Poolesville High School
2016 Post Prom Student Event
PHS PTSA Tax ID: 52-6070753
Dear Poolesville High School (PHS) Parents and Students:
This is one of the most important opportunities you have to support the wellbeing, safety and future of PHS students. On
Saturday morning May 21, 2016, the Poolesville High School (PHS) Post-Prom celebration will be held from midnight to 5 AM
for all juniors and seniors and their guests. The success and continuation of this annual event affiliated with all Montgomery
County high schools depends entirely on the funds raised by and the involvement of PHS parent, students, and staff volunteers;
MCPS does not fund the PHS Post Prom. Please help by completing the information at the end of this letter and sending it with
your tax-deductible contribution to Poolesville High School PTSA Post Prom.
Why should you donate now?
 Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens and over 40% of teen auto deaths occur between 9 PM
and 6 AM (CDC, 2014).
 Private after-prom parties are associated with teen illicit alcohol and drug use and other high-risk behaviors that can result in
life changing adverse outcomes.
 The PHS Post Prom celebration keeps our juniors, seniors and their guests off the street and away from dangerous risks by
providing a five hour fun-filled and secure venue to celebrate with over 600 of their PHS classmates in a chaperoned,
alcohol-free environment beginning after the PHS prom; students can attend Post Prom whether or not they go to Prom.
 The May 2016 and future PHS Post Prom celebrations will be held only if sufficient donations are received from parents and
corporate sponsors.
 Students attend and typically stay for the entire party because of the great entertainment including unlimited: cosmic
bowling; arcade games; food and nonalcoholic beverages; money booth; henna tattoos; digital photo booth; comedic
hypnotist; top-notch DJs; and door prizes that progressively increase in value. The longer students stay the better chance they
have of winning items like iPads, TVs, college essentials, tickets to local sports and entertainment venues and gift cards.
This event is funded entirely by contributions from parents, school and citizen groups and area businesses. In order to make the
Post Prom Party possible – for the class of 2016 and for future classes – we need the support of the entire PHS community. We
suggest:
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A contribution of at least $50 if you a parent/guardian/relative of a junior or senior.
A contribution of at least $25 if you are the parent/guardian/relative of a freshman or sophomore.
Any amount you contribute will be greatly appreciated. Complete the form below and return it with your check payable to PHS
PTSA Post Prom as soon as possible. Checks can be mailed to PHS or dropped off in the PTSA mailbox in the PHS front
office. You can also donate via PayPal at [Access the direct link from the PHS PTSA webpage] or paste to web browser:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=L28CD3SA5ZM9Y
For questions, email Karen at [email protected]. Thank you for your support. Remember, your donation just
may save a life and together we can make this a safe and memorable event for PHS students.
Sincerely,
Karen Hench
PHS Post Prom Committee
Heidi Rosvold-Brenholtz
PHS PTSA President
Please make checks payable to PHS PTSA. Please indicate on the memo part of the check: For Post Prom Party. Mail or bring this form with
your check, clearly marked “For Post Prom” to: 17501 West Willard Road, Poolesville, Maryland 20837
Student’s Name(s) ___________________________________
Grade(s) ___________________
Parent/Guardian _____________________________________
Donation Amount: ___________
___ I/We have a little time to spare and would like to help the PHS Post Prom Committee with fundraising or planning the party.
Please contact ______________________________ at _________________________________________________________.
(Name)
(Phone and/or Email Address)
___ I/We would like to donate an item for the April 2016 silent auction fundraiser or for a Post Prom Party door prize(s). Please
contact ______________________________ at ____________________________________________________________________.
(Name)
[See other side for more details.]
(Phone and/or Email Address)
17501 West Willard Road, Poolesville, Maryland 20837
The 2016 PHS Junior & Senior Post Prom [12-5AM May 21st]
is supported entirely from fundraising by PHS parents, students, staff, and others.
Want to know how you can you help?
Consider supporting the PTSA Post Prom Committee by:
1. Purchasing Shop With Scrip prepaid shopping/gift cards for gift giving & your everyday gas, grocery, &
household purchases. A portion of each gift card’s face value goes to the PHS Post Prom. Register at
ShopWithScrip.com & use the PHS PTSA enrollment code LLAD844B38795. Call Karen Hench at 240-6871900.
2. Shopping at AmazonSmile via this link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6070753 . Amazon Smile sells the
same items as Amazon.com for the same price. When you use the link above, the Amazon Smile Foundation
will donate 0.5% of the price of each item you purchase to the PHS PTSA Post Prom. Use it for all of your
shopping!
3. Soliciting/Contributing tax-deductible donations for the PHS PTSA Silent Auction and Post Prom Party:
PHS Post Prom Committee needs donations of new goods (ie. gift baskets; electronics; products) or services (ie.
consultation; classes; entertainment) by April 18th for the silent auction or by May 18th for Post Prom Party
door prizes. Please approach local businesses (ie. salon; gallery; specialty store; services) for a donation. Contact
Karen at 240-687-1900 or [email protected] for questions & to obtain donation information
letters and forms.
4. Soliciting/Donating tax-deductible event sponsorship contributions from your employer & local businesses.
Monetary contributions payable to PHS PTSA Post Prom are needed to offset Post Prom expenses and purchase
post prom party door prizes. Contact Karen at 240-687-1900 or [email protected] for questions
and to obtain donation information letters and forms. PHS PTSA Tax ID #52-6070753.
5. Coordinating a restaurant night and/or car wash fundraiser event in your area: Contact any local
restaurant manager to inquire about their availability & interest. Schedule and oversee a car wash with a local
gas station in your area on a weekend anytime before June 2016. PHS students receive SSL hours for
volunteering during the car wash. Contact [email protected] to learn more about coordinating
either of these fundraisers.
6. Donating cash or a check payable to PHS PTSA Post Prom to offset Post Prom Party expenses. Drop donations
off at the PTSA Mailbox in the PHS front office or mail to: PHS PTSA Post Prom 17501 West Willard RD,
Poolesville MD 20837. You can also donate via PayPal at [Access the direct link from the PHS PTSA
webpage]:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=L28CD3SA5ZM9Y
7. Giving any amount of time to the 2015-2016 PHS PTSA Post Prom Committee: Email Karen at
[email protected]. We currently need Post Prom Committee members; any parent
(especially parents of a 9th, 10th, or 11th graders), PHS student, PHS staff, and PHS-supporters can volunteer. A
parent representative is needed for grades 9, 10, and 11.
PHS Students Can Receive SSL Hours for the Time They Volunteer to Support the PHS PTSA Post Prom
Committee!!
Contact Karen Hench at [email protected] or 240-687-1900 for more information.
Karen Hench
PHS PTSA Post Prom Committee [Co-]Chair
[email protected] (Personal email)
http://www.Facebook.com/PHSPostProm
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17501 West Willard Road, Poolesville, Maryland 20837