Gala Information and Invitation

Please enjoy this video from Mr. Borkowski, which includes some concept art of our new playground project. The full text of the video is below.

Families and Friends of Star of the Sea School,

The current COVID-19 pandemic may have put a damper on 2020, but 2021 promises to be a year of hope and renewal.  One way you can be a part of that emerging hope is to take part in an important tradition at Star of the Sea School; our annual Star of the Sea Gala which takes place on April 17th, 2021.

Due to public health restrictions, we will be unable to enjoy the usual evening of music, food, and fun together in person.  Instead, our Gala Committee has been hard at work preparing an online event that will entertain and inspire you.  Please visit staroftheseagala.com to find out ways you can participate in advance and get ready for the Gala.  There you can order food to enjoy on the evening of Gala, make a donation, become a sponsor, and evening contribute towards “Dunk the Principal.” 

The Gala serves two important purposes.  The most important is the building of community.  Without events to bring us together, school is just a place to learn.  With community building opportunities, school becomes a place to learn, grow, play, and pray together.  Your participation helps strengthen our community and helps us grow together.

Of course, raising funds for important initiatives is also an important aspect of the Gala.  This year we are so excited to be raising money to build a new playground for the school!  A playground is so much more than just a place for kids to run and climb. A playground is a place where kids learn to work together, use their imagination, and build relationships while building up strength in their bodies. Equally important, a playground can serve as a community builder. As children play, parents gather and get to know each other. Having a playground as a central gathering place for our community is essential. Though we do have a small playground on the far side of our school, we are ready and excited to add a new playground that will be more inclusive of students of all ages and abilities. The new playground will be centrally located near our drop-off and pick-up area.  It is our hope that the new playground will become a happy gathering place for the entire community.

Thanks for checking out the Gala website staroftheseagala.com.  You can also follow the Gala on Instagram and stay tuned to the school website for updates.

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Borkowski

Principal