The Van Ness Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization

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ABOUT THE GALA

The Annual Gala & Silent Auction is the marquee fundraising event for the Van Ness Parent Teacher Organization. Last year, with the help of area businesses, family members, school staff, and community leaders, our inaugural gala raised more than $25,000 to help Van Ness students in a number of ways. This year, all proceeds will be used to help hire two teacher’s aides for the 2018-2019 school year, creating greater opportunities for one-on-one student learning.

In addition to raising money to support the students of Van Ness Elementary School, the gala is an amazing opportunity to spend an elegant, kid-free evening out and connect with your neighbors from the Capitol Riverfront and across D.C.

Food and beverages are included in the price of admission, and throughout the gala attendees will have the opportunity to bid on numerous gift cards, merchandise, memorabilia, experiences, and more through our silent auction.

ABOUT VAN NESS

Van Ness Elementary School, located in Washington, D.C., is committed to a vision where children, families, and educators come together to create an inclusive community that provides authentic experiences and engages the whole child. Van Ness aims to cultivate critical thinkers and develop a generation of confident, curious, and compassionate members of society. This approach is getting noticed, as Van Ness recently received the Standing Ovation award for excellence in school innovation.

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WE ARE MADE IN DC

In the spirit of Van Ness' commitment to helping students be active, engaged members of the community around them, the Gala will celebrate the local artisans, retailers, restaurants, and others who have invested in the city and neighborhoods we love to call home.

Many "Made in DC" organizations -- including Victory Dance Creative who designs and makes these hand-pulled screen prints in his DC studio -- have generously donated items for our silent auction.