Whimsically Witchy ~ Halloween Inspired Fundraiser for Staunton Public School Fine Arts Programs

"The generous contributions to the annual Whimsically Witchy fundraiser help provide invaluable resources for our students! We’ve been able to offer new instruments, enhance our curriculum, and create opportunities for students to discover the joy and creativity that music brings to their lives. These experiences enrich their academic success, confidence, and teamwork skills, all of which will benefit them for years to come. Donations to Whimsically Witchy invest in our students' future, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to explore the world of music. This fundraiser makes a direct impact on our ability to offer quality music education to all. Thank you for your ongoing support!

~Katherine McLean, Music Teacher, Ware Elementary School

Last year we raised over $5300 for Staunton elementary schools!!

"Thanks to the generous gift of WHIMSICALLY WITCHY funds, I have been able to expand the range of artistic experiences for my students. I was able to order a set of colored lamps to demonstrate properties of light and color. I was also able to purchase sets of artist quality-colored pencils, which make a world of difference for blending and shading. Whimsically Witchy funds allowed me to purchase more of the consumables that we regularly use as well as new ones that we hadn’t tried before, which means all students are able to explore a wider range of media. I am so grateful for this community’s support of the arts in schools. It benefits our students more than you may know.

~Gina Gaines, Art Teacher, Bessie Weller Elementary

"Whimsically Witchy funds purchased special consumable art materials like tempera paint sticks, heavy canvas paper, wood and nice hemp cord for weaving bracelets. It was incredible to be able to purchase all of the various art media-the essentials and the extras.

The funds provided the opportunity for students to try new art techniques, in many different media, using quality materials. As a teacher, having the community support felt amazing!!"

~Tina Purdy, Art Teacher, McSwain Elementary

"We've been able to keep our consumable supplies stocked: paper, markers, paints, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, glue sticks, all those awesome things we tend to use up in the art room with so many cool creations being made! My favorite art supplies that we've purchased has to be the things I've recently purchased for our amazing exceptional learners who may have hearing and/or vision impairment- we've bought special supplies to be able to do very textural art where the feel of the material is important- such as bubble bath soap and food coloring to use in plastic containers and dye paper, or play dough to build with, etc. We are so excited to be able to provide amazing experiences for all of our learners without any stress on how we will pay for it thanks to the Whimsically Witchy fundraiser!

~Kristen O'Neil, Art Teacher, Ware Elementary

We're so proud that we raised over $2400 in our first year from people in our local community and far away!!

Our first check presentation

"The generous support from Whimsically Witchy enabled me to acquire essential show design materials, printed musicals, some small handheld instruments, and other music literature. Additionally, as we geared up for our school year performances, these funds proved invaluable, allowing me to invest in costuming and set designs. I'm profoundly grateful for the support from Whimsically Witchy, as the fund contribution enriched our shows and empowered the students to pursue their musical passions and creativity."

~Berkeley Harner, Music Teacher, McSwain Elementary School

"With the WHIMSICALLY WITCHY Art funds, I was able to purchase several things that will be used for years to come including a class set of gelli printing plates and a paper guillotine. Both of these items are for printmaking and used to make mixed media art. Additionally, I was able to purchase fabric, yarn, hemp cord, hand-made paper, paint and craft aluminum for different grade-levels of students to experience jewelry making, sewing, book-making and other forms of crafting. It was amazing to have a supplemental money source to get the permanent (pricey) items and to purchase the additional consumable items for the art program.

I love your enthusiasm and love for the arts!"

~Tina Purdy, Art Teacher, McSwain Elementary