{"id":25992,"date":"2017-01-09T17:01:43","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T22:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=25992"},"modified":"2017-01-09T17:01:43","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T22:01:43","slug":"allentown-school-district-foundation-announces-7th-annual-high-notes-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=25992","title":{"rendered":"Allentown School District Foundation Announces 7th Annual HIGH NOTES Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ASD Foundation Announces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>7th Annual HIGH NOTES Gala<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mocktails starting at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>ONE-HOUR SPECTACULAR AT MILLER SYMPHONY HALL TO SHOWCASE 120 STUDENTS<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(January 9, 2017, Allentown, PA)<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>On March 25, join in the fun and let your colors fly at the 7th Annual HIGH NOTES Gala! In the past year, nearly 3,000 Allentown School District students were able to participate in innovative enrichment programs that, without the support of donors to the Allentown School District Foundation (ASDF), would not have been possible. \u00a0It is said every year: If you could help even more students have impactful educational experiences, wouldn\u2019t you want to?\u00a0 The good news is you <em><u>can<\/u><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, the ASDF hosts the <strong>HIGH NOTES Gala<\/strong>, which sustains the Foundation\u2019s mission and helps make possible ASDF initiatives such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teacher Innovation Grants &#8211; <strong><em>awarding<\/em><\/strong> grants to ASD teachers and staff to create innovative learning opportunities in the classroom. Last year, teacher innovation grants directly impacted more than 450 students with unique education projects.<\/li>\n<li>An Allentown Adventure &#8211; <strong><em>teaching <\/em><\/strong>338 students local history and graphic arts, starting with a book written by native Allentonian and teacher Janice Altieri and ending with tours of some of Allentown\u2019s most notable cultural and business landmarks for inspired creative expression.<\/li>\n<li>ASD Science Fair &#8211; <strong><em>creating <\/em><\/strong>excitement about learning and exploring science for more than 650 middle and high school students competing for top awards amongst their peers.<\/li>\n<li>ASD New Music Initiatives &#8211; <strong><em>supporting<\/em><\/strong> 3<sup>rd<\/sup> grade Flutophone programs, a middle school strings program and ASD instrumental music students with lessons, instruments and opportunities to perform.<\/li>\n<li>Artist Residencies \u2013 <strong><em>inspiring<\/em><\/strong> 835 elementary students with visual art programs led by 12 practicing artists, actors and teachers.<\/li>\n<li>National History Day \u2013 <strong><em>showing<\/em><\/strong> 110 students how to research and create informative presentations about an aspect of history that interests them and how to compete at regional and state competitions; two took home ribbons at the state level.<\/li>\n<li>ASD Showcase of Academic Excellence \u2013 <strong><em>showcasing<\/em><\/strong> high-quality academic projects created by hundreds of Allentown students from all ASD schools throughout the year. Students\u2019 displays at Symphony Hall are recognized by the hundreds of parents, teachers and community leaders who come and see student innovation and ingenuity as revealed in their projects, videos, websites and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>At the heart of HIGH NOTES 2017<\/strong> is another educational opportunity: a performance by Allentown School District students featuring musical theatre highlights, student instrumentalists, academy dancers and choral music. This year, 120 students will delight the audience with a special \u201csneak peek\u201d of student talent from Allentown School District high schools and middle schools. \u00a0The 2017 theme is \u201cBE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL, LET YOUR COLORS FLY.\u201d The Foundation hopes to inspire ASD teachers, staff, families and community to \u201clet your colors fly\u201d as we showcase school spirit in the Allentown School District, starting with a \u201cParade of ASD Mascots,\u201d from all schools. \u00a0Like last year, the collaborative performance (starting at 8:30 p.m.) includes excerpts from ASD high school and middle school spring musicals with almost 120 student performers joining together to open and close the show, all within one hour.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See excerpts from many of this year&#8217;s favorite shows, including <strong><em>Bonnie and Clyde (Allen), Jesus Christ Superstar (Dieruff), Aladdin Jr. (Trexler), Seussical Jr. (South Mountain), James and the Giant Peach, Jr. (Raub) and High School Musical, Jr. (Harrison-Morton).<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><em>On the lighter side, a video featuring retired ASD Administrator Ralph Todd and produced by recent Allen High graduate, Kira Butz, proves that Allentown kids can compete with ASD\u2019s finest in Are You Smarter Than an Allentown Student?\u00a0<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gala tickets are $160 per guest and include appetizers, dinner catered by Sodexo and the performance. To attend the performance only, tickets are $20\/adults and $10\/students. Purchase performance tickets through the box office at Miller Symphony Hall (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.millersymphonyhall.org\/\"><u>www.millersymphonyhall.org<\/u><\/a>).\u00a0 Please contact ASDF Administrator Vicki Newhard to purchase Gala tickets \u2013 newhardv@allentownsd.org, 484-765-4121.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dinner Menu by Sodexo Catering<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Hors d\u2019 oeuvres<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Miso Mirin Beef Skewers with a Ginger Sweet Pea Drizzle<\/p>\n<p>Lavender Lamb Lollipops<\/p>\n<p>Seared Ahi Tuna on a Wasabi Rice Cracker &amp; topped with Cr\u00e8me Fraiche<\/p>\n<p>Thai Salad Shooter served on an Edible Spoon<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Salad<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cucumber Crown Salad<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Entr\u00e9es<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Salt Crusted Prime Rib with a Fresh Horseradish Pesto<\/p>\n<p>Miso Glazed Seared Seabass<\/p>\n<p>Zucchini Ravioli with a Fresh Basil &amp; Cherry Tomato Sauce<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Duo Plate Dessert<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Espresso Zabaglione<\/p>\n<p>Chocolate Raspberry Bon Bon<\/p>\n<p>Allentown\u2019s Renaissance starts with its schools. Sponsorships are available and range from program advertising, table purchase or a combination of support ranging from Broadway, Baritone, Tenor, Alto, Soprano and Presenting Sponsorships. This is a great way to connect with ASD kids, and show business and individual support for the school district at a high level of visibility. Please contact Susan Williams to purchase Gala sponsorships \u2013 williamssu@allentownsd.org, 484-765-4093.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Allentown School District Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a vision<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>for enriched education for Allentown School District students, the ASD Foundation mission is to encourage, promote and support\u00a0innovative educational experiences for students in the Allentown School District. If you would like to learn more, please contact the foundation at 484-765-4093 or williamssu@allentownsd.org. The mailing address is P.O. 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