste of the"Wild West" on Saturday, April 25, 2009, raising net proceeds of $55,000 at the 5th Annual St. Elizabeth School Casino Night and Auction.
Proceeds from the 2009 event, along with proceeds from other 2008-2009 CPTA fundraising efforts, will be used to support classroom and school related projects. Projects funded by proceeds from all 2008-2009 CPTA fundrisers included but were not limited to the follow: Funds toward the establishment of a playground and replacement of the St. Elizabeth Gym Floor, Smart Boards purchase and installation, Grammar textbooks, RIZZO machine, 10 additional laptops, and other school needs as identified by school administration. The 2009 Fund-a-Need proceeds will be used to purchase new chairs for the Band and Music Departments.
2008 Event Information "Going Beyond Expectations"
The St. Elizabeth Community Parent Teacher Association (CPTA) is pleased to announce that supporters of St. Elizabeth School went "beyond expectations" on Saturday, April 12, 2008, raising net proceeds of $75,000 at the 4th Annual St. Elizabeth School Casino Night and Auction.
Proceeds from the 2008 event were used to support the continuation of the school's technology goeals as well as fund other school and classroom projects. Projects funded by proceeds from all 2007-2008 CPTA fundraisers included but were not limited to the follow: Saxon Math Books, additional student laptops, teacher laptops, and Science curriculum items provided by the "Fund A Need".
2007 Event "Las Vegas Night"
The 3rd Annual Casino Night & Auction, held on Saturday, May 5, 2007, raised $70,000 in net proceeds. We appreciate the generous support of school families, the parish and community! The volunteers worked tirelessly to provide a fun and rewarding experience for those attending while raising funds to benefit St. Elizabeth School.
Proceeds were used to fund the Foreign Language (Spanish) program, purchase new computers for the computer laboratory and the "Fund a Need" proceeds provided Spanish workbooks for grades 5 through 8.