| Local Charter School Seeks Sponsors for Rodeo Carnival |
Local Charter School Seeks Sponsors for Rodeo CarnivalLa Paloma Academy announces 2nd Annual Ride ‘Em Rodeo, sponsorship opportunities Tucson, AZ (1/09/12) – La Paloma Academy is seeking sponsors for its second annual Ride ‘Em Rodeo Carnival, taking place February 23- 26, 2012. Sponsorship opportunities for the four-day, family-friendly event are available now at five different package levels: Event Sponsor, Super Loop Sponsor, Ferris Wheel Sponsors, Carnival Ride Sponsors, and Business Table Sponsors. Every contribution helps bring classroom science programs and technological equipment to La Paloma classrooms. The Ride ‘Em Rodeo Carnival, which takes place on the charter school’s Lakeside campus and is open to the public, was a terrific success during its inaugural year (2011). Last year’s carnival attracted hundreds of event goers and earned $5,000 for La Paloma classrooms. Kids and adults alike enjoyed carnival rides like the Silver Streak coaster, a ferris wheel, and a giant slide, plus games with fun prizes, and refreshments like lemonade, funnel cakes, cotton candy and corn dogs. Sponsorship Opportunities Event Sponsor • $2,000 Super Loop Sponsor • $750 Ferris Wheel Sponsors • $400 Carnival Ride Sponsors • $200 Business Table Sponsor • $200 La Paloma Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization, so donations are tax deductible. Businesses and organizations interested in sponsorship opportunities for the Ride ‘Em Rodeo Carnival, please contact Karen Stewart at (520) 661-0370. 2012 Ride ‘Em Rodeo Carnival Details Thursday, February 23: 5pm - 10pm Friday, February 24: Noon - 11pm Saturday, February 25: Noon - 100pm Sunday, February 26: Noon - 9pm Armbands for the carnival are now on sale for $15 in the La Paloma Academy school office. The armbands are good for unlimited rides during the day a guest attends. There is no limit to the number of bands that can be purchased. The armbands are pre-sale only, and will not be available for purchase at the event. To learn more about La Paloma Academy, please visit www.lpatucson.org. For an interview with La Paloma Superintendent Raena Janes, please call the contacts listed at the top of this release. About La Paloma AcademyAs the largest and fastest-growing charter school system in Southern Arizona, La Paloma Academy continually discovers new fun and innovative ways to make the educational experience at each of its campuses entertaining and challenging. In just three short years, La Paloma experienced unprecedented growth, expanding from one campus in Tucson with 350 students to two campuses with over 1,400 students. Raena Janes, the founder and superintendent of La Paloma Academy, focuses her efforts on education with individualized instruction, incorporation of extra curricular activities and emphasis on the importance of family and community values. La Paloma Academy was awarded the State of Arizona’s 2005 Excellence in Education Award. In addition, Ms. Janes was named as one of Tucson’s 40 Under 40 in 2006, Phoenix’s 40 Under 40 in 2011 and Tucson’s Mentor of the Year in 2008. Visit the school’s website at www.lpatucson.org. MEDIA CONTACTS: Karen Gavender Website: www.lpatucson.org |
