<p> Pacific Collegiate School (831) 479-7785 A Public Charter School (831) 427-5254 (fax) 3004 Mission Street www.pacificcollegiate.com Santa Cruz, California 95060-5733 Tax Id #77-0485136</p><p>Dear Valued Local Business,</p><p>Pacific Collegiate School’s annual gala and auction, “BASH - Building a Scholastic Heritage,” will be held on Saturday, March 4th, 2017, at Roaring Camp Railroads. Our 2017 theme “Standing Tall Together” will highlight the collaborative spirit that fuels our learning community and challenges our students to make a difference in the world.</p><p>Organized by our Parent Volunteer Association, this popular annual event will be attended by parents and friends of PCS and members of the local community who support public education. We expect at least 250 guests. Please consider donating a silent or live auction item to promote your business and show your support for excellence in local public education. As a show of our gratitude, we will:</p><p> Highlight your business and donation in our online auction catalog  Beautifully display your donation at the evening auction  Acknowledge your business as a supporter of PCS and public education in our community </p><p>Pacific Collegiate School (PCS) is a nationally ranked Santa Cruz public school serving over five hun- dred students in grades 7-12. The school offers a free college preparatory education to its students. Pacific Collegiate is proud to be a part of the public education offerings in Santa Cruz and to be part of a community that greatly values education.</p><p>Like all public schools, PCS relies on the generous support of the community it serves. The funds raised during the event will be used to support the Pacific Collegiate educational program.</p><p>If you are interested in donating an item or items to the event, we ask that you contact the Pacific Col- legiate Parent Volunteer Association at [email protected] as soon as possible so that we can arrange to pick-up your donated item or items. </p><p>All donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a letter thanking you for your support and a receipt for tax-purposes. We ask that you submit your donation no later than Monday, February 13th, to en- sure proper recognition at the event. On behalf of the entire Pacific Collegiate community, I thank you for your support of public education and for considering our request.</p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>Gail McNulty Co-Chair Parent Volunteer Association [email protected] (831) 425-3580</p><p>Reimagining the possibilities of public school</p>