Annual Founders Day celebration planned for March 23

ALBANY, N.Y. (January 20, 2012) -- Mark your calendars for Friday, March 23 and plan to join us at the beautiful, historic State Room in Albany for the annual Founders Day celebration!

Founders Day is organized by the Albany City Council PTA to honor and celebrate individuals who have made a positive difference in the lives of the children and young people of Albany. This year’s event will be from 6-10 p.m. and will include performances by City School District of Albany students, an art show, a silent auction a 50/50 raffle and much more.

Tickets to attend this event will be available soon through each school's parent-teacher organization (PTA/PTSA/MCC). Sponsorship opportunities for the event also are available:

• Platinum ($1,000) – Provides acknowledgement the night of the event, your logo on the back of the program and signage at the event

• Gold ($500) – Provides acknowledgement in the program and signage at the event

• Silver ($250) – Provides acknowledgement in the program and signage at the event

• Bronze ($100) – Provides acknowledgement in the program and signage at the event

• Supporter ($50) – Provides acknowledgement in the program

• Family ($25) – Provides acknowledgement in the program

All Founders Day proceeds benefit the ACCPTA Scholarship program.

If you would like more information on sponsorships or about the event in general, please contact Maria Karandy at 209-3783 or kmomoria@aol.com, or Carol Hill at 221-4381 or chill65@gmail.com.

We hope to see you March 23!

The mission of the City School District of Albany is to educate and nurture all students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners to successfully compete in the global community by providing an academically rigorous and safe environment in partnership with parents, students and the community. The district serves about 8,700 students in 15 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.