"I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy." F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

GET YOUR HUCKLEBERRY BASH TICKETS!

Ticket sales continue in the front rotunda, Kinder hallway and on-line at this Online Ticket Purchase Link. Gather your friends and invite new Mark Twain families to join a table... Sponsor teachers, faculty, and staff members. Don't miss the excitement!

Valentine Did you notice that "The Great Bashby" is on Valentine's Day! What a GREAT place to take your Valentine. . . no long waiting for your reserved table in the entry way or bar of an overbooked restaurant or being rushed by servers trying to keep later reservations on time!

VIP PARKING AND PROGRAM SEATING RAFFLE

New and exciting raffle this year...One lucky family will win "PRESIDENTIAL PARKING & 2 RESERVED SEATS" at each of their children's programs for the 2014-2015 school year beginning September. Raffle tickets go on sale February 3rd in the front rotunda for $100/piece.

SNEAK PEAK AT AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS

South Africa Photo Safari for 2
Chef Prepared Dinners in Your Home For 6-8-10
World Class Dove Hunt in Cordoba, Argentina
Molina's Catered Dinner For 35
Private Lesson For 15 with Principal Ballerina Lauren Anderson And An Inside Look At Houston Ballet's New Six-Story Building
VIP Rockets Package - Private 12-Person Suite

Check out our Facebook Page to preview more exciting items!!

Wine Pull With A Gatsby Twist

Back by popular demand...the Wine Pull with a Gatsby Twist!

This year we are including Whiskey to go along with the theme. We are looking for donations of wine and whiskey (preferably $15 value or higher) or simply donate cash/gift cards for purchasing. During the Bashby event you will be able to pay $20 to get an unrevealed bottle of wine or whiskey. You may drop off your donations to the home of Chastiti Horne (3606 North Braeswood) or contact Dan Crowder for pick up. Contact Dan Crowder for more information dfcrowder@thecrowderlawfirm.com or 713-503-5308.

Host a Bash Social

Bash Socials are an important part of the success The Huckleberry Bash. Bash Socials are a great way to have fun with your Mark Twain friends while contributing to the school! Now is the time to get your group of hosts together and brainstorm ideas for fun adult and kid parties. As you work out the party details, think about the NUMBER OF PEOPLE and AGE range, choose your LOCATION and select a DATE for your party. The hosts are responsible for underwriting the cost of the event. Fill out the Bash Socials donor form and return it to Carlotta Ramirez no later than Friday, January 24, 2014. You can contact Carlotta Ramirez at cramirez@mfah.org. Forms are available in the Parent Workroom and on the PTO website.

Ice-Cream Social to raise money towards Airline Gift Cards!!!

Parents, Can you bring $5.00, $10.00 or more to school towards our School Fundraiser by Friday, January 24th? We need your help! The class that raises the most money in our grade level will receive an ice-cream social. I scream! You scream! Your kids will definitley scream for ice-cream! Please give the money to your room parent in charge or into Madonna Bauch/Liz Sanders box in the PTO workroom. Checks payable to Madonna Bauch. Label your check with Grade and Teacher, so your class gets credit!!!

Volunteers Needed

If you would like to help in any way - decorations, reservations, auction set up, check-in, clean up or take a shift at the Wine Pull or Big Board . . . contact Kim Marosis at kmarosis@clearpointco.com.