Impact of Giving
ShowCAIS Raises $310,000 Net!
Thu, 05/19/2011 - 16:57 | by l_hsuThe numbers are in! ShowCAIS 2011 brings in $310,000 net for our school. ShowCAIS 2011 is the highest-grossing gala event in the school's history, due, in part, to a large spike in attendance and even more ways to give back to CAIS before and at the event. A significant portion of the proceeds came from this year's Fund-A-Need, a paddle raised for support and training for our invaluable teachers. Fund-A-Need brought in over $93,000 of much needed revenue for CAIS.
ShowCAIS 2011 was truly a celebration of our community, our teachers and our children.The numbers are in!
Kenya School Fundraising Project a Success!
Thu, 05/19/2011 - 15:09 | by l_hsuMiddle school students have been working with Veronica Reilly and Michele Douglass since May of last year to raise enough money to build a school in Kenya. This month, one year later, they met their goal! The students, led by student government, have held a variety of fundraisers, including a coin drive, a bingo night and bake sales to raise the needed funds.
The school will be built in the Eor Ewuaso community, in Kenya’s Rift Valley, in partnership with Free the Children. There are approximately 340 children under the age of 18 living in Eor Ewuaso.
Annual Fund Update
Thu, 01/20/2011 - 16:45 | by l_hsuThank you to the 240 CAIS families for your gifts and pledges totaling $534,702. Parent participation is at 70% and faculty/staff participation is at 62%.
Fourth grade red, first grade green, first grade gold and pre-k gold are all nearly at 100% participation. Help your child’s class reach full participation by donating now. Who will be next to reach 100%?
Thank you to CAIS Parent Jennifer Redmond and the Law Offices of Sheppard Mullin
Thu, 01/20/2011 - 16:36 | by l_hsuWe would like to recognize the tremendous support provided to the school by Jennifer Redmond, CAIS parent and member of the Board of Trustees. One way Jennifer fulfilled her desire to give back to the CAIS community was by including the school in the pro bono portfolio of her law firm, Sheppard Mullin Richter.
CAIS Student Performances on the Near Horizon!
Thu, 01/20/2011 - 15:39 | by l_hsuThere are several upcoming opportunities to see our group of talented students perform both at school and in the community. Here is a summary of where they'll be and when.
February 6
Asian Art Museum Lunar New Year Celebration - Noon - 1:00 p.m.
CAIS Dance Troupes, Chinese Music Ensembles, and Middle School Lion Dancers perform.
Admission Free, everyone welcome!
February 17
"Spring Sing" Music performance by first and second graders under the direction of Jean Zhu.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 6:30 p.m.
Chinese New Year Mass Greeting -- Year of the Rabbit
Thu, 01/13/2011 - 17:20 | by l_hsu
Chinese New Year is a very important occasion in Chinese culture as well as at CAIS. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a time for families to be together; at school we bring our entire CAIS family together for Mass Greeting, which is happening on the eve of Chinese New Year on Wednesday, February 2.
Firedragon JV Girls Undefeated
Thu, 01/13/2011 - 13:17 | by l_hsuThe start of the basketball season is off to a great start for the JV girls team. The team remains undefeated so far this with a 4-0 record. Their latest victory was a 20-10 game against San Francisco Friend’s School on Tuesday.
Come by the gymnasium and cheer on all of our Firedragon basketball teams. Check here for game days.
Oak and Waller Street Clay Programs Sell Ornaments for Charity
Thu, 01/13/2011 - 13:14 | by l_hsu
Pre-k, Kindergarten, first and second graders had a great time making clay ornaments during the month leading up to the Holiday Faire. They were sold for $1 each, which raised $70 for the Coal for Kids program which provides coal, blankets and warm clothing to orphanages in northern China.
ShowCAIS is Coming!
Thu, 01/06/2011 - 16:45 | by l_hsuThe Development Team has been working hard with parent volunteers to bring you a wonderful gala this spring. ShowCAIS 2011 will be held at the Ritz-Carlton on May 7, 2011. We have exciting things planned for this year, but you’ll have to stayed tuned for more info.
This week and next, the Development Office will be scheduling one-on-one volunteer orientations for new and returning volunteers who would like to learn more about all the opportunities for involvement.
Annual Fund Strong Coming Out of Holidays
Thu, 01/06/2011 - 16:39 | by l_hsuThe Annual Fund saw a strong showing of support from the parents and faculty/staff alike during the holidays.
Exactly a year ago, parent contributions totaled at $349,729. Parent participation was 47.3% and faculty/staff participation was well below 15%.
This year, we have received gifts and pledges from 239 CAIS families, totaling $525,635. Parent participation is at 69%. Faculty/staff participation is at 62%. Let’s keep the momentum going!