Each year during the middle of our school’s auction we have the “Fund a Need.” During this portion, attendees pledge to donate money to support a particular cause or need of Sacred Heart Villa. Over the years we have raised money for: a remodeling the school stage and restrooms; installing new exterior doors, security cameras, red sail canopies to shade the playground, new playground equipment; and last year, modernizing of our school’s 40 year old elevator. The generosity of the Villa’s parents and benefactors has made these dreams become a reality year after year.
This year’s need is to make alterations to a classroom which is located on the first floor of our building within the playroom. For the last several years, it has served as a two year old classroom. This space was originally utilized for years as a room to gather the last remaining children waiting to be picked up during the last hour of our day. It was constructed with wooden partitions which rise about 4 feet from the floor. The alterations will install new exterior walls from floor to ceiling along with glass transom panels. A wood door with a small glass vision lite will create the entry way to the classroom. New ductwork for heating and air conditioning will also be needed. These much needed enhancements will provide better security for students and staff. It will also help the teachers to have less interruptions during the day from other classes using either the playroom for gross motor activities or the stage for practicing for plays and prayer services. Since our toddler classrooms keep increasing, it is a necessity that we have this space function as well as the other classrooms: safely, securely, and well built.
The night of the auction, you have a chance to really make a difference for the teachers and toddlers with your pledges. If you cannot attend our annual auction on April 21st but would like to help us raise monies for this need, you can make a donation through our auction website or mail us a check noted on the memo line “New Classroom.” We count on your support and greatly appreciate whatever donations you can make to support Sacred Heart Villa. You know that we can raise the needed funds because we know that our families and friends care about the outstanding care and work, we give to God’s precious little ones at Sacred Heart Villa.